But Did You Know...?

But Did You Know...?

Fascinating facts, water cooler trivia, hidden gems mined from rock history. Every afternoon at 2, Randy Renaud asks "But Did You Know...?"

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July 25, 2024 4 mins

The 1980 post-punk classic, Love Will Tear Us Apart, was partly inspired by such unusual influences as Frank Sinatra and Captain & Tennille. Randy explains how on today's episode of But Did You Know. 

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As a London thunderstorm roared outside his window, Keith Richards began writing a song conveying his anxiety over his girlfriend filming sex scenes with Mick Jagger. The resulting song would not only become one of the greatest in the history of rock, but also one associated with two deaths. 

Randy Renaud has the story behind 'Gimme Shelter' on today's edition of But Did You Know. 

 

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Despite being one of the first songs Pearl Jam ever wrote and recorded together, and despite being a fan favourite, 'Yellow Ledbetter' didn't get included on a Pearl Jam album until 13 years later. Randy Renaud explains why, and also how the Gulf War helped inspire it, on today's episode of But Did You Know. 

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