Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

Seal: "Crazy" (The only way to survive)

Although written about the world events that marked the end of the 1980s, Seal's "Crazy" can easily be about our own tumultuous times. Join us as we discuss the song's backstory and give our contemporary analysis of its lyrics. So fire up your speedboats and get ready for a montage sequence: it's time to get a little crazy. 
Links:
Official Video
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Mike + The Mechanics: "All I Need Is A Miracle" (Tinder and the Genesisverse)

Bill is very excited to bring this episode to you. Not only is it a song out of the Genesis Extended Universe (GEU), but it also features Paul Carrack (which means this is part of the Carrackverse). It is also a song about long shots, which means this resonates with Bill's love life - Miracles DO happen. Get off your phone, Frank!
Links
Original Version Video
'96 Version Video
Top of the Pops '86
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The Outfield: "Your Love" (Sung in Stingsetto)

Where did Josie go after all? And can her friend be trusted? We certainly know that Josie's boyfriend isn't a man of honour, unless Frank's Hallmark movie is to be believed. Besides these questions, we cover the history of The Outfield, analyse "Your Love," and give a deep analysis of its music video. We're glad you joined us!
Links: 
Official Video
SNL Sketch
Acoustic Version
Katy Perry Version
Bruno Mars Version
Family Guy Version
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The Pogues: "Fairytale Of New York" (with Dave Kitchen)

"That’s the challenge of the song: he’s giving us these people at Christmas and forcing us, in the spirit of the season, to find grace for them. He’s channeling the fundamental nature of Christmas." - Dave Kitchen
In honour of Bill's brother-in-law, Kurt, we are finally featuring the song that Nick Cave said spoke with "profound compassion to the marginalised and the dispossessed." It's a Christmas song unlike any other. 
Links:
Official Video
Live Version on Top of the Pops 1992
Demo Version #2
Jon Bon Jovi version
Vance Joy version
Bill Murray version
Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill tribute performance
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The Cranberries: "Zombie" (with Dee and Jeff from "So Much Crime, So Little Time")

We are joined by our friends Dee and Jeff from the true crime review podcast So Much Crime, So Little Time to discuss a song based on a true crime. The Cranberries' "Zombie" is a song written in reaction to the 1993 Warrington bombings by the Provisional IRA that killed two children. We delve into the history of the band as well as the background behind the writing of the song. We also discuss Dee's lived Irish experience and how it measures up to Frank's independent study for his grade 12 history class on the IRA. Jeff brings us into the 1993 Time Machine (one of our favourite parts of "So Much Crime, So Little Time") while Bill brings a mixtape that can be only described with guttural 1990s rock sounds. We're excited for you to hear this crossover "very special episode!"
Links:
Zombie Official Video
So Much Crime, So Little Time podcast website
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Elvis Presley: "Burning Love" (with a hunk of Hawaii on the side)

The King has come to Guilt-Free Pleasures! There are many great Elvis songs, but this one is our favourite. Get on your white superhero sequined jumpsuit and get your karate kicks kicking - it's time to revisit 1972 Elvis Presley!
Live Elvis Version
Bruno Mars and his nephews
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Miley Cyrus: "The Climb" (Hope Month Ep 5)

When compared to the other songs featured in this podcast, this song is virtually brand new! We discuss Miley's early career and dive deep into the song that sent her career up to new heights. We also discuss the importance of enjoying the journey rather than the destination, but also acknowledge that is rarely said by those who tumble to their destruction while climbing the mountain.
Links:
The Climb Official Video
The Climb in the Hannah Montana: The Movie
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Aretha Franklin and George Michael: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (Hope Month Ep 4)

Disclaimer: We were wrong! Aretha Franklin sang "America The Beautiful" at Wrestlemania 3, not Wrestlemania 1.
Hope month goes into episode 4 with this number 1 hit by Aretha & George. Faith and Hope abide, as the apostle Paul says. But the greatest of these is love, and you can feel it throughout this entire song. We dive into the hilarious stories behind the recording of the song and give you a deep, deep analysis of the intricacies of "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)." Grab a rack of ribs and enjoy!
Helpful links:
George Michael on recording with Aretha Franklin
Live Version
Official Video
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The O'Jays: "Love Train" (Hope Month Ep 3)

You can't get much more hopeful if you are hopping on a love train! We discuss the O'Jays' biggest hit and do our best to situate you in the history and geography of the early 1970s. Get on board!
Links:
Original Video
Last Days Disco Subway Dance Scene
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Linda Ronstadt and James Ingraam: "Somewhere Out There" (Hope Ep #2 with Tabitha VandenEnden)

Welcome to the "cry-iest" episode of our podcast. Frank cannot contain his emotion when discussing James Ingraam's voice and the plight of Fievel and Tanya from "An American Tail." We also welcome Tabitha VandenEnden to discuss kids choirs, the power of an alto voice (even if you wish you were a soprano), and a song full of hope despite that big somewhere out there. 
Links:
Official Video
Movie Version
First Live Performance
Community Episode Highlights
If you are in the Niagara area and are interested in Tabitha's community children's choir, you can find out more at singout.ca. 
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