Ryan talks through what he's been up to since the last podcast episode and plays eight songs he has written to pitch to country music artists. Hear or share the songs: https://bit.ly/songsofnoteGet in touch: ryan@thesongsofnote.com

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91. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

December 13, 2021 • 30 mins

In this week's Christmas episode of the podcast, Ryan talks with Gordon Martin, nephew of the Hugh Martin who was the songwriter of the classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Hear the story behind the song and an acoustic version of the song performed as well.Find out more about Hugh Martin: https://hughmartin.com/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofn...

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90. Kurt Cobain Friend, Carrie Montgomery

December 6, 2021 • 43 mins

Ryan talks with Carrie Montgomery, a close friend of Kurt Cobain's. Carrie talks about what it was like knowing Kurt and his sudden rise to fame. Listen to Carrie's podcast, Leave A Message: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-a-message-after-the-tone/id1123342054Follow Carrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriejmont/?hl=enSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c04...

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89. Dave Grohl's The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

November 29, 2021 • 32 mins

Ryan talks with guest Ryan Howell about Dave Grohl's new autobiography, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music.Dave Grohl book: https://amzn.to/316CxXASign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

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88. Soundgarden: Dark Black and Blue

November 22, 2021 • 37 mins

Ryan talks with Soundgarden author Greg Prato about his book, Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3x57TcvSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

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87. Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell

November 15, 2021 • 33 mins

Ryan talks with Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains in this week's episode. Jerry has a fantastic new solo record out called Brighten. Hear the stories behind several of the songs on the new album like "Atone" and "Goodbye," as well as memories he has of writing the classic Alice in Chains songs "Rooster" and "Would?"Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewslet...

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86. Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today

November 8, 2021 • 30 mins

Ryan talks with photographer Mike Hipple about his new book, Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today, and what it was like tracking down popular artists from the time to capture them today.Get Mike's Book here: http://www.hipphoto.com/Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/so...

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85. Artist On The Rise: Cautious Clay

November 1, 2021 • 30 mins

Ryan talks with recording artist Cautious Clay about his fantastic new record Deadpan Love. Hear the stories behind a few of the songs on the record and hear great tracks like, "Wildfire," "Roots," and more.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com...

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84. Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion I & II"

October 25, 2021 • 38 mins

Ryan talks with author Eric Weisbard about Guns N' Roses and his 33 1/3 book, "Use Your Illusion I & II."Eric's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3b4Jx8U Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eweisbardSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/t...

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83. Weezer Producer Suzy Shinn

October 18, 2021 • 29 mins

Ryan talks with Suzy Shinn, producer of the Weezer albums Van Weezer and OK Human. Hear what it was like recording with Rivers Cuomo on the band's two most recent records. Check out Suzy's website: https://www.suzyshinn.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyshinn/And Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzyshinnSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnote...

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82. Kurt Cobain's Most Iconic Photograph

October 11, 2021 • 32 mins

Ryan talks with Martyn Goodacre, the photographer responsible for taking the most iconic photo of Kurt Cobain in Nirvana's early days. Hear the full story behind the shoot, as well as what it was like having his photo go on to represent him in the wake of his death. Be sure and check out Das Wasteland, available for purchase here: https://www.daswasteland.com/Follow Das Wasteland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daswasteland...

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92. Well, Hello Again

91. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

90. Kurt Cobain Friend, Carrie Montgomery

89. Dave Grohl's The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

88. Soundgarden: Dark Black and Blue

87. Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell

86. Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today

85. Artist On The Rise: Cautious Clay

84. Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion I & II"

83. Weezer Producer Suzy Shinn

82. Kurt Cobain's Most Iconic Photograph

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