by bibbott | Jan 31, 2011 | Lyrics Undercover
This week on Lyrics Undercover we focus on a song that found its start in a manifesto and became a breakthrough commercial hit –. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” by the Eurythmics. (Note: this is a Premium episode. To get this show and subscribe...
by bibbott | Jan 21, 2011 | Lyrics Undercover
Some pronounced Radiohead a ‘one-hit wonder’ after “Creep,” but the group’s second album, “The Bends,” was released to terrific reviews in their native Britain. Today on Lyrics Undercover we look at the hit that demonstrated the band’s staying power, “Fake...
by bibbott | Jan 15, 2011 | Lyrics Undercover
The 1980’s saw the rise of MTV and artists –like Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince – who had a strong visual appeal. Among the bands ignoring pop culture’s glitz were The Goo Goo Dolls. Today on Lyrics Undercover we are looking at the song that propelled the...
by bibbott | Jan 4, 2011 | Lyrics Undercover
This week on Lyrics Undercover, we’ll look at a Motown breakup song that is a classic. “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” is sung by a narrator who has no clue that his relationship is ending. Only from gossip, ‘through the grapevine,’ does he discover that...
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