Why This Song? | Hold Me Now by Thompson Twins Why This Song? 2025-07-22 | In this episode we hear from Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie from the hugely successful 80s pop group Thompson Twins. Join host Chelsea Briggs as we explore how Tom and Alannah’s real life break-up lead to ‘Hold Me Now’, and a new mature, soaring sound that became their biggest hit. Discover the emotional backstory, the song’s chart-topping journey, and why this synth-pop gem still resonates today.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture. We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favorite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were… But a fascinating question remains: the WHY of the song. WHY does it even exist in this world? WHY do we love it so much? WHY, after all these years, do we still love it? In the first season, we hear from the artists behind beloved global, generational hits as we explore their majesty and mystery… #pop #popularsong #whythissong #podcast #podcastclips #music #BehindTheSong #viralhits #WhyThisSong #ThompsonTwins #HoldMeNow #MusicFacts #80sPop
New episode with Gilbert OSullivan OUT NOW! Why This Song? 2025-09-30 | NEW EPISODE! 🎶 This week on Why This Song? we’re exploring Gilbert O'Sullivan's “Alone Again (Naturally),” the 70s ballad that topped the charts with its raw honesty and unforgettable storytelling. 📺 #WhyThisSong #GilbertOSullivan #BehindTheSong #Music
Why This Song? | Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert OSullivan Why This Song? 2025-09-30 | One of the biggest hits of the 70s - and one of the saddest of all time. This week Chelsea explores a genuine classic - Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'Along Again (Naturally)'. Find out how Gilbert's storytelling and empathy as a lyricist, combined with a gorgeous harmony propelled this song to worldwide fame, with a little help from an anime series. Plus, just one word that, added to the title, perfectly captured the song's black humour.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture.We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after all these years, do we still love it?#sadsong #gilbertosullivan #music #70s
Gilbert OSullivans Alone Again (Naturally) was almost called THIS! Why This Song? 2025-09-29 | Did you know: Gilbert O'Sullivan's song "Alone Again (Naturally)" was almost called "Alone Again (Forever)." It took days for Gilbert to finalize the last word, until "Naturally" came to him one day in the studio. Learn more September 30th! #GilbertOSullivan #WhyThisSong #BehindTheSong #Music
A ballad that still hits today! Why This Song? 2025-09-27 | A ballad that still hits today 🎶 Tune in on September 30th where we talk about why Gilbert O’Sullivan’s song “Alone Again (Naturally)” remains a timeless classic 📺 #GilbertOSullivan #WhyThisSong #BehindTheSong #Music
Alone Again (Naturally) in Ice Age 3! Why This Song? 2025-09-24 | “Alone Again (Naturally)” from Gilbert O’Sullivan makes a fun cameo in the movie Ice Age 3 🧊 Tune in on September 30th for our newest episode of Why This Song? where we dive in to this timeless song 🎶 #GilbertOSullivan #WhyThisSong #BehindTheSong #Music
New Why This Song? Episode Out September 30th! Why This Song? 2025-09-22 | Prepare for a poignant journey on our next Why This Song? episode, out September 30th, as we explore a deeply reflective ballad that topped charts worldwide. Can you guess this classic? #WhyThisSong #GilbertOSullivan #BehindTheSong #Music
The best POP CULTURE moments from this song! Why This Song? 2025-09-20 | From the charts to unforgettable pop culture moments like There’s Something About Mary, The Foundations gave us a timeless singalong with “Build Me Up Buttercup” 🌼 Dive into the full story on Why This Song? #WhyThisSong #TheFoundations #BehindTheSong #Music
This is WILD! Why This Song? 2025-09-18 | Fun fact: “Build Me Up Buttercup” is played at every Wisconsin football home game 🏈 What a way to fire up the crowd 🎶 Check out the newest episode of Why This Song? to learn more about this iconic track (🎥 @espnmadison) #WhyThisSong #TheFoundations #BehindTheSong #Music
NEW EPISODE featuring The Foundations! Why This Song? 2025-09-16 | NEW EPISODE! 💐 This week on Why This Song? we're celebrating the irresistible charm of The Foundations' "Build Me Up Buttercup" 🎶 Discover its catchy origins, chart success, and enduring legacy NOW!
Why This Song? | Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations Why This Song? 2025-09-16 | Join Chelsea for an instant jolt of feel-good singalong sunshine soul! But WHY does Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations still bring us so much joy - even when it's secretly the happiest song about heartbreak ever? Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture.We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after all these years, do we still love it?#whythissong #behindthesong #60smusic #buildmeupbuttercup #theressomethingaboutmary #soul #soulmusic #foundation
Do you recognize THIS song? Why This Song? 2025-09-14 | “Build Me Up Buttercup” has been featured in a number of movies and TV shows, but most probably recognize it from being in There’s Something About Mary 🎶 Learn more about the track on a new episode of Why This Song? out September 16th! #WhyThisSong #TheFoundations #BehindTheSong #Music
Get ready for a NEW episode! Why This Song? 2025-09-12 | Get ready for some sunshine! Our next Why This Song? episode, out September 16th, is diving into a classic that's pure joy and will get you dancing. Can you guess what song we're covering next? ☀️ #WhyThisSong #TheFoundations #BuildMeUpButtercup #BehindTheSong #Music
An iconic track that inspired fans! Why This Song? 2025-09-09 | Few songs defined the early ’80s quite like “She Blinded Me With Science.” Thomas Dolby walks us through the story on Why This Song? OUT NOW 🎶 #WhyThisSong #ThomasDolby #BehindTheSong #Music #MusicHistory
Did you notice THIS song in Breaking Bad? Why This Song? 2025-09-07 | “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby makes a surprise appearance in the series Breaking Bad 🧪 A perfect fit for the show. Hear the story behind the song on the last episode of Why This Song? NOW 🎶 #WhyThisSong #ThomasDolby #BehindTheSong #BreakingBad
NEW EPISODE feat. Thomas Dolby! Why This Song? 2025-09-04 | NEW EPISODE! Our new Why This Song? episode explores Thomas Dolby's legendary song, "She Blinded Me With Science” 🧪 Discover the fascinating story behind its unique sound and iconic video!#ThomasDolby #WhyThisSong #BehindTheSong #Music
Why This Song? | She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby Why This Song? 2025-09-04 | SCIENCE! In this episode we hear from pioneer and polymath Thomas Dolby as he discusses his 1982 hit She Blinded Me With Science. Hear why Dolby experimented with sound, and how an eccentric British scientist and a Regents Park mansion combined to form an iconic video, just as MTV was making the artform all important.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture.We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after all these years, do we still love it?#whythissong #behindthesong #80smusic #dolby #synthpop #thompsontwins #thomasdolby
Did you know THIS about this iconic track? Why This Song? 2025-09-02 | Did you know that "She Blinded Me With Science" featured a real scientist? Scientist and broadcaster Magnus Pyke is the voice that yells "Science!" in the song. Thomas Dolby also wrote it about a scientist who falls in love with his lab assistant 🧪 Full story September 4th! #WhyThisSong #ThomasDolby #Music #BehindTheSong
Mark your calendars for a new episode! Why This Song? 2025-08-31 | Mark your calendars! 🎶 Our next Why This Song? arrives September 4th, exploring Thomas Dolby’s synth-pop gem "She Blinded Me With Science" that lit up the '80s. 👀 #WhyThisSong #ThomasDolby #SynthPop #BehindTheSong
OUT NOW! New episode of Why This Song? with Jim Croce Why This Song? 2025-08-27 | Jim Croce's iconic songwriting takes center stage as we discuss “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” in the latest episode of Why This Song? 🎶 OUT NOW! #JimCroce #BehindTheSong #WhyThisSong #Music
Did You Recognize This Iconic Song? Why This Song? 2025-08-26 | "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" had a memorable moment in pop culture history. It's police chief Jim Hopper's favorite song in the Netflix series Stranger Things! Our latest episode of Why This Song? featuring Jim Croce is OUT NOW! #JimCroce #StrangerThings #WhyThisSong #BehindTheSong #Music #MusicHistory
Did You Know This About Jim Croce? Why This Song? 2025-08-25 | Many think "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" is about Jim Croce himself, but it's actually inspired by a pool hustler from South Philadelphia! Uncover the full story in our new episode of Why This Song? OUT NOW! #WhyThisSong #JimCroce #BehindTheSong #BehindTheMusic #Music
EPISODE ALERT! Were diving into an iconic classic from Jim Croce! Why This Song? 2025-08-23 | This week on Why This Song? we explore the captivating narrative of Jim Croce's "You Don't Mess Around With Jim"! Learn about the real-life inspirations and the song's enduring legacy. Listen now! #WhyThisSong #JimCroce #YouDontMessAroundWithJim #BehindTheSong
Why This Song? | You Dont Mess Around With Jim by Jim Croce Why This Song? 2025-08-19 | Travel with us back to 1972, to find out why one of the best storytellers in American folk music got his first big hit. Jim Croce used his experiences in Country and Western bars and pool halls, a unique strophic structure and unforgettable characters to create this week’s iconic track: You Don’t Mess Around with Jim.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture.We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after all these years, do we still love it?#whythissong #jimcroce #youdontmessaroundwithjim #music #behindthesong #podcast #classicrock
POP MUZIK! | BBC Top Of The Pops Performance by M #whythissong #music Why This Song? 2025-08-14 | Learn more about this viral hit's fame on Why This Song? - Our new video series on pop music phenomena! #80smusic #podcast #behindthesong
¡Olé, olé! ¡Olé, olé! - How Arrow made the ultimate singalong summer jam! #80smusic #music Why This Song? 2025-08-12 | Arrow brought soca to the global stage with Hot Hot Hot and in our latest episode of Why This Song? we break down why this anthem became one of the biggest songs in music 🔥 new episode out NOW! #arrow #hothothot #whythissong #behindthesong #viralhits #music
1 minute of pure SUMMER SOCA PARTY! 🔥🔥🔥 Why This Song? 2025-08-08 | Our new episode has dropped - and it's all about a global party anthem that makes everyone want to dance 🔥 #whythissong #partyanthem #arrow #HotHotHot
Pop music is a cultural phenomenon! [Why This Song | Pop Muzik - M] #podcast #interview Why This Song? 2025-08-07 | Why did Pop Muzik predict the future of pop music? 🤯 Hear Robin Scott break it down in the latest episode of Why This Song?—out now! 🎧 #whythissong #popmuzik #MRobinScott #robinscottm #behindthemusic #music #viralhits #musichistory
WHY will this always be THE song of the summer? #80smusic Why This Song? 2025-08-06 | It's HERE! 🎉 Our latest Why This Song? episode celebrates the infectious energy of Arrow's "Hot Hot Hot"! Discover its origins, its massive global impact, and why it's stillheating up dance floors everywhere. Link in bio! #WhyThisSong #arrow #hot #hothothot #ole#musichistory #partyvibes
Why This Song? | Hot Hot Hot by Arrow Why This Song? 2025-08-05 | Is this THE song of summer? Arrow's Hot Hot Hot is known around the world as meaning sunshine and good times. Join our host Chelsea as she explores the story of the Soca party anthem - and why Arrow, from the tiny volcanic island of Montserrat, was able to make a huge global hit. Clue: basslines and hooklines!Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture.We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after all these years, do we still love it?#pop #popularsong #whythissong #popmuzik #podcast #podcastclips #music #behindthesong #viralhits #summer #hothothot #80smusic #hot #musicgenre #musichistory #soca #calypso
Nonsense lyrics kept the groove!: M on pop inspiration [Why This Song - Pop Muzik - M/Robin Scott] Why This Song? 2025-08-01 | Shoobie, doobie, doo wop! From underground clubs to global charts—Pop Muzik was ahead of its time. 🚀 Watch @robinscottm share the story behind the hit! Full episode out now! 🎧 #WhyThisSong #WhyThisSongPodcast #popmuzik #robinscottm #behindthesong #ViralHits #music
It just went CRAZY!: Why did Pop Muzik become a hit? [Why This Song - Pop Muzik - M/Robin Scott] Why This Song? 2025-07-31 | How did Pop Muzik predict the future of pop music? Robin Scott breaks it down in our new episode of Why This Song? Full episode is out now! #WhyThisSong #WhyThisSongPodcast #PopMuzik #RobinScottM #MRobinScott #BehindTheSong #Music #ViralHits
How to turn a real-life argument into pop magic! Why This Song? 2025-07-28 | Hold Me Now was born from a real-life argument and turned into one of the Thompson Twins biggest hits. Tune in to our newest episode of Why This Song? where we break down why the song still resonates decades later.Watch the full episode — link in bio.#whythissong #thompsontwins #holdmenow #IntoTheGap #behindthesong #music #80smusic
Do you recognize this 80s anthem from iconic films? Why This Song? 2025-07-25 | "Hold Me Now" by Thompson Twins isn't just a song, it's a feeling! While specific movie/TV syncs for "Hold Me Now" are less prominent than some other 80s hits, its emotional depth has made it a timeless anthem. What's a movie scene you think this song would fit perfectly in? #whythissong #holdmenow #MovieSyncs #80svibes #musicinfilm #soundtrack
🎧 EPISODE ALERT! Were talking a true synth-pop classic! Why This Song? 2025-07-23 | 🎧 This week on Why This Song? we'redissecting Thompson Twins' "Hold Me Now"! Discover the emotional backstory, its chart-topping journey, and why this synth-pop gem still resonates today. Listen now! #WhyThisSong #ThompsonTwins #HoldMeNow #NewEpisode #Podcast #80sHits
Discover the 80s hit inspired by the bandmates real-life break up! Why This Song? 2025-07-21 | Did you know the Thompson Twins' "Hold Me Now" was written after a real-life argument between band members Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie,who were a couple at the time? The song went on to become their biggest-selling single!Tune in July 22nd as we dive into this iconic track. #WhyThisSong #ThompsonTwins #HoldMeNow #MusicFacts #80spop @ThompsonTwinsOfficial
Get ready to dive deep into an 80s classic! Why This Song? 2025-07-19 | Our next Why This Song?episode drops July 15th and we'll be exploring a track that perfectly captures theups and downs of love. Can you guess which iconic synth-pop hit it is?#WhyThisSong #ThompsonTwins #80sMusic #SynthPop
Why This Song? | Pop Muzik by M/Robin Scott Why This Song? 2025-07-11 | POP! POP! POP MUZIK! You may have heard this 1979 hit all over your Tiktok FYP. In this episode, host Chelsea explores why this experimental earworm is inspiring dance crazes 46 years on, and we hear from artist Robin Scott on the power of nonsense lyrics, hanging with the Sex Pistols and the ever-changing world of pop music itself...Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture.We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after all these years, do we still love it?#pop #popularsong #whythissong #popmuzik #podcast #podcastclips #music #MRobinScott #RobinScottM #BehindTheSong #viralhits
