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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 11 MIN

Episode 2: Voices in Disguise | When the Lead Singer Wasn’t Who You Thought

from Who Ordered the Pie? | Classic Rock Music History & Cocktails · host Christopher Machado

Send us Fan MailSometimes the lead singer was not the lead singer at all.In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we uncover the surprising stories behind hit songs where the voice you hear is not the one you expected.We explore Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” powered by Mickey Thomas, Squeeze’s “Tempted,” sung by Paul Carrack, and Pink Floyd’s “Have a Cigar,” delivered by guest vocalist Roy Harper. We revisit Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds’ chart topping “Fallin’ in Love,” Steely Dan’s “Dirty Work” featuring David Palmer, and The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows,” led by Carl Wilson.Along the way, we look at chart history, band politics, label decisions, and the moments when stepping aside created something unforgettable.These are the songs that fooled us, the hits that hid their true voices, and the stories that change how you hear them forever.The episode closes with The Spotlight Sour, a bright bourbon cocktail with a twist that reflects the theme of unexpected voices stepping into the light.If you love classic rock history, 70s pop, and the hidden stories behind Billboard hits, this episode is for you.Until next time, here’s to loud riffs, quiet sips, and the stories in between.Support the showWho Ordered the Pie? a music history podcast with custom cocktail pairings. Show notes, recipes, and extras: WhoOrderedThePie.com Follow: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the lead singer was not the lead singer at all. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we uncover the surprising stories behind hit songs where the voice you hear is not the one you expected. We explore Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” powered by Mickey Thomas, Squeeze’s “Tempted,” sung by Paul Carrack, and Pink Floyd’s “Have a Cigar,” delivered by guest vocalist Roy Harper. We revisit Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds’ chart topping “Fallin’ in Lov...

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