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Pulling the Music Apart

Pulling the Music Apart

By: David Norliah and Russell
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Russ, David, and Norliah gather to dissect and examine songs that are familiar to us all. Let them breakdown songs and see why they sound so familiar!

Brad Peterson 2025
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Episodes
  • Podcast 13 - "Hawthorne" - Brian Wilson
    Jul 4 2025

    David, Russell, Norliah and Savvas chat about the life of Brian Wilson.

    The Beach Boys, known for their California sound and vocal harmonies, are discussed. The band, comprising Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine, pioneered surf music with vocals and lyrics. Despite being portrayed as a surfer band, only Dennis Wilson was a surfer.

    The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, driven by competition with his father and a desire to top The Beatles, created groundbreaking albums like Pet Sounds and Smile. However, pressure and drug use led to mental health struggles and a breakdown during Smile’s recording. Dennis Wilson, the Beach Boys’ drummer, also faced challenges, releasing a solo album and succumbing to drug-related drowning in 1980.

    The podcast discusses a song and its creator, possibly hinting at schizophrenia. The next episode is almost ready.

    The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, driven by competition with his father and a desire to top The Beatles, created groundbreaking albums like Pet Sounds and Smile. However, pressure and drug use led to mental health struggles and a breakdown during Smile’s recording. Dennis Wilson, the Beach Boys’ drummer, also faced challenges, releasing a solo album and succumbing to drug-related drowning in 1980.

    The podcast discusses a song and its creator, possibly hinting at schizophrenia. The next episode is almost ready.

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    14 mins
  • Podcast 12 "Faith Daffodil" - Wives/Partners of Famous Musicians
    Jun 13 2025

    This podcast discusses the wives of famous musicians, starting with Yoko Ono, John Lennon’s partner. While Ono is known for her avant-garde art and music, her musical abilities are debated. The conversation then shifts to Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain’s wife, and Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney’s wife, highlighting their own successful careers and contributions to their husbands’ work.

    The conversation discusses the relationships between rock stars and models, highlighting several notable examples. It also mentions the success of Sharon Osbourne, who married Ozzy Osbourne and became a prominent figure in her own right through various media appearances and business ventures. The discussion then shifts to other notable couples, including Michael Hutchence and Paula Yates, and Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, noting their unique dynamics and contributions to their respective fields.

    The podcast discusses Michael Jackson’s marriage to Debbie Rowe, a nurse he met at a dermatology clinic. Debbie is only famous for being Michael’s wife and having his children.

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    18 mins
  • Podcast 11- "Cary Grant" - Michael Jackson Special
    Jun 6 2025

    The gang discuss Michael Jackson, a musical prodigy from a musical family, rose to fame with the Jackson 5 and later as a solo artist. His solo career, marked by albums like “Off the Wall” and “Thriller,” showcased his talents as a singer, dancer, and songwriter. Despite his immense success, Jackson’s personal life was marked by struggles, including a difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson.

    Michael Jackson’s life, marked by his early success with the Jackson 5 and later solo career, was shaped by his unique upbringing and talent. His collaborations with artists like Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and Freddie Mercury, as well as his solo hits like “Smooth Criminal” and “Thriller,” solidified his status as a musical icon. Despite controversies surrounding him, his impact on popular music remains undeniable.

    Michael Jackson bought the Beatles’ publishing rights from a company that owned them, not Paul McCartney. The rights were later returned to Paul.

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    19 mins

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