Deep Cuts

Deep Cuts

Author: Hudson River Radio .com March 13, 2026 Duration: 1:15:40
Artists you know, but songs you probably don't.

Ever wonder about the real story behind that classic riff or the hidden drama in a beloved lyric? That's the territory explored every week on The Rock & Roll History Show, hosted by Brian Horowitz and The Crambones. This isn't just a dry recitation of dates and chart positions. Instead, you'll hear the vivid, often surprising narratives that shaped the soundtrack of our lives, digging into the cultural clashes, personal struggles, and sheer accidents that created iconic music. Presented by Hudson River Radio .com, each episode feels like a deep-dive conversation with passionate experts who love the material as much as you do. You'll get the fascinating context behind the hits, from the studio secrets to the societal shifts that made certain songs resonate. Tune in for a rich blend of music, arts, and performing history, all delivered with a genuine enthusiasm for the subject. This podcast peels back the glossy surface of rock and roll to reveal the compelling human stories underneath, making you listen to your favorite tracks with entirely new ears. It's for anyone who believes the history behind the music is just as important as the beat.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 170

The Rock & Roll History Show
Podcast Episodes
Placeholders & Fillers, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
Did you know that songwriters will sometimes drop in made-up words or nonsense lyrics into a song until they come up with something better? Did you know that they sometimes don't come up with anything better? Over the ne…
Farm Aid 2024, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:33
Part two of our special crossover edition of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty! Farm Aid will be taking place on September 21, 2024, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York. We hope to see you the…
Farm Aid 2024, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:08
Join us for this special crossover edition of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty! We will be talking about Farm Aid, which will be taking place on September 21, 2024, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in…
Insanity, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
Barbara Viohl step up to host this episode!
Insanity, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:54
The Crambones don't suffer from insanity. They enjoy every minute of it.
2 Songs, 1 Artist, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:57
The Crambones check out two wildly different songs by the same artist.
Flowers, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
More flowers for all you hippies out there.