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Dig into the lyrics of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in "Behind The Song," a podcast of essays by The Drive's Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.

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Al Pitrelli
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Episode: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Rockin’ The Holidays with Al Pitrelli

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Janda Lane
Host of the podcast with a focus on storytelling behind classic rock songs, delivering engaging narratives and insights into the artists and their creations.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 586 ratings
  • More Women Artists Please

    LOVE the episodes. The research and stories are really interesting. please cover more women. There are so few episodes about the amazing musical women.

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    Skye Quartermane
    United Statesa month ago
  • My music history!

    Janda digs into all of the music I grew up listening to, and in many cases played through many years of being in different “Bar Bands!”

    Each episode takes me back in time when rock radio was King, and MTV established the look and sound which all of us “Working Musicians” styled our set lists.

    This show is Definitely the best and most thorough breakdown of the music we all sang to and loved so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spandex Stage Rat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing Info

    Thanks for the insight into some of my favorite music. When you reviewed Don’t Come Round Here No More, I thought of two all-time favorites of mine, Queen and Blondie, who had huge hits with uncharacteristic songs, Another One Bites The Dust and Rapture, with obvious funk and early rap influences. Keep the great work coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StratPlayer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thanks, Janda

    Back stories, drama, and new Intel is everything you’ll find in this podcast. Janda and Christian do a great job giving us bites of information that we can think about the songs we love from our past in a new and different way! Thanks guys!

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    5
    KShurt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    Enjoy every episode. Keep’em coming.

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    adwerfg
    United Statesa month ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback mentions a desire for more variety in artists discussed, particularly in terms of diversity in musical genres.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched and behind-the-scenes stories of classic rock songs, which provides them with new insights into familiar music.
Overall, it is viewed positively as enriching and informative, allowing listeners to better connect with classic rock music.
The podcast is praised for its engaging storytelling style and depth of knowledge, making it enjoyable for both casual listeners and serious rock enthusiasts.

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The Kinks! A conversation with the cast of the Sunny Afternoon musical
Q: What was the impact of being banned from touring in the US?
It led to a creative shift for Ray as he started writing about British life instead, allowing for deeper and more versatile songwriting.
The Kinks! A conversation with the cast of the Sunny Afternoon musical
Q: When you first got the call and then you got the gig, how did you step into this whole production?
Both Danny and Oliver were Kinks fans prior to their involvement, and they felt pleasantly surprised by the script's accurate depiction of the band's chaotic story.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Rockin’ The Holidays with Al Pitrelli
Q: How do you manage all of these different personalities of truly talented people, getting all this stuff together?
Pitrelli compares managing the group to parenting; he learned to communicate differently based on the individual personalities and backgrounds of the musicians.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Rockin’ The Holidays with Al Pitrelli
Q: So I was wondering if maybe you could take us through how that got started?
Pitrelli explains that he first met Paul O'Neill in 1985 and that the initial conception of TSO was a powerful idea to mix Christmas music with rock and classical elements, beginning in 1995.

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Exploring the rich narratives behind classic rock songs, a uniquely engaging format allows listeners to connect with the history and meaning of iconic tracks. Each episode examines the stories, artists, and cultural impacts behind these songs, often uncovering lesser-known facts about renowned musicians and their creative processes. With a focus on the lyrical content, guests occasionally share their perspectives, enriching the listener's experience by diving deeper into the musical legacies of beloved classics. This podcast is particularly appealing to fans of classic rock who are interested in the personal and historical context that shaped the music they love, making each episode a blend of nostalgia and discovery.

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