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Petros Pisco @petrospisco.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Due to @andrewhickey.500songs.com I am now entering my Bee Gees period, after 40ish years of stubbornly resisting…

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I did not realise how delightfully odd The Bee Gees were (even having seen Cucumber Castle). And by the time we got to the saddest-sounding Coke jingle ever, what was there not to love? A really entertaining episode and this song is brilliant youtu.be/ZpQa4wRlMf4?...

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Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself

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Cris (without an H) @ambignostic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I know Gadsden is doing a bit here, but it does overlap nicely with something Andrew Hickey said in the latest @500songspodcast.bsky.social, with which I completely agree

(This should not be taken as a criticism, incidentally. In general, rock music criticism tends to treat lyrics as far more important than they actually are, because rock writers are writers and know about words, but are usually not musicians. But the criterion for a song lyric should never be how it reads on the page, but how it sounds as part of a record, and however incoherent the lyrics are on the page, they generally work. The Bee Gees were not trying to be Dylan and shouldn't be judged by the same criteria.)

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Richard Vranch @richardvranch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The story of how the Beatles came together and had their first chart hit, told in 90 minutes.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

64 years ago today, on 5th October 1962, The Beatles' released their debut single "Love Me Do" in the UK ❤️👨🏻🪲 Lock in to Episode 100 of the podcast today, which explores their early career and the three recordings of the track: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today we’re travelling back in time to Episode 88: “Cathy’s Clown” by The Everly Brothers 🎶🤡 Andrew looks at the musical duo, who, after signing the biggest contract in music business history, had their career sabotaged by their manager. Available on all platforms: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...

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Steve Lacey @quizlacey.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

One thing I love about @500songspodcast.bsky.social is that you literally can't predict where an episode will begin or where it will go. The episode I'm up to - 146, on Good Vibrations - starts with a literal history of the word 'song' and an attempt to raise Lenin as a zombie.

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Joe Simpson @joesimpson66.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Finally, had the time to properly listen to the latest bonus episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social …absolutely outstanding Thank you @andrewhickey.500songs.com -a great way to start my Sunday

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Happiness Stan @happinessstan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Avalanches! Drum Machines! Barbara Windsor! And Batley Variety Club. Wonderful stuff as always although, listening again to Lonely Days this evening, I’m reminded that it has the least-synchronised handclaps in popular music…

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Oh if I'd only seen, that the joke was on me…🤡 New bonus episode out now! We’re dead serious! Join Andrew as he delves right into "I Started a Joke" by the Bee Gees 🐝 🎶 Available exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/AndrewHickey...

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The new bonus episode is excellent! Inspired me to brush the dust off its fluffy jacket and spin this great record. #BeeGees #johnsvinyl #nowplaying #500songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social “How can you tell humans are real?”

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Bee Gees (1969) “Odessa”

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The Bricktosser @bricktosser.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@500songspodcast.bsky.social latest bonus episode is on the Bee Gees prior to their 70s era, and it boggles my mind that they had several Top 20 US singles and I maaaaaaaybe recognize one of them, maybe. A run of successful songs that sound nothing like their more famous work. And didn't stick.

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But Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 30/09/2026

Patreon backers have a new 500 Songs bonus episode, two hours and twenty minutes on the Bee Gees -- the pre-Batley years. In which, mostly, Robin Gibb has a bad time of things.

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But Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 30/09/2026

You know who's a really good friend, as well as being a great artist and comedy genius? @frasergeesin.bsky.social , that's who. Do something nice for Fraser today like buying his stuff or signing up for his Patreon or something. He deserves it.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs can only be brought to you by the generosity of Patreon supporters. By signing up today, you’ll gain access to a huge backlog of bonus episodes (including the latest on the Banana Splits), as well as supporting the future of the podcast. For as little as $1!

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You can’t understand the story of rock music without following the main and side plots together. For example, I don’t even WANT to know about Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart without the proper context of the accompanying episodes on the GTOs and The Banana Splits. That’s how good this is.

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Michael @selmerguy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’ve been a supporter for a while now and I have to say that the bonus episodes are some of the best things Andrew has done. He covers a lot of British bands that American listeners may not know much about and as an extra treat you get to hear about Rod Stewart not getting to join even more groups.

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Ruz-El @ruz-el.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I've been avoiding this podcast on purpose since I really don't need anymore podcasts in my life. I listened to part 1 of Pinball Wizard by the Who which was so revelatory despite all I've read on The Who that yeah, I need to start this podcast at the beginning.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Did you play the latest main channel episode yet? Song 186: “Frownland” by Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band 🐟🥁 In which Andrew takes a close and personal look at Don Van Vliet 👨🏻 🎶 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/song...

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Miss Mira, Burrito Taxidermist @missmira2u.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My dad started the family indie rock business with a Captain Beefheart tribute band that the man himself eventually did hear. My dad met him backstage at a show and asked about it and Beefheart told him he'd be better off writing his own material (perhaps not in so many words) and so, he did

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Jackie Jackson died two days ago. His death did not get the fanfare that the big celebrities get but I assure you he was no less than any of them: a titan astride the earth. In this thread, a few of the songs he played bass on. You know these songs. You know their bass parts. youtu.be/DKVB_CtU8XQ

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Pressure Drop

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But Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 26/09/2026

Should be able to finish recording this Bee Gees bonus tomorrow. I think it's a good one.

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Liz Schiller #DefundthePolice @lizzzs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is a fantastic series, full of fascinating details. Worth supporting.

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Matthew Perpetua @fluxblog.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

the low price point for what Andrew gives you is frankly absurd, trust me this is money well spent

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aed-cle.bsky.social @aed-cle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

After starting to listen to @500songspodcast.bsky.social podcast late last year, I'm please to announce I'm up to date on the main episodes. Which is not the same thing as caught up. There's so much more material. Thanks @andrewhickey.500songs.com !!

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 22/09/2026

Today I was listening to the GTOs episode, which made me laugh out loud in delight, then run in to tell my wife about the heartwarming and hilarious story. I ain't doing that with my wrestling recap podcasts. Subscribe!

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Todd @howsyrface.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thank you! I am a recent convert after previously being intimidated by the length of more recent episodes and have been consuming it at an unhealthy pace. Sadly, I think I have now reached the point where the “The Universal Coward” jump-scares may have come to an end.

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Todd @howsyrface.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Patreon bonus episodes are essential! I’m a few years behind but my favorite so far is about The Name Game by Shirley Ellis, which I was shocked to discover was a “real” hit song with a fascinating creator and not just a schoolyard chant.

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Robert Lloyd @robertlloyd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Recommended.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Some Monday soul food…🥣🎶 Today we’re travelling back in time to Episode 137: Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag 💼 🎙️ Andrew looks at the hint track, and at how Brown went from minor doo-wop artist to the pioneer of funk. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and via the website: 500songs.com/podcast/epis...

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drmaB🎃🎃!🍁🍂 @drmag00.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

@500songspodcast.bsky.social is a wonderful deep dive into the history of rock music (and a lot more) - well-researched, thoughtful, and big-hearted.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

58 years ago today, on September 21st 1968, Jimi Hendrix released his cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along The Watchtower” in the US. The track would feature on the album Electric Ladyland, which followed shortly after in October 1968.

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ChiselerNeil @chiselerneil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Whoever runs the Beat-Club YouTube account saw @500songspodcast.bsky.social coming. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZv6...

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Captain Beefheart - Steal Softly Thru Snow (1972)

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But Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 16/09/2026

Just heard from Gerry Beckley (from the band America) that @tiltaraiza.bsky.social and I are thanked in the notes of his latest solo album, so that's nice.

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🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I've heard the name Captain Beefheart a lot in my life. And I never knew what to make of it. Learning so much more hasn't filled that mental hole. But what a story. And I love how he and Zappa, and Arthur Lee & Johnny Echols to a lesser degree, had touches of a Lennon/McCartney shared origin story.

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🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I'm just up at 5:30, thinking about how the sparkling piano that sends tingles through each of my vertebrae in Nick Drake's Northern Sky is played by the same guy who plays the frontal-lobe-disabling viola drone on the Velvet Underground's Heroin.

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thimkerbelt.bsky.social @thimkerbelt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

She was all the troubles, fears incongruity, anxiety and chaos of her fans - synthesized through lyrics tracing against instruments what it felt like to live.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“I wasn’t shocked because I had won the Grammy, I was shocked because Tony Bennett had said my name.” Amy Winehouse would have been 43 today.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Initially read this as The Pussycat Dolls. And now I’m patiently waiting for @andrewhickey.500songs.com’s deep-delve into the illustrious career of Nicole Scherzinger, featuring the humble origins of ‘Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)’.

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs @500songspodcast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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