Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda looks back on the remarkable career of the late Bobby Whitlock and his contributions to some of rock's greatest albums. Take a listen and discover how this soulman’s talent made a huge impact on Layla and other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos, George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, and Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones! 

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In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, dig in to the story of Coco Schwab, the behind-the-scenes assistant David Bowie credited with saving his life. Together until the very end, their friendship was a lifeline for Bowie for over 46 years, and he even wrote a song specifically for her. Get into it in this episode!

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It all started with a "Photograph." Def Leppard’s first smash hit kicked off their path to the top and had fans wondering who the song was about, thanks to its music video featuring a Marilyn Monroe lookalike. So what’s the story behind this classic tune? Get into it on this episode of the Behind The Song podcast!

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When Ozzy Osbourne passed away, on July 22, 2025, it was a sad day for rock ‘n roll.  Listen in on this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast as Janda and Adam Reader, The Professor of Rock, share their conversation grappling with the loss of the legendary “Prince of Darkness." Take a look back on why his music with Black Sabbath, his solo work, and his persona will remain iconic for generations to come.

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Songs can transport us, and for Stevie Nicks, "Gypsy" is a powerful portal to her past. Join Janda on this episode of Behind The Song as she unpacks this unforgettable Fleetwood Mac hit, from its origins as a raw reflection on Nicks’ early days with Lindsey Buckingham, to its deeper meaning as a heartfelt remembrance of her late friend, Robin Snyder Anderson.

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Join Janda on a deep dive into Traffic’s “The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys,” a nearly 12-minute epic song co-written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi that defies any kind of pop logic from the band that has had a lasting impact on progressive rock and beyond. Check out the story in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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Listen in on this conversation about classic rock cover songs that might just transcend the original! From Creedence Clearwater Revival’s take on “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” to Nirvana’s version of “The Man Who Sold The World," check out this chat about covers that really rock in the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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In this episode of the Behind The song podcast, Janda unpacks Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the song that defined an entire generation. From the enigmatic lyrics to the raw energy that served as an antidote to the excess of the 80’s, get into how this song’s impact can’t be overstated, why it remains timeless and how it revolutionized rock music.

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In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into “Just What I Needed,”  the first hit single released from The Cars’ self-titled debut. A song that proves even the catchiest little tunes can actually be very complex,  expressing a feeling that's hard to verbalize. And the killer opening riff borrows from a 1960’s bubblegum pop hit! Get into it in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast.&nbs...