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The Greatest Pop Stories Never Told (with Jessica Hopper)

The Greatest Pop Stories Never Told (with Jessica Hopper)

FromSwitched on Pop


The Greatest Pop Stories Never Told (with Jessica Hopper)

FromSwitched on Pop

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jun 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On the KRCW series Lost Notes, Jessica Hopper plumbs pop music history for the most important stories never told. She brings us a bevy of lost gems, from Fanny, an all-female quartet of rockers that was one of David Bowie's favorite bands, to the Freeze a late-70s punk outfit now coming to terms with the offensive lyrics of their youth. Tune in to discover another side of pop, one that's rarely been heard.  Songs Discussed:Fanny - Charity Ball (Live Version)Fanny - Ain't that PeculiarThe Freeze - I Hate TouristsCat Power - The GreatestLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jun 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

What makes pop songs so catchy? Musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding pull back the curtain on how pop hits work their magic on our ears & our culture. You’ll fall in love with music you didn’t even know you liked.