Why This Song?
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?
And why will we love it in years to come?
A curious new podcast 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.
This show is all about pop and culture...because what else really matters?
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 5
- Years Active
- 2025
Why This Song? Episode 5: "She Blinded Me With Science" - Thomas Dolby
Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music and pop culture. Join us as we explore some of the biggest pop hits of all time, and discover WHY they have become beloved for generation…
Why This Song? Episode 4: "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" - Jim Croce
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 un…
Why This Song? Episode 3: "Hot Hot Hot" - Arrow
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,…
Why This Song? Episode 2: "Pop Muzik" - M/Robin Scott
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…
Why This Song? Episode 1: "Hold Me Now" Thompson Twins
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 lea…