What Makes This Song Great?

Episode 2

THE POLICE

In episode 2 of "What Makes this Song Great?" we look at one of the biggest hits of the early 80's by The Police.

Episode 3

Steely Dan

In episode 3 of "What Makes this Song Great?" we look at one of the biggest hits of the 1970's by Steely Dan.

Episode 4

Live! Nirvana

What Makes This Song Great? Ep 4 Live! Nirvana

Episode 5

PEARL JAM

What Makes This Song Great? Ep 5 Pearl Jam. In this episode we look at one of the biggest songs of the Grunge Era.

Episode 6

LINKIN PARK

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? Ep 6 we explore the music of LINKIN PARK. The song we are looking at is Numb.

Episode 7

TOM PETTY

In Episode 7 of "What Makes This Song Great?", we look at the music of Tom Petty.

Episode 8

A Perfect Circle

In Episode 8 of "What Makes This Song Great?", we look at the music of A Perfect Circle.

Episode 9

Toto

In this episode of What Makes this Song Great? Ep 9 we feature the 1982 hit song "Rosanna" by Toto.

Episode 10

SOUNDGARDEN

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the song the music of Soundgarden.

Episode 11

METALLICA

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the song the music of Metallica.

Episode 12

Fleetwood Mac (new)

Song Go Your Own Way (2004 Remaster) Artist Fleetwood Mac Album Rumours (Super Deluxe) Writers Lindsey Buckingham Licensed to YouTube by WMG (on behalf of Rhino Warner); EMI Music Publishing, Global Music Rights LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing, LatinAutor, AMRA, UMPI, and 10 Music Rights Societies

Episode 13

ALICE IN CHAINS

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? " we have the band Alice In Chains.

Episode 14

Rage Against The Machine

In this episode we explore the music of Rage Against The Machine. This is one of my favorite rock bands!

Episode 15

TOOL

In this episode we explore the music of TOOL.

Episode 16

Foo Fighters “Everlong”

In Episode 16 we explore the music of the FOO FIGHTERS

Episode 17

BOSTON

In episode 17 of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Boston.

Episode 18

MAX MARTIN

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we feature the music and production of Max Martin.

Episode 19

RUSH

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of RUSH.

Episode 20

Queens of the Stone Age

Song No One Knows Artist Queens Of The Stone Age Licensed to YouTube by UMG (on behalf of Interscope); UBEM, EMI Music Publishing, CMRRA, SOLAR Music Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing, LatinAutor, UMPI, and 19 Music Rights Societies

Episode 21

Stone Temple Pilots

In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we feature the music of STP.

Episode 22

VAN HALEN

On Episode 22 of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Van Halen.

Episode 23

Smashing Pumpkins

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the Smashing Pumpkins.

Episode 24

TRAIN

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the band Train.

Episode 25

SYSTEM OF A DOWN

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of SYSTEM OF A DOWN.

Episode 26

Red Hot Chili Peppers

In this episode "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Episode 27

Peter Gabriel

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Peter Gabriel.

Episode 28

DAVID BOWIE

In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we explore the music of David Bowie.

Episode 29

Nine Inch Nails

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails.

Episode 30

Alanis Morissette

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Alanis Morissette.

Episode 31

RADIOHEAD

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Radiohead.

Episode 32

Coldplay

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Coldplay.

Episode 33

THE POLICE 2

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Episode 34

MUSE

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of MUSE.

Episode 35

Steely Dan (Larry Carlton)

In this live stream, we discuss what makes "Don't Take Me Alive" by Steely Dan a great song.

Episode 36

YES

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of YES.

Episode 37

INCUBUS

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great", we explore the music of INCUBUS.

Episode 38

OASIS

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of OASIS.

Episode 39

JANE'S ADDICTION

In this episode we explore the music of Jane's Addiction.

Episode 40

ADELE

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of ADELE.

Episode 41

TOOL “PARABOLA”

In this episode "What Makes This Song Great?" we again explore the music of TOOL.

Episode 42

SIMON & GARFUNKEL

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of SIMON & GARFUNKEL.

Episode 43

LED ZEPPELIN

In this episode we explore the music of Led Zeppelin.

Episode 44

NIRVANA (2)

In this episode we explore the music of Nirvana.

Episode 45

THE CHAINSMOKERS

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The Chainsmokers.

Episode 46

Periphery

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the Progressive Metal band Periphery.

Episode 47

Pearl Jam (2)

In this episode we explore another song from Pearl Jam.

Episode 48

Tears For Fears

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Tears For Fears.

Episode 49

MASTODON

In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we explore the music of Mastodon.

Episode 50

TOM PETTY (#2)

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore one of the greatest Rock songs of all-time by the late Tom Petty.

Episode 51

THE BEATLES

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The Beatles.

Episode 52

GREEN DAY

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of GREEN DAY.

Episode 53

FAITH NO MORE

In this episode we explore the music of Faith No More.

Episode 54

U2

In this episode we explore the music of U2.

Episode 55

Avenged Sevenfold

In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we explore the music of AVENGED SEVENFOLD featuring Synyster Gates.

Episode 56

Alice In Chains “Man in the Box”

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore a second Alice In Chains song.

Episode 57

Genesis

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music progressive rock legends Genesis. This is an in-depth look at progressive rock including mixed and odd meter playing.

Episode 58

The Doors

In this episode we will explore the music of The Doors.

Episode 59

WEEZER

In this episode episode we explore the music of Weezer.

Episode 60

AT THE DRIVE-IN

In this episode we explore the chaotic music of At The Drive-In.

Episode 61

VAN HALEN (#2)

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we examine the music of one of the biggest Van Halen songs.

Episode 62

SOUNDGARDEN (#2)

In this episode we explore the music of Soundgarden. Soundgarden was the quintessential grunge band. The loss of Chris Cornell has been a major blow to the hardcore Soundgarden community. RIP Chris Cornell

Episode 63

RUSH (#2)

In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great? Ep.63" we explore the music of the Canadian band RUSH. Rush was a Canadian rock band consisting of Geddy Lee (bass, vocals, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitars), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion). Rush is known for its musicianship, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy.

Episode 64

FAILURE

In this episode we explore the music of the band FAILURE. Failure is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was active from 1990 to 1997 and from 2014 onwards. They are often compared to other alternative rock bands from that time that were similarly labeled as "alternative", such as Nirvana and Soundgarden, but are distinguished by their meticulous attention to textural sonic detail, inventive use of guitar effects and signal processing, and the overall expansive sound design of their later albums. Failure reunited in 2014.

Episode 65

Stone Temple Pilots (#2)

In this episode we explore the music of Stone Temple Pilots (#2). Stone Temple Pilots (often abbreviated as STP) are an American rock band from San Diego, California, that originally consisted of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass, backing vocals), and Eric Kretz (drums). From the band's formation in 1989, its line-up remained unchanged until the firing of Weiland in February 2013.

Episode 66

Metallica - “Master of Puppets” Breakdown

In this episode I break down the Master of Puppets by Metallica. The resurgence of this song has been made possible because of its use in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things. #eddiemunson #strangerthings4 #masterofpuppets

Episode 67

MEGADETH

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.67" we explore the music of Megadeth.

Episode 68

SLIPKNOT

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.68" we explore the music of SLIPKNOT.

Episode 69

JOURNEY

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.69" we explore the music of JOURNEY.

Episode 70

PANTERA

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.70" we explore the music of metal legends Pantera.

Episode 71

BOSTON (#2)

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we again explore the music of the band BOSTON.

Episode 72

PLINI

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the progressive music of PLINI.

Episode 73

THE ROLLING STONES

In this episode we explore the music of The Rolling Stones.

Episode 74

JEFF BUCKLEY

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of Jeff Buckley.

Episode 75

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (#2)

In this episode of "What Makes This Song?" we again explore the music of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (#2).

Episode 76

XTC

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of XTC.

Episode 77

R.E.M.

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.77" we explore the music of Athens, GA legends R.E.M.

Episode 78

Deftones

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.78" we explore the music of the Deftones.

Episode 79

Foo Fighters (#2)

In todays episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep79" we again explore the music of Foo Fighters.

Episode 80

KANSAS

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.80" we explore the music of Kansas.

Episode 81

Stevie Wonder

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of Stevie Wonder.

Episode 82

“Rocket Man”

In this episode we explore the music of Elton John.

Episode 83

The Cure

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The Cure.

Episode 84

OASIS

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? Ep. 84 we again explore the music of OASIS featuring the song "Don't Look Back In Anger"

Episode 85

THIRD EYE BLIND

On this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of THIRD EYE BLIND.

Episode 86

The White Stripes

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The White Stripes.

Episode 87

LED ZEPPELIN (#2)

In this episode we again explore the song "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin.

Episode 88

KARNIVOOL

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?™ we explore the song "Goliath" by Karnivool.

Episode 89

KORN

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of the Nu Metal band KORN.

Episode 90

Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

In this episode we continue to explore the Nirvana song that changed the direction of Rock music "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Episode 91

Joni Mitchell

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?™" we explore the music of Joni Mitchell.

Episode 92

Pearl Jam "Black"

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?™ we explore the Pearl Jam classic "Black" from the TEN album.

Episode 93

Coldplay "The Scientist"

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?™ we explore the Coldplay classic "The Scientist"

Episode 94

Gordon Lightfoot

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?™ we explore the Gordon Lightfoot 1970 classic "If You Could Read My Mind".

Episode 95

Crowfield "Cardinal Motion"

In this episode I breakdown the song Cardinal Motion by Crowfield. This was from the only record that was released on my record label Ten Star Records. Ten Star Records was started with my late friend Johnny Diamond (1980-2011) and I around the band Crowfield. The track was recorded mostly live with a bunch of my friends and I playing on it.

Episode 96

The Who

In this episode we explore the music of The Who.

Episode 97

A Perfect Circle

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?© we explore the song "Weak and Powerless" by A Perfect Circle.

Episode 98

Phish

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?© we explore the song "Waste" by Phish.

Episode 99

THE CARS

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of THE CARS

Episode 100

Peter Frampton

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we take a deep dive into the legendary song "Do You Feel Like We Do" by Peter Frampton.

Episode 101

Kelly Clarkson “Since U Been Gone”

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of Kelly Clarkson.

Episode 102

U2 "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? I break down "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" from U2's iconic Joshua Tree album. The song was the second #1 single from Joshua Tree and is one of the greatest rock songs of all-time.

Episode 103

Polyphia "G.O.A.T."

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the song "G.O.A.T." by Polyphia.

Episode 104

Pink Floyd

In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of Pink Floyd. The song is "Comfortably Numb" off Pink Floyd's 1979 release entitled "The Wall".

Episode 105

SEAL “Kiss From A Rose”

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Seal. The song is "Kiss from a Rose" off Seal's 1994 self-titled release Seal II.

Episode 106

SLIPKNOT "Before I Forget"

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.106" we explore "Before I Forget" one of SLIPKNOT's biggest songs. This video is dedicated to Joey Jordison.

Episode 107

QUEEN (Feat. Brian May)

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" I breakdown the Queen classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" with the help of Brian May.

Episode 108

CHICAGO “Make Me Smile”

In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" I breakdown Chicago's "Make Me Smile".

Episode 109

Blink-182

This month marks the 4th anniversary of the “What Makes This Song Great?” series! So today, we’re going to take a look at another song from the band that started it all: “What’s My Age Again?” By Blink-182.

Episode 110

BON JOVI "Livin' On A Prayer"

In this episode we take an in-depth look at Bon Jovi's massive hit "Livin' on a Prayer".

Episode 111

TEARS FOR FEARS

In this episode we take an in-depth look at Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".

Episode 112

Elton John “Tiny Dancer”