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Ever swapped songs with a friend who's on a different musical planet? Join hosts Chris and Amanda on Song Swap Showdown, where they SWAP three songs each week based on a theme, exploring the lyrics, melodies, meanings, and history behind the music. From rock to country, no genre is off-limits. They rate the songs on a scale of 1-5 records, with 1 being a dumpster fire and 5 being heavenly music to their ears. Whether you're a music aficionado or just looking for new tunes, Song Swap Showdown is your go-to podcast for music reviews, history, and fun! Join us every week for a new show! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/songswapshowdown/support

Song Swap Showdown: Your Weekly Musical Throwdown Show‪!‬ Chris Vaglio and Amanda Sharp

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Ever swapped songs with a friend who's on a different musical planet? Join hosts Chris and Amanda on Song Swap Showdown, where they SWAP three songs each week based on a theme, exploring the lyrics, melodies, meanings, and history behind the music. From rock to country, no genre is off-limits. They rate the songs on a scale of 1-5 records, with 1 being a dumpster fire and 5 being heavenly music to their ears. Whether you're a music aficionado or just looking for new tunes, Song Swap Showdown is your go-to podcast for music reviews, history, and fun! Join us every week for a new show! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/songswapshowdown/support

    Quick Hits: Pink Floyd " Shine on You Crazy Diamond"

    Quick Hits: Pink Floyd " Shine on You Crazy Diamond"

    Welcome to Song Swap Showdown Quick Hits! The show where we dive into one-song reviews, pulled straight from the full episodes of Song Swap Showdown. Get ready for rapid-fire music insights and fun, all in a quick, bite-sized format.



    Each song is swapped and rated on a scale of 1-5 records, with 1 being a SKIP and 5 being heavenly music to our ears and going on our eternity playlists.



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    • 10 min
    Flashback to 1987: Lost Hits and Deep Cuts

    Flashback to 1987: Lost Hits and Deep Cuts

    Dive into a musical time machine with Chris and Amanda on this week’s "Song Swap Showdown" as they explore and swap some tunes from 1987 with SPECIAL GUEST, Dave Mattingly 



    Join us as we uncover not just the chart-toppers but also some hidden gems that defined the era.



    00:38 INTRO



    17:32 Dokken - Buring Like A Flame

    25:26 Dear Boopsie by Pam Hall

    32:47 Men Without Hats "Where Do the Boys Go?”

    44:32 Guns N’ Roses - It’s so Easy

    52:34 Love You Like You Used To by Tanya Tucker

    58:50 Billy Bragg "Greetings to the New Brunette"



    1:07:45 - Wheel of Show Themes



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    Which song from 1987 did you have on repeat? Share your favorites in the comments!



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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Songs to Play While Getting High

    Songs to Play While Getting High

    Celebrate 420! This week on "Song Swap Showdown," Chris and Amanda are elevating their usual song swap with a special theme: songs to listen to while getting high.

    Whether it's partaking in some safe adult recreational activities or an endorphin rush, these songs are meant to enhance your personal experience.

    Dive into a mix of tunes that set the perfect vibe for your elevated moments.

    Each host brings their top picks to the table, sharing not just the music but also why these tracks enhance the "high experience".

    Featured Songs:

    All Mine - Portishead
    Family Tradition by Hank Williams Jr
    You Know How We Do It - Ice Cube

    Top 20 Country Songs to Get High To https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/country-songs-weed-getting-high-121152/

    High Time by Kasey Musgraves
    Shine on You Crazy Diamond- Pink Floyd
    Flowers on the Wall by Eric Heather

    🎵 What You'll Hear:

    Eclectic Mix: From dreamy psychedelics to chill vibes, explore a diverse playlist curated by our hosts.

    Host Favorites: Discover which songs Chris and Amanda personally love for these high times.

    Deep Dives: Learn about the artists and stories behind these trippy tunes.

    🌿 About Song Swap Showdown:

    Join Chris and Amanda every week as they swap songs and dive deep into music's best moments. Each episode is a new adventure through sound and stories.

    🔔 Subscribe to our channel to catch every musical journey.

    💬 Join the Conversation:
    What's on your ultimate high playlist? Share your top tracks in the comments!

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    Like, share, and comment to help spread the word about our music-loving community!
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    • 1 hr 31 min
    Quick Hit: The Bangles "Eternal Flame"

    Quick Hit: The Bangles "Eternal Flame"

    Chris tackles The Bangles' 'Eternal Flame' Is it the ultimate love anthem or just a sappy 80s relic?

    In this review from Song Swap Showdown, Chris gives it a no-nonsense rating on a scale of 1-5 records. Will 'Eternal Flame' emerge as an undying masterpiece, or will it be extinguished under the weight of scrutiny?

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    Eternal Flame Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSoOFn3wQV4


    The All-Nighter Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eLH9neSz-A

    💬 Your Opinion Matters!
    Is Chris right, or does 'Eternal Flame' deserve its place in music history? Light up the comments with your take on this hit!

    👉 Subscribe now for more music reviews and reactions. Like this video, if you're passionate about music debates, and share it to spark a conversation among The Bangles enthusiasts and skeptics alike!

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    • 9 min
    Quick Hit: Bonnie Tyler "Total Eclipse of the Heart"

    Quick Hit: Bonnie Tyler "Total Eclipse of the Heart"

    By popular demand, Chris and Amanda take on the monumental task of reviewing Bonnie Tyler's sweeping emotional ballad, "Total Eclipse of the Heart," in this clip from our solar eclipse playlist episode of Song Swap Showdown. As requested by our amazing community, this song has stood the test of time as a powerful anthem of love and loss. But will it stand up to our critical ears?

    Using our scale of 1-5 records, where 1 means "hard pass" and 5 signifies "heavenly music to our ears," our hosts deliver their much-anticipated ratings. Will "Total Eclipse of the Heart" capture their hearts or leave them in the dark?



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    • 9 min
    The Ultimate Eclipse Playlist: Songs for the Final Countdown!

    The Ultimate Eclipse Playlist: Songs for the Final Countdown!

    IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD! Well, not really but we have your soundtrack to the apocalypse covered!



    As the 2024 solar eclipse casts its shadow on Monday, April 8th, whispers of the world's end grow louder. In this episode of Song Swap Showdown, Chris and Amanda delve into eclipse-inspired songs. 



    Songs featured:


    Stare at the Sun by Thrice,
    No Sunlight - Death Can for Cutie,
    Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden,
    Send the Sun by Nikki Lane,
    Moondance by Van Morrison,
    I See a Darkness by Johnny Cash



    Will these eclipse anthems herald the end or simply mark another celestial spectacle? Tune in to find out which songs will light up our world in darkness and which will fade into the eclipse's shadow.



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    • 1 hr 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Amanda Marie Y. ,

MUSIC LOVERS - THIS IS 4 YOU!

I LOVE music - this is such an awesome podcast for music lover listeners to feel like they are IN the conversation giving their opinion about great hits throughout time! Amanda and Chris are awesome! Rock on!

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Fun to listen the showdown

Chris & Amanda have great topics every week. Great to have in the background while working.

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Always fun

Chris is always fun and full of energy and his guest are varied and interesting. Keep up the good work!

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