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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“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...
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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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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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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
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November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Oops indeed!
listening to an early @500songspodcast.bsky.social podcast and am wondering when the OG idea of keeping them down to 25 minutes became a casualty 🤔
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Oops indeed!
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I’ve been binging on the excellent 500 songs podcast @500songspodcast.bsky.social by @andrewhickey.500songs.com. I’m at episode 31, so I thought I’d see what I’ve got in #johnsvinyl from this era. This comp is one of four Fats slabs I have. #nowplaying
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I’ve been binging on the excellent 500 songs podcast @500songspodcast.bsky.social by @andrewhickey.500songs.com. I’m at episode 31, so I thought I’d see what I’ve got in #johnsvinyl from this era. This comp is one of four Fats slabs I have. #nowplaying
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I'm c. 70% thru the most recent episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social on PROUD MARY by Creedence Clearwater Revival, past where Andrew Hickey directs listeners to a definitive history of Bobbie Gentry's ODE TO BILLIE JOE—from COCAINE & RHINESTONES by @tylermahancoe.bsky.social—so got that queued:
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I'm c. 70% thru the most recent episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social on PROUD MARY by Creedence Clearwater Revival, past where Andrew Hickey directs listeners to a definitive history of Bobbie Gentry's ODE TO BILLIE JOE—from COCAINE & RHINESTONES by @tylermahancoe.bsky.social—so got that queued:
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I'm 8 minutes in to the @500songspodcast.bsky.social episode on "Good Vibrations" and I'm already online searching for a cheap beginners' (electro-)theremin.
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I'm 8 minutes in to the @500songspodcast.bsky.social episode on "Good Vibrations" and I'm already online searching for a cheap beginners' (electro-)theremin.
Caught the latest episode of the podcast yet?
In Episode 181, Andrew looks at “Proud Mary” and the brief but productive career of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
In Episode 181, Andrew looks at “Proud Mary” and the brief but productive career of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Caught the latest episode of the podcast yet?
In Episode 181, Andrew looks at “Proud Mary” and the brief but productive career of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
In Episode 181, Andrew looks at “Proud Mary” and the brief but productive career of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
Kate Bush’s The Red Shoes was released thirty two years ago - in November 1993.
What did you make of this album?
What did you make of this album?
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Kate Bush’s The Red Shoes was released thirty two years ago - in November 1993.
What did you make of this album?
What did you make of this album?
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November 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
T-shirts, T-shirts, T-shirts…
Yep, 500 Songs Podcast official merch is now available to order in time for Christmas.
Get yours here!
500-songs.teemill.com
Yep, 500 Songs Podcast official merch is now available to order in time for Christmas.
Get yours here!
500-songs.teemill.com
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Absolutely the best podcast on rock history, and this episode on Creedence is first-class storytelling.
New episode just rolled out!
We’ve covered Tina; now it’s time for the steady, bluesy original. Andrew looks at “Proud Mary” and the brief but productive career of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
We’ve covered Tina; now it’s time for the steady, bluesy original. Andrew looks at “Proud Mary” and the brief but productive career of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/2714/
November 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Absolutely the best podcast on rock history, and this episode on Creedence is first-class storytelling.
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One of the joys of @500songspodcast.bsky.social is realizing that you, me, generally don't know shit even about the music you love and have "grown up" on. Maturity is recognizing that these gaps are not embarrassing. They are a fantastic opportunity for joy and growth.
I have told the story before about the interview a very young Dulé Hill gave in which he was going on and on about this incredible singer he'd just found out about, who turned out to be Marvin Gaye.
That story and this comic are forever intertwined in my brain.
That story and this comic are forever intertwined in my brain.
There's an XKCD for that.
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
One of the joys of @500songspodcast.bsky.social is realizing that you, me, generally don't know shit even about the music you love and have "grown up" on. Maturity is recognizing that these gaps are not embarrassing. They are a fantastic opportunity for joy and growth.
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After listening to this episode I immediately went to the Cocaine & Rhinestones episode on Bobbie Gentry that @andrewhickey.500songs.com recommends and that is an excellent listen too! cocaineandrhinestones.com/bobbie-gentr...
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
After listening to this episode I immediately went to the Cocaine & Rhinestones episode on Bobbie Gentry that @andrewhickey.500songs.com recommends and that is an excellent listen too! cocaineandrhinestones.com/bobbie-gentr...
Come on and safari with me…🏄♂️
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 199: “Surfin’ Safari” by the Beach Boys, which examines the first hit single that helped crystallise the band’s harmonic identity.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 199: “Surfin’ Safari” by the Beach Boys, which examines the first hit single that helped crystallise the band’s harmonic identity.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Come on and safari with me…🏄♂️
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 199: “Surfin’ Safari” by the Beach Boys, which examines the first hit single that helped crystallise the band’s harmonic identity.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
Today we’re travelling back to Episode 199: “Surfin’ Safari” by the Beach Boys, which examines the first hit single that helped crystallise the band’s harmonic identity.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via Andrew’s website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...
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One of the many artists I have discovered thanks to @500songspodcast.bsky.social and the work of @andrewhickey.500songs.com is Arthur Alexander. Thanks to the wonders of eBay this second hand copy is winging its way to me now.
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
One of the many artists I have discovered thanks to @500songspodcast.bsky.social and the work of @andrewhickey.500songs.com is Arthur Alexander. Thanks to the wonders of eBay this second hand copy is winging its way to me now.
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You know what's a good album? Revolver, by the Beatles.
Controversial opinion, I know. But it's that kind of shocking contrarianism you follow me for.
Controversial opinion, I know. But it's that kind of shocking contrarianism you follow me for.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
You know what's a good album? Revolver, by the Beatles.
Controversial opinion, I know. But it's that kind of shocking contrarianism you follow me for.
Controversial opinion, I know. But it's that kind of shocking contrarianism you follow me for.