American Soundtrack

My Girl

My girl was a big hit when the Temptations released it back in 1964. Since then, it has become an undisputed part of American culture. Written in part by the great Smoky

Killing Me Softly With His Song

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore Killing Me Softly with His Song by Roberta Flack, the soulful classic that captivated listeners with its intimate story

The Best

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore The Best by Tina Turner, the electrifying anthem that became a celebration of strength, resilience, and unwavering devo

Here I Go Again

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore Here I Go Again by Whitesnake, the hard rock anthem that became one of the defining songs of the 1980s. With its themes

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day, the haunting rock anthem that gave voice to a generation searching for identit

Summertime

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we revisit Summertime by Kenny Chesney, a country anthem that captures the freedom, fun, and nostalgia of America's favorite seaso

Sailing

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we revisit Sailing by Christopher Cross, the smooth and serene hit that helped define the sound of the early 1980s. With its lush

Fallin'

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore Fallin' by Alicia Keys, the breakthrough hit that introduced a remarkable new voice at the dawn of the 21st century. Bl

You're The Inspiration

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we revisit You're the Inspiration by Chicago, a heartfelt ballad that became one of the defining love songs of the 1980s. With its

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, the soaring power ballad that became one of the defining love songs of the lat

1979

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we revisit 1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins, a nostalgic reflection on youth, freedom, and the fleeting nature of growing up. With it

Man In The Mirror

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson, a powerful anthem of self-reflection and personal responsibility. With its gospel

I Want To Know What Love Is

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner, a powerful ballad that blends rock, soul, and gospel into a searching reflect

Unchained Melody

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we revisit Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers, one of the most haunting and enduring love songs ever recorded. With its so

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we revisit I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues by Elton John, a heartfelt ballad that blends pop polish with timeless longin

American Pie

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we dive into American Pie by Don McLean, the sprawling ballad that turned rock ’n’ roll history into modern folklore. From “the da

Thunderstruck

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we crank up Thunderstruck by AC/DC, a high-voltage anthem that electrified stadiums and airwaves at the dawn of the 1990s. With it

Forever Young

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we revisit Forever Young by Alphaville, a shimmering anthem that captured the hopes and anxieties of the Cold War generation. Bene

Kiss Me

In this episode of American Soundtrack, we dive into “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer, a song that somehow became the sound of late-’90s romance. We unpack how a gen

Have You Ever Seen The Rain

On this episode of American Soundtrack, we dive into Creedence Clearwater Revival’s timeless classic “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” and the deeper meaning behind its decep