Episode Mentions
Song Exploder · Oct 15, 2025
A-ha - Take On Me
“Signed a-ha to US deal; Andrew Wickham served as A&R guy overseeing producer selection and album development”
Music production techniques in 1980s synth-popHit song development and iteration processProducer-artist collaboration dynamics
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jun 23, 2025
Song 178: “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part Two: “I Have no Thought of Time”
“Released Richard Thompson's early solo work; Joe Boyd joined their film music department, leading to Island Records sale.”
British Folk-Rock Genre DevelopmentRecord Label Economics and Artist DevelopmentSubstance Abuse in Music Industry
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Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part 4: “Sometimes I Have A Great Notion”
“Signed Beach Boys via Reprise subsidiary; rejected early albums due to Brian Wilson's involvement concerns”
Charles Manson's music industry connections and failed recording careerBeach Boys internal dynamics and creative decline 1970s-1980sLeadbelly's influence on American folk and rock music
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