Don't Play That Song
Jon MichaelDon’t Play That Song is the podcast about the music you almost didn’t hear. From banned anthems to censored hits, every episode tells the story of the songs radio refused to play.
Join me every week as I go behind the music, beyond the headlines and deep into the songs that sparked outrage and rewrote the rules.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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It’s the summer of 1970, and The Kinks are about to shake up the airwaves with a song about a chance encounter in a club, a little ambiguity, and a whole lot of swagger. But it wasn’t the gender-bending lyrics that got “Lola” yanked from the BBC’s pl... more
When country legend Loretta Lynn released “The Pill” in 1975, she wasn’t just singing about birth control, she was kicking down the doors of country radio with a truth most stations didn’t want to hear. A woman taking charge of her own body? That was... more
Before it became a classic rock staple...before it showed up in commercials and movie soundtracks…“My Generation” by The Who was a full-blown act of rebellion.
In this episode of Don’t Play That Song, we dive into the story behind one of the most ex... more
What happens when a garage rock anthem is accused of being obscene without anyone actually knowing the lyrics? In the premiere episode of Don’t Play That Song, we dig into the wild true story of “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen. From its sloppy brillian... more
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I just listened to the Lady Gaga episode. It was 16 minutes of snark and degrading cracks. There is so much Jon Michael does not understand. I’ve heard enough.
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United States7 months ago - New favorite podcast
Great storytelling and rock n roll tea. So happy I found this podcast.
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