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RepeatOne
by BMovieBen
RepeatOne - Songs you can listen to on loop and the stories behind them. A short form podcast where the host tells the true origin stories behind music he loves so much he's played them on repeat for hours and days at a time. To listen to music accompanying each episode, you need to listen to the "RepeatOne Playlist: Talk+Music" playlist on Spotify.Email: [email protected]
Episodes
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Under the hood of The Cars "Drive"
Did you know that the Cars had a different lead singer depending on the song? Learn the difference between Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr in this special episode.
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Revealing "Du Hast" by Rammstein
From naming themselves after a tragedy to making their biggest hit a play on words, Rammstein keeps everyone entertained.
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The story of "Bittersweet" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Big Head Todd and the Monsters and their opportunity to sell out came fast with the popularity of their early hit Bittersweet.
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How Biz Markie's classic "Just a Friend" was made
Now known as one of the all time greatest hits for karaoke and piano bars...how did it get made?
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Australia's Sheppard and their hit "Geronimo"
All about the hit family track from down under.
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Does Kow Otani's "Swift Horse" make a video game art?
Film critic Roger Ebert said the following in 2005 about video games: “To my knowledge, no one in or out of the field has ever been able to cite a game worthy of comparison with the great dramatists, poets, filmmakers, novelists and composers.” This was the beginning of a renewed debate on the...
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Season 3 Trailer
Hi everyone, looking forward to a great third season of the show! Going forward, you need to have a Spotify account to listen to the podcast - you don't need to be a paying subscriber, but you do need at least a free Spotify account. For those of you with a premium Spotify account, you will be…
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Discover "I Got a Mustache" by Mustache!
Listen all about a band called Mustache! with a song about a mustache and artist names like Travis Falcontamer and Jessie Grizzlebottom.
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RepeatOne Voicemails Jan 2020
I answer your most commonly asked question and field a voicemail about Elvis' If I Can Dream. Visit the website http://repeat.one to leave your own voicemail, or hit me up on Facebook.com/RepeatOnePodcast or Twitter.com/BadMovieBen.
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The making of "Let it Loose" by The Rolling Stones
In 1971, The Rolling Stones left England with no money in tax exile. They went on to record an album in the dark, damp basement of a villa in southern France and later complete it in Los Angeles. Listen about how this tumultuous time period in the history of the Rolling Stones created tracks like...
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Behind David Sugar's "Totally On" and Chiptune music
Learn about what Chiptune music is and how a British composer named David Sugar was involved in its inception and rise to mainstream.
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All about "Electric Feel" by MGMT
Two college kids were out to antagonize their audience with experimental loops...but the audience was into it! Find out how MGMT's "Electric Feel" got its start.
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What motivated Aurora to write "Under Stars"
Aurora Aksnes, from rural Norway, started her professional music career at age 16. In 2014 she released her third single, Under Stars. Learn about Aurora and what drives her music in this episode.
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RepeatOne November 2018 Update
Thanks for listening! Apologies for the lack of new episodes - new ones are on the way! Here are some ways you can support the show and get in touch with me.
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Karaoke stories and "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness
Learn how a turn-of-the-century New Year's Eve karaoke performance at a pub formed The Darkness, the glam-rock gods responsible for the falsetto rock masterpiece "I Believe in a Thing Called Love."
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A history of "Touch Me" by the Doors
The Doors' hit song "Touch Me" was written by guitarist Robby Krieger at a time when sex symbol and lead singer Jim Morrison was spiraling out of control. Find out all about what makes this song special.
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Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" and the rise of Electronic Dance music
Learn all about the "futuristic" hit song "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco. Produced by the Father of Disco, Georgio Moroder, find out how disco became electronic dance music in this meaty edition of RepeatOne.
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Elvis' big comeback with "If I Can Dream"
If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley capped off his 1968 "Comeback" TV Special. It contains quotes from Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was killed just two months prior to its recording. Find out why Elvis chose this song and the years preceding it on the latest episode.
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How "Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog gave Eddie Vedder an early duet with Chris Cornell
When Chris Cornell started writing a tribute song for a dearly departed, he set into motion a supergroup between members of Soundgarden and what would become Pearl Jam. Hunger Strike is a song off of their one and only album, featuring a duet between Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder. Hear their story.
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How Big Black Delta's "Huggin & Kissin" was chosen for The Sinner
Featured heavily in the 2017 TV series The Sinner, starring Jessica Biel and Bill Pullman. Big Black Delta's "Huggin & Kissin" is like 80s electronic dance music with a dash of dubstep.
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How Carly Pearce's "Hide the Wine" was meant to be
Hide the Wine by Carly Pearce is a great summer song to listen to by the pool. Find out a little bit about the artist and the first country song on the show!
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Cousins rock! Discover "Daisy" by Goodbye June
Daisy is a song by Goodbye June. Listen to hear a clip and the story behind the music.
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A look back at Toto's "Africa"
Africa has maintained its popularity to this day. The song has been featured on South Park, Family Guy, Community, Stranger Things and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, among others. It’s been streamed over 270 million times on Spotify - more than any song by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, U2, or Madonna.
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Guns N Roses and their infamous "Rocket Queen" story
The song “Rocket Queen” is one of a number of infamous, salacious, and shocking tunes from the controversial rock n roll band Guns N Roses. It's the last track off of their first megahit album, Appetite for Destruction.
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Behind My Midnight Heart's "Nightlight"
Every parent has their own rules for their children that will differ from someone else's. In the case of musician Angelica Allen, she grew up in a household where the only music allowed was the soundtrack to Phantom of the Opera, Vivaldi, and Marc Anthony.
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How the Go-Go's created "Head Over Heels"
The Go-Go’s, formed in 1978, are widely considered the most successful all-female band ever. By the beginning of 1984, the band had released two massively popular studio albums with accompanying tours and were on the cusp of releasing a third, titled “Talk Show.”
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What inspired Chris Isaak to pen "Washington Square"
Despite Isaak being active since the late 80s, you’ll find that the sophisticated algorithms powering Pandora or Google will play his tracks alongside hits from the 50s and 60s. His music is so unlike that of his contemporaries that his style is more accurately compared to that of Elvis or Roy...
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How "Alan" by Perfume Genius is a real love story
At the age of 15, Mike Hadreas was the only openly gay student at his high school. He received death threats, was spit upon, and beaten regularly by players on the football team. Due to the constant harassment, he dropped out of school entirely by his senior year...
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The story behind Van Halen's "Finish What Ya Started"
Find out how Rock God Eddie Van Halen and the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar wrote an acoustic rock classic in the middle of the night and what the song means.
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The downward spiral behind "Reason to Believe" by Tim Hardin
For 13 years, Tim Hardin battled a number of health problems, including heroin addiction and psychological trauma. He struggled to maintain his musical career after the initial humble success of his first two albums during the mid 60s. His live performances were often erratic due to the…
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RepeatOne - Songs you can listen to on loop and the stories behind them. A short form podcast where the host tells the true origin stories behind music he loves so much he's played them on repeat for hours and days at a time. To listen to music accompanying each episode, you need to listen to the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
RepeatOne - Songs you can listen to on loop and the stories behind them. A short form podcast where the host tells the true origin stories behind music he loves so much he's played them on repeat for hours and days at a time. To listen to music accompanying each episode, you need to listen to the "RepeatOne Playlist: Talk+Music" playlist on Spotify.Email: [email protected]
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How many episodes does RepeatOne have?
RepeatOne currently has 31 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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RepeatOne - Songs you can listen to on loop and the stories behind them. A short form podcast where the host tells the true origin stories behind music he loves so much he's played them on repeat for hours and days at a time. To listen to music accompanying each episode, you need to listen to the...
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RepeatOne is created and hosted by BMovieBen.
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