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A new podcast continuing the history as told by the music makers themselves, chronicling the life we

22/06/2024

Happiest birthday to the one and only . Whatever hat Peter wears in his many roles - storyteller, manager, songwriter, producer, performer, musician and more, he always wears them well.

11/05/2024

these bangs are getting kinda long but hey, it’s radio

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19/04/2024

💿 Music makers from all across the industry have shared their behind-the-scenes stories with ! ✨

💬 My latest untold tale & episode: A story of advocacy, passion, and environmental protection, specifically through work on the Northern Rockies Ecosystem. My mom’s love for nature, and her interest in forest ecosystem preservation.

🌿 >>> LISTEN HERE: https://linktr.ee/songchronicles or tap on the link in my profile!

25/12/2023

Wishing you a fab-ulously festive Christmas
Now press play on 28 episodes of Song Chronicles!

19/10/2023

Let’s all wish the wildly creative and brilliant Karl Wallinger and World Party a Happy Birthday!
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18/10/2023

I grew up thinking art was pictures until I got into music and found I was an artist and didn't paint.

-Chuck Berry

Born on this day, Oct 18, 1926

10/10/2023

Check out these incredibly synchronistic happy accidents that co-exist in some universe that smiles upon chance:

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Did you know “Her Majesty” became a hidden track on Abbey Road by accident? Paul rejected the song from the medley but engineer John Kurlander was told to never throw anything away. Kurlander stuck “Her Majesty” 20 seconds after “The End” and an acetate was made from that tape. McCartney heard it and realized he liked the way the song worked in that context, and it remained on the album as a hidden track. It is the shortest of The Beatle’s tracks at 23 seconds. (Recorded before the band arrived to the studio and left in its original form).
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Later when Paul McCartney offered to play for Queen Elizabeth at her home Her Majesty declined because his arrival time conflicted with her TV viewing of David Lynch’s cult classic, Twin Peaks.
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02/10/2023

Wishing a Happy Birthday to New York City-born singer-songwriter Gillian Howard Welch!

When Gillian
became a new Berklee graduate in the summer of
1992 alongside her country-folk singer-songwriting partner David Rawlings, the two packed up their acoustic guitars in Boston to meet the unknown in Nashville, TN. More than two decades later, they’re Music City royalty, with an amazing catalog of songs and recordings any music lover wouldn’t want to live without.

17/08/2023

Did you listen to our interview about the song came out of the vault that Dave wrote with Gerry Goffin in an LA coffee shop? Dave has some insightful things to saw about the creative process.

14/08/2023

“My songs emerge from my life, or wherever they do, unbidden and unplanned and completely on a schedule of their own.”

- David Crosby
born on this day, Aug 14, 1941

27/07/2023

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The passing of any popular pop icon is so often inked in the press by their greatest worldly successes when truth is, what did that success do for them? With Sinaed 0’Connor’s passing, here we are again with the press literally retraumatizing their readers with more of the same ill -wrought values she found destructive. Consider that it was not fame and fortune and how high Sinead’s recordings made it on the charts that gave her value or made her special. She was a true artist in rare sense - an abuse survivor who was in touch with the effects her traumas had on her life like so many are not. She used her success to honor herself and every other abused child to speak up and not be gaslit by a dominant mainstream culture that focuses only on “success in the charts! Be nice and proper. Keep your issues to yourself!”
She lived her values. She was not compliant and accommodating. Record companies didn’t make Sinaed -they were drawn to her talent and power that was all her own. They should have had her back when she stood for something. An artist who stands up for what they believe in is what we need in our world. Art and music can change the world. Sometimes fortune and fame follow and sometimes it doesn’t- but I greatly respect the ferocity of her courage to CALL OUT ABUSE, and how this is something that rarely happens in the mainstream without a bunch of powerful politics and usually men getting in an uproar over that which they choose to not see, because they’d have to change everything to protect the innocent, and life is too good making money and feeding the gaslighting machine.
Child abuse creates trauma that ripples through one’s life touching ever other life the traumatized one touched and spanning generations. Generations! Listen to her. To honor Sinaed is to listen to her, make reparations, and honor all the things she told us.
R.I.P.

27/07/2023

The passing of any popular pop icon is so often inked in the press by their greatest worldly successes when truth is, what did that success do for them? With Sinaed 0’Connor’s passing, here we are again with the press literally retraumatizing their readers with more of the same ill -wrought values she found destructive. Consider that it was not fame and fortune and how high Sinead’s recordings made it on the charts that gave her value or made her special. She was a true artist in rare sense - an abuse survivor who was in touch with the effects her traumas had on her life like so many are not. She used her success to honor herself and every other abused child to speak up and not be gaslit by a dominant mainstream culture that focuses only on “success in the charts! Be nice and proper. Keep your issues to yourself!”
She lived her values. She was not compliant and accommodating. Record companies didn’t make Sinaed -they were drawn to her talent and power that was all her own. They should have had her back when she stood for something. A artist who stands up for what they believe in is what we need in our world. Art and music can change the world. Sometimes fortune and fame follow and sometimes it doesn’t- but I greatly respect the ferocity of her courage to CALL OUT ABUSE, and how this is something that rarely happens in the mainstream without a bunch of powerful politics and usually men getting in an uproar over that which they choose to not see, because they’d have to change everything to protect the innocent, and life is too good making money and feeding the gaslighting machine.
Child abuse creates trauma that ripples through one’s life touching ever other life the traumatized one touched and spanning generations. Generations! Listen to her. To honor Sinaed is to listen to her, make reparations, and honor all the things she told us.
R.I.P.

17/07/2023

Song Chronicles launches on KZ Santa Barbara, courtesy of the Jeremiah Higgins show! You can listen/share the broadcast globally - by going here 🔥 🎧
- http://am1290kzsb.com/

05/07/2023

Listen to the latest episode of Song Chronicles to hear Dave Davies talk about his relationship with Gerry Goffin, his lyrical intuition, and their collaboration "21st Century" which they wrote together in an LA coffee shop. linktr.ee/songchronicles

26/06/2023

Imagination is drawing new connections between things you've been exposed to.

Our latest guest Dave Davies was inspired by the working class storytelling of American music such as Hank Williams, Frank Sinatra, Fats Domino and even Rogers and Hammerstein songs, having heard songs from South Pacific and Oklahoma that his sisters used to play him when he was a boy. Getting thrown out of school set his musical learning on a path he credits with driving him to experiment more.

Listen to our conversation wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/songchronicles

23/06/2023

We’re proud to share a new interview with Dave Davies, co-founder and lead guitarist for The Kinks, one of the most influential and quintessentially English rock bands. Dave has recently released his autobiography and an album that goes with it, which are both called Living On A Thin Line. He has much to share in this conversation about the creative process, how a sense of humor can drive good storytelling home, the emotional comfort of melancholia in songs and poetry, and what it was like writing the song 21st Century with Louise’s dad, Gerry Goffin.

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to hear our conversation and a preview of Louise’s new single "Everybody’s Got a Story To Tell" dropping July 6! linktr.ee/songchronicles

23/06/2023

"My songs examine and explore little specific emotions or situations or stories... They're kitchen table songs, like a conversation between me and one other person. It's almost like an alien has been sent to get emotional samples from human beings and put it all together on a record." -KT Tunstall, born on this day in 1975

What’s the most specific emotion you’ve ever heard expressed in a song?

20/06/2023

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15/06/2023

"It happens so quickly it seems like it's coming from somewhere else. It's not. It just means that you're in sync with yourself."
Join us in wishing a happy birthday to Harry Nilsson!

Photo: Stan Meagher / Getty Images

13/06/2023

You can now hear Song Chronicles on the radio! Hear stories behind the songs from the music makers themselves by tuning in to one of these stations in the US or UK:
koradio.rocks (Somerset UK) - Tue, Wed, Thu 10am UK
popradiouk.co.uk (London) - Thu, Fri, Sat 1pm UK
radiocandyradio.com (Los Angeles) - Mon, Wed, Fri 9am PDT
altradio.rocks (Connecticut) - Tue, Wed, Thu 4pm EST
soleofindie.rocks (New York) - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 1pm EST

09/06/2023

“A guitar is something you can hold and love and it’s never going to bug you. But here’s the secret about the guitar - it’s defiant. It will never let you conquer it. The more you get involved with it, the more you realize how little you know.” - Les Paul

Les Paul, born this day in 1915, changed the way music is produced, recorded, and created. His influence stretches across generations and has impacted artists like Paul McCartney, Slash, Bing Crosby, and Eddie Van Halen. Learn more about his legacy from the Les Paul Foundation website: les-paul.com

07/06/2023

"To create something from nothing is one of the greatest feelings, and I wish it upon everybody. It's heaven." -Prince
Remembering the Purple One on his birthday. 💜

01/06/2023

"My advice to new artists is to embrace a broader concept of timelessness than vintage or retro."
Happy birthday, Brandi Carlile!

Photo by Getty Images / Molly Savard

30/05/2023

"Music, I think, is best when it honestly explores personal demons, and it stirs around in the silt of the psyche to find out what's really there."
Join us in wishing Tom Morello a happy birthday!

26/05/2023

"If you give it good concentration, good energy, good heart and good performance, the song will play you."
Remembering Levon Helm on his birthday.

24/05/2023

RIP to Tina Turner, Queen of Rock n’ Roll and a powerhouse performer. She received this well-earned induction as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

24/05/2023

"Being in the studio is like painting, you know, you can really take your time, and try different things, and kind of go deep into it."
Join us in wishing a happy birthday to Rosanne Cash!

17/05/2023

"You can punch a wall or write a song. Just as painful either way, but you have something to show for it at the end of the day with a song."
Happy birthday to Grammy and Oscar winner Trent Reznor!

15/05/2023

"My kind of composing is more like the work of a gardener. The gardener takes his seeds and scatters them, knowing what he is planting but not quite what will grow where and when - and he won't necessarily be able to reproduce it again afterwards either."
Wishing a happy birthday to composer/producer Brian Eno!

10/05/2023

Billy Valentine’s incredible vocal interpretations made him a sought-after demo singer for songwriting greats like Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Gerry Goffin. Bob Thiele, Jr. says it was Billy’s voice that made the songs they wrote together irresistible, making Billy "the secret weapon of nearly every songwriter in LA." Hear more about Billy’s incredible career in our latest episode. linktr.ee/songchronicles

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Tina Turner's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

RIP to Tina Turner, Queen of Rock n’ Roll and a powerhouse performer. She received this well-earned induction as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

Season 3, Episode 3: Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth

"You get up everyday and you do the work …because you have to have a belief in yourself that there's something really special going on, and it's coming from something bigger than me. That's my belief. I've been at this so long, and I've always done the work, and it's always been worth every moment that I have put into… Something tells me that I'm still doing it because my work is not done yet." Hear from Billy Valentine what what has kept him confident in his path throughout his decades-long career. linktr.ee/songchronicles

Our latest guest Billy Valentine just released a new album Billy Valentine and The Universal Truth which was called "a masterclass in soul interpretation" by Record Collector, and it’s easy to hear why — though he’s recording songs by icons Gil-Scott Heron, Leon Thomas, and Curtis Mayfield, he makes the songs his own. Listen to our conversation to hear about the process behind this powerful record. linktr.ee/songchronicles

🔥 new episode dropping Friday with Billy Valentine and The Universal Truth

Season 3, Episode 2: Michelle Lewis

Songwriters provide an invaluable service creating the soundtracks to our lives — and they deserve to get paid! Listen to our latest episode with songwriter and songwriters' rights advocate Michelle Lewis to hear about the work of Songwriters of North America - SONA to make sure songwriters get paid a fair rate. linktr.ee/songchronicles

What is SONA?

In 2015, Michelle Lewis had a cut on an album that sold millions of copies and yet she was paid a fraction of what her 2005 hit was worth. Learning how much streaming technology had devalued the work of songwriters, she got together with songwriters Shelly Peiken, Pam Sheyne, Kay Hanley, Adam Dorn, Jack Kugell, and attorney Dina LaPolt to form Songwriters of North America - SONA. SONA pushes for changes to legislation like the Music Modernization Act which updated how songwriters are paid mechanicals to reflect the streaming music landscape. In our latest episode, Michelle breaks down the different sources of revenue for songwriters including mechanicals, performance royalties, publishing, and syncs. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/songchronicles

Michelle Lewis - Season 3, Episode 2

What would we do without songwriters? Without the worlds of songs that they create and bring into our lives? Without the lyrics which touch our hearts? And without the melodies which inspire us to great heights? Listen to Season 3, Episode 2 of Song Chronicles for an interview with Emmy- and Peabody-winning songwriter and songwriters’ rights advocate Michelle Lewis, who has written for artists like Cher, Amy Grant, and Hillary Duff as well as children’s television programs like Doc McStuffins. linktr.ee/songchronicles

Save the Job of Songwriter - Michelle Lewis

Coming this Friday: an interview with Emmy- and Peabody-winning songwriter and songwriters’ rights advocate Michelle Lewis. Subscribe to hear to this conversation about the invisible but vital job of songwriter wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/songchronicles

Celebrating 3 years of Song Chronicles! Our first episode was released January 24, 2020 and we’re now up to 25 episodes! Our birthday wish is for you to share your favorite moments from the podcast in the comments. 👇

#TBT Remembering our wonderful two-part conversation in 2020 with the late great Al Schmitt, who generously shared stories from his unparalleled career working with an incredible list of musical giants: Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Sam Cooke, Barbra Streisand, Henry Mancini, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Steely Dan, Celine Dion, Queen Latifah, and more. Listen to the full conversation: songchroniclespodcast.com

Season 2 was a juicy total of 12 episodes! Looking back, I learned so much from our guests - felt moved and inspired - and by the end of Season 2, was bursting to write and record! When you listen to this goldmine, you'll be primed for the final three... With the amazing @billy_steinberg! Pugwash's superpower, @thomaswalsh69! and the sexy & soulful world-class international singer, songwriter and performer @marleymunroeofficial, and hit producer @itschrisseefried, sharing the behind-the-scenes evolution of the great @iamladyblackbird! Take a screen break and sit back with high-value podcast time. Listen here at the link in the bio! #songchronicles #season2 #pugwash #billysteinberg #thomaswalsh #ladyblackbird #marleymunroe #chrisseefried

Lady Blackbird - Lost and Looking

Coming soon: a joyous interview with Lady Blackbird and Chris Seefried, who are going back on tour soon! In our conversation, we’ll talk about what it’s like releasing a debut record during a pandemic and how COVID has changed the touring landscape for musicians. Subscribe to hear the episode as soon as it drops! linktr.ee/songchronicles Video of Lady Blackbird rehearsing "Lost and Looking"

Song Chronicles contest

OMG! I learn so much from the incredible people I have the honor of interviewing on songchronicles, where legendary music makers share the stories behind the records they made. Win a Song Chronicles mug and sip while you listen! Go here to enter before 5/20: louisegoffin.com/contest ICYMI, check out our interviews with Billy Steinberg, Jon Platt, Bob Ezrin, Al Schmitt, Gloria Estefan, and many more! Coming soon: the phenomenal Lady Blackbird with multi-talented producer/songwriter/musician chris seefried! #giveaway

Suzie Brown (Teaser)

Our special guest this week is cardiologist and singer-songwriter Suzie Brown, whose work has been recognized by NewSong Music Competition, the Great American Songwriting Competition, and the International Acoustic Music Awards. Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/songchronicles

Season 2 Promo

How do your favorite records get made? Where do songwriters find their inspiration? How do composers get paid? Find out on Season 2 of the Song Chronicles podcast. You’ll hear: How Bob Ezrin, first seeing and hearing Alice Cooper play live, became the catalyst to him becoming a super producer... How Lucinda Williams found herself at an Aaron Lee Tasjan show and loved one of his songs so much that she invited him on tour… How Jeff Trott first met Sheryl Crow when he was picking up his gear from another session, and how the '60s show 'The Outer Limits' influenced his songwriting … How Nicole Atkins came to make records with the world famous Muscle Shoals Swampers and then paint portraits of them… How Linda Edell Howard used to give musicians expert legal advice for just a pizza and a beer… How Robin Danar got be the full-time sound man at CBGB in the late '70s, and then took what he learned all the way to the Royal Albert Hall… And many more insider stories! Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/songchronicles

Song Chronicles (Teaser)

Song Chronicles gives insight into the music-making process from the creators themselves. Coming soon: interviews with Bob Ezrin (2 parts!), Nicole Atkins, and more! Listen and subscribe at linktr.ee/songchronicles

Song Chronicles Season 2 (Trailer)

Season Two of Song Chronicles has dropped! I love talking to the music makers themselves and soaking up their sound advice. Listen to Linda Edell Howard give an exclusive enlightening interview on how songwriters can find the money they're owed in our first Season Two episode. If you missed Season One, catch up on stories from six consecutive decades of Grammy winner Al Schmitt, international superstar Gloria Estefan, multi-platinum songwriters and producers Desmond Child and Sam Hollander, bassist/vocalist and recording artist Gail Ann Dorsey, author-musician and songwriter Kathy Valentine, singer-songwriter JD Souther, powerhouse performers The McBroom Sisters, and more. Upcoming episodes with Robin Danar, Jeff Trott, and a two part in-depth conversation with the legendary Bob Ezrin. Subscribe at linktr.ee/songchronicles

Peter Case Part 2 (Teaser)

Louise asked Peter Case to give her his shortlist of perfect songs. Listen and subscribe at linktr.ee/songchronicles to hear Part Two of our interview with singer-songwriter, producer, author and three-time Grammy nominee Peter Case. Bob Dylan - Desolation Row The Beatles - Penny Lane (Lennon-McCartney) Hoagy Carmichael - Stardust (Hoagy Carmicheal-Mitchell Parish) The Drifters - Up On The Roof (Goffin & King) Otis Redding - A Change Is Gonna Come (Everton Bonner / John Christopher Taylor / Sam Cooke)

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About Song Chronicles Podcast

Song Chronicles is a brand new podcast series hosted by Louise Goffin that takes an insider behind the scenes view of songwriting, producing and performing to reveal an inspiring oral history about the mysteries of creation and the ways iconic songs have become the soundtrack of our lives.

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Tina Turner's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Season 3, Episode 3: Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth

Season 3, Episode 2: Michelle Lewis

What is SONA?

Michelle Lewis - Season 3, Episode 2

Save the Job of Songwriter - Michelle Lewis

Lady Blackbird - Lost and Looking

Song Chronicles contest

Suzie Brown (Teaser)

Season 2 Promo

Song Chronicles (Teaser)

Song Chronicles Season 2 (Trailer)

Peter Case Part 2 (Teaser)

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