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Song Exploder

Hrishikesh Hirwaywww.songexploder.net

Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.

Episodes

Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Tears for Fears is a duo formed in 1981 in Bath, England, by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. They’ve sold over 30 million albums, starting with their first, The Hurting , which went to number one in the UK. But it was their second album, Songs from the Big Chair , that made them international stars. It came out in 1985, and had huge singles like “Shout” and "Head Over Heels.” But their biggest hit is “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” It won Best Single at the BRIT Awards in 1986, and it’s been...

May 07, 202528 minEp. 292
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