A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
@500songspodcast.bsky.social
The official podcast account. Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre.
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https://500songs.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
Merch: https://500-songs.teemill.com
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“But how can they know
It’s time for them to go?”🎶
The first part of a two-episode look at the song “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, and the intertwining careers of Joe Boyd, Sandy Denny, and Richard Thompson.
Listen via Spotify, Apple and here: 500songs.com/podcast/song...
It’s time for them to go?”🎶
The first part of a two-episode look at the song “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, and the intertwining careers of Joe Boyd, Sandy Denny, and Richard Thompson.
Listen via Spotify, Apple and here: 500songs.com/podcast/song...
Heard the latest episode yet?
Here’s a clip from Song 181: "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, following their brief but productive career.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Here’s a clip from Song 181: "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, following their brief but productive career.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Heard the latest episode yet?
Here’s a clip from Song 181: "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, following their brief but productive career.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Here’s a clip from Song 181: "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, following their brief but productive career.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
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Perfect for a morning with the latest episode of the podcast.
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Perfect for a morning with the latest episode of the podcast.
Get yours below!
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Mugs, mugs, mugs! And for only a tenner!
Perfect for a morning with the latest episode of the podcast.
Get yours below!
500-songs.teemill.com/collection/m...
Perfect for a morning with the latest episode of the podcast.
Get yours below!
500-songs.teemill.com/collection/m...
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Terribly sad news. I am literally working on an episode on Cliff at the moment.
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
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November 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Terribly sad news. I am literally working on an episode on Cliff at the moment.
I put a 🪄 on you…
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 53, which looks at “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and the career of a man who had over fifty more children than hit records.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 53, which looks at “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and the career of a man who had over fifty more children than hit records.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I put a 🪄 on you…
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 53, which looks at “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and the career of a man who had over fifty more children than hit records.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 53, which looks at “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and the career of a man who had over fifty more children than hit records.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
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Really hoping to have this Jimmy Cliff episode at least recorded tomorrow. Bout of ill health this weekend threw everything off.
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Really hoping to have this Jimmy Cliff episode at least recorded tomorrow. Bout of ill health this weekend threw everything off.
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BLACK COFFEE AND ICE WATER is available for download NOW on Audible! A fresh hour of brand-new comedy. One of the loosest, rawest albums I’ve ever done and I am beyond proud of it!
November 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
BLACK COFFEE AND ICE WATER is available for download NOW on Audible! A fresh hour of brand-new comedy. One of the loosest, rawest albums I’ve ever done and I am beyond proud of it!
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Have I ever listened to Hey Jude by The Beatles? Absolutely not. It's addressed to Jude, not me. What about Annie's Song by John Denver? Nope. Not my song so none of my business. Everyone should treat the private communications of musicians with the same level of respect as I do.
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Have I ever listened to Hey Jude by The Beatles? Absolutely not. It's addressed to Jude, not me. What about Annie's Song by John Denver? Nope. Not my song so none of my business. Everyone should treat the private communications of musicians with the same level of respect as I do.
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Now if it had been "Total Eclipse" by Klaus Nomi I'd be all for that.
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Now if it had been "Total Eclipse" by Klaus Nomi I'd be all for that.
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We recently passed 13,000 paid Patreon sign-ups!
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
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Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We recently passed 13,000 paid Patreon sign-ups!
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
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recognize that I'm mostly preaching to the choir here, but: if you care about music at all, it's almost impossible to find a better thing to support, for extremely reasonable rates
We recently passed 13,000 paid Patreon sign-ups!
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
Get more from Andrew Hickey on Patreon
Creating Writing and Podcasts
www.patreon.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
recognize that I'm mostly preaching to the choir here, but: if you care about music at all, it's almost impossible to find a better thing to support, for extremely reasonable rates
We recently passed 13,000 paid Patreon sign-ups!
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
Get more from Andrew Hickey on Patreon
Creating Writing and Podcasts
www.patreon.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We recently passed 13,000 paid Patreon sign-ups!
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
Join today, support the podcast and gain access to an entire backlog of exclusive episodes.
www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey
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This one’s real good and if you like it you should subscribe.
The late 60s, plastics and manufactured music…
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This one’s real good and if you like it you should subscribe.
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The late 60s, plastics and manufactured music…
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The late 60s, plastics and manufactured music…
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
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Listened to this episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social on my way home tonight, so I popped this record on when I got home. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Listened to this episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social on my way home tonight, so I popped this record on when I got home. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
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Strong recommend here…
The late 60s, plastics and manufactured music…
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Strong recommend here…
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I think a lot of folks think they know it all about the Beatles and no they don’t and yes you should listen to this. Amazing storytelling too
Today we’re winding back the clock to Episode 127: “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles!
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I think a lot of folks think they know it all about the Beatles and no they don’t and yes you should listen to this. Amazing storytelling too
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Possibly the best history of Rock music podcast
Crafted, not just created
Crafted, not just created
The late 60s, plastics and manufactured music…
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Possibly the best history of Rock music podcast
Crafted, not just created
Crafted, not just created
The late 60s, plastics and manufactured music…
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The late 60s, plastics and manufactured music…
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Up to date with the podcast? Catch Episode 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
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Today we’re winding back the clock to Episode 127: “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles!
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today we’re winding back the clock to Episode 127: “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles!
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Considering persuading @andrewhickey.500songs.com to drop a thorough, line by line analysis of Lily Allen’s West End Girl.
Not because it belongs in the genre. Mostly so we can hear him enquire, “who the fuck is Madeline?” with genuine earnest.
Not because it belongs in the genre. Mostly so we can hear him enquire, “who the fuck is Madeline?” with genuine earnest.
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Considering persuading @andrewhickey.500songs.com to drop a thorough, line by line analysis of Lily Allen’s West End Girl.
Not because it belongs in the genre. Mostly so we can hear him enquire, “who the fuck is Madeline?” with genuine earnest.
Not because it belongs in the genre. Mostly so we can hear him enquire, “who the fuck is Madeline?” with genuine earnest.
Today we’re winding back the clock to Episode 127: “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles!
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today we’re winding back the clock to Episode 127: “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles!
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Andrew explores the making of the Beatles’ second film, and the influence of Bob Dylan on the Beatles’ work and lives.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
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I have listened to 2 episodes of Whickey's podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social after you gave it a strong endorsement a couple of weeks ago or so and it absolutely is excellent. Thank you.
November 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I have listened to 2 episodes of Whickey's podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social after you gave it a strong endorsement a couple of weeks ago or so and it absolutely is excellent. Thank you.
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Another choice inspired by the early episodes of the 500 song podcast @500songspodcast.bsky.social I have a few Berrys in #johnsvinyl. This 1958 slab (repress) is his 2nd album containing many tracks already released as singles. #nowplaying
November 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Another choice inspired by the early episodes of the 500 song podcast @500songspodcast.bsky.social I have a few Berrys in #johnsvinyl. This 1958 slab (repress) is his 2nd album containing many tracks already released as singles. #nowplaying