6 episodes
Life in Seven Songs The San Francisco Standard
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4.8 • 35 Ratings
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What songs tell your life story? Host Sophie Bearman asks this question of some of the world’s most fascinating people. Through seven songs, guests reveal the milestones—and the music—that have shaped their lives. New episodes every other Tuesday.
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How comedy saved Margaret Cho’s life
Raunchy, risk-taking and always hilarious, Margaret Cho has had a legendary career as a stand-up comic, actress and musician. She says her success is because of all the trauma she’s survived, not despite it. These are her songs.
(They Long to Be) Close to You — Carpenters
Eleanor Rigby — The Beatles
Doot-Doot — Freur
Our Lips Are Sealed — The Go-Go’s
Groove Is in the Heart — Deee-Lite
Wonderwall — Oasis
Chandelier — Sia
Listen to Margaret Cho’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com. -
‘Life in Seven Songs’ full theme song
We’ve received numerous requests from our listeners about our theme music, and we're excited to share the full track with you today! Composed exclusively for 'Life in Seven Songs' by the talented Kate Davis and Zubin Hensler, this music is an integral part of our show. Enjoy!
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He shaped the iPhone—so what shaped Jony Ive?
You may not know his name, but you certainly know his work. Sir Jony Ive is the former chief design officer for Apple, and the mastermind behind devices most cannot imagine living without—the Macbook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and more. He joined Apple at just 25 years old, and together with Steve Jobs, transformed what was a financially troubled company into a juggernaut. These are his seven songs.
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da – The Police
Main Theme / Carter Takes a Train– Roy Budd
Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone –The Temptations
Don't You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
Define Dancing – Thomas Newman
40 – U2
This Is The Day – Ivy
Listen to Jony Ive’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com. -
D’Wayne Wiggins on Tony! Toni! Toné!, Beyoncé and beyond
Music producer and musician D’Wayne Wiggins has mentored superstars like Beyoncé, Kehlani and Zendaya, all while touring with his own Grammy award-winning band Tony! Toni! Toné!. In this episode, D’Wayne reveals how he found his sound and helped others do the same. These are his songs.
Hot Fun in the Summertime - Sly and the Family Stone
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
Strawberry Letter 23 - The Brothers Johnson
Imagination - Earth, Wind & Fire
The Jam - Graham Central Station
Be Thankful for What You Got - William DeVaughn
What's Really Going On (Strange Fruit) - D'Wayne Wiggins
Listen to D’Wayne Wiggins’ full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com. -
The truth hurts with SF Mayor London Breed
Host Sophie Bearman sits down with London Breed, the 45th mayor of San Francisco, and the first Black woman to hold the position. London opens up about how her life was shaped by the challenges that plague San Francisco, how she’s been criticized for being outspoken, and why she says that makes her uniquely qualified for the job. Here's her playlist.
Get Me Bodied – Beyoncé
Candy Girl – New Edition
Push It! – Salt-N-Pepa
End of the Road – Boyz II Men
I’m Every Woman – Whitney Houston
Ex-Factor – Lauryn Hill
Truth Hurts – Lizzo
Listen to London Breed’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com. -
Introducing ‘Life in Seven Songs’
“Life in Seven Songs” is a new podcast from The San Francisco Standard. In each episode, host Sophie Bearman brings you closer to influential figures through the music that has shaped their lives. “Life in Seven Songs” premieres on June 18, with new episodes released every other Tuesday.
Customer Reviews
Such fascinating interviews
I am loving Life In Seven Songs so far! Talking about music is such a great way to bring out personal stories from the interviewees. Sophie is a fantastic host — her questions are so thoughtful. Highly recommend this show!
Immediately hooked
A must-listen for music lovers and anyone interested in fresh, intimate and emotionally rich personal stories. Sophie Bearman's interview style draws out compelling stories from her guests, many who are household names that we’ve never had the chance to get to know on this level before.
thoughtful and interesting
i was very moved by the London breed interview, i found her early life growing up in public housing and her relationship with her sister and brother, who both faced very, very different fates from her, quite powerful. her music choices struck me as well. the wiggins episode was less deep, but fun and the music is groovy. planning to give the show another couple of listens
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