Behind The Song

The Drive | Hubbard Radio

<p>Dig into the lyrics of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in "Behind The Song," a podcast of essays by The Drive's Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.</p>

  • 11 minutes 27 seconds
    The Archive Of A Lifetime: Man On The Run director Morgan Neville on Paul McCartney

    On the new episode of The Behind the Song Podcast, Janda is joined by Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville to talk about his new documentary, Man on the Run. Listen to hear how Neville accessed Paul McCartney’s massive personal archive to weave the story of McCartney’s life and creative surge in the decade following the Beatles’ breakup. 



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    25 February 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 11 minutes 29 seconds
    The Influence of Lithofayne Pridgon, Hendrix’s Muse

    Before there was the "Experience," there was Lithofayne.

    Lithofayne Pridgon wasn’t just a muse; she was the Queen of Harlem who gave a struggling Jimi Hendrix a place to live, a connection to the music scene, and the inspiration for "Foxey Lady."

    In this bonus episode of Behind The Song, dig into the story of the mysterious woman who stood toe-to-toe with James Brown, managed the chaos of Sly Stone, and was so punk-rock she refused to release her own Atlantic Records album because it wasn’t "perfect" enough.



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    18 February 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 9 minutes 37 seconds
    It Came In A Dream: Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird"

    How do you write one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded in just 30 minutes? For Christine McVie, it was a midnight miracle that came in a dream.

    In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda gets into the magic creation of "Songbird" and how it kept Fleetwood Mac together when everything else was breaking apart. 🎹✨



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    11 February 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 11 minutes 1 second
    The B-Side of Love: Classic Rock Deep Cuts

    Everyone knows the chart-toppers, but sometimes the real magic is buried in the album. In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda breaks down classic rock deep cuts that really strike a chord, even if they weren’t big hits. From Queen to Fleetwood Mac, this is a list of underrated love songs that you don’t want to miss.

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    4 February 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 12 minutes 20 seconds
    Riff Raff: 10 Infamous Rock Feuds

    They say creative tension leads to great art—but sometimes it just leads to a lawsuit and a nasty interview in Rolling Stone. In the latest bonus episode of Behind The Song, Janda explores the thin line between partnership and "bad blood” with a look at 10 legendary feuds. From the friction between Roger Waters and David Gilmour to the sibling rivalry that defined the Black Crowes, these stories did their dramatic part in shaping the music we love. 



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    28 January 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 7 minutes 36 seconds
    Why R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" Is NOT a Love Song

    Think twice before you add R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" to your romance playlist. While it reached #9 on the Billboard charts and even became a favorite at weddings, Michael Stipe himself calls the track "downright brutal." Get into the story of this often-misunderstood song in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane.

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    21 January 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 9 minutes 6 seconds
    Triumph Returns! Interview with Gil Moore and Mike Levine

    The wait is over! In this special bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda sat down with Mike Levine and Gil Moore from Triumph to talk about their massive 50th Anniversary tour, their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and why they decided now was the time to hit the road again.

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    14 January 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 9 minutes 40 seconds
    They're Called What? The Origins Of 13 Classic Rock Band Names

    Before they were legends, they were "The Tea Set," "The Warlocks," and even "Soft White Underbelly." In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda uncovers the weird, accidental, and sometimes hilarious ways 13 classic rock bands landed on their names—from Led Zeppelin to Foghat!



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    7 January 2026, 12:30 pm
  • 8 minutes 53 seconds
    Whitesnake’s Do-Over Hit: "Here I Go Again"

    Did you know "Here I Go Again" was originally released 5 years before it became a hit? This week on the BehindTheSong podcast, Janda breaks down the evolution of Whitesnake's signature tune—from its bluesy origins to its chart-topping 1987 reinvention.



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    31 December 2025, 12:30 pm
  • 9 minutes 10 seconds
    You’re Not Alone: 5 Inspirational David Bowie Songs

     In this bonus episode of Behind The Song, Janda dives into five songs where David Bowie offered something more than just music—he offered hope. From Ziggy Stardust’s final anthem to the graceful goodbye of “Lazarus,”  Bowie’s messages of connectivity and faith are like a light in the dark.



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    24 December 2025, 12:30 pm
  • 11 minutes 3 seconds
    If These Walls Could Talk: Infamous Rock ‘N Roll Hotels

    In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda is checking us into the infamous accommodations that became as legendary as the bands that trashed them! We're talking about the places where history was made, TVs were thrown, and the accountants were always on call.

    From Led Zeppelin riding motorcycles down the halls of the "Riot House" in Los Angeles to the love affair between Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love that began at the Rock ‘N Roll Days Inn in Chicago... every stop on this tour is pure rock chaos!



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    17 December 2025, 12:30 pm
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