How Good It Is

Each episode I choose a song from the 50s through the 90s and dive into its history, the story behind the song and other items of interest. Find more stuff at www.howgooditis.com

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79–The Boxer

Posted May 27, 2019

The first single from Simon and Garfunkel's final studio album wasn't their biggest hit, but technologically it was their most ambitious.

Episode 78–My Generation

Posted May 19, 201900:14:45

Click here for a transcript of this episode. The Who was gaining popularity in the UK, but they hadn't reached the point of having huge amounts of...

78–My Generation

Posted May 19, 2019

When The Who was gaining popularity, Pete Townshend found himself living in a very posh neighborhood before he could really afford it, and was disgusted...

77–Somebody to Love

Posted May 12, 2019

Jefferson Airplane's breakout hit was written by Grace Slick's brother-in-law and first performed by her in a band formed by her then husband. Ain't...

76–You Never Even Called Me By My Name

Posted May 5, 2019

Despite the lyrics, David Allan Coe's breakout hit isn't about a woman.