The Age Old Question: Recent Episodes
Rich Price and Clint Bierman
The Age Old Question is a podcast for the music fan who has ever debated music's unanswerables. Each episode tackles another debate in music fandom ("Is D Minor the saddest of all keys?" "Why do people hate the Eagles?"...). Rich Price and Clint Bierman host and call on friends and experts to help settle them once and for all. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
This week, Rich and Clint celebrate the songs that offer the listener instructions - "you've got to know when to hold them...", "step out the back, Jack!" The songs that don't just put us in a particular frame of mind but offer instructions on what to do and how to do it. With special guest Peter Day. • Intro • Two starters (as provided by listener) - 50 Ways & The Gambler • The great "dance instruction" songs • The great "advice" songs • Peter Day on the phone • Let's Go To The Comments • Rich and Clint pick 'em Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint discuss the great songs written outside of 4/4. Most songs in popular music are in 4/4, but occasionally songwriters venture outside of what's familiar to our ears, and the odd time signature is a brilliant and critical component of the storytelling. Without getting too deep into the music theory, Rich and Clint highlight some examples of popular songs that perhaps you never noticed have odd time signatures - songs like All You Need Is Love by The Beatles, Money by Pink Floyd, Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel and many more.
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In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the great puns in country music. Why does country music gravitate towards word play more than any other genre and what are the best examples? Puns are easy to disdain, but everyone secretly loves a good (or a bad) pun. • Intro • Can't Wait to Get Laid Off (The Grift) • George Jones - the master of the pun • Toby Keith • Bellamy Brothers • Roger Miller • George Strait • Statler Brothers • Darius Rucker • Bob Bare & The Old Dogs • Jerry Reed • Chris Young • Big Gil (Clint's Dad) • Gary Stewart • Dwight Yokam • Let's Go To The Comments • Willie Nelson • More Big Gil Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great sing-along songs. When there's an acoustic guitar, a campfire, and an appetite for a big sing-along...which songs are you choosing? The question came from Waldron of Their Very Best (podcast), and the guys discuss: • Clint's "Rules For A Great Sing-Along" • Country Roads, Take Me Home (John Denver) • The Pleasing "Organized Sound" of the I-V-iv-IV chord progression • Willie & Kenny • Texts from Stephen Kellogg, Will Evans, voicemail from Josh Panda • Special Guest Jeff Symonds • Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) • Let's Go To The Comments • Rich & Clint Are Boneheads • Voicemails from Pete Nilsson (Best Workout and Best Wordless Chorus) • Piano Man (Billy Joel) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint take a suggestion from a listener in the UK - thanks Laraine! - and tackle this age old question - what's the best whistling in a song? Whistling a melody over a solo is a rarely used move in recording, but when done well...it's the perfect choice. From Otis to Maroon 5...which songs do it best?
• Intro • Otis • G&R • Lennon • Bobby McFerrin • Let's Go To The Comments • Quickfire round • Maroon 5
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• Intro to the question - the greatest examples of hit songs that don't actually sound like the band.
• Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
• REM - Shiny Happy People
• Extreme - More Than Words
• Led Zeppelin - D'yer Maker
• Clint's "changing lead singer and evolution" theory - Van Halen, Chicago, Kings Of Leon
• Let's Go To The Comments
• Clint's quick fire sound: Blind Melon, Green Day, Incubus
• The Grateful Dead - Touch Of Grey
• Close
Intro — The songs that inspired the episode (Low Rider, Who Let The Dogs Out, La Macarena...)
• Intro to the format - "Can You Stump Your Co-Host?"
• Rd 1 Clint tries to stump Rich
• Rd 1 Rich tries to stump Clint
• Rd 2 Clint tries to stump Rich (lifeline to Jeff Symonds)
• Rd 2 Rich tries to stump Clint (lifeline to Matt Schrag)
• Side Tangent — songs in popular music that we know but don't really
• Suggestions from our listeners (TV theme songs and more)
• Rich and Clint Are Boneheads
• Rd 3 Clint tries to stump Rich
• Rd 3 Rich tries to stump Clint (second lifeline Jeff Vallone)
• Intro — what gets you on to the dance floor?
• The answer is this week's question!
• Three genres that get down with "four on the floor"
- Motown
- Disco
- EDM
• Calls with Jeff Symonds and Jeff Vallone
• Intro to the question: What is the best use of cowbell in a song?
• Inspiration: "More Cowbell" from Saturday Night Live
• History of cowbell in popular music (from Mahler and Strauss to Buddy Holly)
• Blue Oyster Cult
• Honky Tonk Woman
• Low Rider
• Stuck In The Middle
• Honorable Mentions
• Marvin Gaye
• The Beatles
• More Honorable Mentions
• Guns & Roses
• Guest: Jeff Symonds
• Guest: Todd Chuba
• Wrap Up
• Intro to the question — the greatest music venues.
• Russ Lawton, drummer of the Trey Anastasio Band and Soule Monde,
• Pete Francis, founding member of Dispatch.
• Jeff Symonds on the Bay Area as a mecca of legendary venues.
• Greg Naughton on playing at The White House.
• Intro to the topic - part 3 of in the series on "Greatest Label of All-Time"
• Blue Note - the label that brought the "cool" and "vibe" of jazz to the world (Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Kenny Clarke, Freddie Roach and more) and its revival including Norah Jones and Amos Lee.
• Island Records - with legends like Jimmy Cliff, Toots, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Richard Thompson, John Martyn, Cat Stevens, Nick Drake and U2.
• Intro to the question — part 2 (part 1 was Episode 48) of "What Is The Greatest Record Label of All-Time?"
• Atlantic Records — Ahmet Ertegun created and curated one of the most remarkable and influential catalogs in music, spanning genres from jazz and soul to rock, folk and pop.
• Sun Records — Sam Phillips was an incubator for early rockabilly and rock and roll, signing Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
• Let's Go To The Comments — we missed a big one on the "Walked Away At Their Peak" episode.
• Intro to the question - 1997 has been called "the year of guilty pleasures" - having produced more than any other year.
• What happened in 1997 that created the conditions for so many the guilty pleasures?
• Let's Go To The Comments - special edition featuring Kelli O'Hara, Stephen Kellogg, Will Evans, Brian Chartrand and Greg Naughton (of The Sweet Remains), Emily Voorhees, producer Jack Gauthier, Josh Panda, Peter Day, Steve Silberman and Jeff Symonds.
• What about 2013 as a rival in producing more?
• Intro — Framing today's question on the greatest record labels.
• Motown
• Sub Pop
• Let's Go To The Comments
• Closer
• Intro - songs almost always rhyme...when they don't, it requires a certain kind of genius to do it in a way that you may have never noticed.
• REM
• Alanis Morrisette
• INXS
• The Drifters
• Elton John
• Willie Nelson
• Joni Mitchell
• Crosby, Stills & Nash
• Ron Sexsmith
• Sheryl Crow
• And more...
• The first rule of show biz: "always leave them wanting more."
• Did Milli Vanilli walk away on top?
• When Sting walked away from The Police, they were the biggest band in the world.
• Few bands have had a bigger impact on their genre and music generally as Outkast, and yet...
• The Beatles were still arguably the biggest band in the world when they announced they were done.
• The drummer of REM walked away from it all in 1995.
• Lauryn Hill walked away on top twice, first from The Fugees and then after one and only solo debut.
• Let's Go To The Comments
• Fed up with the the music industry, Bill Withers walked away on his own terms.
• Special guest Jeff Symonds
Celebrating the great short songs of all-time.
• Clint breaks down "Stay" by Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs
• Rich breaks down some highlights of The Beatles' sub-2 min tracks.
• Clint reviews the Paul McCartney show at Fenway Park.
• Clint breaks down The Letter by The Box Tops
• Quickfire round includes The Rolling Stones, Simon & Garfunkel, The Grateful Dead, and more.
• Let's Go To The Comments
• This week's guest Jeff Symonds
• On the phenomenon of "tribute acts" and their current popularity.
• A discussion of the best tribute band names...from Non Jovi to Near-vana.
• A conversation with Monroe Grisman of Petty Theft
• A conversation with Brian Chartrand of The Sweet Remains and Live From Laurel Canyon
• Rich and Clint pick their favorite tribute band name.
The collaborations discussed in this episode:
• When Eric Clapton was brought in by The Beatles...
• When the legendary backup singer Merry Clayton was brought in by The Rolling Stones...
• When Duane Allman took Wilson Pickett to the next level and birthed Southern Rock...
• When Stevie Wonder created a signature sound on the harmonica...
• When Jeff Beck joined Jon Bon Jovi...
• When Adam Duritz and Mike Campbell helped Jakob Dylan...
• When Elvis Costello helped Squeeze with a hit song...
• When Eddie Van Halen answered the call from MJ and Quincy Jones...
This week, Rich and Clint are talking the best stage names of all-time, from Freddie Mercury to Engelbert Humperdinck (yes, he actually chose that name), Bob Dylan to Sir Mix-A-lot, what goes into picking a stage name and how, for some, it can unlock their true self. This episode also features a "Mini Age Old Question," about whether Neil Young can change Spotify.
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This week, Rich and Clint are talking the best stage names of all-time, from Freddie Mercury to Engelbert Humperdinck (yes, he actually chose that name), Bob Dylan to Sir Mix-A-lot, what goes into picking a stage name and how, for some, it can unlock their true self. This episode also features a "Mini Age Old Question," about whether Neil Young can change Spotify.
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This week, Rich and Clint return to the "greatest (and most hilarious) misheard lyrics of all-time." The guys discuss why Prince hates your kids, why the Stones wrote an anthem about Yugoslavia, why Robert Palmer had a beef with Michael Jackson, Bob Marley's song about pirates that are rabbis and many many more. Try not to laugh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint look back at the first 40 episodes and share some of their highlights of the first 18 months of the show. Highlights include "Can You Write A Masterpiece After The Age of 40?", "What Makes The Beatles The Best Band of All-Time?", "Is D Minor The Saddest of All Keys?", "What Happened To The Sax Solo?" and many more.
TheBeatles #VanMorrison #PhilCollins #saxophonesolos
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In this episode, Rich and Clint ask the age old question — would you be Elton John (the star in the spotlight) or Bernie Taupin (the artist behind the scenes)? Lots of laughs, lots of incredible music and enlightening discussion about an odd and incredible collaboration that has produced some of the greatest songs in music history. Rich and Clint also discuss a similar songwriting partnership, Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter. This week’s guests Brian Chartrand and Greg Naughton (The Sweet Remains) and star of “America Song Contest” Josh Panda. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Rich and Clint make the case that "Free As A Bird," which the Beatles released in 1995, is, in fact, the band's most impressive hit. After years of acrimony and discord, after the tragic murder of John Lennon, the Fab Four were able to work together again on a "new" song. And who made it possible to bring the band back together? Yoko. Here's the story of how the song emerged and why it should be considered a gem in the Beatles' remarkable catalog.
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This week, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest (and most hilarious) misheard lyrics of all-time. From Hendrix's "excuse me while I kiss this guy" to Bon Jovi singing "it doesn't make a difference if we're naked or not," this episode is for anyone who has ever thought "ohhh, that's what the lyric is?!" With guest appearances from Tony-winner Kelli O'Hara, Rich's bandmates in The Sweet Remains Greg Naughton and Brian Chartrand, singer/songwriters Stephen Kellogg, Josh Panda and Will Evans and frequent contributor to TAOQ Emily Voorhees. Try not to laugh!
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This week, Rich and Clint ask: What is the greatest year in music history? 1967? 1973? 1985? Some argue that not only is 1991 the best year, but that Sept 24th, 1991 is the single most epic day in music history. The guys discuss why, as they explore which year gave us the most greatness. Special guest Jeff Symonds weighs in on the debate. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Artists discussed in this episode include Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, U2, Aerosmith, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Huey Lewis & The News, The Who, The Grateful Dead, Naughty By Nature, A Tribe Called Quest, Guns & Roses, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Nirvana and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint join forces with the "50 Years Of Music With 50 Year Old White Guys" podcast (Jeff, Ben and Tim) for a crossover episode about creating the ultimate mixtape for a crush — it's a draft format...five picks, five chances to create the best mixtape but with a very specific framework — it is January, 1990. Artists discussed include Bob Dylan, REO Speedwagon, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, Bon Jovi, Guns & Roses and more.
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This week, Rich and Clint explore whether lyrics really matter after all. Some massive hits in popular music have some of the most insanely stupid lyrics, which reveals that lyrics might not be a critical component of a great song. Artists and bands discussed include John Cougar Mellancamp, Beyonce and Jay Z, The Black Eyed Peas, John Lennon, Cheap Trick, Beck, Pink Floyd and more. Special guest this week is Jeff Symonds.
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This week, Rich and Clint discuss the phenomenon of "classic rock radio" in the US. Every city in America has a classic rock station, and they all have their "countdown to the greatest songs" playlist. Even though the songs to choose from haven't changed in decades, these top 10 lists change from year to year and differ significantly by region. Why is that? Why do the top classic rock songs of all-time keep changing? Lots of fun and laughter this week as Rich and Clint answer this age old question. Joined this week by AOQ regular Jeff Symonds.
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This week, Rich and Clint discuss the mystery, magic and alchemy of songwriting. Where does a song come from? Drawing inspiration from the amazing Peter Jackson documentary on the Beatles, "Get Back" as well as Malcolm Gladwell's new audiobook about Paul Simon's creative process, Rich and Clint explore where songwriters go to pull songs into existence. Happy New Year from The Age Old Question.
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This week, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest Christmas songs and who does them best and why most of the songs we sing this time of year come from the "golden era" of Christmas songwriting. With special guests Emily Voorhees, Brian Chartrand, Stephen Kellogg, Kelli O'Hara and Jeff Symonds. Happy Holidays from The Age Old Question.
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This week, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest drum fills of all-time. There are some you know and some you might not know you know — the great ones becomes you sing or play on the steering wheel in your car. Beginning with Phil Collins and "In The Air Tonight," Rich and Clint examine the definitive drum fills that are portals to another dimension. With special guests Jeff Symonds and the legendary drummer Gary Mallaber, who played with Steve Miller, John Lennon, Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt and countless others. This is a fun one!
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This week, Rich and Clint debate one of the epic "age old questions" — is it better to burn out than fade away? In 1979, Neil Young famously sang those words, and Kurt Cobain quoted them in his suicide note. Was Neil right? And what did he really mean? With special guest Jeff Symonds.
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This week, Rich and Clint explore the magic of music made between siblings. Whether it's the precision of "blood harmony" or the innate chemistry, sibling bands can often discover musical bonds other bands can't find. But they also can flame out in spectacular fashion. What is the greatest sibling band of all-time? Rich and Clint discuss siblings like the Allmans, the Robinsons, the Everlys, the Gallaghers, the Jacksons, along with bands you may not know were siblings. With special guest Jeff Symonds. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honor of Charlie Watts, the late great drummer of the Rolling Stones, this week's episode is about the role of the drummer in making a really good band...great! The episode asks: Why is the drummer the backbone of every great band? Rich and Clint explore the drummer as the secret weapon for the great bands — drummers like John Bonham, Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland and more. With special guests Jeff Symonds and Steve Hadeka.
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All things being equal, the thing that can make or break an evening of music...is the set list. This week, Rich and Clint explore the art and science of making a set list and how bands come at it in different ways. With special guests Brian Chartrand and Jeff Symonds.
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This week, Rich and Clint answer another one for the ages — what's the greatest one hit wonder? Through the decades, there have been bands and artists that have exploded into cultural awareness and then never came close again. Which did it once the best? Special guest director Eric Heimbold, who was the creative force behind the legendary music video of "Who Let The Dogs Out," a candidate for "Greatest One Hit Wonder."
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After a short summer hiatus, Rich and Clint are back to explore another "age old question." This week's question: which decade was the greatest in popular music history? With the help of special guests Emily Voorhees, Josh Panda, Will Evans, Brian Chartrand, Todd Chuba, Jeff Kerestes, Jack Gauthier and Stephen Kellogg, the guys answer: what is the greatest decade for music.
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This week, Rich and Clint explore the greatest collaborations in music history — the short-lived but transcendent partnerships that produced magic. From Queen and Bowie to Run DMC and Aerosmith, with some unexpected nominees. As Louisa May Alcott said: it takes two flints to make a fire. This episode celebrates the great collaborations when sparks really flew. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint explore the fine line between inspiration and theft. In music, there's a long tradition of borrowing from past masters. While some spin inspiration into totally original artistic expressions...others are just imitating. The guys discuss Chuck Berry and the Beach Boys, Radiohead and The Beatles, The Clash and John Cougar Mellencamp, Sam Smith and Tom Petty, Marvin Gaye and Robin Thicke and more.
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This week, Rich and Clint explore the greatest of the "Greatest Hits." Some artists produced exceptional albums - works of art that stand alone as complete creative expressions. Some artists created greatness that spread across their career. And for many of us, the "greatest hits" became the sampler platter that invited us to take a closer look at a band or artist, the way in to the original albums. With special guest and "Age Old Question" favorite Jeff Symonds.
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One episode to settle on the greatest singer of all-time was crazy. But two...that sounds about right. In part 2, Rich and Clint jump back into this debate, and the discussion includes Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Steve Perry, Joni Mitchell, Sting and many more. The guys talk to Dave Lory, manager of the late great Jeff Buckley and who also worked with legends like Gregg Allman and Robert Plant. Also joining as special guest, Rich's sister Elizabeth, dropping knowledge about how people in the Arab world might answer this question. And making a return to the show, Tony-winner Kelli O'Hara and Rich's bandmate in The Sweet Remains, Greg Naughton.
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A great vocal can shake you to the core - through its sheer power, expressivity, nuance, soul, pure and unique character. But who has the best? Another impossible question, but this week, Rich and Clint explore the great ones and who should be considered the greatest. This is part one of that exploration, featuring special guest Jeff Symonds on why Bob Dylan should be in the conversation.
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Part 2 of Rich and Clint's deep dive into the songs that are now inextricably linked to the movies in which they were used. In this episode, Rich and Clint get help from the show's go-to guest, Jeff Symonds.
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Music is often an essential element in movie storytelling, and a song can become inextricably linked to a particular movie and a specific moment in a character's journey (think Tiny Dancer in Almost Famous, Bohemian Rhapsody in Wayne's World...). In this episode, Rich and Clint explore the songs that were used to greatest effect in films and will forever and always be linked to those cinematic moments. With special guests filmmaker Dave Eberts and film critic and writer Sara Voorhees.
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For some, the Grateful Dead is transcendent. For others, the devotion and subculture that sprung up around the band is baffling. What's the deal with the Grateful Dead? This week, Rich and Clint explore the reasons the Dead should be considered one of the greats of all-time. In this epic episode, special guests include award-winning author and renowned Deadhead Steve Silberman, Grahame Lesh (member of Midnight North - and son of Phil Lesh), Mihali Savoulidis (of Twiddle), Zach Nugent (of JGB and Dead Set) and Eric Graham.
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This week, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest protest songs of all-time. Which song best captured the rage and defiance of its time? Joining the guys on this episode is singer/songwriter Will Evans (www.willevansmusic.com). The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint discuss songs that were once hits but are now relics of their time - songs that just wouldn't be written in 2021. Frequent guest and contributor to The Age Old Question, Jeff Symonds, joins to nominate two songs (and explain why Rich's pick from Episode 12 was so wrong). The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint explore the ingredients of a "hit song." Is there a formula, some secret sauce that connects hits across decades? Is there a method to the madness of hit making that we can uncover? Special guest this week is Jenna Andrews, successful songwriter/producer/record exec, discussing her own experience in making hits, as well as her new podcast, Green Room Talks. The Age Old Question is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint debate the artist that left a successful band to go solo, only to find more success and leave an even greater legacy. Joining as a guest is Pete Francis, founding member of the iconic indie band Dispatch, in a candid conversation about why keeping a band together is so hard and how going solo can unlock new artistic freedoms. Warning: you may strongly disagree with the lads' final pick this week. The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Episode available here and on our friends' show 50 Years Of Music With 50 Year Old White Guys.
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This week, Rich and Clint join forces with one of their favorite podcasts ("50 Years of Music with 50 Year Old White Guys") and Jeff Symonds, Ben Barton and Tim Plaehn. This episode asks, if you could draft any musician (living or not)...who's your starting 5? The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Episode available here and on our friends' show 50 Years Of Music With 50 Year Old White Guys. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint ask: what happened to the sax solo? There was a time — mostly the 1980s — when a hit song HAD to have a sax solo. Where did it go and why? In this episode, the guys discuss some examples of iconic sax solos and explore why it's disappeared from pop music relevance. Special guests Jeff Symonds and Emily Voorhees. The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint ask: what is the best cover version of a song? It happens in music that sometimes a song's true genius isn't fully realized by the artist/band that first records it. In this episode, the guys discuss the greatest examples of when a cover version becomes the definitive version of a song. With special guest singer/songwriter and filmmaker Greg Naughton (of The Sweet Remains). The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint ask: what song has the best opening lines in music history? A novel or a movie gets hundreds of pages or hours to grab your heart, tell a great story or make you feel something. Songs only have minutes. Which songs do it best? From Bob Dylan to Taylor Goldsmith (of Dawes) and dozens in between, Rich and Clint debate the greatest opening lines. With special guests Jeff Symonds and Lauren Bierman. The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint ask: do you have to suffer for your art? It's an old archetype - the suffering artist - but is there anything to do it? Do great works of art emerge from the light as much as from the dark? With special guests Kelli O'Hara (Tony-winning Broadway star) and Stephen Kellogg (singer/songwriter and author). The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rich and Clint ask: what is the best SECOND album of all-time? If a band is lucky enough to find success on its first album, the pressure is on to deliver a sophomore record that can turn you from flash in the pan to legends. Which bands or artists did it best? The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: why do people hate the Eagles? They are both one of the most successful bands of all-time and one of rock's most hated. Why? With special guests Brian Chartrand (of The Sweet Remains) and Jeff Symonds. The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: it's been said (thanks Nigel) that D Minor is the saddest of all keys. Is that right? Is there a key that is particularly evocative? What makes a song sad? And who's done it best? What genre does it best? With special guest Jeff Symonds. The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: part 2 of Rich and Clint's dive into what makes the Beatles the greatest band of all-time? George, Ringo and other ingredients of the band's magic. With special guest Russ Lawton (drummer in Trey Anastasio Band and Soule Monde). The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Age Old Question is a podcast for music fans. Rich Price and Clint Bierman dive into another long-simmering debate. This week: what makes the Beatles the greatest band of all-time? This episode is part 1, where Rich and Clint begin to explore the ingredients in the Beatles' "secret sauce" (e.g. John's cynicism vs Paul's optimism, background vocals, unusual chord changes, recording innovation and more). Featuring guest Peter Day. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: can you write a masterpiece after the age of 40? Why is it so rare for the greats in popular music to produce transcendent music late in their careers? Rich and Clint are joined by guest Jeff Symonds. The Age Old Question is a podcast all about music, but it's also all about history, friendship, perspective, philosophy, humor, and so much more. Support this podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices