The Greatest Songs Ever Written - All plus Special Guest Pete!

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What’s in a song? And why do some just slap your heart like you’re a naive child? Experience four contenders from the boys that are all vying for the top prize. Pick your favourite and let us know all about it at hitmeintheheartpodcast@gmail.com

Will it be the heartfelt, trembling simplicity? The golden capstone of a glorious career? An evocative and haunting melody that’s beyond words? Or a clarion call of optimism, and a promise of a brighter tomorrow?

LINKS

Poke - Frightened Rabbit YouTube Spotify iTunes

The Captain and the Kid - Elton John YouTube Spotify iTunes

Trois Gymnopedies - Erik Satie YouTube Spotify iTunes

Message to My Girl - Split Enz (Orchestral) YouTube Spotify iTunes

BITS AND PIECES

What makes the perfect song? - Physics World

What Makes For A Perfect Song Of The Summer - Forbes

Y=X factor: how to write the perfect song - The Guardian

Message to My Girl - Lynda Manwaring (stripped back)

Message to My Girl - Jimmy Barnes (modern rock)

Message to My Girl - Chris Gable (Light Jazz)