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What Makes This Song Great?

What Makes This Song Great? Season 1: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 1 Episodes

1. Blink -182

January 23rd, 2018

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

January 26th, 2018

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

February 1st, 2018

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

February 2nd, 2018

What Makes This Song Great? Ep 4 Live! Nirvana

5. PEARL JAM

February 5th, 2018

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

February 7th, 2018

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

February 9th, 2018

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

8. A Perfect Circle

February 12th, 2018

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

9. Toto

February 15th, 2018

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

10. SOUNDGARDEN

February 18th, 2018

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

11. METALLICA

February 24th, 2018

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

12. Fleetwood Mac (new)

March 2nd, 2019

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

March 1st, 2018

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

14. Rage Against The Machine

March 6th, 2018

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

15. TOOL

March 14th, 2018

In this episode we explore the music of TOOL.

16. Foo Fighters “Everlong”

March 18th, 2018

In Episode 16 we explore the music of the FOO FIGHTERS

17. BOSTON

March 22nd, 2018

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

18. MAX MARTIN

March 24th, 2018

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

19. RUSH

March 27th, 2018

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

20. Queens of the Stone Age

February 27th, 2019

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

April 2nd, 2018

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

22. VAN HALEN

April 15th, 2018

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

23. Smashing Pumpkins

April 22nd, 2018

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

24. TRAIN

May 1st, 2018

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

25. SYSTEM OF A DOWN

May 4th, 2018

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

26. Red Hot Chili Peppers

May 8th, 2018

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

27. Peter Gabriel

May 14th, 2018

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

28. DAVID BOWIE

May 20th, 2018

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

29. Nine Inch Nails

May 23rd, 2018

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

30. Alanis Morissette

May 26th, 2018

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

31. RADIOHEAD

May 31st, 2018

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

32. Coldplay

June 5th, 2018

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

33. THE POLICE 2

June 8th, 2018

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34. MUSE

June 20th, 2018

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

35. Steely Dan (Larry Carlton)

June 26th, 2018

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

36. YES

July 13th, 2018

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

37. INCUBUS

July 18th, 2018

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

38. OASIS

August 1st, 2018

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

39. JANE'S ADDICTION

August 9th, 2018

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

40. ADELE

August 14th, 2018

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

41. TOOL “PARABOLA”

August 27th, 2018

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

42. SIMON & GARFUNKEL

August 30th, 2018

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

43. LED ZEPPELIN

September 9th, 2018

In this episode we explore the music of Led Zeppelin.

44. NIRVANA (2)

September 13th, 2018

In this episode we explore the music of Nirvana.

45. THE CHAINSMOKERS

September 25th, 2018

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

46. Periphery

October 3rd, 2018

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

47. Pearl Jam (2)

October 12th, 2018

In this episode we explore another song from Pearl Jam.

48. Tears For Fears

October 30th, 2018

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

49. MASTODON

November 15th, 2018

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

50. TOM PETTY (#2)

November 27th, 2018

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

December 7th, 2018

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

52. GREEN DAY

December 29th, 2018

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

53. FAITH NO MORE

January 16th, 2019

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

54. U2

January 30th, 2019

In this episode we explore the music of U2.

55. Avenged Sevenfold

February 9th, 2019

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”

February 20th, 2019

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

57. Genesis

March 12th, 2019

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

March 25th, 2019

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

59. WEEZER

April 9th, 2019

In this episode episode we explore the music of Weezer.

60. AT THE DRIVE-IN

April 24th, 2019

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

61. VAN HALEN (#2)

April 28th, 2019

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

62. SOUNDGARDEN (#2)

May 2nd, 2019

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)

May 4th, 2019

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

May 18th, 2019

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)

May 24th, 2019

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

June 2nd, 2019

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

June 4th, 2019

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

68. SLIPKNOT

June 10th, 2019

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

69. JOURNEY

June 22nd, 2019

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

70. PANTERA

June 29th, 2019

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

71. BOSTON (#2)

July 11th, 2019

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

72. PLINI

July 17th, 2019

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

73. THE ROLLING STONES

August 16th, 2019

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

74. JEFF BUCKLEY

September 11th, 2019

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

75. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (#2)

October 13th, 2019

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

76. XTC

October 26th, 2019

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

77. R.E.M.

December 2nd, 2019

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

78. Deftones

December 10th, 2019

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

79. Foo Fighters (#2)

December 18th, 2019

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

80. KANSAS

December 29th, 2019

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

81. Stevie Wonder

February 8th, 2020

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

82. “Rocket Man”

March 3rd, 2020

In this episode we explore the music of Elton John.

83. The Cure

March 19th, 2020

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

84. OASIS

March 23rd, 2020

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

March 30th, 2020

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

86. The White Stripes

April 6th, 2020

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

87. LED ZEPPELIN (#2)

April 15th, 2020

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

88. KARNIVOOL

April 23rd, 2020

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

89. KORN

May 7th, 2020

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"

May 20th, 2020

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

91. Joni Mitchell

May 27th, 2020

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

92. Pearl Jam "Black"

June 30th, 2020

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

93. Coldplay "The Scientist"

July 9th, 2020

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

94. Gordon Lightfoot

August 4th, 2020

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"

August 26th, 2020

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

September 8th, 2020

In this episode we explore the music of The Who.

97. A Perfect Circle

October 13th, 2020

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

98. Phish

November 17th, 2020

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

99. THE CARS

January 7th, 2021

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

100. Peter Frampton

March 8th, 2021

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”

March 29th, 2021

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"

April 26th, 2021

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."

May 18th, 2021

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

104. Pink Floyd

June 2nd, 2021

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”

June 8th, 2021

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"

August 16th, 2021

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)

September 9th, 2021

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”

October 14th, 2021

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

109. Blink-182

January 7th, 2022

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"

January 18th, 2022

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

111. TEARS FOR FEARS

February 28th, 2022

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

112. Elton John “Tiny Dancer”

May 23rd, 2022

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