This Song
The stories behind the music we love

This Song #13: Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

The story behind the Beach Boys' 1966 hit "Good Vibrations"

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This Song #12: Carly Simon - You're So Vain

The story behind Carly Simon's 1972 classic "You're So Vain"

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This Song #11: The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again

The origins of The Who's 1971 classic "Won't Get Fooled Again"

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This Song #10: The Beatles - I Am The Walrus

The story behind The Beatles' 1967 song "I Am The Walrus"

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This Song #9: Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want

The story behind the Rolling Stones' 1969 hit "You Can't Always Get What You Want"

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This Song #8: Aretha Franklin - Respect

The origins of Aretha Franklin's 1967 classic "Respect", including the original version by Otis Redding.

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John Lennon Tribute

Highlighting musical tributes to John Lennon by Paul McCartney and George Harrison.

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This Song #7: Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner

The story behind Suzanne Vega's 1989 classic "Tom's Diner"

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This Song #6: Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water

The story behind Deep Purple's 1972 rock staple "Smoke on the Water"

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This Song #5: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier

The story behind Bob Marley's reggae classic "Buffalo Soldier"

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Every song has its own history. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of the music we love. Join Thom Ruckert on This Song, and hear those stories. A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org