Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

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Dig into the history of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in "Behind The Song," a podcast by Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.

  1. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Us and Them: The Band Divorce Behind Pink Floyd's The Wall

    It started with literal spit! Roger Waters, spitting on a fan mid-concert in 1977. That moment was the inspiration behind one of rock's most ambitious concept albums, Pink Floyd’s The Wall. In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into the chaotic making of the album, the four-city stage show too expensive to take anywhere else, and the courtroom battle over who actually got to be Pink Floyd — including the pettiest lawsuit workaround in rock history, involving an inflatable pig! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Us and Them: The Band Divorce Behind Pink Floyd's The Wall

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

    Introducing David Duchovny on Music, Creativity, and Life’s Meaningful Moments | Buzz Knight from Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight. Follow the show: Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight   David Duchovny joins host Buzz Knight for an inspiring conversation about music, memory, and life’s meaningful moments. Known for his iconic roles in “The X-Files” and “Californication,” Duchovny is also a musician and poet — and in this episode, he opens up about his latest album, Prince of Pieces, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.   Buzz Knight and David Duchovny trace his earliest memories of music discovery, his first concert experience, and how those moments shaped his songwriting evolution since his debut album. The conversation moves through the creative process behind his music, his collaboration with longtime musical partners, and the importance of spontaneity in live performance. Duchovny reflects on the emotional difference between writing lyrics and writing poetry, and on the beauty of imperfection in a recording. Toward the end, Duchovny shares personal stories about his father, weaving nostalgia into his artistic journey — a moving close to a wide-ranging conversation that touches on indie music, classic rock history, and the Nashville music scene along the way. Anyone interested in the stories behind the songs will want to hear this David Duchovny interview — a conversation about legendary musicians, creative journeys, and the American music tradition, told the way only Buzz Knight can tell it.   Check out some of our past favorite interviews featuring guests like Julian Lennon, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Steve Earle and Amy Grant.   You can find select episodes of Takin’ A Walk in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    You Might Also Like: Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

  3. Aug 5 ·  Bonus

    Grateful Dead fans and the "Days Between"

    Every year from August 1st to August 9th, Deadheads mark the “Days Between" — the span between Jerry Garcia's birth and death. In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda digs into how a deep-cut song title that was only played 41 times by the band became the name of what has evolved into a high holy week for an entire community of Grateful Dead fans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Grateful Dead fans and the "Days Between"

  4. Jul 29

    Don Henley: The Boys Of Summer and the Eagles’ Long Goodbye

    Don Henley's “The Boys Of Summer” is a song with lyrical roots that trace back to the poet Dylan Thomas, but it got its musical start from a demo Mike Campbell played for Tom Petty -- who passed on it!  In an updated episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda takes a look at how “The Boys OF Summer” fits into the Eagles' story as the band winds down its farewell tour.  With Henley hinting this could be the Eagles' final year, this song about looking back has never felt more timely. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Don Henley: The Boys Of Summer and the Eagles’ Long Goodbye

  5. Jul 22 ·  Bonus

    Rush Fifty Something: A Night To Remember in Chicago

    Janda recaps night one of Rush's Fifty Something tour in Chicago on July 16, 2026— a show few fans thought they'd ever see after Neil Peart's passing in 2020. The episode covers drummer Anika Nilles winning over skeptics with a show-stopping "Tom Sawyer," the emotional Peart tributes, a full 2112 suite, a surprise nod to founding drummer John Rutsey, and the joy of watching Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson carry the band's legacy forward. Part concert review, part love letter to five decades of Rush fandom — a reminder of why live music still hits like magic. Spoiler alert: full setlist and show details discussed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Rush Fifty Something: A Night To Remember in Chicago

  6. Jul 15 ·  Bonus

    Unpacking The Rolling Stones’ Foreign Tongues

    Sixty-plus years in, the Rolling Stones return with Foreign Tongues — fourteen tracks featuring Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, and a surprise turn from The Cure's Robert Smith, plus previously unheard drumming from the late Charlie Watts. Janda goes track by track through the record, digging into its riffs, ballads, and covers, and makes the case for why it's the Stones' best album in years.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Unpacking The Rolling Stones’ Foreign Tongues

  7. Jul 8

    Tadpole In A Jar: Unpacking Led Zeppelin's "Dancing Days"

    In 1972, Led Zeppelin traded the studio for Mick Jagger’s driveway and the Rolling Stones' recording truck, after a detoured trip to Bombay reshaped their sound. Join Janda on the new episode of Behind The Song as she dives into the making of "Dancing Days," from its Eastern-tinged riff to the lyric that's baffled fans for 50 years: the lion standing alone with a tadpole in a jar. Plus: the critics who hated the Houses Of The Holy album, the tour that broke box office records anyway, and the unlikely afterlife this song had in 90’s.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Tadpole In A Jar: Unpacking Led Zeppelin's "Dancing Days"

  8. Jul 1 ·  Bonus

    Remembering Clive Davis: The Hitmaker Who Rocked

    In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda remembers the legendary Clive Davis, the music icon who almost single-handedly dragged the music industry into the rock revolution. He was a lawyer with no musical training whatsoever but with truly magic ears when it came to signing the cream of rock’s crop: from Janis Joplin to Aerosmith, The Grateful Dead to Springsteen, Santana to Billy Joel. Hear the story of how his legacy unfolded in this episode!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Remembering Clive Davis: The Hitmaker Who Rocked
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Dig into the history of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in "Behind The Song," a podcast by Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.

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