
Dig into the history of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in "Behind The Song," a podcast by Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 228 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusicSociety & Culture | |||

In this bonus episode of Behind The Song, Janda pays tribute to the late Dolly Parton. More than just a country singer, entertainer, or her late-in-life role as a surprise rock star, Dolly spent her life helping others, even when the cameras weren’t ... more
Fifty years ago this week, Boston released one of the best-selling debut albums in rock history. In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda flips through the class of ‘76 yearbook in classic rock, a year stacked with albums that s... more
In 1976, an exhausted AC/DC wrote "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" between tour stops, built around a line Angus Young lifted from a cartoon villain's business card. What followed was stranger than the song itself: an Illinois couple harassed for years ... more
It started with literal spit! Roger Waters, spitting on a fan mid-concert in 1977. That moment was the inspiration behind one of rock's most ambitious concept albums, Pink Floyd’s The Wall. In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives ... more
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Great episode. I also remember at the time that Bowie’s team accused Stevie of not being able to read the guitar charts for the tour.
This is brilliant if you’re into your rock history. Although, I would say this is best listened to on Spotify as you can cue the song after the podcast. Apple please take note.
Loved this episode. One of the most underrated soundtracks is Xanadu. Between Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, there is an amazing variety of music that makes an otherwise cheesy movie so much more memorable.
Janda has a real gift for telling a story and her voice is money!!!
I recently listened to the episode about Sandy Denny. It reminded me when the band GET THE LED OUT featured the vocals of the late Diana DeSantis during their live acoustics performances of The Battle of Evermore. Check it out on YouTube. Search for GTLO Red Rocks Battle of Evermore.
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Listeners get a richly narrated tour through classic rock storytelling, production history, and the business side of iconic songs. Episodes often center on band dynamics, studio decisions, and lasting cultural impact, with deep dives into how tracks came together, the people behind them, and the industry forces that shaped their legacies. A few episodes mix lyrical analysis with archival anecdotes, celebrity collaborations, and occasional sponsor integration, creating a cohesive, story-driven history of rock's most enduring songs. The show stands out for its thorough research, engaging host narration, and a knack for connecting lyrics, context, and commerce across decades.
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