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The Second Track

The Second Track

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Summary

 Ever wonder why certain songs become instant classics while others fade into obscurity? Join host Sarah Chen as she dives deep into the hidden stories, weird coincidences, and forgotten details behind the music that shaped our world.
Episodes
  • The Drum Break That Ate Hip-Hop (And Why Your Spotify Royalty Check Is Smaller Because of It)

    The Drum Break That Ate Hip-Hop (And Why Your Spotify Royalty Check Is Smaller Because of It)
    May 5 2026
    A six-second drum solo from a 1969 funk B-side became the most sampled break in music history, spawning entire genres while its creators saw almost nothing. We dive into the Amen Break's journey from obscurity to ubiquity, and how copyright law failed to keep up with the art of sampling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    19 mins
  • The Janitor's Reverb That Launched a Thousand Dreams

    The Janitor's Reverb That Launched a Thousand Dreams
    May 4 2026
    Before Phil Spector built his Wall of Sound, before Abbey Road's famous echo chambers, there was Bill Putnam Sr. tinkering with concrete pipes and bathroom tiles in a converted garage studio. This is the story of how Universal Recording's makeshift echo chambers accidentally created the lush, dreamy sound that would define everything from doo-wop to psychedelic rock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    15 mins
  • The Drummer Who Saved Hip-Hop By Getting Fired

    The Drummer Who Saved Hip-Hop By Getting Fired
    May 3 2026
    In 1973, Clive Campbell fired his drummer for playing too funky. That drummer was James Brown's Clyde Stubblefield, and his vengeful response created the 'Amen Break' - six seconds of drums that became the DNA of hip-hop, jungle, and modern music. Sometimes the best revenge is a perfect breakbeat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    23 mins
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