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February 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Strong Songs Season Seven is underway! Early access premiere is up on Patreon; it'll hit the public feed on March 7.
Go sign up and you, too, could listen to the first ep right now. Use the code STRONG at signup and get 80% off your first month:
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Go sign up and you, too, could listen to the first ep right now. Use the code STRONG at signup and get 80% off your first month:
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The Strong Songs Patreon voting bracket is down to the elite eight, and the votes have been CLOSE. Winner will get a guaranteed episode in the upcoming season.
All patrons get a vote, so if you've been thinking about supporting the show, now's a good time! www.patreon.com/c/strongsongs
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September 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Strong Songs Patreon voting bracket is down to the elite eight, and the votes have been CLOSE. Winner will get a guaranteed episode in the upcoming season.
All patrons get a vote, so if you've been thinking about supporting the show, now's a good time! www.patreon.com/c/strongsongs
All patrons get a vote, so if you've been thinking about supporting the show, now's a good time! www.patreon.com/c/strongsongs
playing records at Hey Love if you’re in Portland and want to hear some fantastic tunes #strongsongs
January 23, 2026 at 2:21 AM
playing records at Hey Love if you’re in Portland and want to hear some fantastic tunes #strongsongs
Just listened to @kirkhamilton.bsky.social 's latest StrongSongs-Episode about Blondie's "Heart Of Glass". Never ceases to amaze me how Kirk manages to really make you appreciate music that you basically just shrugged off all of your life... Highly recommended!
May 5, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Just listened to @kirkhamilton.bsky.social 's latest StrongSongs-Episode about Blondie's "Heart Of Glass". Never ceases to amaze me how Kirk manages to really make you appreciate music that you basically just shrugged off all of your life... Highly recommended!
I want to give a quick shout out/thank you to @kirkhamilton.com and #strongsongs - I listened to the Muppet episode today, and I always knew Rainbow Connection really meant something to me, but hearing your analysis of the lyrics really brought home *why* for the first time.
July 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I want to give a quick shout out/thank you to @kirkhamilton.com and #strongsongs - I listened to the Muppet episode today, and I always knew Rainbow Connection really meant something to me, but hearing your analysis of the lyrics really brought home *why* for the first time.
EP 735, the Dark Side with @cyberwire @bittner: Getting deep this week: we unpack #StrongSongs look at #UnderPressure, wander through #Coruscant lore, nostalgia for #KPTBryce fractal art, #MrClean, #ScrubbingBubbles & wonder if emotional capacity is the real final boss gog.show/735 #podcast
March 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
EP 735, the Dark Side with @cyberwire @bittner: Getting deep this week: we unpack #StrongSongs look at #UnderPressure, wander through #Coruscant lore, nostalgia for #KPTBryce fractal art, #MrClean, #ScrubbingBubbles & wonder if emotional capacity is the real final boss gog.show/735 #podcast
This was quite the tearful episode for me. It was also an absolutely beautiful tribute to a loved one. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.
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S07 BONUS - A Song For My Father
THE APOCALYPSE WERE:Tony Capuano - Guitar, Lead VocalsJohn Shorb - Alto SaxGene Meros - Tenor SaxGreg Novik - Bass, Backing Vocals (guitar on Stormy Monday)Oggie Hamilton - Drums, Backing Vocals Featu...
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August 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This was quite the tearful episode for me. It was also an absolutely beautiful tribute to a loved one. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.
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Sunday chores and listening to the always excellent “Strong Songs” podcast. #LeanOnMe #StrongSongs
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July 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Sunday chores and listening to the always excellent “Strong Songs” podcast. #LeanOnMe #StrongSongs
Art of the Score #podcast Episode 5:
#StarTrek (TV)
Such a great podcast discovery via #StrongSongs.
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#StarTrek (TV)
Such a great podcast discovery via #StrongSongs.
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December 5, 2023 at 4:00 AM
Art of the Score #podcast Episode 5:
#StarTrek (TV)
Such a great podcast discovery via #StrongSongs.
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#StarTrek (TV)
Such a great podcast discovery via #StrongSongs.
#artOfTheScore
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Re voices of singers as they age, (latest #DearHankandJohn), you might enjoy @kirkhamilton.com ‘s moving and poetic deep dive into Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from his excellent #StrongSongs podcast. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
Re voices of singers as they age, (latest #DearHankandJohn), you might enjoy @kirkhamilton.com ‘s moving and poetic deep dive into Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from his excellent #StrongSongs podcast. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
"Both Sides, Now" by Joni Mitc…–Strong Songs – Apple Podcasts
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April 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Re voices of singers as they age, (latest #DearHankandJohn), you might enjoy @kirkhamilton.com ‘s moving and poetic deep dive into Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from his excellent #StrongSongs podcast. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
Re voices of singers as they age, (latest #DearHankandJohn), you might enjoy @kirkhamilton.com ‘s moving and poetic deep dive into Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from his excellent #StrongSongs podcast. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
EP 694, the Dark Side with @cyberwire @bittner: #MonMothma big #Andor moment had one line so wild it broke the whole article. Plus: @ILMVFX Light & Magic S2 is here, @TheMuppets music gets the @strongsongs treatment, #Tempest, memory colors & #arcadegames being boring gog.show/694 #podcast
April 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
EP 694, the Dark Side with @cyberwire @bittner: #MonMothma big #Andor moment had one line so wild it broke the whole article. Plus: @ILMVFX Light & Magic S2 is here, @TheMuppets music gets the @strongsongs treatment, #Tempest, memory colors & #arcadegames being boring gog.show/694 #podcast
1/ I *have* to put pen to paper to talk about @kirkhamilton.com latest Strong Song episode, Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell. In my humble opinion, this is Kirk’s Magnum Opus. I am a patreon www.patreon.com/cw/strongsongs of his, so I’ve got it early, so I can’t link direct to it. It is amazing!
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March 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
1/ I *have* to put pen to paper to talk about @kirkhamilton.com latest Strong Song episode, Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell. In my humble opinion, this is Kirk’s Magnum Opus. I am a patreon www.patreon.com/cw/strongsongs of his, so I’ve got it early, so I can’t link direct to it. It is amazing!
Worth a listen (but of course you have already): [Strong Songs] "Kiss" by Prince [Recast] #strongSongs
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Strong Songs - "Kiss" by Prince [Recast]
Listen to Strong Songs - "Kiss" by Prince [Recast] by Kirk Hamilton on Podcast Addict. June, 2020: It's finally time to talk about the Purple One on Strong Songs, specifically his 1986 chart-topper "Kiss." How did a song that was originally written for a standard band become so stripped-down and distinct? Why do those vocal and guitar parts work so well? And who was responsible for some of the sounds and styles Prince was channeling when he recorded it? All that and more, on this episode. Artist: Prince Album: Parade (1986) Written by: Prince Listen/Buy: Apple Music | Amazon | Spotify ------ ALSO FEATURED: "Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown, 1965 "I Got the Feelin'" by James Brown, 1968 "Say Man" by Bo Diddley, 1959 "Manic Monday" by Prince (!) performed by The Bangles on Different Light, 1986 “Addicted to Love” by Robert Palmer from Riptide, 1985 “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco from Falco 3, 1985 “West End Girls” by the Pet Shop Boys from Please, 1984 “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry, 1958 “St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy performed by Bessie Smith, 1929 “Make Me Feel” by Janelle Monae from Dirty Computer, 2018 A 2013 Sound on Sound interview with "Kiss" producer David Z: https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/prince-kiss Update 6/24: A couple listeners pointed out that Prince actually *wrote* The Bangles' "Manic Monday," which is too fun of a fun-fact not to mention on the episode. OUTRO SOLOIST: Sam Howard This episode's outro soloist is bassist Sam Howard. Sam lives in Nashville, TN, where he performs and tours with all kinds of artists. Sam played all the way through the Strong Songs outro, so keep an ear out for his playing mixed under the horns on the way out. You can find out what Sam's up to at his website, https://samhowardmusic.com. -----LINKS----- SUPPORT STRONG SONGS Paypal | Patreon.com/Strongsongs MERCH STORE store.strongsongspodcast.com SOCIAL MEDIA @StrongSongs | @Kirkhamilton | IG: @Kirk_Hamilton NEWSLETTER https://kirkhamilton.substack.com/subscribe JOIN THE DISCORD https://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8Sm OUTRO SOLO PLAY-A-LONG: https://soundcloud.com/kirkhamilton/strong-songs-outro-music-no-solo STRONG SONGS PLAYLISTS Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music --------------- FEBRUARY 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS Damon White Kaya Woodall Dan Austin Thomas Darst Ed Rankin Timothy morshead Jay Swartz Ellen Nalven Miriam Joy Gareth Flynn Ronjan Kas Patrick SEAN D WINNIE Rush Daniel Hannon-Barry RR Prince M. Levy-Benitez Kathie Hullfish Paul Mc Elliot Rosen Ashley Hoag Kelsair Andrew Baker Rob Bosworth Josh Pearson Kyle Cooke Liam Keogh Melissa Osborne Kathleen Reus cynthia hochswender Per Morten Barstad Christopher Miller Tim Byrne Jamie White George H Aronson Johanna L. Branson Angus McKimm Christopher McConnell David Mascetti Jeffrey Jue Niko Joe Laska Laurie Acreman Ken Hirsh Jez Melanie Andrich Jenness Gardner Simon Cammell Jill Smith-Moore Rachel Rakov Narelle Horn Mickey Clark Nathaniel Bauernfeind Rob S Bill Rosinger Anne Britt Phil Griffin David Zahm Kyle Starr Erin Aidan Coughlan Steve Philpot Jeanneret Manning Family Four Matt Butler Doug Paton R Watson Viki Dun Dave Sharpe Sami Samhuri Craig J Covell AccessViolation Ryan Torvik Fraser andrew walters Jared Norris Elliot Jay O'Neill Glenn CALEB ROTACH Andre Bremer Mark Schechter Dave Florey Dan Apczynski Sara Walsh FEBRUARY 2023 HALF-NOTE PATRONS Randal Vegter Go Birds! Jeff Speck Samuel Millett Abraham Benrubi Whit Sidener Emlia Alford Chance McClain Robert Granat dave malloy Tim Rosenwong Jason Morrissey Nick Galloway john halpin Jennifer Kenner Peter Harding David Jared Anthony Mahramus Ross Shain Meghan O'Leary Jeffrey Puzzo John Bauman Dax and Dane Huddleston Martín Salías Tim Howes Steve Martino Dr Arthur A Gray Carolina Gary Pierce Matt Baxter GiantPredatoryMollusk Casey Faubion Luigi Boccia Rob Albright E Margaret Warton Daniel Mosier Charles McGee Catherine Clause Ethan Bauman Owain Hunt Renee Downing Drew Rohan Latimer KenIsWearingAHat Tony Jordan Block Aaron Wade Michael Flaherty Photog19610 Travis Pollard Je [...]
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Worth a listen (but of course you have already): [Strong Songs] "Kiss" by Prince [Recast] #strongSongs
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The latest episode of @StrongSongs opens with a quick analysis of the Parks and Rec theme song, which is about as good a reason to listen to any podcast.
November 19, 2024 at 4:48 AM
The latest episode of @StrongSongs opens with a quick analysis of the Parks and Rec theme song, which is about as good a reason to listen to any podcast.
Though this analysis still isn't as good as @strongsongs episode from last year or so.
https://www.stitcher.com/show/strong-songs/episode/kiss-from-a-rose-by-seal-64626293
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November 18, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Though this analysis still isn't as good as @strongsongs episode from last year or so.
https://www.stitcher.com/show/strong-songs/episode/kiss-from-a-rose-by-seal-64626293
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New @strongsongs has a little bit about The Stone Roses "Don't Stop/Waterfall". I won't spoil it but it's about what you think it's about.
November 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM
New @strongsongs has a little bit about The Stone Roses "Don't Stop/Waterfall". I won't spoil it but it's about what you think it's about.
The awesome @strongsongs podcast did a small piece on Careless Whisper in this Q&A episode a few weeks ago.
https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/clave-chorus-careless-whisper https://x.com/tnwhiskeywoman/status/1453411513360846865
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November 18, 2024 at 9:57 AM
The awesome @strongsongs podcast did a small piece on Careless Whisper in this Q&A episode a few weeks ago.
https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/clave-chorus-careless-whisper https://x.com/tnwhiskeywoman/status/1453411513360846865
https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/clave-chorus-careless-whisper https://x.com/tnwhiskeywoman/status/1453411513360846865
Started listening to the @strongsongs podcast on the recommendation of @hotdogsladies and it’s now one of my favorite podcasts ever. A good place to start is the episode on Paranoid Android (do remember to turn off Smart Speed if you're on @OvercastFM)....
November 7, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Started listening to the @strongsongs podcast on the recommendation of @hotdogsladies and it’s now one of my favorite podcasts ever. A good place to start is the episode on Paranoid Android (do remember to turn off Smart Speed if you're on @OvercastFM)....
After having listened to the complete backlog of @strongsongs, I can’t help but wonder what @kirkhamilton take on the face expressions at 5:53 and 6:43 of Snarky Puppy’s Live rendition of Lingus would be. https://youtu.be/L_XJ_s5IsQc
November 7, 2024 at 10:25 PM
After having listened to the complete backlog of @strongsongs, I can’t help but wonder what @kirkhamilton take on the face expressions at 5:53 and 6:43 of Snarky Puppy’s Live rendition of Lingus would be. https://youtu.be/L_XJ_s5IsQc
Oh yeah! “No one knows” is the song of this week’s @strongsongs 🤘 https://overcast.fm/+Pj3-vaysc
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November 7, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Oh yeah! “No one knows” is the song of this week’s @strongsongs 🤘 https://overcast.fm/+Pj3-vaysc
so, start the day with @strongsongs on Babylon Sisters. and before you know it you're rewatching the Purdie shuffle tutorial video for the 45677th time. AAAAO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1j1_aeK6WA
November 7, 2024 at 9:35 PM
so, start the day with @strongsongs on Babylon Sisters. and before you know it you're rewatching the Purdie shuffle tutorial video for the 45677th time. AAAAO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1j1_aeK6WA
the latest @strongsongs episode with @imogenheap is inspiring on many levels! her approach to community, creative work, and tech really resonated (pun int.) with me being in developer relations. https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/the-music-all-around-us-with-imogen-heap
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November 7, 2024 at 8:46 PM
the latest @strongsongs episode with @imogenheap is inspiring on many levels! her approach to community, creative work, and tech really resonated (pun int.) with me being in developer relations. https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/the-music-all-around-us-with-imogen-heap
This seems like a good enough time as ever to recommend @strongsongs' episode on the genius that Kate Bush is. https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/wuthering-heights-by-kate-bush
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Heathcliff! It's us, it's Strong Songs, we've come home! The time has come for a deep dive into the music of the great Kate Bush, and what better song to...
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November 7, 2024 at 5:11 PM
This seems like a good enough time as ever to recommend @strongsongs' episode on the genius that Kate Bush is. https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/wuthering-heights-by-kate-bush
Whom amongst us is enjoying @strongsongs with @kirkhamilton?
I'm new to it, & enjoying it immensely. The ep on "God Only Knows" was eye-opening. And as The Guy (the first I know of) to transcribe most of Jeff Buckley's Grace LP for guitar tab, looking forward to Last Goodbye ep.
I'm new to it, & enjoying it immensely. The ep on "God Only Knows" was eye-opening. And as The Guy (the first I know of) to transcribe most of Jeff Buckley's Grace LP for guitar tab, looking forward to Last Goodbye ep.
May 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Whom amongst us is enjoying @strongsongs with @kirkhamilton?
I'm new to it, & enjoying it immensely. The ep on "God Only Knows" was eye-opening. And as The Guy (the first I know of) to transcribe most of Jeff Buckley's Grace LP for guitar tab, looking forward to Last Goodbye ep.
I'm new to it, & enjoying it immensely. The ep on "God Only Knows" was eye-opening. And as The Guy (the first I know of) to transcribe most of Jeff Buckley's Grace LP for guitar tab, looking forward to Last Goodbye ep.