Lyrics Undercover 177: One Of Us – Joan Osborne

March 3rd, 2010
  Were Joan Osborne and her songwriting team trying to infuriate organized religion? This week we’re uncovering the story behind Osborne’s 1995 hit “One of Us.”
 

Lyrics Undercover 176: Smooth – Santana & Rob Thomas

February 19th, 2010
  When legendary guitarist Carlos Santana teamed up with the lead vocalist from a 90s pop band, a major hit drove both of them to the top of the charts.
 
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Lyrics Undercover 175: Tom Dooley – The Kingston Trio

February 19th, 2010
  Was there really a Tom Dooley, or did the Kingston Trio invent the story of the man bound to die? This week on Lyrics Undercover, we’re taking a look at the ballad that made Tom Dooley famous again nearly 100 years after his death.
 
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Lyrics Undercover 174: I Am Woman – Helen Reddy

January 23rd, 2010
  Helen Reddy considered herself more a performer than a songwriter, but there was no song that made sense to her as a woman. Today on Lyrics Undercover, we find the very song that Helen was looking for, one that she would have to write herself.
 
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Lyrics Undercover 173: Hey Soul Sister – Train

January 6th, 2010
  Back at the end of the 1990s, bands like Train dominated the US airwaves. They’ve had to reinvent themselves to stay visible in the changing musical landscape. This week on lyrics undercover, we hop on board for a nostalgic trip back in time with Train’s single “Hey Soul Sister.”
 

Lyrics Undercover 172: The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades is Out to Get Us! – Sufjan Stevens

January 6th, 2010
  Ever wish you could take back something you said? Even John Lennon had regrets. In this episode of Lyrics Undercover, we’re taking a look at Lennon’s least favorite Beatles tune, “Run For Your Life.”
 
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Lyrics Undercover 171: Run For Your Life – The Beatles

January 6th, 2010
  Ever wish you could take back something you said? Even John Lennon had regrets. In this episode of Lyrics Undercover, we’re taking a look at Lennon’s least favorite Beatles tune, “Run For Your Life.”
 
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Lyrics Undercover 170: Paparazzi – Lady GaGa

January 6th, 2010
  We’re taking a look on the other side of the flashing bulbs and camera lenses for this episode of Lyrics Undercover, with a peek in the viewfinder at Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi”
 
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Lyrics Undercover 169: Black Velvet – Alannah Myles

November 11th, 2009
  What singer worked Alannah Miles up in a Mississippi heat and inspired her to write her sultry 1988 hit “Black Velvet”? Find out in this week’s Lyrics Undercover!
 

Lyrics Undercover 168: Wooly Bully – Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs

November 8th, 2009
  What has two big horns and a wooly jaw? This week on Lyrics Undercover, we’ll try to uncover the mystery creature known as Wooly Bully.
 

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