EPISODE · Sep 3, 2021 · 55 MIN
Songs about Heroin: The damage and the cost
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Episode 16 – Songs about Heroin We look at how pervasive heroin has been in the world of rock music. Some songs, like "Heroin" by The Velvet Underground, are clearly about the drug, but there are many more that aren't so obvious. Australia, too, also has its share of songs with drug references, and the human cost of lives lost.Songs, movies and lives have all been influenced by heroin. We take a wide-ranging look at some of those, with some surprises!References: Indigo Girls, Pete Townshend, Tasmanian farms, Velvet Underground, Rolling Stones, Nick Cave, Marianne Faithfull, The Cure, Eric ClaptonThe Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet Heroin Playlist1971 The Year that Music Changed EveryThingNick DrakeContact us If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend who loves music. Or leave us a review and a 5-star rating as it helps our audience grow. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like us to talk about? Ask questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Facebook Instagram [email protected] Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!
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Episode 16 – Songs about Heroin We look at how pervasive heroin has been in the world of rock music. Some songs, like "Heroin" by The Velvet Underground, are clearly about the drug, but there are many more that aren't so obvious. Australia, too, also has its share of songs with drug references, and the human cost of lives lost. Songs, movies and lives have all been influenced by heroin. We take a wide-ranging look at some of those, with some surprises! References:&nb...
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