Strong Songs
Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
John Williams' Star Wars Legacy, with Dan Golding
Author and composer Dan Golding joins Kirk for a deep dive into one of John Williams' greatest scores.
"Killing Me Softly With His Song," as sung by Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, & Lori Lieberman
Three different singers; one classic song.
An Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi Boccia
From Pavarotti to Di Stefano, an epic journey through the world of the opera tenor,
"You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in Sydney
Kirk goes on stage in Sydney to talk about the unofficial Australian national anthem.
"The Chain" and "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac [Recast]
Thunder only happens when it's raining, and Strong Songs only crams two songs into an episode when it's super warranted.
"Wedding Song" from Hadestown [Recast]
Who's gonna lay the wedding table? Who's gonna make the wedding bed? And what about the rings? Funny you should ask.