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The Best Song Ever (This Week)

The Best Song Ever (This Week)

Caloroga Shark Media / The Best Song Ever Music Newsletter


"Caloroga Shark Media" presents "The Best Song Ever (This Week)", an extraordinary podcast that takes listeners on an exhilarating musical journey like no other. Join our host, the passionate and insightful Scott Frampton, as he immerses you in the depths of a single song, unraveling its intricacies and revealing what makes it truly remarkable. With a keen focus on diverse genres and eras, this podcast beautifully blends the nostalgia of old classics with the excitement of chart-topping hits. Scott's soulful exploration and captivating breakdown of each song will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the artistry of both the song and the artist. Prepare to experience music in a way you've never heard before.
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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift

"Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift

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08/31/23 • 5 min

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"Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" became the song of the Summer of 2023 four years after its initial release because it's what this summer needed: a catharsis.
A playlist with "Cruel Summer" and the songs featured on The Best Song Ever (This Week) this episode can be found here:

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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - "Reflections" by Diana Ross and The Supremes

"Reflections" by Diana Ross and The Supremes

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09/07/23 • 8 min

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"Reflections" by Diana Ross and The Supremes
Flo Ballard was the first leader of The Supremes and gave what would become the biggest "girl group" in the world their name. By the end of the summer of 1967, she was out of the group that would then be known as Diana Ross and the Supremes.
A playlist with "Reflections" and other songs from the Diana Ross and The Supremes era can be found here:

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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - Bob Marley's "Punky Reggae Party”

Bob Marley's "Punky Reggae Party”

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02/04/22 • 5 min

How did reggae become such a big part of the early UK punk scene? One DJ with more dub than punk in his record case, who also had his own connection to Bob Marley.
You can hear "Punky Reggae Party" and songs from that early intersection of punk and reggae here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Q4D3HKvKWWMiTeKHPUIx8?si=9b53a00e4fd94947
You can read The Best Song Ever (This Week) for free at bestsong.substack.com.
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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - "A Nickel And A Nail" by O.V. Wright

"A Nickel And A Nail" by O.V. Wright

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10/05/23 • 8 min

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"A Nickel And A Nail" by O.V. Wright
The greatest soul song, by the greatest soul singer, you never heard. Here's the story of O.V. Wright and the Memphis soul maestro who gave him his moment of pop song greatness by harkening back to Gospel roots.
You can hear "A Nickel And A Nail" along with other songs by Willie Mitchell and the Memphis Horns here .

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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - "The Good Life" by Tony Bennett

"The Good Life" by Tony Bennett

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09/14/23 • 8 min

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"The Good Life" by Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett died on July 21, 2023. "The Good Life" remains one of his greatest achievements, a subtle expression of what the good life actually is, given life by an artist who showed that a good life could be, for yourself and others.
A playlist with "The Good Life" and other songs by Tony Bennet from his late-50s - early 60s era can be found here:

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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - Summer of 1982: "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
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08/11/22 • 7 min

Summer of '82 Part 2: "The Message" was the first hip-hop single to really hit hard, and it has some surprising origins and influences (including a double dose of Talking Heads side projects).
You can hear "The Message," a few songs that influenced it, and a playlist of songs by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sHrZvnr4pZJvEf0kuuSKv?si=1110d8cfd6144eae
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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - Kate Bush, "Running Up That Hill"

Kate Bush, "Running Up That Hill"

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06/30/22 • 6 min

Stranger Things introduced Kate Bush to a new generation of fans and put a 37 year-old song on the pop charts. It's fitting -- even when "Running Up That Hill" was new, Kate Bush's music always did seem out of time.
You can hear "Running Up That Hill" and a playlist of other songs from Kate Bush's career here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7g78AHKnVNDWOCdwLlaLTp?si=451ee997649044ea
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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - "Before The Last Teardrop Falls" by Freddy Fender
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03/25/22 • 6 min

The first bi-lingual pop hit launched a country career for Freddy Fender, which wasn't at all what he wanted.
A playlist of this and other songs in the neighborhood of this playlist is available here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tgdIlzaWQkUzlboplRRjT?si=e773cba95d3a48a1
The email newsletter version of The Best Song Ever (This Week) is available for free at bestsong.substack.com
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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - The Isley Brothers, "Summer Breeze"

The Isley Brothers, "Summer Breeze"

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06/24/22 • 6 min

For the first official week of summer: The Isley Brothers make something hot and funky from a soft rock hit, "Summer Breeze."
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The Best Song Ever (This Week) - Shuggie Otis, "Strawberry Letter #23"

Shuggie Otis, "Strawberry Letter #23"

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05/13/22 • 8 min

Shuggie Otis played gigs with his father Johnny "Willie and the Hand Jive" Otis at 11 and was a guitar hero at 15. By the time he was 21, he was making records that influenced Prince, Acid Jazz, and hip-hop. Then, he just sort of stopped making them.
You can hear "Strawberry Letter #23" and more songs by Shuggie Otis here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KTRgHAZrY4tHpVS8Iso1W?si=40064cb384b94ce6
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How many episodes does The Best Song Ever (This Week) have?

The Best Song Ever (This Week) currently has 62 episodes available.

What topics does The Best Song Ever (This Week) cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts and Music Commentary.

What is the most popular episode on The Best Song Ever (This Week)?

The episode title '"The Good Life" by Tony Bennett' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Best Song Ever (This Week)?

The average episode length on The Best Song Ever (This Week) is 8 minutes.

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Episodes of The Best Song Ever (This Week) are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of The Best Song Ever (This Week) was released on Feb 2, 2022.

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