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“This series is so varied yet so consistent. My favourite ever podcast series. It is the inspiring and heartbreaking and beats with a heartbeat that showcases humanity through music.
One thing producers …can we have more uk content and less celebrity … I’m know people all throughout the uk will...”Read full review »
Modafinil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/14/24
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“To me, this is simply the best radio series I’ve ever heard!”
Always Intrigued via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/24
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“I had to leave a review after listening to the latest episode on Defying Gravity from Wicked. It has gone straight into the top 3 of my episodes from the entire podcast! My other two are the Skye Boat Song from 2012 and Pergolesi Stabat Mater from 2013. The podcast has introduced me to such a...”Read full review »
Whynotshop via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/23
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“Moving, funny, heartfelt stories about the power of music in our lives. Very much recommended.”
Cattydcat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/23
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“These episodes…about why songs are meaningful to us…reduce me to a puddle of tears every time.”
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/23
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“A lovely, gentle podcast. Tear-jerking (often) but also so interesting about each piece of music. One to listen to again and again.”
Kate Heathman via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/23
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“I love learning more about each song and the stories of how the song has affected people. Creativity and artistry are explored and felt in a way that only music and personal stories can evoke. Please keep producing more episodes. Thank you.”
weswellner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/22
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“Thank you for sharing this beautiful Ukrainian song Chervona Kalyna and it’s story.
Glory to Ukraine and Ukrainian Heroes!
To soon Ukrainian victory!”
Viktor_@upme via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/27/22
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“I love this podcast so much. This podcast gives me joy and comfort. I have learned lot about music that I did not know before. Thank you! Now more episodes please!”
Beady333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/22
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“Please. More episodes”
jomabj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/22
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“Such a wonderfully produced and beautiful show”
ophbed via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
07/16/22
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“I found this gem of a podcast a year ago and binged all the episodes I could find here and on the BBC website. I only wish more episodes would be posted on a regular basis. The stories behind the creation of the songs, the impact they’ve had on others, and social context bring me so much joy at a...”Read full review »
NotoriousMLE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/22
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“Always love to listen to this podcast because I live the song choices. Great stories and selections. I’m just wondering why every choice has to include a story about someone dying. The title Soul Music can still hold its weight without always reverting to death, although it’s arguably the most...”Read full review »
biggiesmallz067 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/11/21
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“The New Yorker turned me on to this gem. I listened to three today. I have 134 more to look forward to.”
norita25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/21
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“Listening to the anecdotes linked with the selected songs and music is a great insight into the impact of music on our lives and emotions. I look forward to each podcast and just wish they were published more regularly - maybe weekly?
Some suggestions:
Turin Brakes - Fishing for a Dream...”Read full review »
lover of music and stories via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/13/21
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“Thank you BBC so much.”
Huấn Trương via Apple Podcasts ·
Vietnam ·
10/27/21
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“Thank you very much for your podcast. It’s so amazing.”
pfyicnigvikg via Apple Podcasts ·
Vietnam ·
10/11/21
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“I love these podcasts. So well made! Don't just pick the songs you know. Take a punt and you may well be pleasantly suprised!!”Read full review »
AntonioJones via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/21
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“The most wonderfully gentle and emotional radio show. Put together with such care and attention. Never fails to warm the heart and moisten your eyes. A gift. Thank you.”
JP Unhappy via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
09/07/21
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“Just discovered this gem. Every episode I’ve listened to this afternoon (four thus far), has been absorbing. Gentle, humane, sometimes very uplifting.”
BerylH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/21
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“Doesn’t matter if you know the song or not, this podcast contains very moving, interesting stories from all kinds of people about how the song affected them. Wonderful”
MtMaJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/21
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“I chanced upon this programme recently on the same day I recorded an interview about my 2020 English Channel Solo. This song was a huge inspiration and i played it repeatedly on my car journeys to Dover Channel Training. It was also the soundtrack to the video of my swim. For me, the Matt...”Read full review »
Melina Turtle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/21
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“Wonderful music, week after week. How do the production team find the speakers and why are so many American?
Can I suggest ‘ Ich will euch wiedersehen’ from Brahms Requiem?”
Reviewer PHS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/21
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“Please please fix harvest moon”
SandyinAdelaide via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/16/21
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“Have been subscribing this podcast for years. It’s always been one thing that carries me through in my difficult time. Music, stories shared by different people, it reminds me that I’m not alone with a certain situation, and music can always add positivities and light in the darkness.”
铿兑有 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/21
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“I love Soul Music - such wonderful stories that often bring me to tears. I’d love to listen to the episode on Harvest Moon by Neil Young, but it’s not working. Please fix it!”
Wolfiecat79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/29/20
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“Truly the best music podcast that exists. Incredible stories woven in with the theme of the song covered. Listen to every episode, even if you don’t know the song, it’s worth it.”
Ajmart2998 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/20
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“I just found this podcast after a friend suggested it. I listened to a couple and loved them and then saw the Harvest Moon episode pop up. But it won’t play!!!! Argh!!!! Can you fix it? Otherwise it a wonderful podcast. 😁”
Katygra64842 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/03/20
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“Oh my, I just randomly opened one episode, and I just felt so moved, it added so much depth to the song, and it kinda make me feel that people connection during this quanrantine time”
xlin3420 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/30/20
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“Unfortunately the first episode of this podcast I attempted to listen to is Toto’s Africa. I highly recommend the producers of this podcast look into the concept of White Saviours and consider how they can support Black people in telling their own stories going forward. I did not need to hear in...”Read full review »
jules1234566 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/21/20
“I only really listen to the ones where I already know the song and it always gives me a totally new perspective(s) on it. Really emotional sometimes”
Tom_1357 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/20
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“A feel good podcast. Insightful, poignant, interesting.”
--12Qw via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/20
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“I came across this podcast a few years ago entirely by accident. I was browsing looking for something else and was intrigued by the title - soul music - and the juxtaposition with the subject song which was not a soul record.
Over the last few years I have more than once been found sobbing my...”Read full review »
Competitive mamil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/20
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“Really worth taking time out of life for.”
Hargy12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/19
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“This podcast isn't about the hottest new groups and it doesn't tell you why you should be listening to a particular artist. Soul Music is storytelling by the artists and by regular people. We all have those special songs, the ones that were the soundtrack to our childhood, the ones we...”Read full review »
GregBrady99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/19
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“Tks for the great podcast! It helps me to sleep and relax”
vanh25 via Apple Podcasts ·
Vietnam ·
11/25/19
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“Such a beautiful program. Each episode full of different stories and so, so well produced. A real gem. Use it sparingly I think, not one to binge but to save for when you need reminding of how full and powerful and sad and amazing life can be.”
londonBigBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/30/19
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“I listen to dozens and dozens of podcasts in every category and this is, by far, my favorite one. Thank you too all those who are involved”
ralph 245 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/19
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“Excellent! I listened this morning to Mr Blue Sky and was nearly in tears: outstanding!”
mbwa kali via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/10/19
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“I just love listening to this podcast every night 💜 Thank you for creating this!”
sonyeoso via Apple Podcasts ·
Vietnam ·
06/04/19
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“Never fails to move me. Reveals the power of both music and the human spirit.”
NoCrowdsurfing via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/16/19
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“Consistently inspiring and well produced”
ahinparis via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/02/19
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“For me these are the best podcasts I have ever come across. Moving, beautiful, engaging - you see music and people in a new light.”
Sebl99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/19
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“One of my favourite podcasts in the whole world. Music that touches the soul, changes people, is linked to strong memories. Does what song exploder tries to do but a million times better.”
maryamfreeeflower via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/03/19
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RosemaryPallas via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/02/18
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“This really tugs your heart emotionally in a way that’s in all of us
Fantastic memories from everyday peoples hearts !!”
Buggyboy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/19/18
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