16 episodes

What makes a good song?

“Good Songs” is weekly father and son podcast on life, fatherhood, and songwriting.
Grammy and Emmy nominated singer-songwriter Peter Himmelman and his son filmmaker and journalist Isaac Himmelman have conversations on song craft, music, and creativity while listening and sharing the songs they love.

IG: @goodsongspod

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    • 4.9 • 37 Ratings

What makes a good song?

“Good Songs” is weekly father and son podcast on life, fatherhood, and songwriting.
Grammy and Emmy nominated singer-songwriter Peter Himmelman and his son filmmaker and journalist Isaac Himmelman have conversations on song craft, music, and creativity while listening and sharing the songs they love.

IG: @goodsongspod

    Moon River - Andy Williams

    Moon River - Andy Williams

    Peter and Isaac dive into the rivers of this timeless tour de force. 

    • 11 min
    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Nina Simone

    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Nina Simone

    Peter and Isaac navigate through the vocal power and radiance of this Nina Simone masterwork

    • 9 min
    Graceland - Paul Simon

    Graceland - Paul Simon

    Peter and Isaac wade into the lyrical brilliance of this Paul Simon roadtrip classic

    • 12 min
    Rise Up With Fists!! - Jenny Lewis

    Rise Up With Fists!! - Jenny Lewis

    Peter and Isaac discuss songwriting cliché and why it works so well in Jenny Lewis's indie masterpiece

    • 11 min
    My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow

    My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow

    Peter and Isaac evangelize the untaught on the faultless rock and roll of Sheryl Crowe.

    • 11 min
    A Milli - Lil Wayne

    A Milli - Lil Wayne

    Isaac and Peter wade into Lil Wayne's pioneering track. 

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

slang of ages ,

Good songs, Great podcast

Issac and Peter Himmelman provide insightful and fascinating comments on songs they feel are good. No, they aren’t listing their favorite songs, or the best songs but songs they feel are good.
The father and son team are clever, interesting and provide a view which is unique.
This works on so many levels. Truly good stuff.

Dan Magil ,

Love the Pod

Great listen. Really enjoy the interesting perspectives from a father-son duo!

Swordfishman ,

Peter’s songs

Great podcast…but next season would love to hear Peter and Isaac talk about some of Peter’s songs!

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