American Song
Joe HinesAmerican Song is a podcast that traces the origins and development of American - and ultimately world-wide - forms of modern musical entertainment. Over time, we will trace every major genre from its origins through the current day.American Song looks at the development of our music through the lens of social, political, and economic changes that were occurring in each case, and we'll feature the ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicArtsMusic HistoryPerforming Arts | |||
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Happy New Year, Everybody! (Even if you're reading this in July....)
Across the last five seasons of American Song, we've traveled the arc of American music and listened to some of the greatest songs ever recorded, by some of ... more
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Happy New Year, Everybody! (Even if you're reading this in July....)
Across the last five seasons of American Song, we've traveled the arc of American music and listened to some of the greatest songs ever recorded, by some of ... more
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Part Four is where the story cuts close to the bone. Bruce lets the E Street Band go, stares down his own failures on Tunnel of Love, and writes The Ghost of Tom Joad for the people that some Americans prefer not to see: migrants, the ... more
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Factories closing, marriages cracking, the glitter of the ’80s hiding a lot of hurt—Part 3 lives right in that gap between the American dream and the American day-to-day. Bruce digs into Darkness, The River, and Nebraska, writing about... more
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Part Five starts with a funeral and a realization: when Bruce's friend and former Castile's band mate, George Theiss, dies, Bruce becomes the last man left from his teenage band. That shock pushes him into Springsteen on Broadway, West... more
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Part two picks up in the clubs and dives where Bruce and the band are trying to outrun obscurity. We walk with them through the struggle to get the first records heard, the critics who saw the spark, and the brutal work of making Born ... more
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We start the episode in 2025, at Springsteen's show in Manchester, UK where he makes a landmark statement about America's "leadership" before we flash back to his formative years.
A cramped house in Freehold. A father smoking in the d... more
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For over five decades, Jackson Browne has stood at the intersection of melody and message—crafting songs that speak not only to the heart, but also to the conscience. In an age of division and disinformation, his music feels like a lif... more
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Apple Podcasts | #212 |  United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  Denmark/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Japan/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  South Africa/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #198 | Denmark/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  India/Music/Music History |
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What is American Song about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A captivating exploration of the evolution of American music, focusing on its rich history and connections to various social, political, and economic contexts. The program emphasizes a broad range of genres and highlights significant musicians, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the artistic choices driving the creation of iconic music throughout history. By integrating archival interviews and recordings, it provides unique insights into the thoughts and motivations of influential artists, making each episode not just an auditory experience but also an educational journey through music's transformative power. This distinctive approach is aimed at those who value both the emotional resonance and historical significance of music, ma... more
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1. Mark Davis
2. Jordan Zevon
3. Crystal Zevon
4. Waddy Wachtel
5. Randy Newman
6. Ian Anderson
7. Ian McDonald
8. Artemus Pyle
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