The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast

Signature Songs, Vol. 5 - John Mellencamp

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2318962/fan_mail/new] This week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with John Mellencamp — from the Johnny Cougar years to the heartland rock classics that made him one of America’s great rock-n-roll songwriters. I’ll look at the major contenders, including “Hurts So Good,” “Jack & Diane,” “Pink Houses,” “Small Town,” “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” “Cherry Bomb,” and “Check It Out,” then make the case for the one song that I believe the general public most closely associates with Mellencamp. It’s not necessarily his best song. It’s not necessarily my favorite. But when it comes to a true signature song, one Mellencamp classic rises to the top. And it's all this week, on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! And check out the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast Playlist, this week featuring all of Mellencamp's top 40 hits, plus some of his other interesting tracks. Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/signature-song-vol-5-john-cougar-mellencamp/pl.u-EDybsZ9g97] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uu6RrC0jmrKlVfL7zPggz?si=2e65322f46fe4519] =========================== Connect with us on social media! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRock-N-RollShowPodcast] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollshowpodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknrollshowpodcast] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Rock-N-Roll-Show-Podcast/61559680761765/]

Episode 077 - Top 10 Mother's Day Songs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2318962/fan_mail/new] Just in time for Mother's Day, I'm celebrating my favorite rock and roll songs about Mothers!  I’ll be honest — this list was harder to build than I expected. Rock has plenty of songs that use the word “mama,” but not nearly as many that are actually about mothers. Some are loving tributes. Some are complicated memories. Some are dark psychological portraits. And a few are just flat-out fun rock-n-roll songs with a mother somewhere near the center of the story. Whether the song is about wisdom, loss, rebellion, regret, sacrifice, or the voice of a mother that stays with you long after childhood, these are the rock songs that made my Mother’s Day playlist, and it's all right here, this week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! You can also check out the Podcast Playlist, either on: Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/podcast-playlist-top-10-mothers-day-songs/pl.u-ykLxTMDlDk] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/06WW6tQdfeHM7S2SjZkxqd?si=1d4387dd3cb74c87] =========================== Connect with us on social media! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRock-N-RollShowPodcast] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollshowpodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknrollshowpodcast] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Rock-N-Roll-Show-Podcast/61559680761765/]

Signature Songs, Vol. 4 - Tina Turner

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2318962/fan_mail/new] This week's episode is Volume 4 of the Signature Songs series, and this week's subject is the Queen of Rock-N-Roll, Tina Turner. Looking at both the Ike & Tina Turner years and Tina’s massive solo career, I break down the leading contenders before making the case for the one song I believe is Tina's signature song. It’s a discussion about hit records, comeback stories, cultural impact, and one of the most dynamic performers rock music has ever produced. And it's all this week, on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! Remember - if you’ve got an opinion, I want to hear it. And as always, be sure to check out this week’s companion playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18xZB8yupl5YT0DWdz1PpZ?si=8068b4542cb44f9c] and Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/signature-songs-vol-4-tina-turner/pl.u-M50Gu52z20]. =========================== Connect with us on social media! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRock-N-RollShowPodcast] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollshowpodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknrollshowpodcast] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Rock-N-Roll-Show-Podcast/61559680761765/]

Signature Songs, Vol. 3 - The Rolling Stones

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2318962/fan_mail/new] This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I'm tackling a real challenge in my Signature Song series: what is The Rolling Stones’ signature song? With a catalog this deep, this is not a simple call. The Stones have produced swaggering riffs, generation-defining singles, stadium anthems, and songs that have become part of the culture itself. So which one stands above the rest as the track most commonly associated with the band by the general public? In this episode, I break down the leading contenders, look at what makes a true signature song to begin with, and make the case for the one Stones classic that I believe ultimately wins the title. If you love rock history, big songs, and a good music argument, this one’s for you. Podcast Playlist: Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-075-the-rolling-stones-signature-song/pl.u-EDZ4tZ9g97] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CIUFGnDHeuUMHyjFhCqS5?si=2923af31f7d24d62] =========================== Connect with us on social media! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRock-N-RollShowPodcast] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollshowpodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknrollshowpodcast] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Rock-N-Roll-Show-Podcast/61559680761765/]

Episode 074 - Steven Gonza - The Interview

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2318962/fan_mail/new] This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I’m joined by Steven Gonza—singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Connecticut hard rock band Ink—to discuss Broken Wings, a 22-song solo album made up of material that never fit his band’s sound. These songs come from a very different place—more intimate, more melodic, and often written with a woman’s voice and piano in mind. We talk about Steve’s songwriting process, the difference between writing for Ink and writing for himself, and how this long-shelved material finally became a finished album. It’s a thoughtful conversation about creativity, instinct, and the songs that wait years to find their proper form. Check out the Broken Wings album on YouTube [https://youtu.be/MUnERFoY65I]. =========================== Connect with us on social media! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRock-N-RollShowPodcast] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollshowpodcast/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@rocknrollshowpodcast] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Rock-N-Roll-Show-Podcast/61559680761765/]