Songs of Our Own: A Marital Tour of the Music That Shaped Us.
Join hosts Lee and Al on a tour of the music that made a lasting impact on them throughout their lives.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Simon and Garfunkel - The Boxer
Hi Folks! We are listening to Simon and Garfunkel's song "The Boxer". Originally released as a single in 1969 it would be included on the duo's 1970 album "Bridge Over Troubled Water". "The Boxer" …
CeeLo Green - F**k You
Hi Folks! For this episode we are listening to CeeLo Green's song "Fuck You". Releasing in 2010 this song was a force to be reckoned with, shooting to the top of the charts in several countries. We…
P!NK - Walk Me Home
Hi Folks! We are listening to P!NK's song "Walk Me Home". Here is the US February is a full month. It is Black History Month and Valentines Day is a thing that seems to take over. So we are discuss…
Arlo Guthrie - Coming into Los Angles
Hi Folks! We are listening to Arlo Guthrie's "Coming into Los Angles" today. This is a very fun upbeat song. We will talk about Arlo's inspiration for this song as well as the original Woodstock F…
Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London
We are back!!! Yes listeners we are back from a brief hiatus, thank you for sticking with us. For our first episode of 2023 we are talking about Warren Zevon's song "Werewolves of London". Is this …
Kenny Loggins - House at Pooh Corner
Hi Folks! For those expecting a full album episode we apologize. Some exciting life things happened (listen to the episode for full details) and for our own sanity we will be doing more episodes bas…
Semisonic - Basement Tapes
Hi Folks! For this episode we listen to Semisonic's song "Basement Tapes". Appearing on Semisonic's 2020 EP "You're Not Alone". This EP marked the end to a 19 year hiatus for the band. Best known…
Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (')
Hi Folks! We are listening to Frank Zappa's 1974 studio album "Apostrophe (')". This album is quite an experience and in Lee's opinion gives a snapshot of what Frank's music was all about. "Apostro…
A Tribe Called Quest - Peoples Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm
Hi Folks! For this episode we are listening to A Tribe Called Quest's debut album 'Peoples Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm'. Released in 1990 this album showcases what A Tribe Called Que…
The Raconteurs - Steady as She Goes
Hi Folks! For todays episode we listen to The Raconteurs' song 'Steady as She Goes' off of their 2006 album 'Broken Boy Soldiers'. We talk about this supergroup featuring Jack White, Brendan Benson…
Em Beihold - Numb Little Bug
Hi Folks! In this episode we listen to Em Beihold's song "Numb Little Bug". This song talks about mental health, anxiety, prescriptions and coping. We share the parts of this song that spoke to us …
Of Monsters and Men - Beneath the Skin
Hi Folks! We are listening to Of Monsters and Men's second album 'Beneath the Skin'. Released in 2015 this album could easily be classified as a concept album. With songs asking "what does it mean t…
Jimmy Buffett - Songs You Know By Heart
Hi Folks! For this episode we listen to Jimmy Buffett's 1985 album 'Songs You Know By Heart: Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s)'. We talk about how and possibly why Buffett's music speaks to such a wi…
The Avett Brothers - I Should've Spent The Day With My Family
*Trigger warning: this episode discusses gun violence*. Hi Folks, for this episode we take a listen to The Avett Brother's song 'I Should've Spent The Day With My Family' off of their 2020 EP 'The T…
Ed Sheeran - First Times
Hi Folks! For this episode we discuss Ed Sheeran's song 'First Times' off of his 2021 album "Equals". We discuss the songs origins, our interpretations and finding comfort amid chaotic moments. Than…
Stevie Wonder - Talking Book
Hi Folks! We are discussing Stevie Wonder's 1972 album 'Talking Book'. This album is considered as the beginning of a turning point in Wonder's career and sees Wonder enjoying more artistic freedom…
AJR - Birthday Party
Hi Folks! This months bonus episode features AJR's song 'Birthday Party' off of their 2019 album Neotheater. The song's narrative follows someone who was born "one minute ago", as they welcome folk…
Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly
Hi Folks! For this episode we listen to Roberta Flack's 1973 album 'Killing Me Softly'. This album shows the range and depth of Flack's distinctive style. The songs on this album go from R&B to ja…
Regina Spektor - Eet
Hi Folks! For this bonus episode we listen to Regina Spektor's song "Eet". The song is off of Spektor's fifth studio album 'Far' and was released in 2009. Even if you have not heard Regina Spektor…
Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
Hi Folks! For this full album episode we are listening to Meat Loaf's 1977 debut 'Bat Out of Hell'. We take a look at Meat Loaf's rough start in the music industry, his theater and acting careers, a…