Wyclef Jean

This week's episode breaks down "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira (feat. Wyclef Jean), a smash hit that went #1 in over 50 countries in 2006.Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Ryan takes us through the brief history of Shakira...

Episode 20: "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira (feat. Wyclef Jean)

Hey listener. You and The Los Lovely Boys... belong together. This week's episode breaks down "We Belong Together", the record-breaking comeback single by Mariah Carey in 2005. Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Anthony...

Episode 19: "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey

Los Lovely Boys! Cover! Panic! At The DiscoThis week's episode breaks down "I Write Sins Not Tragedies", the landmark single of Panic! At The Disco in 2006. Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Ryan walks us through how the...

Episode 18: "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" by Panic! At The Disco

Avril Lavigne

The Los Lovely Boys are jumping back to a less complicated time in 2002. This week's episode breaks down "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne, her debut single off her successful first album, Let Go.Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's...

Episode 17: "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne

Hey! Listen to this episode about "Hey Ya!" by Outkast! The Los Lovely Boys are joined by a special guest this week, Carl Lane of LAV.ISH. Check out the links below to stream the latest music by LAV.ISH. LAV.ISH on Spotify:...

Episode 16: "Hey Ya!" by Outkast (With Special Guest Carl Lane from LAV.ISH)

Gnarls Barkley

Get ready for a Crazy episode! The Los Lovely Boys make that joke about 93 times, so brace yourself.This week is all about the 2006 global hit, "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley.Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Ryan breaks down...

Episode 15: "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley

The Los Lovely Boys are tackling a one-hit wonder? T-t-totally dude! This episode features a ringtone smash that was a #2 hit in 2007, "Party Like A Rockstar" by The Shop Boyz. Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Ryan...

Episode 14: "Party Like A Rockstar" by Shop Boyz

Did you get LONELY without us? The Los Lovely Boys are back after a July 4th break to bring you the breakdown of "Lonely" by Akon.Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Ryan explains the backstory and prison time served by...

Episode 13: "Lonely" By Akon

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S, yeah. This week features the song "Glamorous" by Fergie (feat. Ludacris).Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Ryan explains the very busy career Fergie had prior to joining The Black Eyed Peas and...

Episode 12: "Glamorous" by Fergie (feat. Ludacris)

Welcome to another episode of "The Top Ten Back Then"!This was previously a segment on our weekly episodes covering individual songs. However, we wanted to give the entire list of top ten songs the recognition and love they deserve in an extended...

The Top Ten Back Then: Week of 8/22/2008

The Los Lovely Boys (Anthony, Chris, and Ryan) team up to dissect your favorite pop songs from the recent-ish past. Any pop song from the late '90s to the early '10s is fair game for this trio, as they break down a song's place in culture and history, the technical music production, lyricism, and much more. It all comes together to answer the almighty question: "Why did this song POP?"

Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum. It's the "Disturbia" episode. The Los Lovely Boys have been waiting to cover Rihanna, and the moment has arrived. Here's a quick look at what was discussed in this week's episode:  Ryan pinpoints where "Disturbia" fell...

Episode 11: "Disturbia" by Rihanna

Welcome to the first official episode of the "The Top Ten Back Then"!This was previously a segment on our weekly episodes covering individual songs. However, we wanted to give the entire list of top ten songs the recognition and love they deserve in an...

The Top Ten Back Then: Week of 8/8/2003

Episode 10 is “Where Is The Love” by The Black Eyed Peas. While there aren't a lot of top-charting pop songs that spoke about social issues in the '00s, this song was one of the few. We chose this song in light of the recent events in the United States....

Episode 10: "Where Is The Love?" by The Black Eyed Peas

NOTE: We recorded this podcast last week, without mention of the George Floyd protests. It has become clear that the conversation about systemic racism and oppression must continue in the days that have passed, and the days to come. Please visit...

Episode 9: "Thnks fr th Mmrs" by Fall Out Boy

Ra-ra-ah-ah-ah, Roma-roma-ma, GAGA, ooh la-la. It's the "Bad Romance" episode. The Los Lovely Boys are looking back at Lady Gaga's biggest hit from The Fame Monster, and possibly the most Gaga-iest song of her career.Ryan explains how the fame-driven...

Episode 8: Bad Romance by Lady Gaga

Episode VII is all about Coldplay's #1 song, "Viva La Vida". The Los Lovely Boys are clearly over their head on this lengthy episode, but it's a song that deserves the extra time! Ryan discusses how "Viva La Vida" was successful in revolutionizing the...

Episode 7: Viva La Vida by Coldplay

SOULJA BOY TELL’EM! It’s Episode 6, and the Los Lovely Boys are talking through the phone about “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” by Soulja Boy Tell’em (feat. Sammie). Ryan frames Soulja Boy as a digital prophet, a savvy marketer, and… “creative” entrepreneur of...

Episode 6: Kiss Me Thru The Phone by Soulja Boy Tell’em (feat. Sammie)

Justin Timberlake

This week the Los Lovely Boys are looking back at the 2003 hit, Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake.  Ryan takes a look back at the transformation from Justin Timberlake’s (ramen-noodle) roots and beginnings as a boy band member of NSYNC, to a bonafide...

Episode 5: Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake

It’s Britney, bitch. Los Lovely Boys are looking back at the 2004 smash hit, “Toxic” by Britney Spears (AKA the Princess of Pop). Ryan takes a look back at the complicated saga of Britney Spears - including her come-up with other pop stars such as...

Episode 4: Toxic by Britney Spears

The Los Lovely Boys break down the 2005 song “Over My Head (Cable Car)” by The Fray. Ryan chronicles internal family drama and the promotions from TV medical drama. How were they both potential catalysts for “Over My Head” becoming a top ten hit? Chris takes a look at the similarities between “Over My Head” and “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, turning into a discussion about the line between creative inspiration and music copyright lawsuits.  Anthony dissects the lyricism of the song, which includes deeper lyrics than initially thought. Find out what the reference to Cable Car really means! Stay tuned for another riveting edition of The Top Ten Back Then.   The Top Ten Back Then:  Take a look at the Billboard Hot 100 Chart from the week of June 3rd, 2006, for a walk down memory lane. We walked through the top ten songs, but there are plenty more worth rediscovering. Check out our ever changing Top Ten Back Then playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/756M4o8W2uFIhTNyeTNqZZ?si=6tqojxjqR22KNVfs9QSAZQ   Further Reading: Caleb Slade’s account of his relationship with his brother (Issac Slade) and the background of his EP, Victory In Defeat: https://www.westword.com/music/caleb-slade-steps-out-of-brother-isaacs-shadow-5111438 The Fray talk about getting credit on The Chainsmokers’ “Closer”: https://www.youredm.com/2016/10/27/fray-talk-getting-credit-chainsmokers-closer/ Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams are found liable in copyright infringement for the similarities between “Blurred Lines” and Marvin Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up”: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adriennegibbs/2018/03/21/marvin-gaye-wins-blurred-lines-lawsuit-pharrell-robin-thicke-t-i-off-hook/#4a769744689b   Follow Los Lovely Boys:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/LosLovelyBoys (@LosLovelyBoys) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/los_lovely_boys/ (los_lovely_boys) Email: Loslovelyboysllc@gmail.com  Follow friendofyours: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chris_afriendofyours

The Los Lovely Boys break down the 2005 song “Over My Head (Cable Car)” by The Fray. Ryan chronicles internal family drama and the promotions from TV medical drama. How were they both potential catalysts for “Over My Head” becoming a top ten hit? Chris takes a look at the similarities between “Over My Head” and “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, turning into a discussion about the line between creative inspiration and music copyright lawsuits.  Anthony dissects the lyricism of the song, which includes deeper lyrics than initially thought. Find out what the reference to Cable Car really means! Stay tuned for another riveting edition of The Top Ten Back Then.   The Top Ten Back Then:  Take a look at the Billboard Hot 100 Chart from the week of June 3rd, 2006, for a walk down memory lane. We walked through the top ten songs, but there are plenty more worth rediscovering. Check out our ever changing Top Ten Back Then playlist on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/756M4o8W2uFIhTNyeTNqZZ?si=6tqojxjqR22KNVfs9QSAZQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/756M4o8W2uFIhTNyeTNqZZ?si=6tqojxjqR22KNVfs9QSAZQ</a>   Further Reading: Caleb Slade’s account of his relationship with his brother (Issac Slade) and the background of his EP, Victory In Defeat: <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/caleb-slade-steps-out-of-brother-isaacs-shadow-5111438" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.westword.com/music/caleb-slade-steps-out-of-brother-isaacs-shadow-5111438</a> The Fray talk about getting credit on The Chainsmokers’ “Closer”: <a href="https://www.youredm.com/2016/10/27/fray-talk-getting-credit-chainsmokers-closer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youredm.com/2016/10/27/fray-talk-getting-credit-chainsmokers-closer/</a> Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams are found liable in copyright infringement for the similarities between “Blurred Lines” and Marvin Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up”: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/adriennegibbs/2018/03/21/marvin-gaye-wins-blurred-lines-lawsuit-pharrell-robin-thicke-t-i-off-hook/#4a769744689b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/adriennegibbs/2018/03/21/marvin-gaye-wins-blurred-lines-lawsuit-pharrell-robin-thicke-t-i-off-hook/#4a769744689b</a>   Follow Los Lovely Boys:  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LosLovelyBoys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/LosLovelyBoys</a> (@LosLovelyBoys) Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/los_lovely_boys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/los_lovely_boys/</a> (los_lovely_boys) Email: Loslovelyboysllc@gmail.com  Follow friendofyours: Soundcloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/chris_afriendofyours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/chris_afriendofyours</a>

Episode 3: Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray

Wow. Talk about nostalgia... I am waiting for the &#39;00s to be talked about more and more, and these guys do a great job at bringing back the history, memories, and facts about these songs.

I always learn something new about the background, production, and lyrical choices behind each song. Definitely worth subscribing if you&#39;re a fan of music!

A Lovely Podcast

Love listening to these guys break down pop hits from the past. Brings back fun memories with these songs. Very interesting to hear their point of views and the history of the songs!

10/10 music podcast

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