The Great Song Podcast

'90S Episodes

Aug. 16, 2019

Livin' on a Prayer (Bon Jovi) - Episode 405

The definition of arena rock is Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer," and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Stick around to the end to yell the key change with us, because otherwise we made ourselves hoarse for nothing. In t…
Aug. 9, 2019

When Doves Cry (Prince & the Revolution) - Episode 404

The greatest song in pop history? The transitive property suggests *maybe.* Regardless, this song and its iconic album are in the upper echelon of pop (or funk-rock) history. Jam along with us and the late, very great Prince…
Aug. 2, 2019

Invisible Touch (Genesis) Album Listen - Episode 402

Part 2 of the Genesis Family Tree is a full-album listen through the album that changed the game for Genesis and catapulted them into the pop music spotlight. Sit back and enjoy all the incredible yumminess that is “Invisibl…
May 17, 2019

November Rain (Guns N' Roses) - Episode 320, Season 3 Finale

For the Season 3 finale, we talk the epic masterpiece that is “November Rain.” Guns N’ Roses brings all the feels and mood swings and breakups and makeups and maybe getting hit by a freakishly huge hail nugget to the show to…
May 3, 2019

I Wish (Skee-Lo) - Episode 318

The debut smash from Skee-Lo will instantly take you back to the playground, and we've got the scoop on the song this week! Grab a basketball and meet us at the court (so you can keep us company on the bench), and let's talk…
March 15, 2019

Rivalry Week 1 - Iris (Goo Goo Dolls) - Episode 311

On this pod, the rule of thumb is "celebrate." But in an unprecedented move, this week we're covering a song that one of us hates! Rivalry Week 1 sees the huge hit for Goo Goo Dolls from the soundtrack to the movie City of A…
March 8, 2019

Higher Love (Steve Winwood) - Episode 310

BRAAAAAANG me some 80's square-tie-wearing pop! One of the most talented guys in pop music, Steve Winwood's been making hits since he was 15! He's played with the biggest names in the industry, and fashioned a Hall of Fame c…
Feb. 15, 2019

I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston - Episode 307

The height of 80's fun pop (and maybe the single most catchy tune we've covered yet) comes to us in the form of Whitney Houston's smash hit. Rob and JP continue the show's Black History Month celebration with one of the all-…
Jan. 25, 2019

Enter Sandman (Metallica) - Episode 304

Awww, yea-heh!! Get your rock fist in the air and bang that head with us as we dive into Metallica's signature song (at least if you're posers like us!). In this episode: - We definitely say some stuff that Metallica die-har…
Jan. 11, 2019

(Everything I Do) I Do It For You (Bryan Adams) - Episode 302

There's no love like your love! Grab some arrows and impress your favorite maiden with Bryan Adams' 1991 classic ballad. Also in this episode, we learn a LOT we didn't know about Shania Twain and we accuse Bryan Adams of pus…
Jan. 4, 2019

Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) - Episode 301

Sha-mone! Grab your crotch and turn up your winter coat, it's time to give one of the all-time greats his due. That's right, Michael Jackson is our Season 3 opener, and we can't wait to deep-dive into his inspirational class…
Oct. 19, 2018

Tiny Dancer (Elton John) - Episode 223

Hug a buddy and sway along! We've got Sir Elton's classic crowd-pleaser in an episode chock full of goodness as we ramp toward the end of season 2. Also in this episode: splitting sandwiches, the shirt your wife hates, and o…
Oct. 5, 2018

Free Fallin' (Tom Petty) - Episode 221

A year after his passing, the lads honor Tom Petty by covering his signature song. Also, our top fictional bands, and how this song can be described perfectly in a six-second Vine. (RIP Vine and Tom.) As always, leave us a r…
Aug. 31, 2018

Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack/Fugees) - Episode 216

ONE TIIIME! Oh yeah, it's time to bust out the 90's hip hop classic that first was a 70's R&B classic that was first a...well, it was an OK folk tune. Also, the boys discuss who should be cast in a musical version of Clue, a…
Aug. 17, 2018

500 Miles (The Proclaimers) - Episode 214

DAAH-DADAT-DA!! Get yer Scottish accent ready for this week's singalong classic. Also in this episode:90's CCM artists and their web of lead singers, and how to pronounce "Auchtermuchty!" Join our Facebook group for weekly t…