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Encore: The Stories Behind The Songs You Love

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Paralyzer
Finger Eleven
Avril Lavigne
Best Of You
Girlfriend
Foo Fighters
The Killers
Grammy Awards
The Best Damn Thing
Dave Grohl
In Your Honor
Christina Aguilera
Mr. Brightside
Pop Punk
One By One
Music Video
Use Somebody
Lady Gaga
Chad Kroeger
Dr. Luke

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Outkast tell you to 'Shake it like a Polaroid Picture'?

How about when Nickelback told you to 'Look at this Photograph'?

Or when Taylor Swift provided the soundtrack to your Love story?

Join Ruby Carr as she takes you through the biggest songs in the world - with new interviews and newly unearthed archive footage from the artists themselve... more

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It’s beeeeennnn… one week since the last episode of Encore, and now here we are with another one. Our 79th episode in total - yes we counted.

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Nostalgia is one hell of a drug - and music is the best carrier of that magic elixir directly into our brains.

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Jack Johnson
American singer-songwriter known for his soft rock music and environmental activism.
Brushfire Records
Episode: Waves of Success: The Story of Jack Johnson's 'Better Together'
Chuck Comeau
Drummer and co-writer of Simple Plan
Simple Plan
Episode: What it's Like To Be Me: The Story of Simple Plan's Welcome to My Life
Vanessa Carlton
Singer-songwriter known for her hit 'A Thousand Miles'
Episode: Not Nobody: The Story of Vanessa Carlton's 'A Thousand Miles'
Shania Twain
Canadian country music singer-songwriter and one of the best-selling female artists of all time.
Self
Episode: Let's Go Girls: The Story of Shania Twain's 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!'
AJ McClain
Member of the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
Episode: I Never Wanna Hear You Say: The Story of Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way'
Kevin Richardson
Member of the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
Episode: I Never Wanna Hear You Say: The Story of Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way'
Howie Dureaux
Member of the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
Episode: I Never Wanna Hear You Say: The Story of Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way'
Brian Littrell
Member of the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
Episode: I Never Wanna Hear You Say: The Story of Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way'

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Ruby Carr
Host who guides listeners through the stories behind iconic songs, featuring new interviews and archival materials from the artists themselves.
Myles Galloway
Host contributing to episodes, often sharing insights on the cultural significance and impact of notable music hits.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Great!

    Great podcast. Great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodGal2135
    Canada3 months ago
  • Best podcast ever!

    Myles is the best! That is all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    onairmyles
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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EXCLUSIVE: Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan on the History of 'Still Not Getting Any'
Q: Did that success change things for you guys, like change anything for the band?
Yes, it was a game changer, the song elevated the band globally and opened doors for international success.
EXCLUSIVE: Finger Eleven Reflect on the Day they Created 'Paralyzer'
Q: What do you remember about filming the video for it?
The band reflects on their experience filming the music video at a Hollywood studio, emphasizing the excitement of working with choreographers and burlesque dancers.
EXCLUSIVE: Finger Eleven Reflect on the Day they Created 'Paralyzer'
Q: What can you tell me about making that song and how it came to be?
Scott from Finger Eleven explains how the band created 'Paralyzer' unexpectedly during a photography session, highlighting the spontaneous and inspired nature of the songwriting process.

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1. Jack Johnson
2. Chuck Comeau
3. Vanessa Carlton
4. Shania Twain
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6. Kevin Richardson
7. Howie Dureaux
8. Brian Littrell

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