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.
Rediscovering Stevie Wonder, with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn
Kirk talks with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn about the endless world of Stevie Wonder.
Stevie Wonder: Music of My Mind [The Wonder of Stevie]
A cross-post of the first episode of "The Wonder of Stevie," a new podcast series from Higher Ground and Pineapple Street Studios.
"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire [Recast]
Ba de ya! Say that you remember! Ba de ya! Dancing in September!
Behind the Scenes of Strong Songs [Gig Gab]
Kirk went on Dave Hamilton's podcast "Gig Gab" to talk podcasting, music, and life.
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" by Janet Jackson [Recast]
They said it couldn't last, so we had to prove them wrong... by making an episode of Strong Songs all about Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis.
"Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" by Billy Joel [Recast]
A bottle of red... a bottle of white... whatever kind of mood you're in, we're talking Billy Joel tonight!
"You've Got a Friend" by Carole King [Recast]
Winter, spring, summer, or fall... all you have to do is call, and Strong Songs will be there with an in-depth analysis of one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century.
Post-Season Update, Summer Plans, & Some Music Recs
An update on what's next now that Season Six is complete. Also, some music recommendations!
"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen
Everybody's out on the run tonight, but there's no place left to hide.