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The Backstage Pass: Song Stories

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The Backstage Pass – The Story Behind the Songs takes you behind the music to uncover the story behind the greatest pop rock hits. From bands of the 80s to today’s hits, this podcast explores the rich history of rock music, diving into the songwriting insights, recording techniques, and backstage stories that shaped legendary indie bands, solo artists, and synth artists.
Each episode reveals the memorable anecdotes and musical techniques behind iconic tunes that defined generations. From the raw energy of punk style and indie hits to the polished sounds of synth pop, we explore how these songs came to life. Expect deep dives into guitar solos, synthesizers, and vocal techniques, uncovering the creative process behind unique songs and exclusive songs that shaped rock history.
Featuring studio techniques, guitar tricks, and the musical landscape of artists like Robbie Williams, David Bowie, U2, Queen, and Coldplay, this podcast brings the backstage pass to the stories behind songs. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the indie voices and top 5 songs that defined rock, this is your ultimate guide to the song stories that shaped music history.

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S5 · E37
Saturday · 5 min
Dexys Midnight Runners ‘Come on Eileen'
Join us on this episode as we delve into the story behind the hit song "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners. The song's origins trace back to Kevin Rowland, the band's enigmatic leader, who had a tumultuous adolescence marred by violence and drug...
S5 · E36
October 17 · 5 min
Keane 'Everybody's changing'
Keane’s "Everybody’s Changing" is a story behind perseverance. From their small-town roots in Battle to London’s music scene, the trio struggled through setbacks, financial strain, and rejection. Returning home in doubt, they found inspiration and cre...
S5 · E35
October 10 · 5 min
David Bowie 'Life on Mars'
Welcome to the podcast where we dive into the fascinating story behind one of David Bowie's most iconic songs, 'Life on Mars'. Our tale begins in 1968 when Bowie was seeking success and was asked to work on the English adaptation of 'Comme d'habitude'...
S5 · E34
October 3 · 7 min
Frankie Goes To Hollywood 'The Power Of Love'
Trevor Horn was impressed by Frankie Goes To Hollywood when he heard them on a radio show. He decided to produce their first single, "Relax," which became a massive hit in the UK. The band's second single, "Two Tribes," also topped the charts, and the...
S5 · E33
September 26 · 5 min
Travis 'Sing'
Embark on a captivating narrative as we unveil the untold story behind the iconic song 'Sing' by Travis, which took the music world by storm in 2001. Delve into the remarkable life of Francis Healy, born in 1973 and raised in the vibrant city of Glasgo...
S5 · E32
September 19 · 6 min
The Verve 'Bitter Sweet Symphony'
In this podcast, we'll explore the fascinating story behind one of the most iconic songs of the 90s, The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony". The song's origins can be traced back to the early days of the band, when a young Richard Ashcroft formed The Ver...
S5 · E31
September 12 · 5 min
The Stranglers 'Golden Brown'
Join us in this episode as we delve into the captivating story behind the iconic song "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers, released in 1982. This track, a shining gem of 80s rock production, holds a fascinating narrative that revolves around the life of...
S5 · E30
September 5 · 5 min
Talk Talk 'It's my Life'
The story of "It's My Life" is that of Mark Hollis, a complex character, genius perfectionist, and rebel, who refused to fit into the mold of the music industry. Hollis was born in 1955 in Tottenham and grew up in London. After studying child psycholo...
S5 · E29
August 29 · 6 min
Robbie Williams ‘Angels'
It's the mid-90s, and Robbie Williams has just left Take That. His career is at a standstill, and he's in need of a break. So he heads to Dublin, one of the coolest cities in the world, for some much-needed R&R. One night, Robbie finds himself alo...
S5 · E28
August 22 · 6 min
John Lennon 'Jealous Guy'
Join us for an intriguing episode of our podcast as we delve into the captivating story behind one of the most beloved songs in music history: "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon. Released in 1971, this timeless track has left its mark on generations of list...
S5 · E27
August 15 · 6 min
Peter Gabriel 'Sledgehammer'
In 1986, Peter Gabriel released one of his most successful songs, "Sledgehammer". The music video, directed by Stephen R. Johnson, is particularly famous for its use of stop-motion animation and claymation techniques. The song itself is an ode to the...
S5 · E26
June 27 · 5 min
Stretch 'Why did you do it?'
Step into the intriguing world of Rock'n Roll's most notorious swindle as we delve into the captivating story behind the song "Why Did You Do It?" by Stretch, released in 1975. Join us as we uncover the chain of events that led to this audacious move a...
S5 · E25
June 20 · 5 min
Tears For Fears 'Everybody wants to rule the World'
Welcome to this episode of "Behind the Melody," where we delve into the captivating story behind the iconic song "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, released in 1985.Join us as we uncover the serendipitous origins and extraordinary...
S5 · E24
June 13 · 8 min
Queen 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Welcome to our podcast where we take you on a journey through the fascinating story behind one of the most iconic songs in rock music history: Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." The genesis of this masterpiece dates back to the late 1960s when the band's...
S5 · E23
June 6 · 5 min
Amy Winehouse 'Valerie'
The story behind the song "Valerie" is first and foremost the true story of Dave McCabe, lead singer of the Zutons, a rock band from Liverpool. The song is dedicated to Valerie Starr, Dave's girlfriend who he met during an American tour, and who is the...
S5 · E22
May 30 · 7 min
Deep Purple 'Smoke on the Water'
Welcome to the podcast where we dive deep into the stories behind some of the most iconic songs in music history. In this episode, we will be talking about the classic rock anthem "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple. It all started on December 4th,...
S5 · E21
May 23 · 5 min
Edwyn Collins 'A Girl Like You'
Welcome to the podcast where we uncover the story behind the hit song 'A Girl Like You' by Edwyn Collins. This song is intimately linked to the romantic biography of its author, composer, and performer Edwyn Collins, who was born in 1959 in Edinburgh,...
S5 · E20
May 16 · 5 min
U2 'Beautiful Day'
Welcome to a special backstage pass episode where we unravel the remarkable journey of a song that revitalized the career of one of the most iconic Rock bands of all time. Join us as we delve into the creation of 'Beautiful Day' by U2, released in 2000...
S5 · E19
May 9 · 7 min
David Bowie 'China Girl'
Welcome to a backstage pass to unravel the captivating story behind one of David Bowie's greatest hits: "China Girl." Join us in this episode as we explore the remarkable journey of this iconic song. In 1977, David Bowie decided to lend a helping ha...
S5 · E18
May 2 · 5 min
The Police 'Walking On The Moon'
In this podcast, we dive into the story behind one of The Police's most iconic songs, 'Walking On The Moon'. The tale starts with a chance encounter between Sting and a composer friend in Munich. After a day of work, the two decided to explore the loca...

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