Tag: 500 Songs podcast

How Carole King Transformed Pop With ‘It’s Too Late’
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By Rob Sheffield
On this week’s episode of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs, the songwriting legend herself joins hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos to tell the story of her confessional classic — and a lot more
Is ‘Hotline Bling’ Drake’s Greatest Song?
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By Rob Sheffield
The newest episode of our 500 Greatest Songs podcast looks at Aubrey Graham's finest moment as a smooth R&B singer and certified pop icon
30 Years Later, Jeff Buckley and ‘Grace’ Are More Popular Than Ever
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By Brittany Spanos
On this week's episode of 500 Greatest Songs, the hosts discuss Buckley's too-short career and still-growing popularity with younger generations
Why ‘Mr. Brightside’ Has Remained on the Charts for a Decade and Counting
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By Brittany Spanos
On the latest episode of our 500 Greatest Songs podcast, mixing engineer Mark Needham talks about leaving a Fleetwood Mac session to work on a young Las Vegas band's future megahit
Max Martin Is Pop’s Ultimate Mystery Man. He Wants It That Way
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By Rob Sheffield
The newest episode of our 500 Greatest Songs podcast looks into the Swedish songwriter's unique career — with special emphasis on hits by Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson