Guitar legend Nancy Wilson of Heart joins host Peter Csathy for her second appearance on The Story Behind the Song , this time to explore the iconic "Barracuda" from Little Queen. Following their previous engaging conversation about "Crazy On You," Peter welcomes back Nancy to discuss the powerful guitar licks and signature riff that define this classic track. Released in 1977 on Heart's third album, "Barracuda" roared onto the scene and continues to be a fan favorite as Nancy and her sister Ann Wilson return to touring after a recent health challenge.

The conversation briefly touches on their previous discussion about the lyrical context of "Crazy On You" and then pivots to "Barracuda," another signature song featuring Nancy's distinctive guitar playing. Peter teases the song's potential contemporary relevance.

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Just in time for the Violent Femmes' upcoming summer tour, this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song revisits one of the most unexpected and authentic indie bands of the early 80s. Breaking out big in 1983 with a unique sound and a hit-packed debut album, the Femmes created truly timeless jams, none more ubiquitous than "Blister in the Sun." The proto-folk-punk tune still makes people dance and sing along decades later. Host Peter Csathy revisits his conversation from two years ago with the "wonderfully wacky" vocalist Gordon Gano, exploring the origins of the classic cut (revealing how it almost wasn't a Violent Femmes song at all), clearing up what it's REALLY about, and discussing why this unique, mold-breaking band still connects so deeply with audiences.

Listen to singer and songwriter Gordon Gano tell these "Blister in the Sun" stories. Then, make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Fans can also check out the new TSBTS merch -- including a killer poster and jigsaw puzzle -- available now at the Consequence Shop or via the buy now buttons below!

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The Story Behind the Song returns for Season 4 to dive deep with legendary guitarist Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers who joins host Peter Chatty to explore the iconic song "Refugee" from Damn The Torpedoes.

Mike discusses his musical beginnings in Florida, from early rock influences to forming Mud Crutch with Tom Petty. He recounts the journey leading to the creation of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, a Hall of Fame band.

The guitarist reveals the unexpected origin of "Refugee"'s music and shares how Tom Petty then wrote the song's timeless and powerful lyrics. Mike also touches on the recording process with Jimmy Iovine.

In this episode, Mike reflects on the immense success of Damn The Torpedoes and the lasting impact of their music and provides insights into his songwriting partnership with Tom Petty. Also in this episode, beyond reflecting on his iconic work with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mike briefly touches upon his ongoing musical journey with his band, The Dirty Knobs, and their recent projects.

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The Story Behind the Song returns to dive deep into some of music history’s most iconic tracks with the legends who made them. Host Peter Csathy sits down with the likes of Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker’s Mike Campbell, DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh, Sublime’s Bud Gaugh, Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz, and more for a fresh batch of episodes.

From the spark of inspiration to untold tales from the studio, SBTS Season 4 will unlock the true stories that shaped the music you love. With new episodes debuting every other week beginning Monday, April 14th, we’ll also be releasing archival episode rewinds between each new release, giving listeners the opportunity to explore even more classic tunes.

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On the season finale (and encore episode) of The Story Behind the Song, hear Rick Astley discuss his classic "Never Gonna Give You Up" and more.

Rick Astley burst onto the pop scene 1987 seemingly out of nowhere when his debut single -- the feel-good, earnest dance anthem “Never Gonna Give You Up” -- grabbed the No. 1 spot in 25 countries. In just a matter of weeks, Astley traded his small town outside of Manchester, England for center stage on a global scale.

As fate would have it, "Never Gonna Give You Up" never gave up either. Two decades after its release, the song "Rickrolled" its way back into our hearts and the cultural conversation when it became a mid-2000s internet sensation. Fast forward to today, and the song’s video is creeping close to an astounding 1.2 billion views on YouTube. Perhaps even more impressive, at age 50 in 2016, Astley again topped the UK charts with his aptly titled album 50. While continuing to record new material, he's now sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Safe to say, Astley is no one-hit-wonder: He is a full-fledged artistic and cultural icon. Astley joins host Peter Csathy to talk about "Never Gonna Give You Up," as well as a personal choice from his catalog: "Cry for Help."

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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, listen to Garbage's Shirley Manson discuss "Only Happy When It Rains," her origins with Garbage, and more.

Manson first met up with her three future bandmates in Wisconsin as a result of one of those strange, classic twists of rock and roll fate involving MTV, a phone call, and a disastrous first audition. In then end, Garbage was formed (even if Manson still isn't such a fan of the name), and with their self-titled debut came the iconic hit "Only Happy When It Rains," a record that feels as fresh today as it did nearly 30 years ago.

Manson shares the misery behind "Only Happy When It Rains," including her initial thoughts upon reading the "nursery rhyme" lyrics. Manson also discusses "The Men Who Rule the World," the lead song on Garbage's No Gods No Masters, a track that perfectly encapsulates Manson's current state of mind and features lyrics that rained down on her in a moment of spontaneous inspiration.

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On the latest episode of The Story Behind the Song, pioneering electronic producer and songwriter Moby joins host Peter Csathy for a deep dive into his groundbreaking album Play and the smash hit single "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?"

Moby delves into his journey from a young musician experimenting with punk rock to his embracing of electronic music and DJ culture. It all led to Play, Moby's 1999 album that served as his global breakthrough and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year; with singles like "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?," Play brought Moby and his unique production and songwriting style to new critical and commercial heights.

The producer reveals how he first encountered The Shining Light Gospel Choir, whose vocals appear on the track, and how the song actually ties all the way back to his 1991 single "Go" (which sampled Angelo Badalamenti's "Laura Palmer's Theme" from the TV classic Twin Peaks).

Also in this episode, Moby discusses his latest album, Always Centered at Night. He also touches on his advocacy for animal rights and why raising money for charity is the only thing that will get him to tour.

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On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, hear Boy George discuss "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and more.

One of the most popular and influential bands of the 1980s, Culture Club could be considered the original new wave boyband. They fused the sounds of new wave, pop, and reggae to create a unique sound that was both catchy and stylish.

Boy George discusses the hit song's mix of love, loss, and social commentary, and how it resonated with audiences around the world. Additionally, as he and Culture Club continue to tour and perform, the artist touches on how the song has grown from its origins.

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