ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to PigzFromaGun, the podcast where we uncover the fascinating stories behind popular music from the 1950s through 1980s. Lots of different genres will be covered, but some of the main focuses will be rock, R&B, doo wop, country, and new wave. You may just learn something new about your favorite songs, and the brilliant artists who made them. Enjoy and oink on!
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Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
22 minutes
English
United States
68 episodes
since May 26, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
This week's episode tells the story of one of the 80s biggest hits... and while its lyrics may be inaccurate, its harmonies are beautiful! So, props to this seasoned band of session musicians creating a great sound.
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Today's episode tells the story of Johnny Bragg. He was a man who was imprisoned multiple times on false charges, but overcame it all through the power of music and friendship. It's truly an inspiring tale!
Being busy prevented me from uploading last week... so instead we'll honor the start of fall today! This iconic counterculture tune is the melancholy of autumn personified.
Well, it doesn't really get more famous than this song. And so we had to cover it on this podcast!
On what would've been his 90th birthday, today we honor Buddy Holly and his chirping Crickets. When it comes to The Beatles' early influences, they might've been the strongest!
Last week's news about Dolly Parton hurt. It changed my plans for the podcast. I had to dedicate this week's episode to her and the excellent music she's made.
Today we cover another late 60s counterculture icon, just as we did last week. It's maybe the most legendary guitarist there ever was... Jimi Hendrix!
Janis Joplin did a lot of living in her 27 years. We discuss the girl who sang the blues in this episode, and just how powerful her voice truly was.
Today we discuss one of the top rock acts of the mid-60s in the US, The Lovin' Spoonful! They had plenty of sunshiney songs, and yet it was a tune that had a little more edge to it that was their biggest hit.
Today we return to my all-time favorite a capella group, The Persuasions! They had some excellent albums in the early 1970s called "We Came to Play" and "Spread the Word". "The Sun" became an iconic a capella classic.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Graeme Olson, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
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