The Great Song Podcast

Jazz Episodes

Nov. 2, 2022

Don't Know Why (Norah Jones) w Jesse Harris - Episode 1013

The inescapable hit from the album that was almost literally off the charts, Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why," was written by today's guest, Jesse Harris! We'll talk all things Jesse with him, including his brand-new album, Sil…
Guest: Jesse Harris
March 18, 2020

Turn Your Love Around (George Benson) - Episode 507

This week we celebrate one of the literal greatest guitarists and musicians to ever pick up the instrument, not to mention his status as a legendary singer and performer of pop and R&B. The genius and range of George Benson—…
Oct. 25, 2019

Smooth Operator (Sade) - Episode 415

Officially our smoothest episode ever, we dare you not to walk away singing this one for a few days. Sade brings the cool as season 4 rolls on! In this episode: - The sound and story of "Quiet Storm" - Rob flies his dork fl…
Dec. 14, 2018

Christmas Time is Here (Bonus Episode)

AKA "Why Willie Mays and Coca-Cola are Responsible for Your Childhood." Deck them halls and all that! Get in the Christmas feels with Rob and JP, and learn the really pretty unlikely story of an all-time Christmas classic. …
Sept. 14, 2018

Reelin' in the Years (Steely Dan) - Episode 218

We're Two Against Nature! Well... we've been called unnatural, anyway. Everyone's favorite jazz-rock outfit is this week's topic, and the song is the happiest sounding breakup song you've ever heard! Also: the most appropri…
Jan. 5, 2018

The Way It Is (Bruce Hornsby) - Episode 112

By request...and not just by us! Bruce Hornsby's classic is our subject this week, and we are psyched to get into it! One of our favorite songs by one of our favorite artists...let's do this! Join our Facebook group for week…