Songs in the Key of Life

Andy Wood

“Songs in the Key of Life” is a podcast documentary series about songs based in fact - the real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time.

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12 episodes
Updated July 30

Episodes12

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July 30 · 6 min
Welcome to the Purple Haze
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. This episode features "Welcome to the Jungle" by Gun 'n Roses, "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 5 min
The Musicians Muse
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 6 min
The Needles and the Damage Done
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 6 min
Go Your Own Way
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 5 min
American Cities and Another Planet
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 5 min
LDN Calling
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 5 min
Hey Jules
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 7 min
Julias
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact. The real people, places and events that have influenced some of the most memorable compositions of all time. Any poet, novel writer or songwriter always has the starting point to “write about what you know”. The emotions conveyed in these songs are so much more poignant than the radio friendly unit shifters that are manufactured from modern day hit factories. The ability of great songwriters to draw upon personal and often painful experiences draws public empathy and the belief that we’re getting a true glimpse of the artists’ real life and feelings. In each episode, “Songs in the Key of Life” explores the facts behind the world’s favourite songs.
July 30 · 6 min
Candles in the Wind
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact.
July 29 · 4 min
Give Peace a Chance - The Vietnam Songs
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact.
July 29 · 7 min
The Days the Music Died
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode explores well known songs and their roots in reality. Songs based on fact.
July 29 · 6 min
Bloody Sundays.
This is Songs in the Key of Life. Each episode looks at well known songs based in the real world. Based in fact!