Who Walked Away At Their Peak?

Who Walked Away At Their Peak?

Author: Rich Price and Clint Bierman July 18, 2022 Duration: 58:51
• The first rule of show biz: "always leave them wanting more." • Did Milli Vanilli walk away on top? • When Sting walked away from The Police, they were the biggest band in the world. • Few bands have had a bigger impact on their genre and music generally as Outkast, and yet... • The Beatles were still arguably the biggest band in the world when they announced they were done. • The drummer of REM walked away from it all in 1995. • Lauryn Hill walked away on top twice, first from The Fugees and then after one and only solo debut. • Let's Go To The Comments • Fed up with the the music industry, Bill Withers walked away on his own terms. • Special guest Jeff Symonds   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever found yourself in a late-night argument about whether a guitar solo was technically brilliant or just self-indulgent, or if a beloved classic is actually overrated? You're not alone. The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans lives in those wonderfully contentious spaces. Hosts Rich Price and Clint Bierman, with a mix of genuine curiosity and good-natured humor, dive into the debates that music lovers have had for decades, the kind that never seem to get a definitive answer. They don't just rehash old opinions; they bring in friends, musicians, and genuine experts to add depth, history, and sometimes a completely unexpected perspective to the conversation. Each episode of this podcast feels like joining a smart, funny conversation among friends who are as passionate about the nuances of a chord progression as they are about the cultural impact of a band. It’s for anyone who’s ever passionately defended a genre, questioned a lyric, or wondered why a particular artist divides a room. Listen for thoughtful analysis, plenty of laughs, and the joyful pursuit of settling music's great mysteries, even if just for the length of an episode. This is part of the Pantheon Podcasts network.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 90

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans
Podcast Episodes
What Is The Best Cover Version of a Song? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:18
This week, Rich and Clint ask: what is the best cover version of a song? It happens in music that sometimes a song's true genius isn't fully realized by the artist/band that first records it. In this episode, the guys di…
What Song Has The Best Opening Lines In Music History? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:15
This week, Rich and Clint ask: what song has the best opening lines in music history? A novel or a movie gets hundreds of pages or hours to grab your heart, tell a great story or make you feel something. Songs only have…
Do You Have To Suffer For Your Art? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:14
This week, Rich and Clint ask: do you have to suffer for your art? It's an old archetype - the suffering artist - but is there anything to do it? Do great works of art emerge from the light as much as from the dark? With…
What Is The Best SECOND Album Of All-Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:40
This week, Rich and Clint ask: what is the best SECOND album of all-time? If a band is lucky enough to find success on its first album, the pressure is on to deliver a sophomore record that can turn you from flash in the…
Why Do People Hate The Eagles? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:26
This week: why do people hate the Eagles? They are both one of the most successful bands of all-time and one of rock's most hated. Why? With special guests Brian Chartrand (of The Sweet Remains) and Jeff Symonds. The Age…
Is D Minor The Saddest of All Keys? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:05
This week: it's been said (thanks Nigel) that D Minor is the saddest of all keys. Is that right? Is there a key that is particularly evocative? What makes a song sad? And who's done it best? What genre does it best? With…
What Makes The Beatles The Greatest Band of All-Time? (part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:05
This week: part 2 of Rich and Clint's dive into what makes the Beatles the greatest band of all-time? George, Ringo and other ingredients of the band's magic. With special guest Russ Lawton (drummer in Trey Anastasio Ban…
What Makes The Beatles The Greatest Band of All-Time? (part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
The Age Old Question is a podcast for music fans. Rich Price and Clint Bierman dive into another long-simmering debate. This week: what makes the Beatles the greatest band of all-time? This episode is part 1, where Rich…
Can You Write A Masterpiece After The Age of 40? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:38
This week: can you write a masterpiece after the age of 40? Why is it so rare for the greats in popular music to produce transcendent music late in their careers? Rich and Clint are joined by guest Jeff Symonds. The Age…