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This Song
Every song has its own history. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of the music we love. Join Thom Ruckert on This Song, and hear those stories. A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
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4.3 stars from 9 ratings
You Can’t Eat Just One!
I’m addicted to this podcast. Although most of the episodes are based on rock songs, the others touch on a variety of genres, including blues, soul, reggae, folk, and pop. Whether a given song is one I’m already familiar with or one I’ve never heard of before (e.g., Janis Joplin’s “Half Moon”), I...Read full review »
Paul from Las Vegas via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/07/18
If you’ve ever googled a song to find out more about why it was written or its backstory, then you’ll love this podcast. Perfect for a short midday break or play the episodes back to back. Very cool factoids about the songs you love.
Zuzudex via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/21/18
Recent Episodes
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Published 08/30/18
Published 08/30/18
The story behind the heavily-covered classic "Route 66" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
Published 08/23/18
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