Signature Song

Lane and Jorge
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Every episode, Lane and Jorge get together to discuss what is a different artist's signature song! What song defines them to the general public? If you appreciate debate and discussion about silly inconsequential pop music stuff, this show is for you.

  1. FEB 14

    What Is Stevie Wonder's Signature Song?

    Stevie Wonder's massive career spans decades, genres, eras, and identities, from Motown prodigy to ’70s album-era auteur to global pop institution. So what actually defines him in the public imagination? Is it the joyous Motown standard, the paranoid funk breakthrough, the ecstatic horn-driven tribute to music itself, or the ultra-simple love song that conquered the planet? In this episode, we trace Stevie Wonder’s evolution from the late ’60s through the height of his powers and into the ’80s, weighing innovation, legacy, cultural reach, and pure recognition to determine which song truly earns the title of his signature song. Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/SignatureSongPod

    59 min

  2. JAN 28

    What Is Kate Bush's Signature Song?

    Kate Bush did more than just write songs; she built entire worlds. From wide-eyed art-pop prodigy to fiercely independent auteur, her career exists slightly outside the normal rules of pop stardom, even as her work keeps finding new generations of listeners. In this episode, we step into Kate Bush’s singular universe and ask the deceptively simple question at the heart of this podcast: what is her signature song? We trace the arc of her career, unpack what “signature” really means for an artist this idiosyncratic, and try to land on the one song that defines Kate Bush in the public imagination ... if such a thing is even possible. Join the conversation.Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/signaturesongpod

    1h 12m

  3. 12/16/2025

    What Is Metallica's Signature Song?

    Say your prayers, little ones -- we're back with another signature song analysis. This time around we turn our attention to one of the most influential bands in the history of loud music, the mighty METALLICA! We take a look at their storied career and try to figure out the answer to the question: "what is Metallica's signature song?" Does "signature song" just mean biggest hit? Does it mean a crossover hit? Does it mean the song that defines their sound? Join in the conversation! Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/signaturesongpod

    1h 5m

  4. 11/10/2025

    What Is Taylor Swift's Signature Song?

    It’s exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero. The premiere of Signature Song season 2 features a Swiftie showdown. One of our hosts is a major Taylor Swift fan, and the other… not so much. Will that impact our contenders? Find a blank space on your calendar and, baby, just say yes to our most heated episode yet! Follow us on instagram!

    1h 12m

  5. 10/09/2025

    What Is Green Day's Signature Song?

    Green Day went from bratty Bay Area upstarts to globe-straddling hitmakers who smuggled punk hooks into the mainstream. But which single track truly marks them in the public imagination? Is it the slacker jolt that kicked down MTV’s door, the acoustic prom send-off that soundtracked every graduation, the presidential kiss-off that reignited their career, or the stadium-sized hangover that followed? In this episode, we trace the arc from Dookie to American Idiot and beyond to crown Green Day’s signature song. Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/SignatureSongPod

    1 hr

  6. 09/20/2025

    What Is Leonard Cohen's Signature Song?

    Leonard Cohen went from bohemian poet with a nylon-string guitar to wry, late-night crooner in a shiny suit, always chasing the same obsessions: love, faith, sex, doubt, and the stories we tell ourselves. In this episode, we ask which one song best defines him to the wider world. We dig into origin stories, musical fingerprints, and cultural footprint to weigh what “signature” really means for a writer this vast. Contenders we discuss: • “Suzanne” • “So Long, Marianne” • “Famous Blue Raincoat” • “Dance Me to the End of Love” • “Hallelujah” • “I’m Your Man” Plus shout-outs to: “Bird on the Wire,” “Chelsea Hotel #2,” “Everybody Knows,” “Tower of Song,” “Joan of Arc,” and others. Did we get it right? Did we get it wrong? Tell us your pick! Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/SignatureSongPod

    55 min

  7. 09/04/2025

    What Is Mitski's Signature Song? (with Justice Cow!)

    Mitski has spent the last decade shapeshifting from scrappy guitar poet to disco-tinged architect of yearning, and now, an unlikely chart titan. In this episode, we trace those transformations to figure out which single track defines her to the wider world. Is it a ragged heart-on-sleeve anthem? A dance-floor spiral? A tender lunar prayer that conquered the charts? Let’s find out. We’re joined by our first live guest (!): Jessica Kion, a.k.a. Justice Cow: singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist, and YouTuber. She helps us unpack the songcraft, dynamics, and lyrical pivots that make Mitski… well, Mitski. Contenders we discuss: • “First Love / Late Spring” • “Your Best American Girl” • “Nobody” • “Washing Machine Heart” • “This Is A Life” (with Son Lux and David Byrne) • “My Love Mine All Mine" Plus shout-outs to “Geyser,” “I Bet on Losing Dogs,” “Francis Forever,” and more. Did we get it right? Did we get it wrong? Tell us your pick! Special guest: Jessica Kion / Justice Cow! • Instagram: @justice_cow_music • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JusticeCow Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/SignatureSongPod

    1h 9m

  8. 08/24/2025

    What Is Rihanna's Signature Song?

    Umbrellas up. For this episode, we trace the meteoric rise of Rihanna, one of the most influential pop stars of the 21st century. From island rhythms to electro-pop dominance, her career is a story of constant reinvention and HUGE hits. Like, way more than we thought.We break down the moments that turned Robyn Rihanna Fenty into simply Rihanna, debate the merits of her most iconic singles, and ask: what’s the one track that defines her above all others? Is it the breakthrough? The club banger? The power ballad? Let’s find out. Did we get it right? Did we get it wrong? Let us know in the comments! Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/SignatureSongPod

    58 min
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Every episode, Lane and Jorge get together to discuss what is a different artist's signature song! What song defines them to the general public? If you appreciate debate and discussion about silly inconsequential pop music stuff, this show is for you.

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  • Creator
    Lane and Jorge
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lane and Jorge
  • Show Website
    Signature Song