The Backstage Pass: Song Stories
The Backstage Pass – The Story Behind the Songs takes you behind the music to uncover the story behind the greatest pop rock hits. From bands of the 80s to today’s hits, this podcast explores the rich history of rock music, diving into the songwriting insights, recording techniques, and backstage stories that shaped legendary indie bands, solo artists, and synth artists.
Each episode reveals the memorable anecdotes and musical techniques behind iconic tunes that defined generations. From the raw energy of punk style and indie hits to the polished sounds of synth pop, we explore how these songs came to life. Expect deep dives into guitar solos, synthesizers, and vocal techniques, uncovering the creative process behind unique songs and exclusive songs that shaped rock history.
Featuring studio techniques, guitar tricks, and the musical landscape of artists like Robbie Williams, David Bowie, U2, Queen, and Coldplay, this podcast brings the backstage pass to the stories behind songs. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the indie voices and top 5 songs that defined rock, this is your ultimate guide to the song stories that shaped music history.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black'
Explore the story behind Back to Black, Amy Winehouse’s iconic 2007 hit. Struggling with heartbreak and addiction, Amy transformed her pain into this pop rock classic, blending soulful vocals, indie …
Kate Bush 'Wuthering Heights'
Step into the story behind Wuthering Heights, the ethereal hit that launched Kate Bush to stardom. Discover how a young indie voice with a backstage pass to musical greatness caught the attention of …
Keane 'Everybody's changing'
Keane’s "Everybody’s Changing" is a story behind perseverance. From their small-town roots in Battle to London’s music scene, the trio struggled through setbacks, financial strain, and rejection. Ret…
Queen 'A Kind Of Magic'
Join us on a captivating journey through time as we unveil the backstage secrets behind one of Queen's iconic tracks, 'A Kind of Magic,' released in 1986. In this episode, we delve into the enchantin…
David Bowie 'Life on Mars'
Welcome to the podcast where we dive into the fascinating story behind one of David Bowie's most iconic songs, 'Life on Mars'. Our tale begins in 1968 when Bowie was seeking success and was asked to …
George Michael 'Freedom'
Welcome to our podcast, where we'll explore the fascinating story behind one of the biggest hits of the 1990s, George Michael's "Freedom". Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in 1963 in the south of En…
Eurythmics 'Miracle of Love'
In this podcast, we'll delve into the story behind one of Eurythmics' most beautiful and poignant songs, "Miracle of Love". We'll explore the origins of the song, its lyrical and musical themes, and …
Roxy Music 'More Than This'
The story behind the Roxy Music song 'More Than This' starts with the band's frontman Brian Ferry. Growing up in Newcastle, England, Ferry's parents wanted him to become a lawyer, but he had other pl…
Sade 'Your Love Is King'
In this podcast, we delve into the story behind Sade's iconic song 'Your Love Is King'.
We explore the early life of the woman behind the music, Sade Adu, who was not always the confident, sultry ar…
Dexys Midnight Runners ‘Come on Eileen'
Join us on this episode as we delve into the story behind the hit song "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners. The song's origins trace back to Kevin Rowland, the band's enigmatic leader, who had…
Elton John 'Crocodile Rock'
In this episode, we delve into the captivating story behind one of Elton John's most iconic tracks - Crocodile Rock. Released in 1972, this timeless song became the first of many chart-topping hits f…
Queen 'Thank God It's Christmas'
In this festive episode of The Backstage Pass, we dive into the magic behind Queen's iconic holiday single, "Thank God It's Christmas." Released in 1984, this song has become a beloved anthem for the…
Texas ‘Summer Son'
"Summer Son" by Texas is a catchy and upbeat pop-rock song that was released in 1999 and became a big hit in the UK and beyond. But do you know the story behind the song and the band's lead singer Sh…
Dave Stewart ‘Lily Was Here'
Candy Dulfer had started playing the saxophone at the age of six, inspired by her father Hans Dulfer, a renowned jazz saxophonist in the Netherlands. By the time she was 14, she was already playing w…
Paul McCartney ‘Live And Let Die'
In the early 1970s, Paul McCartney was at the peak of his solo career following the breakup of the Beatles. At the same time, the James Bond franchise was thriving and looking for a new theme song fo…
Amy Winehouse 'Rehab'
It's 2005, and Amy Winehouse has already had a small national success with her first album, "Frank." However, her demons are beginning to take hold, and her manager feels that she needs to go to reha…
Peter Gabriel 'Sledgehammer'
In 1986, Peter Gabriel released one of his most successful songs, "Sledgehammer". The music video, directed by Stephen R. Johnson, is particularly famous for its use of stop-motion animation and clay…
Frankie Goes To Hollywood 'The Power Of Love'
Trevor Horn was impressed by Frankie Goes To Hollywood when he heard them on a radio show. He decided to produce their first single, "Relax," which became a massive hit in the UK. The band's second s…
Stretch 'Why did you do it?'
Step into the intriguing world of Rock'n Roll's most notorious swindle as we delve into the captivating story behind the song "Why Did You Do It?" by Stretch, released in 1975. Join us as we uncover …
Coldplay 'Viva La Vida'
In this episode, we delve into the story behind Coldplay's hit song 'Viva La Vida'. Released in 2008, the song was a massive commercial success and won the band multiple awards. But what inspired its…