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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 2d

Want some sunshine on a cloudy day?

Today we’re travelling back to Episode 133: “My Girl” by the Temptations, part three of a three-episode look at Motown in 1965.

Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the 500 Songs website:
500songs.com/podcast/epis...

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Playmixt aka Kevin @playmixt.bsky.social · 3d

Do this, and your knowledge of Rock will not only increase, you'll have amazement and wonder to share with friends. Tell everyone.

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 3d

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 3d

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Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part Two — “Is it True What They Say About Dixie?”

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Dave Falconer @dmfalconer.bsky.social · 4d

Only 103 episodes to go before I get to this one. 😆

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 4d

Today we’re travelling back to the second part of a multi-episode look at the song “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, which explores the links between Charles Manson and the LA music scene.

Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Music and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/song...

For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the second part of a multi-episode look at the song “Neve…

Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part Two — “Is it True What They Say About Dixie?”

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 4d

Today we’re travelling back to the second part of a multi-episode look at the song “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, which explores the links between Charles Manson and the LA music scene.

Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Music and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/song...

For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the second part of a multi-episode look at the song “Neve…

Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part Two — “Inspiration is What You Are to Me”

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LOLGOP ❌👑❌ @thefarce.org · 6d

On my third listen, I'm not sure which is more stunning: How methodical Page was in building his career and then his band, or the second? biggest band ever came out of merging the Yardbirds' "rave up" style with Bert Jansch and then stealing a bunch of songs.

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 6d

Heard the latest episode yet?

The second part of a two-parter on Led Zeppelin, in which Andrew takes a deep dive into the inspirations behind the tracks on their first album.

Catch up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the 500 Songs website:
500songs.com/podcast/song...

For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the first part of a two-episode look at the song “Dazed a…

Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part Two — “Inspiration is What You Are to Me”

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 6d

Heard the latest episode yet?

The second part of a two-parter on Led Zeppelin, in which Andrew takes a deep dive into the inspirations behind the tracks on their first album.

Catch up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the 500 Songs website:
500songs.com/podcast/song...

For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the first part of a two-episode look at the song “Dazed a…

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Sexy Andrew Hickey Costume @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 7d

Of course, there is absolutely no such thing as a best lyricist for myriad reasons, not least because what qualifies as a "good lyric" depends very much on the whole song.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 7d

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 7d

Approved. And I reckon @andrewhickey.500songs.com does, too.

Happy birthday! 🎂

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 7d

The birthday continues.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 8d

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 8d

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Simon Birch @delargebc.bsky.social · 8d

A big takeaway from @500songspodcast.bsky.social is that bands could actually live off of music before they were famous. To have the chance to spend a few years trying to make it, even on little money would be amazing. But it's not an option anymore. Make you wonder what we've lost in music.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 9d

Yeah, you really got me now…

Today we’re travelling back in time to Episode 119: “You Really Got Me” by the Kinks, and the song that teleported distorted guitar to number one.

Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 9d

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