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Writing a hit song about writing a hit song? Genius! This song has everything a great pop-rock song needs– a memorable melody, great chorus, smart lyrics and killer vocals. This song always makes me smile. Don’t forget to share & leave comments!
“Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)” (Eric Carmen) Copyright 1974 C.A.M. USA Inc.
Kiss was the band that turned a generation of kids — including me — into rock & roll obsessives. Love ’em or hate ’em, Kiss became huge stars after the release of the “Destroyer” album in 1976. This is one of my favorite songs on the album, and features some off-the-wall moments like circus instruments, odd time signatures and a mysterious guitar solo. Your uniform is leather, your power is your age– set the world on fire, baby!
“Flaming Youth” (Ace Frehley/Paul Stanley/Gene Simmons/Bob Ezrin) Copyright 1976 Cafe Americana, Inc/Kiss Songs, Inc (ASCAP)/All By Myself Publishing Co Ltd. (BMI)
Utopia is back together for a reunion tour this Spring (2018), so there’s no better time to revisit one of their great songs. I think this era of Utopia pretty much invented “Progressive Pop” and this song is a great example of their songcraft and musical skills. See you on the road to Utopia! (And don’t forget to share this podcast with friends, leave comments on iTunes, etc. It really helps!)
“The Road To Utopia” (Utopia) Copyright 1980 Fiction Music/Utopia (BMI)
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