Doesn't have to be Good to be a Classic

About Doesn't have to be Good to be a Classic

A discussion on how and why "classic rock" songs continue to be immensely popular across several generations.

Publisher

Chris and Eric Martin

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Dec 2024

Latest episode

2 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Episode 33 - Heartbreaker

   To hear the great music we discuss, go to our Podcast Playlists! Season 1 (eps 1-16) (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HvMAoFswD44mmIgYxWeAb?si=rSu7Us80SkqPPq75yFDq3A) Season 2 (eps 17-32) (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5A2Vx0rplG7eMVmqJsPpOW?si=0PpdL-ybQ9OjcvfruxS1wA) Season 3 (eps 33-48) (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xO9tujthhI3Lepqy8ChLq?si=6pF86CkDRTKEgi7xwUjOEw) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/7jJH8F3PHlNvxfqEAAfFDl?si=657ad888dcc34f49)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/1x1XQqhBViz4opcpwc7FVs?si=7250d794c50e4de3)Join us, two brothers Chris and Eric, for a light hearted discussion and some analysis of “classic rock” songs.  We are trying to figure out how and why certain 50 year old songs continue to be the preferred soundtrack for people of all ages. We define "Classic Rock" as American music from 1970 - 1980. These songs receive constant play on streaming services, on the radio, in movies and stores. They are everywhere deeply ingrained and loved by multiple generations. So... we decided to take our bar conversations about why, to a podcast. Thanks for listening. Please like and share!This episode features these songs: Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar (https://open.spotify.com/track/22ML0MuFKfw16WejbxsLOy?si=fa616a52fea74fed) Only Happy When it Rains - Garbage (https://open.spotify.com/track/1IsGA5ceSC4a5nxgAEYnQd?si=423aee30fcb347fc) The Heart of Rock and Roll - Huey Lewis & the News (https://open.spotify.com/track/0o4e5Tt4vorx2012FrGIjV?si=23f3022f1bed47ca)

2. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Episode 32 - Night Moves

   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/7jJH8F3PHlNvxfqEAAfFDl?si=657ad888dcc34f49)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/1x1XQqhBViz4opcpwc7FVs?si=7250d794c50e4de3)To hear the great music we discuss, go to our Podcast Playlists! ⁠Season 1 (eps 1-16)⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HvMAoFswD44mmIgYxWeAb?si=rSu7Us80SkqPPq75yFDq3A) ⁠Season 2 (eps 17-32)⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5A2Vx0rplG7eMVmqJsPpOW?si=0PpdL-ybQ9OjcvfruxS1wA) ⁠Season 3 (eps 33-48)⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xO9tujthhI3Lepqy8ChLq?si=6pF86CkDRTKEgi7xwUjOEw) ⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5A2Vx0rplG7eMVmqJsPpOW?si=d3wJSwlpSzOxLhEi-T1g0g) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/7jJH8F3PHlNvxfqEAAfFDl?si=657ad888dcc34f49)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/1x1XQqhBViz4opcpwc7FVs?si=7250d794c50e4de3)Join us, two brothers Chris and Eric, for a light hearted discussion and some analysis of “classic rock” songs.  We are trying to figure out how and why certain 50 year old songs continue to be the preferred soundtrack for people of all ages. We define "Classic Rock" as American music from 1970 - 1980. These songs receive constant play on streaming services, on the radio, in movies and stores. They are everywhere deeply ingrained and loved by multiple generations. So... we decided to take our bar conversations about why, to a podcast. Thanks for listening. Please like and share! This episode features these songs: Night Moves - Bob Seger (https://open.spotify.com/track/6UBjSnyP1O5W5ndJoO9vUk?si=94f16be416e044bb) Night Swimming - REM (https://open.spotify.com/track/5e2HWrviFTm4KQsnJ7OcVf?si=cc42e5788d2343e7) Devil Song - Johanna Rose (https://open.spotify.com/track/1wTGjBMDL3jzRTvziovQAr?si=70e56417e51f4860)

3. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Episode 31 - Just What I Needed

   To hear the great music we discuss, go to ⁠our Podcast Playlist here!⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HvMAoFswD44mmIgYxWeAb?si=d90a256941104c4e) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/7jJH8F3PHlNvxfqEAAfFDl?si=657ad888dcc34f49)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/track/1x1XQqhBViz4opcpwc7FVs?si=7250d794c50e4de3)Join us, two brothers Chris and Eric, for a light hearted discussion and some analysis of “classic rock” songs.  We are trying to figure out how and why certain 50 year old songs continue to be the preferred soundtrack for people of all ages. We define "Classic Rock" as American music from 1970 - 1980. These songs receive constant play on streaming services, on the radio, in movies and stores. They are everywhere deeply ingrained and loved by multiple generations. So... we decided to take our bar conversations about why, to a podcast. Thanks for listening. To hear the great music we discuss, go to ⁠our Podcast Playlist here!⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HvMAoFswD44mmIgYxWeAb?si=d90a256941104c4e) Please like and share! C/E This episode features these songs: Just What I Needed - The Cars (https://open.spotify.com/track/4alHo6RGd0D3OUbTPExTHN?si=e5d9ca15a01b4955) Just When I Needed You Most - Randy VanWarmer (https://open.spotify.com/track/55wl56WlKI85UBNZoFxe9P?si=14202b9932cb43de) Because - Dave Clark Five (https://open.spotify.com/track/21YySvqRhW6JbpFiOpBtXh?si=31a1a8be283d45c9)

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

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Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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