When Good Music Happens To Bad People

EPISODE #39

We have more information about pop stars lives than ever before, but this transparency is not always uplifting for music lovers. Just as we may enjoy following the intimate lives of celebrities on Instagram, we simultaneously uncover how stars abuse their power to marginalize others, commit heinous crimes and inspire mass atrocity. Sometimes skeletons in the closet turn our to be literal skeletons. As listeners, this undoubtedly colors the way we hear our old favorite songs. Join us as we explore how to listen to good music that happens to bad people.

SONGS DISCUSSED

Jerry Lee Lewis – Great Balls Of Fire

The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling

Garry Glitter – Hey

R. Kelly – Ignition (Remix)

Wagner – Ride Of The Valkyries

The Ronettes – Be My Baby

Queen – You’re My Best Friend

Drake – Keep The Family Close

Wagner – Tristan Und Isolade: Prelude

Wagner – Tristan Und Isolade: Liebestod

Wagner – Lohengrin: Bridal Chorus