Season 1 Episodes
1. Blink -182
In first episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we look at one of the biggest hits of the late 90's by Blink 182.
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.
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.
4. Live! Nirvana
What Makes This Song Great? Ep 4 Live! Nirvana
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.
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.
7. TOM PETTY
In Episode 7 of "What Makes This Song Great?", we look at the music of Tom Petty.
8. A Perfect Circle
In Episode 8 of "What Makes This Song Great?", we look at the music of A Perfect Circle.
9. Toto
In this episode of What Makes this Song Great? Ep 9 we feature the 1982 hit song "Rosanna" by Toto.
10. SOUNDGARDEN
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the song the music of Soundgarden.
11. METALLICA
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the song the music of Metallica.
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
13. ALICE IN CHAINS
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? " we have the band Alice In Chains.
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!
15. TOOL
In this episode we explore the music of TOOL.
16. Foo Fighters “Everlong”
In Episode 16 we explore the music of the FOO FIGHTERS
17. BOSTON
In episode 17 of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Boston.
18. MAX MARTIN
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we feature the music and production of Max Martin.
19. RUSH
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of RUSH.
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
21. Stone Temple Pilots
In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we feature the music of STP.
22. VAN HALEN
On Episode 22 of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Van Halen.
23. Smashing Pumpkins
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the Smashing Pumpkins.
24. TRAIN
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the band Train.
25. SYSTEM OF A DOWN
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of SYSTEM OF A DOWN.
26. Red Hot Chili Peppers
In this episode "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
27. Peter Gabriel
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Peter Gabriel.
28. DAVID BOWIE
In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we explore the music of David Bowie.
29. Nine Inch Nails
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails.
30. Alanis Morissette
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Alanis Morissette.
31. RADIOHEAD
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Radiohead.
32. Coldplay
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Coldplay.
33. THE POLICE 2
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34. MUSE
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of MUSE.
35. Steely Dan (Larry Carlton)
In this live stream, we discuss what makes "Don't Take Me Alive" by Steely Dan a great song.
36. YES
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of YES.
37. INCUBUS
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great", we explore the music of INCUBUS.
38. OASIS
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of OASIS.
39. JANE'S ADDICTION
In this episode we explore the music of Jane's Addiction.
40. ADELE
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of ADELE.
41. TOOL “PARABOLA”
In this episode "What Makes This Song Great?" we again explore the music of TOOL.
42. SIMON & GARFUNKEL
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of SIMON & GARFUNKEL.
43. LED ZEPPELIN
In this episode we explore the music of Led Zeppelin.
44. NIRVANA (2)
In this episode we explore the music of Nirvana.
45. THE CHAINSMOKERS
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The Chainsmokers.
46. Periphery
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of the Progressive Metal band Periphery.
47. Pearl Jam (2)
In this episode we explore another song from Pearl Jam.
48. Tears For Fears
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of Tears For Fears.
49. MASTODON
In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we explore the music of Mastodon.
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.
51. THE BEATLES
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The Beatles.
52. GREEN DAY
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of GREEN DAY.
53. FAITH NO MORE
In this episode we explore the music of Faith No More.
54. U2
In this episode we explore the music of U2.
55. Avenged Sevenfold
In this episode of "What Makes this Song Great?" we explore the music of AVENGED SEVENFOLD featuring Synyster Gates.
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.
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.
58. The Doors
In this episode we will explore the music of The Doors.
59. WEEZER
In this episode episode we explore the music of Weezer.
60. AT THE DRIVE-IN
In this episode we explore the chaotic music of At The Drive-In.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
67. MEGADETH
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.67" we explore the music of Megadeth.
68. SLIPKNOT
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.68" we explore the music of SLIPKNOT.
69. JOURNEY
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.69" we explore the music of JOURNEY.
70. PANTERA
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.70" we explore the music of metal legends Pantera.
71. BOSTON (#2)
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we again explore the music of the band BOSTON.
72. PLINI
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the progressive music of PLINI.
73. THE ROLLING STONES
In this episode we explore the music of The Rolling Stones.
74. JEFF BUCKLEY
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of Jeff Buckley.
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).
76. XTC
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of XTC.
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.
78. Deftones
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.78" we explore the music of the Deftones.
79. Foo Fighters (#2)
In todays episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep79" we again explore the music of Foo Fighters.
80. KANSAS
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great? Ep.80" we explore the music of Kansas.
81. Stevie Wonder
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of Stevie Wonder.
82. “Rocket Man”
In this episode we explore the music of Elton John.
83. The Cure
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The Cure.
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"
85. THIRD EYE BLIND
On this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of THIRD EYE BLIND.
86. The White Stripes
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" we explore the music of The White Stripes.
87. LED ZEPPELIN (#2)
In this episode we again explore the song "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin.
88. KARNIVOOL
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?™ we explore the song "Goliath" by Karnivool.
89. KORN
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great" we explore the music of the Nu Metal band KORN.
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"
91. Joni Mitchell
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?™" we explore the music of Joni Mitchell.
92. Pearl Jam "Black"
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?™ we explore the Pearl Jam classic "Black" from the TEN album.
93. Coldplay "The Scientist"
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?™ we explore the Coldplay classic "The Scientist"
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".
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.
96. The Who
In this episode we explore the music of The Who.
97. A Perfect Circle
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?© we explore the song "Weak and Powerless" by A Perfect Circle.
98. Phish
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great?© we explore the song "Waste" by Phish.
99. THE CARS
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of THE CARS
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.
101. Kelly Clarkson “Since U Been Gone”
In this episode of What Makes This Song Great? we explore the music of Kelly Clarkson.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
108. CHICAGO “Make Me Smile”
In this episode of "What Makes This Song Great?" I breakdown Chicago's "Make Me Smile".
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.
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".
111. TEARS FOR FEARS
In this episode we take an in-depth look at Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".