The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with Earth, Wind & Fire!Earth, Wind & Fire had an incredible hitmaking run from 1974 through 1983, including 16 Top 40 hits, 7 Top 10 singles, and one No. 1 song. But their signature song isn’t necessarily their best song, or even their biggest hit — it’s the song most tied to their public image.So I’m looking at the major contenders, and I’ll make the case for the one song that became Earth, Wind & Fire's true calling card. It's all this week, on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast!And then I want to hear from you - did I get it right? Let me know what you think, and check out this week’s Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast Playlist, featuring the band's chart hits and a few of my favorites on:Apple Music Spotify===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week, I sit down with writer Adam Sobsey, author of Chrissie Hynde: A Musical Biography and A Jewish Appendix, for a conversation about music, writing, creativity, and the ways songs connect us to memory, identity, and each other.Adam shares how music first entered his life, before leading him into bands, playwriting, criticism, and eventually a full-length biography of Chrissie Hynde. We talk about what makes Hynde and The Pretenders so compelling and why her later career deserves a closer listen.We also discuss Adam’s book A Jewish Appendix, his current fiction project inspired by Scott Miller of Game Theory and The Loud Family, the role of outsiders in art, and some unforgettable concert memories, from The B-52s and Fishbone to The Pretenders, and Swervedriver.The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast is a World Highway Media production.Podcast Playlist can be found at:Apple MusicSpotifyAdams books can be found at Amazon:Chrissie Hynde: A Musical BiographyA Jewish Appendixand his essays can be found at his website, https://sobsey.com/===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan MailSummer is almost here, and I’m counting down my Top 10 favorite rock-n-roll songs about summertime.This episode is about the many different sides of summer: childhood freedom, teenage romance, city heat, beach days, backyard cookouts, summer storms, golden-hour sunsets, nostalgia, and those memories that get polished over time until they feel bigger than they probably were.So put on your flip-flops, grab a cold beverage, and join me for my Top 10 Summer Rock Songs, this week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast!You can also check out the Podcast Playlist, either on:Apple MusicSpotify===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with Def Leppard!Def Leppard had an incredible hitmaking run from 1981 through 1992, including 15 Top 40 hits, four Top 10 singles, and one No. 1 song. But their signature song isn’t necessarily their best song, or even their biggest hit — it’s the song most tied to their public image.So I’m looking at the major contenders, and I’ll make the case for the one song that became Def Leppard’s true calling card. It's all this week, on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast!And then I want to hear from you - did I get it right? Let me know what you think, and check out this week’s Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast Playlist, featuring Def Leppard’s chart hits and a few of my favorites on:Apple Music Spotify===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I’m reviewing Brandi Carlile’s Valentine’s Day concert at Madison Square Garden.I went into the show a fan from seeing her on TV over the past 5 years especially, and was excited to finally see her live. I came away even more impressed. Brandi Carlile is a warm, generous, powerful performer, and her band can move from folk to country to Americana to full-on rock without missing a step.Give a listen and find out why I think seeing Brandi Carlile at Madison Square Garden was such a joyful night of live music.Also, check out the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast Playlist on either Spotify or Apple Music, this week featuring all 25 songs from her show, plus an extra song she recorded with another band that I really like.Thanks for listening — and remember, life is short, so get those concert tickets!===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with John Mellencamp — from the Johnny Cougar years to the heartland rock classics that made him one of America’s great rock-n-roll songwriters.I’ll look at the major contenders, including “Hurts So Good,” “Jack & Diane,” “Pink Houses,” “Small Town,” “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” “Cherry Bomb,” and “Check It Out,” then make the case for the one song that I believe the general public most closely associates with Mellencamp.It’s not necessarily his best song. It’s not necessarily my favorite. But when it comes to a true signature song, one Mellencamp classic rises to the top. And it's all this week, on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast!And check out the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast Playlist, this week featuring all of Mellencamp's top 40 hits, plus some of his other interesting tracks.Apple MusicSpotify===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan MailJust in time for Mother's Day, I'm celebrating my favorite rock and roll songs about Mothers! I’ll be honest — this list was harder to build than I expected. Rock has plenty of songs that use the word “mama,” but not nearly as many that are actually about mothers. Some are loving tributes. Some are complicated memories. Some are dark psychological portraits. And a few are just flat-out fun rock-n-roll songs with a mother somewhere near the center of the story.Whether the song is about wisdom, loss, rebellion, regret, sacrifice, or the voice of a mother that stays with you long after childhood, these are the rock songs that made my Mother’s Day playlist, and it's all right here, this week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast!You can also check out the Podcast Playlist, either on:Apple MusicSpotify===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode is Volume 4 of the Signature Songs series, and this week's subject is the Queen of Rock-N-Roll, Tina Turner.Looking at both the Ike & Tina Turner years and Tina’s massive solo career, I break down the leading contenders before making the case for the one song I believe is Tina's signature song.It’s a discussion about hit records, comeback stories, cultural impact, and one of the most dynamic performers rock music has ever produced. And it's all this week, on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast!Remember - if you’ve got an opinion, I want to hear it. And as always, be sure to check out this week’s companion playlist on Spotify and Apple Music.===========================Connect with us on social media!YouTubeInstagram TikTok Facebook