Songversations With Eric Hutchinson

Justin Willman Rollerblades His Way To Magic Stardom [Replay]

Songversations is on vacation this week, so please enjoy a re-broadcast of our first-ever episode with Magician and Comedian, Justin Willman! Justin joins Eric to discuss his career, including his #1 Netflix Special - Justin Willman: Magic Lover. They discuss what songs influenced Justin’s earliest stage shows growing up in St. Louis. Then they talk about performing at The White House, misunderstanding Prince songs, Billy Joel’s lyrical genius, Garth Brooks karaoke, and the Americana songs that inspire Justin today.  JUSTIN'S PLAYLIST:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/574GeFFC2PT0V6hpiKuA5R?si=149060c449df46a4 0:00 - Intro  5:22 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever? 12:45 - What is a song you are embarrassed you only RECENTLY learned the correct lyrics to? 15:28 - What is a song that reminds you of an old job you had? 20:54 - What is a song that you cannot believe you used to love? 25:47 - Three Stupid Questions! 32:25 - What is a song you love and can't believe more people don't know? 35:29 - You are at Karaoke. What song do you sing? 37:41 - What song are you currently obsessed with? 45:45 - Best. Song. Ever!! We want to interview YOU for Songversations! Sign up to be a Songversations Nation Patreon member before June 30th and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing to have Eric interview YOU for Songversations!  Sign up today! Patreon.com/SonversationsNation ------------------- Songversations with Eric Hutchinson  Produced by Alex Byrnes Edited by Jonathan Grimm Contact us at: songversationsnation@gmail.com Instagram @SongversationsNation [https://www.instagram.com/songversationsnation] Best Song Ever Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b Become part of the Songversations Nation! - Hear this podcast first and ad-free! - Get special content and playlists - Plus MORE! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation  Find out more about Eric Hutchinson:  Instagram @EricHutchinson [https://www.instagram.com/erichutchinson] TikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@erichutchinsonofficial] EricHutchinson.com

Liner Notes: Reviewing NY Times Best American Songwriters List

Eric and Byrnes are back for another episode of Liner Notes - going deep on today’s music news and listeners’ burning questions. They discuss the flawed but fun NY Times list of the 30 best living American songwriters, New Rolling Stones Music, Aging Rockers, & More. Next the guys open up the Songversations Mailbag to answer what decade was actually the best era for hip-hop music and if they would shuck oysters for a diva.  Finally, Eric and Byrnes reveal this week's BEST SONG EVER. Submit your questions to the Songversations Mailbag: SongversationsNation@gmail.com 0:00 Patreon  02:45 - Music Headlines 31:48 - Mailbag Questions 41:53 - Best. Song. Ever. We want to interview YOU for Songversations! Sign up to be a Songversations Nation Patreon member before June 30th and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing to have Eric interview YOU for Songversations!  Sign up today! Patreon.com/SonversationsNation ------------------- Songversations with Eric Hutchinson  Produced by Alex Byrnes Edited by Jonathan Grimm Contact us at: songversationsnation@gmail.com Instagram @SongversationsNation [https://www.instagram.com/songversationsnation] Best Song Ever Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b Become part of the Songversations Nation! - Hear this podcast first and ad-free! - Get special content and playlists - Plus MORE! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation  Find out more about Eric Hutchinson:  Instagram @EricHutchinson [https://www.instagram.com/erichutchinson] TikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@erichutchinsonofficial] EricHutchinson.com

Dan Levy Sings Along To Pop-Punk Bands, RENT, & Adam Sandler

Dan Levy joins Eric to talk about the songs that shaped a kid from Connecticut into one of the sharpest observational comedians working today. They discuss the embarrassing allure of 90's pop punk, revisit the power that Broadway sensation RENT held over them as young men, and straight up glaze the early comedy albums of Adam Sandler. DAN'S PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uOIL3u21qPylJsPabkF1s?si=289fe43a83014915 00:00 - Intro 03:59 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever? 06:58 - What is a song that reminds you of a teenage love? 10:12 - What is a song that reminds you of an old job you had? 17:40 - What is your favorite song from a musical? 20:29 - Three Stupid Questions! 24:51 - What's a song you love because of your child? 27:20 - What's a song you love and can't believe more people don't know? 30:05 - What is a song you are embarrassed you only RECENTLY learned the correct lyrics to? 33:06 - What is the funniest song of all time? 37:12 - Best. Song. Ever!! ------------------- Songversations with Eric Hutchinson  Produced by Alex Byrnes Edited by Jonathan Grimm Contact us at: songversationsnation@gmail.com Instagram @SongversationsNation [https://www.instagram.com/songversationsnation] Best Song Ever Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b Become part of the Songversations Nation! - Hear this podcast first and ad-free! - Get special content and playlists - Plus MORE! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation  Find out more about Eric Hutchinson:  Instagram @EricHutchinson [https://www.instagram.com/erichutchinson] TikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@erichutchinsonofficial] EricHutchinson.com

Heléne Yorke Talks Lauryn Hill, Sondheim, & Californication

Actress Heléne Yorke joins Eric to talk about the songs that influenced her early life and led her to perform on Broadway and act in TV shows like “The Other Two” & “Masters of Sex”. They discuss why 90’s music is probably the best music ever, Heléne’s early ambition as a singer and actor, the overrated Robyn song that Heléne doesn’t love, and gut-wrenching Sondheim performances.  Heléne's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rgiPu2Dho28Yg1gWZ2Ecp?si=c6d4abdeeff2479a 00:00 - Intro 04:41 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever? 11:11 - What is a song that reminds you of family road trips growing up? 15:07 - What is a song that reminds you of a teenage love? 20:49 - What's the first song you remember performing for an audience? 25:00 - Three Stupid Questions! 28:23 - What is a song that you pretended to like to fit in? 32:29 - What is the best song from a musical ever? 36:21 - What is your favorite song you've ever sang in a musical? 38:49 - What is a song it took you a long time to learn to appreciate? 42:29 - What song are you currently obsessed with? 47:52 - Best. Song. Ever!! We want to interview YOU for Songversations! Sign up to be a Songversations Nation Patreon member before June 30th and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing to have Eric interview YOU for Songversations!  Sign up today! Patreon.com/SonversationsNation ------------------- Songversations with Eric Hutchinson  Produced by Alex Byrnes Edited by Jonathan Grimm Contact us at: songversationsnation@gmail.com Instagram @SongversationsNation [https://www.instagram.com/songversationsnation] Best Song Ever Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b Become part of the Songversations Nation! - Hear this podcast first and ad-free! - Get special content and playlists - Plus MORE! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation  Find out more about Eric Hutchinson:  Instagram @EricHutchinson [https://www.instagram.com/erichutchinson] TikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@erichutchinsonofficial] EricHutchinson.com

Allen Stone Talks Oversinging, Thrift Store Dates, & Kidz Bop

Singer/Songwriter Allen Stone joins Eric to talk music, family, and the road. They discuss how fatherhood influenced Allen’s songwriting, resisting the urge to oversing, growing up in a tiny town, the first song Allen ever performed live, and the heartbreak of being dropped from a major label. ALLEN'S PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5juIVzLDqoV3G35USJbbl5?si=7a2776eef52b4ba4&pt=4dc1c59a6db2058f704975694753759e 00:00 - Intro 05:36 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever? 09:48 - What's the first song you remember performing for an audience? 14:11 - What is a song you love because of your child? 21:54 - Three Stupid Questions! 30:14 - What is your favorite song of yours? 35:25 - Do you have a song you've released that you wish you could take back? 40:06 - What's a song of yours that you wish was more popular with your fans? 45:00 - What song are you currently obsessed with? 49:36 - Best. Song. Ever!! We want to interview YOU for Songversations! Sign up to be a Songversations Nation Patreon member before June 30th and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing to have Eric interview YOU for Songversations!  Sign up today! Patreon.com/SonversationsNation ------------------- Songversations with Eric Hutchinson  Produced by Alex Byrnes Edited by Jonathan Grimm Contact us at: songversationsnation@gmail.com Instagram @SongversationsNation [https://www.instagram.com/songversationsnation] Best Song Ever Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b Become part of the Songversations Nation! - Hear this podcast first and ad-free! - Get special content and playlists - Plus MORE! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation  Find out more about Eric Hutchinson:  Instagram @EricHutchinson [https://www.instagram.com/erichutchinson] TikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@erichutchinsonofficial] EricHutchinson.com