Favorite Songs By

Episodes

1. 10

   Oasis

   Today we're talking about our favorite songs by the Manchester lads who went on to become the biggest rock stars in the world - that's right listeners, today we're talking about the bad boys of Britpop - it's OASIS! Famous for songs 'Wonderwall', 'Live Forever', 'Don't Look Back In Anger' and...

   Jul 28, 2021

   37m
2. 9

   Mariah Carey

   We’re switching gears in today’s episode and focusing on one of the world’s true pop divas. We’re talking about the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey! Get excited everyone! Born on March 27, 1970 in Huntington, New York, Carey overcame adversity in her family life and struggled with racism to…

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   Apr 7, 2021

   36m
3. 8

   The White Stripes

   Today we’re talking about our favourite songs from one of our favourite bands, The White Stripes. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1997 by singer/ guitarist Jack White and drummer Meg White, the band emerged from a vibrant local scene and were soon taking their unique blues rock sound around the...

   Feb 3, 2021

   37m
4. 7

   Wilco

   In today’s episode of Favorite Songs By, we are featuring not just an artist, but an entire group; a first for this podcast. Hailing from their loft in Chicago, Illinois, Rolling Stone has described them as “one of America’s most consistently interesting bands”, and I couldn't agree more. Ladies...

   Nov 18, 2020

   38m
5. 6

   Karen O & Yeah Yeah Yeahs

   Karen Lee Orzolek, or as the world knows her, Karen O, is a South Korean-born American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, director, and it must be said, style icon. She is also famously the lead singer for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who along with members Nick Zinner and Brian Chase, have...

   Oct 21, 2020

   32m
6. 5

   Prince

   From Minneapolis, Minnesota, this episode's featured artist was born Prince Roger Nelson on June 7th 1958. His parents were both musicians and he grew up playing covers of Jimi Hendrix and Sly and the Family Stone tunes. Prince released his debut record, For You, at the age of just 19. Save for…

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   Sep 23, 2020

   36m
7. 4

   Madonna

   ‘Like A Virgin’, ‘Papa Don’t Preach’, ‘Respect’, ‘Vogue’, ‘Express Yourself’ – yes, music fans, today we’re talking about your ‘Material Girl’, the woman in a league of her own, the one and only Madonna. Controversial and ground-breaking throughout her career, Madonna remains the most successful...

   Aug 26, 2020

   53m
8. 3

   Beck

   Beck was born Bek David Campbell, on July 8th 1970 in Los Angeles California, and started playing music around the age of 10 riding the Los Angeles buses and improvising lyrics to old folk and country blues songs, influences you can hear in his span of releases. With roots in folk music he has...

   Jul 14, 2020

   46m
9. 2

   Tom Petty

   Born Thomas Earl Petty in Gainsville, Florida in 1950, Tom Petty quit high school at the age of 17 to join southern-rock group Mudcrutch. Moving to LA, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers were formed in 1975 out of the remnants of Mudcrutch, and the rest is history.

   Jul 13, 2020

   34m
10. 1

    Sheryl Crow

    Join us as we break down our favorite songs by Sheryl Crow! This artist is a 9-time Grammy Award winner, a former backup singer for Michael Jackson, and once was a piano school teacher. With hits like If it Makes You Happy, and Run Baby Run, all she wants to do is Have a Little Fun. The artist…

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    Jul 13, 2020

    32m