Something Wonderful: Exploring the Great American Songbook
Something Wonderful: Exploring the Great American Songbook
4 episodes
6 hours ago
This series takes listeners on a song-by-song journey through the Great American Songbook. In each episode, they delve into a particular song or collection of standards, offering historical context, musical commentary, and reflections on how the piece fits into the broader canon of American popular music.
Through insightful analysis and storytelling, John and Adam explore the lives of the songwriters, the cultural and social backdrop of the era, the song’s evolution in recordings and performances, and what gives it enduring appeal. The podcast aims both to educate lovers of classic American music and to revive deeper appreciation for these timeless songs.
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This series takes listeners on a song-by-song journey through the Great American Songbook. In each episode, they delve into a particular song or collection of standards, offering historical context, musical commentary, and reflections on how the piece fits into the broader canon of American popular music.
Through insightful analysis and storytelling, John and Adam explore the lives of the songwriters, the cultural and social backdrop of the era, the song’s evolution in recordings and performances, and what gives it enduring appeal. The podcast aims both to educate lovers of classic American music and to revive deeper appreciation for these timeless songs.
Ep. 2 – Steve & Eydie: The Keepers of the Songbook
Something Wonderful: Exploring the Great American Songbook
1 hour 3 minutes
2 months ago
Ep. 2 – Steve & Eydie: The Keepers of the Songbook
In this second episode, John and Adam turn their attention to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé, the dynamic duo who became two of the most devoted champions of the Great American Songbook. With warmth, wit, and a deep appreciation for musical craft, the hosts trace the couple’s journey from television stardom in the 1950s to their enduring role as torchbearers for the standards that defined American popular music.
Through performances, anecdotes, and spirited commentary, John and Adam explore how Steve and Eydie kept the flame of classic songwriting alive during an era increasingly dominated by rock and pop. They revisit the pair’s collaborations with Frank Sinatra, celebrate their signature number “This Could Be the Start of Something Big,” and reflect on their later years as beloved interpreters of Gershwin, Porter, and Rodgers & Hart.
The episode closes by connecting their legacy to modern interpreters like Michael Feinstein, Harry Connick Jr., and Seth MacFarlane — artists who continue to carry the melody forward. It’s a joyful tribute to two voices who reminded America that great songs never go out of style.
Something Wonderful: Exploring the Great American Songbook
This series takes listeners on a song-by-song journey through the Great American Songbook. In each episode, they delve into a particular song or collection of standards, offering historical context, musical commentary, and reflections on how the piece fits into the broader canon of American popular music.
Through insightful analysis and storytelling, John and Adam explore the lives of the songwriters, the cultural and social backdrop of the era, the song’s evolution in recordings and performances, and what gives it enduring appeal. The podcast aims both to educate lovers of classic American music and to revive deeper appreciation for these timeless songs.
