EPISODES
The Who: My Generation (Live At Leeds)
Ryan talks with author Colin Fleming about the story behind the classic song, "My Generation," from The Who's Live at Leeds album…
Katy Perry Songs With Bonnie McKee
Ryan had the chance to interview Bonnie McKee and her work as a co-writer on five of Katy Perry's number one songs. Those songs i…
The Beatles: A Day in the Life
Ryan talks with music producer, audiophile and uber Beatle fan, Joel Cameron. Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/pl…
Joy Division's Last Song
Ryan talks with author Colin Fleming about the story behind Joy Division's final song, "Ceremony." Apple Music Playlist: https://…
Nirvana: Heart-Shaped Box
Ryan talks about the story behind the events occurring around the release of the Nirvana song, "Heart-Shaped Box." Apple Music Pl…
Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter
Ryan interviews Scott Welch, a 40-year music veteran about the story behind The Rolling Stones song, "Gimme Shelter." iTunes Play…
Elliott Smith: Baby Britain
Ryan talks with Elliott Smith biographer William Todd Shultz about Ryan's favorite singer/songwriter of all time. iTunes Playlist…
Charles Bradley
Ryan Gregg talks with singer/songwriter James Levy about producing two of Charles Bradley's last released songs before his death.…
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Little Wing
Ryan Gregg talks about Stevie Ray Vaughan's fantastic cover of the Jimi Hendrix song, "Little Wing." His guests include his fathe…
Bonus Episode: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Ryan Gregg, host of Songs of Note, performs his acoustic take on the classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."
John Coltrane: Giant Steps
Ryan Gregg talks with Roger Boykin about the time he met John Coltrane, and why "Giant Steps" is the song jazz players must prove…
Songs of Note Christmas Edition
Looking for some good modern Christmas songs? In this episode, Ryan speaks with one of his former Addison Road bandmates, Richard…
Wilco: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
Ryan Gregg talks with Chicago Tribune and Sound Opinions co-host, Greg Kot, about the story behind Wilco's song, "I Am Trying To …
Sufjan Stevens: Fourth Of July
The story behind Sufjan Stevens' song about the death of his mother, "Fourth of July." iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of ev…
Otis Redding: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
The story about "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," and how it was recorded days before Otis Redding's death. Show Notes: iTunes …
Coldplay: Everyday Life First Takes
Ryan Gregg and Philip Wright sit down to give their first impressions of the new Coldplay album, Everyday Life , the day of its r…
Radiohead: Idioteque
The story behind Radiohead's innovative song, "Idioteque," from their groundbreaking album, Kid A . Show Notes: iTunes Playlist a…
Billie Holiday: Solitude
The story of Billie Holiday and her song, "Solitude." Featuring an interview with author Colin Fleming. Show Notes: iTunes Playli…
The Beatles: Strawberry Fields Forever
This is the story behind The Beatles' fantastic song, "Strawberry Fields Forever." Learn why John Lennon said the song was, "psyc…