EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 47 MIN
Mike Elizondo On Making ‘In Da Club’, Metallica, & Footloose
from Songversations With Eric Hutchinson · host Songversations: Music Storytelling Podcast
Mike Elizondo has spent decades behind the boards with some of the biggest names in music — but what does he actually listen to? In this episode of Songversations, Mike digs into the records that made him who he is: the unlikely influences, the genre-crossing obsessions, and the songs that still stop him cold. If you want to understand how great music gets made, start here.Mike Elizondo's Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7CEJVkIeCHZwNfIgxysNU1?si=7a888f2d1f914914&pt=a771f5e118f31a4df38051e70fa70afb00:00 - Intro03:47 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever?06:30 - What is the first song you remember performing for an audience?11:00 - What is a song that made you want to be a musician?14:48 - What's a song that reminds you of a family road trip growing up?18:39 - What's your current favorite Beatles song?21:47 - Three Stupid Questions!25:45 - What is a song you love and can't believe more people don't know?27:41 - What is a really really really old song that you love?29:32 - What is your favorite song of yours?33:43 - You are at karaoke. What song do you sing?35:39 - You’ve been abducted by aliens who want to understand music on Earth. What is the first song you play them?39:16 - What song are you currently obsessed with?43:55 - Best. Song. Ever!!-------------------Songversations with Eric Hutchinson Produced by Alex ByrnesEdited by Jonathan GrimmContact us at: [email protected] @SongversationsNationBest Song Ever Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1bBecome part of the Songversations Nation!- Hear this podcast first and ad-free!- Get special content and playlists- Plus MORE!Patreon.com/SongversationsNation Find out more about Eric Hutchinson: Instagram @EricHutchinsonTikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficialEricHutchinson.com
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Mike Elizondo has spent decades behind the boards with some of the biggest names in music — but what does he actually listen to? In this episode of Songversations, Mike digs into the records that made him who he is: the unlikely influences, the genre-crossing obsessions, and the songs that still stop him cold. If you want to understand how great music gets made, start here.Mike Elizondo's Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7CEJVkIeCHZwNfIgxysNU1?si=7a888f2d1f914914&pt=a771f5e118f31a4df38051e70fa70afb00:00 - Intro03:47 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever?06:30 - What is the first song you remember performing for an audience?11:00 - What is a song that made you want to be a musician?14:48 - What's a song that reminds you of a family road trip growing up?18:39 - What's your current favorite Beatles song?21:47 - Three Stupid Questions!25:45 - What is a song you love and can't believe more people don't know?27:41 - What is a really really really old song that you love?29:32 - What is your favorite song of yours?33:43 - You are at karaoke. What song do you sing?35:39 - You’ve been abducted by aliens who want to understand music on Earth. What is the first song you play them?39:16 - What song are you currently obsessed with?43:55 - Best. Song. Ever!!-------------------Songversations with Eric Hutchinson Produced by Alex ByrnesEdited by Jonathan GrimmContact us at: [email protected] @SongversationsNationBest Song Ever Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1bBecome part of the Songversations Nation!- Hear this podcast first and ad-free!- Get special content and playlists- Plus MORE!Patreon.com/SongversationsNation Find out more about Eric Hutchinson: Instagram @EricHutchinsonTikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficialEricHutchinson.com
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