Deep Hidden Meaning Radio with Nile Rodgers

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Deep Hidden Meaning Radio with Nile Rodgers

Over a career-spanning five decades, Nile Rodgers has helped write and produce some of the most iconic songs in pop music, both for his pioneering disco band Chic and for superstar collaborators like Diana Ross, David Bowie, and Daft Punk. On his Apple Music show, the composer, record producer, and rhythm guitar legend—a Rock & Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee—invites the most important established and emerging songwriters to discuss the ideas and inspirations behind their work. With each episode digging deep into the stories behind the songs, Rodgers’ candid discussions give invaluable insight into how your favorite music was created.

  1. NOV 2 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Jackson Browne

    The singer-songwriter on his biggest hits.

    57 min

  2. NOV 2 · BONUS

    Jackson Browne

    Legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne sits down with Nile Rodgers to discuss the songs that have made him one of music's all-time greats. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Browne's third album, Late for the Sky, which Bruce Springsteen hailed as his "masterpiece." During their conversation, Jackson Browne reminisces about creating that iconic record and shares stories behind other timeless hits like "Doctor My Eyes," "The Pretender," and "Running on Empty." He also reflects on his early days with Nico's band in 1960s New York, his role in writing "Take It Easy" for the Eagles, and how he has blended music with social causes throughout his long career. All episodes of Deep Hidden Meaning are available to Apple Music subscribers on Apple Podcasts.

    12 min

  3. SEP 7 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ashley Gorley

    The country songwriter shares his secrets.

    1 hr

  4. SEP 5 · BONUS

    Ashley Gorley

    In this episode, Post Malone collaborator and record-breaking country songwriter Ashley Gorley takes Nile Rodgers behind the scenes of Nashville’s writers’ rooms. He reveals how the hits are made and discusses some of the key songs from his incredible career, written for artists like Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton. In March 2024, Ashley Gorley celebrated his 75th number one radio hit, making him one of the most successful country music composers of all time. He's been a huge part of the genre's latest crossover moment, co-writing Post Malone's number one hit I Had Some Help and nine other songs on his blockbuster album F-1 Trillion. Ashley Gorley's songs for Morgan Wallen have also helped the singer dominate the Hot 100 as well as the country charts. But Ashley Gorley is an anomaly in Music City: a songwriter who has no desire to be an artist or in the public eye. In this excerpt from their fascinating conversation, Ashley Gorley tells Nile Rodgers about writing Morgan Wallen’s Last Night, which became one of the biggest country crossover songs of all time. Apple Music subscribers can hear the full episode which includes Ashley breaking down his work with Post Malone and discussing the secrets to his enormous success.

    6 min

  5. AUG 10 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    will.i.am

    The artist shares the secrets behind his creativity.

    1h 1m

  6. AUG 10 · BONUS

    will.i.am

    On this episode, Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am talks to Nile Rodgers about his creative process and breaks down the writing of his biggest hits.In this excerpt, will explains that “Let’s Get It Started” was written as a sports anthem and why, instead of “creating aimlessly,” he likes to “score life’s moments.” will also reveals that John Legend’s “Ordinary People” was supposed to be a Black Eyed Peas song and goes into detail about how he and Legend crafted its chorus.Apple Music subscribers can hear the full episode, which includes will breaking down how he created Black Eyed Peas’ worldwide smash “I Gotta Feeling” and how he used the technique of a “30-minute sprint” to write their breakout hit “Where Is the Love?” will and Nile also discuss the elements that make up Estelle’s “American Boy” and USHER’s worldwide smash “Omg,” and Nile details how will’s methods are very similar to his own.All episodes of Deep Hidden Meaning are available to Apple Music subscribers on Apple Podcasts.

    9 min

  7. JUN 22 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Eddie and Brian Holland

    The Holland-Dozier-Holland writers on their biggest hits.

    1 hr

  8. APR 6 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Shakira

    The superstar on writing her biggest hits.

    57 min
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Over a career-spanning five decades, Nile Rodgers has helped write and produce some of the most iconic songs in pop music, both for his pioneering disco band Chic and for superstar collaborators like Diana Ross, David Bowie, and Daft Punk. On his Apple Music show, the composer, record producer, and rhythm guitar legend—a Rock & Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee—invites the most important established and emerging songwriters to discuss the ideas and inspirations behind their work. With each episode digging deep into the stories behind the songs, Rodgers’ candid discussions give invaluable insight into how your favorite music was created.

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  • Channel
    Apple Music
  • Creator
    Apple Music
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2020 - 2023 Apple Inc.
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    Apple

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