Songs That Ask Questions

Songs That Ask Questions

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities October 6, 2024 Duration: 50:30

There are many songs which ask questions. This episode starts with LGBTIQ+, Australian-American singer Lana Cantrell with her cover of The Young Rascal’s hit How Can I Be Sure? Included are the undisputed talents of the songwriters, Robin and Barry Gibb, with their poignant ballad How Can You Mend A Broken Heart? Fifties teen idol Frankie Avalon simply asks Why? And influential singer and producer Clyde McPhatter asks all the questions in his hit A Lover’s Question. Colin Hay leads Aussie group Men At Work with their international best seller Who Can It be Now? While Dame Shirley Bassey belts out one of her many ‘anguish’ ballads with What Now My Love?

PLAYLIST

  • How Can I Be Sure? – Lana Cantrell
  • Is She Really Going Out With Him? – Joe Jackson
  • Why? – Frankie Avalon
  • How Can You Mend A Broken Heart? – Bee Gees
  • A Lover’s Question – Clyde McPhatter
  • Who Loves You? – Four Seasons
  • What Now My Love? – Shirley Bassey
  • Who Can It Be Now? – Men At Work
  • Why Don’t They Understand> – George Hamilton IV
  • Do You Know Where You’re Going To _ Diana Ross
  • Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind? – Lovin’ Spoonful
  • What’s New Pussycat? – Tom Jones

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Tune in to Yesterday Once More for a weekly dose of musical nostalgia, but expect more than just a curated playlist. This podcast, presented by JOY 94.9, weaves together the iconic sounds from the 1950s through the 1980s with thoughtful commentary and rich historical context. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, exploring the stories behind the songs and the artists who defined those decades. You’ll hear how this music intersected with social movements and cultural shifts, offering a deeper appreciation for the tracks that shaped generations. Produced for all our Rainbow Communities, the perspective is inherently inclusive, often highlighting the contributions and experiences of LGBTIQA+ artists and listeners within these musical eras. It’s a journey that connects the joy of familiar melodies with an understanding of their place in our shared history. Whether you lived through these times or are discovering them anew, this podcast provides a meaningful soundtrack for reflection and connection, turning a simple trip down memory lane into a resonant exploration of our collective past.
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