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We're all familiar with the concept of a one-hit wonder, but what about artists who hit it big a second time—and never again? This week on Hit Parade, Chris Molanphy lays out the ground rules for one of pop's most misunderstood chart distinctions and sorts through the roster of this ultra-exclusive club, which counts Gloria Gaynor, Hozier, the Clash, and Dead or Alive among its members. Then, Chris counts down his favorite fluky examples of two-hit wonders.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for bonus episodes of "The Bridge" and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the most requested episodes in Takin’ A Walk history is back. Buzz Knight’s conversation with Tears for Fears -Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith — the British duo behind some of the most emotionally charged music of the past forty years — resonated with listeners in a way that demanded a second listen. We’re bringing it back. In this encore presentation, Buzz sits down with Tears for Fears to explore the making of The Hurting and Songs from the Big Chair, the albums that gave the world “Shout,” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” “Head Over Heels,” and “Mad World.” Roland and Curt open up about the therapeutic ideas — primal scream therapy, Arthur Janov’s work, the pain that fueled those early records — that shaped not just their sound but their entire creative identity. The conversation with Tears for Fears goes deep: the behind-the-scenes tension and unlikely alchemy that produced their biggest hits, the creative split that threatened to end it all, and the emotional reunion that eventually led to their acclaimed 2022 comeback album The Tipping Point. They also reflect on four decades of influence — on new wave, synth-pop, alternative rock, and generations of artists who grew up with these songs. If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance. If you loved it, you already know why it’s worth another walk. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review wherever you listen. Support the show: takinawalk.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heat moves, trade and signings, LaMelo Traded, One team has completely screwed themselves, How does Diana Russini screw this up, One Lions player is the perfect example, the sad story of Matt Miller, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, The Stones & NASCAR, Lionel Ritchie's issues and more
Heat moves, trade and signings, LaMelo Traded, One team has completely screwed themselves, How does Diana Russini screw this up, One Lions player is the perfect example, the sad story of Matt Miller, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, The Stones & NASCAR, Lionel Ritchie's issues and more
The Deadcast explores Steal Your Face's iconic artwork & visits the Grateful Dead's June 1976 return to the road, including a tour of the Dead Head culture that bloomed in their absence.Guests: Richard Loren, John Scher, Ron Rakow, Eugene Dolgoff, Pat Lee, Johnny Dwork, Dave Davis, Rob Bleetstein, John Brackett, Starfinder Stanley, David LemieuxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What happened today in Music History? With stories weaved in between. 6-25-2026
Heat moves, trade and signings, LaMelo Traded, One team has completely screwed themselves, How does Diana Russini screw this up, One Lions player is the perfect example, the sad story of Matt Miller, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, The Stones & NASCAR, Lionel Ritchie's issues and more
Brendan Sorsby gets blocked by NFL, How this will help Sorsby, How the NFL decision on Sorsby helps or hurts the Dolphins, Silly Suggestions for the Heat Roster, Where Kendrick Perkins got it wrong, A really stupid Knicks fan, A disgusting worker, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment & more.
Heat land Giannis was it a good move? How do they build around Giannis with these limitations, Riley is stuck in the 90's, Giannis didn't completely control this situation, Spo will have to be his best ever, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Miami Dolphins talk with David Furones and more!
Brendan Sorsby gets blocked by NFL, How this will help Sorsby, How the NFL decision on Sorsby helps or hurts the Dolphins, Silly Suggestions for the Heat Roster, Where Kendrick Perkins got it wrong, A really stupid Knicks fan, A disgusting worker, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Why Sorsby Can't be a Free Agent, Why Moises Alou is an asshole, the ASSHOLE Song and more!
Brendan Sorsby gets blocked by NFL, How this will help Sorsby, How the NFL decision on Sorsby helps or hurts the Dolphins, Silly Suggestions for the Heat Roster, Where Kendrick Perkins got it wrong, A really stupid Knicks fan, A disgusting worker, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Why Sorsby Can't be a Free Agent, Why Moises Alou is an asshole, the ASSHOLE Song and more!
Today in Music History 6-24-2026
In this episode of the Fingal's Cave Podcast, we take a deeper look into the second part of the live and studio career of Roger Waters, beginning in 1999 with his return to touring “In The Flesh” after a 12 year hiatus.Guests Mike McCartney, Nils Zehnpfennig and Adam S. recount their experiences attending several Roger Waters shows between 1999 & 2008, as well as provide insights to what it was like being a fan in the Pink Floyd community at the time. It was fans taping soundchecks and holding up banners to "play the new song" which encouraged him to premiere a brand new track, Each Small Candle, at the last show on his 1999 tour; a song regarded as one of his finest works.Roger's creative output between 1999 to 2008 doesn't often correlate with his large scale tours, but many of these smaller gigs or studio tracks demonstrate Roger's continued prowess as a lyricist and musician, always employing the use of his touring or studio players in effective ways. You won't want to miss these insights into Roger's solo career during this period.
Heat land Giannis was it a good move? How do they build around Giannis with these limitations, Riley is stuck in the 90's, Giannis didn't completely control this situation, Spo will have to be his best ever, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Miami Dolphins talk with David Furones and more!
Today in Music History 5-23-2026
Heat land Giannis was it a good move? How do they build around Giannis with these limitations, Riley is stuck in the 90's, Giannis didn't completely control this situation, Spo will have to be his best ever, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Miami Dolphins talk with David Furones and more!
Today in Music History 6-22-2026
The Florida Panthers acquire Brady Tkachuk putting themselves in a great spot for the 26 season, Are the Heat losing on the Giannis sweepstakes, Are we really surprised Miami is in this position again? Where will the HeatNation stand if Riley fails in this deal, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, NBA Draft on Tuesday how will the Heat sell the 13th pick with no Giannis? Saylor, Strive still stacking Bitcoin are you? and more!
From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for June 23. On today's show, Aretha records & Tiffany hits the mall.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 What happened on this date in music history09:35 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history11:48 Albums released on this date in music history 23:00 Singles released on this date in music history 31:52 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 40:50 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 48:05 What's on tomorrow's episode
The Florida Panthers acquire Brady Tkachuk putting themselves in a great spot for the 26 season, Are the Heat losing on the Giannis sweepstakes, Are we really surprised Miami is in this position again? Where will the HeatNation stand if Riley fails in this deal, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, NBA Draft on Tuesday how will the Heat sell the 13th pick with no Giannis? Saylor, Strive still stacking Bitcoin are you? and more!
The Florida Panthers acquire Brady Tkachuk putting themselves in a great spot for the 26 season, Are the Heat losing on the Giannis sweepstakes, Are we really surprised Miami is in this position again? Where will the HeatNation stand if Riley fails in this deal, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, NBA Draft on Tuesday how will the Heat sell the 13th pick with no Giannis? Saylor, Strive still stacking Bitcoin are you? and more!
From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for June 22. On today's show, a couple people plead guilty in some court cases concerning musicians, a musical finally makes its way to Broadway, two icons pass away, and the Architect of Rock and Roll quits for God.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 What happened on this date in music history14:21 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history15:31 Albums released on this date in music history 29:36 Singles released on this date in music history 36:13 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 46:25 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 52:48 What's on tomorrow's episode
On today's show, It's the debut of World Music Day & Bonnaroo, a blues legend passes away, and the LP debuts. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 What happened on this date in music history13:06 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history19:02 Albums released on this date in music history 28:19 Singles released on this date in music history 31:27 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 45:00 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 53:22 What's on tomorrow's episode
I've changed my mind on Sorsby I hope the Dolphins do the same, Look what's going on in the NFL, The Heat situation looks uglier and desperate, The Knicks are doing the right thing, The Warriors are going backwards, A strange football summit is going on in Las Vegas, Interview with David Furones talking Dolphins, Interview with Manny Navarro talking Canes, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History and Birthdays.
I've changed my mind on Sorsby I hope the Dolphins do the same, Look what's going on in the NFL, The Heat situation looks uglier and desperate, The Knicks are doing the right thing, The Warriors are going backwards, A strange football summit is going on in Las Vegas, Interview with David Furones talking Dolphins, Interview with Manny Navarro talking Canes, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History and Birthdays.
Today in Music History 6-19-2026
More than 60 years after its release, The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night remains one of the most influential music films ever made.In this episode, author and broadcaster Samira Ahmed discusses her BFI Film Classics book on the landmark 1964 film. We explore Richard Lester's groundbreaking direction, the explosion of Beatlemania, the famous "Can't Buy Me Love" sequence, the film's influence on modern music videos, and why A Hard Day's Night continues to captivate audiences decades later.We also discuss the Beatles' return to Liverpool, the role of women in the film, the creation of the title song, and how a movie made quickly to capitalize on a teen craze became a cinematic classic that helped shape pop culture for generations.Purchase a copy of A Hard Day's Night (BFI Film Classics)Visit Samira Ahmed's BlogFollow Samira Ahmed:BlueskyX----------
On today's show, Michael Jackson releases a double album and David Bowie records a classic. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 What happened on this date in music history08:35 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history10:04 Albums released on this date in music history 20:00 Singles released on this date in music history 24:35 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 34:08 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 38:55 What's on tomorrow's episode
Sorsby has hired an agent he's ready for the Supplemental Draft are the Dolphins? Sometimes Knicks fans the best team doesn't always win, Trae Young would be a disaster and a bad sign, Warriors are doing the wrong thing around Steph, Marlins getting ready to unload AGAIN? Seahawks Super Ring is pretty cool, Cam Skattebo hasn't learned a damn thing, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, and more!
Sorsby has hired an agent he's ready for the Supplemental Draft are the Dolphins? Sometimes Knicks fans the best team doesn't always win, Trae Young would be a disaster and a bad sign, Warriors are doing the wrong thing around Steph, Marlins getting ready to unload AGAIN? Seahawks Super Ring is pretty cool, Cam Skattebo hasn't learned a damn thing, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, and more!
I've changed my mind on Sorsby I hope the Dolphins do the same, Look what's going on in the NFL, The Heat situation looks uglier and desperate, The Knicks are doing the right thing, The Warriors are going backwards, A strange football summit is going on in Las Vegas, Interview with David Furones talking Dolphins, Interview with Manny Navarro talking Canes, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History and Birthdays.
Today in Music History 6-18-2026
Sorsby has hired an agent he's ready for the Supplemental Draft are the Dolphins? Sometimes Knicks fans the best team doesn't always win, Trae Young would be a disaster and a bad sign, Warriors are doing the wrong thing around Steph, Marlins getting ready to unload AGAIN? Seahawks Super Ring is pretty cool, Cam Skattebo hasn't learned a damn thing, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, and more!
Trumpet player and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick sits down with us in the green room at Jazz Fest to talk about her decades-long love affair with New Orleans — a city she calls "its own planet" — and the musical relationships that have shaped her career. Jennifer recounts her first New Orleans gig at the Maple Leaf, an overnight set that ran from 3am to sunrise, and reflects on what it took to earn that kind of audience. She shares the story of meeting Christian McBride, a musician she idolized as a kid, and forming what she describes as an instant soul bond. And she tells us about the night she met Phil Lesh — he didn't know who she was, noticed her trumpet in the green room, and the conversation that followed led to years of playing together in Phil & Friends. We also talk about High Sierra Music Festival's move to a new home in Grass Valley, and why Jennifer believes this inaugural year there is going to be something special. Guest: Jennifer Hartswick Website: jenniferhartswick.com | Instagram: @jhartswick Recorded live at Jazz Fest, New Orleans#JenniferHartswick #PhilLesh #GratefulDead #ChristianMcBride #HighSierraMusicFestival #JazzFest #NewOrleans #OnlyInTheGreenRoom #MusicPodcast #MapleLeaf
Singer-songwriter Kristin Diable joins Only In The Green Room at the New Orleans Jazz Museum during French Quarter Fest — and the conversation goes deep.We talk about what it really means to lose your creative voice, how traumatic experiences can freeze a songwriter's ability to be vulnerable, and what it took to come back from that and finish her long-awaited album Impossible Things — out now.Kristin also opens up about leaving New York in her 20s for a writing sabbatical in New Orleans and never leaving, why the camaraderie between New Orleans musicians is unlike anything else in America, how she thinks about being the "parent of her songs," and what it means to choose joy when things are genuinely hard.Plus: teaching the "dark arts of songwriting" at Loyola University, running her own independent label Speak Easy, why she thinks festivals are the antidote to screen addiction, and a shoutout to Medium Build.Impossible Things is available now on all streaming platforms. Search Kristen Diable — D-I-A-B-L-E. Buy the vinyl and CDs at kristendiable.com.— CONNECT WITH KRISTiN —Instagram: @kristindiable]— ONLY IN THE GREEN ROOM —Subscribe for more candid artist conversations from backstage and beyond.Instagram: @onlyinthegreenroomWebsite: onlyinthegreenroom.com#KristinDiable #ImpossibleThings #NewOrleans #FrenchQuarterFest #OnlyInTheGreenRoom #SingerSongwriter #NewOrleansMusic #IndieMusic #Songwriting #LiveMusic
Did Phil Collins contribute more to Paul McCartney's Press To Play than many fans realize?In this highlight from my conversation with author Luca Perasi, we explore the fascinating connections between Phil Collins and McCartney's 1986 album Press To Play. From Phil's officially credited performances to the possibility that his influence may be heard elsewhere on the record, this is one of the most intriguing stories behind one of McCartney's most misunderstood albums.Listen to the full interview with Luca Perasi for a deeper dive into the making of Press To Play, the Hugh Padgham collaboration, and the album's lasting legacy.
Another episode in the recurring theme, going quarter by quarter through 1976 with part 2 this time featuring classic albums out in April, May and June ‘76, plus one delicious leftover from that March. Everyone from The Stones and their funkiest album, to the career accelerating double album from Bob Seger, RAMONES, Kim Mitchell's legendary band with a comment from Max Webster High Class Author Bob Wegner, Aerosmith, B.O.C., Jeff Beck and his old singer, Rod Stewart, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How did Peter Frampton go from an industry underdog to an absolute stadium-packing global phenomenon? In the new episode of Behind The Song, Janda tracks the incredible "grind-it-out" story behind the 1976 double-album smash, Frampton Comes Alive! Did you know there was a real-life muse behind “Baby I Love Your Way,” one of the hit songs he wrote in a single day while sitting on a beach in the Bahamas? Listen to the story in this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Should the Miami Dolphins go after QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, We discuss Sorsby and other issues with Insider David Furones, Dolphins transactions, Is Trae Young the Miami Heat's back up option? 3A graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Rober Horry is full of crap, Give Rod Stewart a break, Horrible news on Love Island and more!
Should the Miami Dolphins go after QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, We discuss Sorsby and other issues with Insider David Furones, Dolphins transactions, Is Trae Young the Miami Heat's back up option? 3A graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Rober Horry is full of crap, Give Rod Stewart a break, Horrible news on Love Island and more!
Today in Music History 6-16-2026
Should the Miami Dolphins go after QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, We discuss Sorsby and other issues with Insider David Furones, Dolphins transactions, Is Trae Young the Miami Heat's back up option? 3A graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Rober Horry is full of crap, Give Rod Stewart a break, Horrible news on Love Island and more!
We discuss TUA's play in Atlanta with Falcons Insider D'Orlando Ledbetter, Will Giannis end up in Boston? Knicks win title after 53 years, can the Dolphins be next? Florida Panthers going after a star player, USA Soccer efforts vs Paraguay, Bitcoin news, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays In Music & Entertainment, Knicks deserve this title, fans don't, Why Spurs weren't ready, Brunson is just a winner.
Today in Music History 6-15-2026
We discuss TUA's play in Atlanta with Falcons Insider D'Orlando Ledbetter, Will Giannis end up in Boston? Knicks win title after 53 years, can the Dolphins be next? Florida Panthers going after a star player, USA Soccer efforts vs Paraguay, Bitcoin news, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays In Music & Entertainment, Knicks deserve this title, fans don't, Why Spurs weren't ready, Brunson is just a winner.
We discuss TUA's play in Atlanta with Falcons Insider D'Orlando Ledbetter, Will Giannis end up in Boston? Knicks win title after 53 years, can the Dolphins be next? Florida Panthers going after a star player, USA Soccer efforts vs Paraguay, Bitcoin news, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Music History, Birthdays In Music & Entertainment, Knicks deserve this title, fans don't, Why Spurs weren't ready, Brunson is just a winner.
If you were watching cable TV around midday at the turn of the millennium, there's a good chance you saw a commercial for a compilation CD called Monster Ballads. It promised you more than two hours of musical cheese—some of the most over-the-top, cornball, leather-clad romantic jams ever to grace the charts, from “Heaven” to “High Enough,” “Carrie” to “Amanda.”There's another, more common term for these rockin' romancers: power ballads. And while this TV ad suggested the power ballad was perfected in the '80s—preferably sung by a dude in spandex, with long, flowing locks—its roots go back decades earlier. Acts as seemingly mild as Roy Orbison, Harry Nilsson and even the Carpenters were pivotal to the way these mega-devotionals evolved. R&B divas would turn power vocals into an athletic sport, alongside hair-metal howlers. Eventually, power ballads colonized the charts in the '80s, the '90s and beyond.Maybe they're cheesy, cringeworthy and melodramatic—but power ballads have proven remarkably enduring, with even 21st-century Zoomer stars like Olivia Rodrigo offering their own variations. So, join Chris Molanphy as he brings on the heartbreak, finds thorns on every rose, explores feelings we can't fight anymore and celebrates pop fans' greatest love of all: the power ballad.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you were watching cable TV around midday at the turn of the millennium, there's a good chance you saw a commercial for a compilation CD called Monster Ballads. It promised you more than two hours of musical cheese—some of the most over-the-top, cornball, leather-clad romantic jams ever to grace the charts, from “Heaven” to “High Enough,” “Carrie” to “Amanda.”There's another, more common term for these rockin' romancers: power ballads. And while this TV ad suggested the power ballad was perfected in the '80s—preferably sung by a dude in spandex, with long, flowing locks—its roots go back decades earlier. Acts as seemingly mild as Roy Orbison, Harry Nilsson and even the Carpenters were pivotal to the way these mega-devotionals evolved. R&B divas would turn power vocals into an athletic sport, alongside hair-metal howlers. Eventually, power ballads colonized the charts in the '80s, the '90s and beyond.Maybe they're cheesy, cringeworthy and melodramatic—but power ballads have proven remarkably enduring, with even 21st-century Zoomer stars like Olivia Rodrigo offering their own variations. So, join Chris Molanphy as he brings on the heartbreak, finds thorns on every rose, explores feelings we can't fight anymore and celebrates pop fans' greatest love of all: the power ballad.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today in Music History 061226
The Deadcast tells the dramatic story of when the Hells Angels put ex-Grateful Dead Records president Ron Rakow on trial for walking away from the Dead with $225,000 he believed the band owed him.Guests: Ron Rakow, Steve Brown, Terry Haggerty, John Scher, David Lemeiux See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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