This Song

Every song has its own history. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of the music we love. Join Thom Ruckert on This Song, and hear those stories. A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

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This Song #14 Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

The story behind Marvin Gaye's 1971 classic "What's Going On" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Feb 01, 2018•3 min

This Song #13: Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

The story behind the Beach Boys' 1966 hit "Good Vibrations" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Jan 25, 2018•3 min

This Song #12: Carly Simon - You're So Vain

The story behind Carly Simon's 1972 classic "You're So Vain" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Jan 18, 2018•3 min

This Song #11: The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again

The origins of The Who's 1971 classic "Won't Get Fooled Again" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Jan 11, 2018•3 min

This Song #10: The Beatles - I Am The Walrus

The story behind The Beatles' 1967 song "I Am The Walrus" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Jan 04, 2018•3 min

This Song #9: Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want

The story behind the Rolling Stones' 1969 hit "You Can't Always Get What You Want" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Dec 28, 2017•3 min

This Song #8: Aretha Franklin - Respect

The origins of Aretha Franklin's 1967 classic "Respect", including the original version by Otis Redding. A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Dec 21, 2017•3 min

John Lennon Tribute

Highlighting musical tributes to John Lennon by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org

Dec 08, 2017•3 min

This Song #7: Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner

The story behind Suzanne Vega's 1989 classic "Tom's Diner" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Dec 07, 2017•3 min

This Song #6: Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water

The story behind Deep Purple's 1972 rock staple "Smoke on the Water" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org

Nov 30, 2017•3 min

This Song #5: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier

The story behind Bob Marley's reggae classic "Buffalo Soldier" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org

Nov 23, 2017•3 min

This Song #4: Carole King - You've Got A Friend

The origins of Carole King's 1971 classic "You've Got A Friend" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org

Nov 16, 2017•3 min

This Song #3: Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing

The story behind Dire Straits' 1978 hit "Sultans of Swing" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org .

Nov 09, 2017•3 min

This Song #2: America - A Horse With No Name

The story behind America's 1971 hit "A Horse With No Name" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org .

Nov 02, 2017•3 min

This Song #1: Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone

The origins of Bob Dylan's 1965 classic "Like A Rolling Stone" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org .

Oct 26, 2017•3 min

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