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American Song

Joe Hines
Progressive Rock
Punk Rock
Social Justice
The Beatles
Jethro Tull
The Ramones
Southern Rock
Vietnam War
King Crimson
Guatemala
Donald Trump
Bruce Cockburn
Climate Change
Capitalism
Environmental Crisis
Randy Newman
Talking Heads
Blondie
The Dead Kennedys
Black Flag

American Song is a podcast that traces the origins and development of American - and ultimately world-wide - forms of modern musical entertainment. Over time, we will trace every major genre from its origins through the current day.American Song looks at the development of our music through the lens of social, political, and economic changes that were occurring in each case, and we'll feature the ... more

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Part Four is where the story cuts close to the bone. Bruce lets the E Street Band go, stares down his own failures on Tunnel of Love, and writes The Ghost of Tom Joad for the people that some Americans prefer not to see: migrants, the ... more

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Factories closing, marriages cracking, the glitter of the ’80s hiding a lot of hurt—Part 3 lives right in that gap between the American dream and the American day-to-day. Bruce digs into Darkness, The River, and Nebraska, writing about... more

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Part Five starts with a funeral and a realization: when Bruce's friend and former Castile's band mate, George Theiss, dies, Bruce becomes the last man left from his teenage band. That shock pushes him into Springsteen on Broadway, West... more

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Part two picks up in the clubs and dives where Bruce and the band are trying to outrun obscurity. We walk with them through the struggle to get the first records heard, the critics who saw the spark, and the brutal work of making Born ... more

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Jordan Zevon
Warren Zevon's son
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Crystal Zevon
Warren Zevon's ex-wife
Episode: Warren Zevon's Beautiful Wreckage
Waddy Wachtel
Warren Zevon's guitarist and producer
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Randy Newman
Singer-songwriter known for his satirical songs and film scores.
Episode: God’s Song and Other American Prayers: The Story of Randy Newman
Ian Anderson
Founder, lead singer, and primary songwriter for Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
Episode: Flower Power in Full Bloom - Progressive Rock - Part 3
Ian McDonald
Sax and flute player from King Crimson.
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Artemus Pyle
Drummer for the group Lynyrd Skynyrd involved in the plane crash
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Episode: Southern Rock: Coming to Terms with a Complicated Past (Part Two)

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Joe Hines
Host and writer, Joe Hines engages listeners with insightful explorations of music and its cultural significance, often focusing on the stories woven through American songs.

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Bruce Springsteen and the American Reckoning: Part Two - Born to Run, Bomb Scares, and the Edge of Fame
Q: What was the experience like listening to Born to Run now?
He felt surprised at how well it was recorded and at the depth and detail of the music he was writing at such a young age.
Bruce Springsteen and the American Reckoning: Part Two - Born to Run, Bomb Scares, and the Edge of Fame
Q: Is there any rule in the way that songs come to you?
Bruce Springsteen describes that there are no strict rules; often lyrics come first, but sometimes he just picks up the guitar and it flows out spontaneously.
Bruce Springsteen and the American Reckoning: Part Three: Darkness, The River, Nebraska, and Berlin ’88
Q: Did you, was that a, in retrospect, was Nebraska a hugely important kind of transition album?
Bruce reflects that it was a transition, inspired by narrative writing and a broader American voice.

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Exploring the rich tapestry of American music, a series offers an insightful look into the evolution of various musical genres while connecting them with significant social, political, and economic contexts. Each episode features discussions around influential musicians, their creative processes, and the historical events that shaped the landscape of modern music. With contributions from artists and archival interviews, the series aims to showcase how music reflects the human experience, evokes emotions, and serves as both personal expression and a call for social change. Unique episodes highlight the interwoven nature of art and society, making it an inspiring listen for anyone interested in the cultural impact of music.

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American Song launched 5 years ago and published 53 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jordan Zevon
2. Crystal Zevon
3. Waddy Wachtel
4. Randy Newman
5. Ian Anderson
6. Ian McDonald
7. Artemus Pyle

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