Bugeye's Rock, Pop, Rambles

Paula and Angela look at the meaning behind Katy’ Perry’s song ‘Firework’ alongside random facts about Bonfire night. They then go down a darker path of true crime with Neko Case’s song ‘Deep Red Bells’ and Nirvana’s ‘Polly’.WARNING: In this episode we talk about the Green River serial killer and serial rapist Gerald Friend which some listeners may find upsetting.New Music this week is from Loose Articles and Rosebush.SHOW NOTESLoose ArticlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loosearticles/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_loosearticlesRosebushFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealrosebushes/Katy Perry - Fireworkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firework_(song)https://www.songfacts.com/facts/katy-perry/fireworkhttps://www.digitalspy.com/music/a803753/katy-perry-the-surprising-stories-behind-six-of-her-biggest-hits/http://www.mtv.com/news/1651895/katy-perry-reveals-inspiration-behind-firework/Neko Case - Deep Red Bellshttps://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858578893/https://www.kexp.org/read/2019/10/16/13-songs-halloween-deep-red-bells-neko-case/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacklisted_(album)Green River Killerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Ridgwayhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/gary-ridgwayhttps://www.biography.com/news/ted-bundy-help-catch-green-river-killerhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/gary-ridgway/Nirvana - Polly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polly_(Nirvana_song)https://www.songfacts.com/facts/nirvana/pollyhttps://www.grunge.com/229289/the-hidden-meaning-of-nirvanas-polly/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tragic-events-led-to-nirvana-song-polly/Gerald Friendhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Friendhttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/unforbidden-truth/interview-with-serial-rapist-l-fA_X5BDGu/

This week Angela and Kerrie look at the stories behind songs about revenge. Featuring: You’re So Vain by Carly Simon, How do you sleep by John Lennon, I Did What I did For Maria by Tony Christie and Taylor Swift's, Bad Blood.This weeks new music is from ARXX, GENN, Shattercones and Portobello Express. If you like the show and want to support us, we're now on Patreon! Coem and join the cool kids for special rewards, behind the scenes stuff and bonus shows: https://www.patreon.com/BugeyeIf you have a story you'd like to share or want us to cover or you have new music you would like us to hear, please email rockpoprambles@gmail.comor find us on twitter @bugeyeband and instagram as @bugeye_musicSHOW NOTES:ARXX https://www.arxxband.comGENN https://genntheband.bandcamp.com/musicShattercones https://shatterconesband.bandcamp.comPortobello Express https://portobelloexpress.bandcamp.comI did what I did for Maria - Tony Christiehttps://www.songfacts.com/facts/tony-christie/i-did-what-i-did-for-mariahttps://www.songfacts.com/lyrics/tony-christie/i-did-what-i-did-for-mariahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Did_What_I_Did_for_Mariahttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tony-christie-interview-cnr5mzsfghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Christiehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Murrayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_CallanderHow do you sleep - John Lennonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Do_You_Sleep%3F_(John_Lennon_song)https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/john-lennon-explain-why-he-wrote-how-do-you-sleep/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/john-lennon-george-harrison-how-do-you-sleep-video-1025281/https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-lennon/songs/how-do-you-sleep/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Toot_and_a_Snore_in_'74A Toot and a Snore in 74 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhTY-k5epD0You're so Vain - Carly Simonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_So_Vainhttps://www.biography.com/news/carly-simon-youre-so-vain-inspirationhttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/who-was-carly-simon-song-youre-so-vain-about/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-carly-simon-youre-so-vain-about-warren-beatty-partially-20151118-story.htmlBad Blood - Taylor Swifthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Blood_(Taylor_Swift_song)https://www.eonline.com/news/1152547/the-story-of-how-taylor-swift-s-squad-studded-bad-blood-video-came-togetherhttps://taylorswift.fandom.com/wiki/Bad_Bloodhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-vs-taylor-swift-pop-stars-beef-history-explained-122980/

This week is our 52nd episode and our theme is songs with numbers in the title. Expect tales of Bob Dylan’s most vile song, love potions, social commentary with Across 110th Street, and anti-war song 99 Red Balloons.New Music this week from Loud Women, Kath and the Kicks and Jitensha.If you have new music you would like us to play or a story to tell, please email rockpoprambles@gmail.comWe're also over on Patreon, so come and hang out with us there: https://www.patreon.com/BugeyeSHOW NOTESJitenshahttps://jitenshamusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/jitenshamusic/https://jitensha-music.bandcamp.com/https://twitter.com/jitenshamusic?lang=enhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/jitensha/1273481673https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ATgdzev8VIXF2tCGKg3KmLoud Womenhttps://loudwomen.org/reclaimthesestreets/Kath and The Kickshttps://www.kathandthekicks.com99 Luftballoonshttps://www.songfacts.com/facts/nena/99-luftballonshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Luftballonshttps://genius.com/Nena-99-red-balloons-lyricshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpu5a0Bl8eY&ab_channel=NENAAcross 110th Streethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Womackhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Across_110th_Street_(song)https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bobby-womack-1944-2014-246105/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/28/bobby-womack-dies-aged-70https://genius.com/Bobby-womack-across-110th-street-lyricsPositively Fourth Streethttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/oct/07/irwin-silber-obituaryhttp://www.edlis.org/twice/threads/open_letter_to_bob_dylan.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/feb/28/suze-rotolo-obituaryhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/suze-rotolo-bob-dylans-girlfriend-and-the-muse-behind-many-of-his-greatest-songs-dead-at-67-244629/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/apr/09/bob-dylans-50-greatest-songs-ranked?Cmp=Share_iOsapp_otherLove Potion No.9https://pop-culture.fandom.com/wiki/Love_Potion_No._9_(song)https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/03/love-potion-no-9-singer-sues-over-clovers-name/2615379/https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-clovers/love-potion-9https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-clovers-mn0000075171/biographyFolklore about love potions https://www.elitedaily.com/p/are-love-potions-real-heres-what-history-science-have-to-say-19298441https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-history/love-potions-aphrodisiacs-facts-spanish-fly/

This week we talk about absolute legends, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride. Expect truly inspirational stories of rags to riches, socking it to the man and new music from Maya Lakhani and Portobello Express. If you would like to support the show and new music, we have a Patreon page with free music, exclusive podcasts and merchandise in thanks for your support. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/Bugeye For one off donations head on over to Acast: https://supporter.acast.com/bugeyes-rock-pop-ramblesGot a story you want to share or new music you think we should play, please email us at bugeyemusic@gmail.comSHOW RESEARCHMaya Lakhani https://www.mayalakhani.co.ukPortobello Express: https://portobelloexpress.bandcamp.comCharlie Pridehttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/dec/15/charley-pride-obituaryhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/charley-pride-dead-obit-192455/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/12/arts/music/charley-pride-dead.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-3Mm21Tx6chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awpGT60ch8gDolly Partonhttps://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a30570197/dolly-parton-i-will-always-love-you-lyrics-meaning/https://www.countrythangdaily.com/dolly-parton-hit-just-because-im-a-woman/https://www.songfacts.com/facts/dolly-parton/9-to-5https://www.npr.org/2008/10/09/95520570/dolly-partons-jolene-still-haunts-singers?t=1619538091911https://www.songfacts.com/facts/dolly-parton/jolenehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61219/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-dolly-partonhttps://www.dollywood.com/Showshttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201204-how-dolly-parton-became-the-worlds-best-loved-celebrityhttps://bossbabe.com/dolly-parton-business-tips/https://www.biography.com/musician/dolly-partonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Partonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwBNBcFAFso&list=PL5A4nPQbUF8Bm9mJzFi_k_VzSIxyLmDgS

This week we are joined by special guests, ARXX, for a Brighton special podcast where we talk Riot Grrl band Huggy Bear and King George the IV, underground tunnels, a 40 foot music room and more!New music from Genn, ARXX and Time to Act.If you have a story, correction or some music that you would like us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.comIf you want to support the show, our music and make us love you to the moon and back, please join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BugeyeResearch NotesARXXhttps://www.arxxband.comTime to Act Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timetoactmusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/timetoact16GENNBandcamp: https://genntheband.bandcamp.com/musicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/genntheband/BRIGHTON RESEARCHFacts for the quizhttp://www.welovebrighton.com/homepage/30-facts-about-brighton/https://www.kingseducation.com/kings-life/10-fun-facts-about-brightonhttps://jollyexplorer.com/what-is-brighton-famous-for-32-fun-facts/George IVhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_IVhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/George-IVhttps://www.historyextra.com/period/georgian/two-sides-king-george-iv-is-reputation-deserved/https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/history/short-history-of-the-royal-pavilion/https://brightondome.org/about/history_heritage/the_royal_stables_riding_house/Huggy Bear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huggy_Bear_(band)https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/oct/20/bloc-party-huggy-bearhttp://grrrlswithguitars.com/huggy_bear_riot_grrrl/

This week we celebrate four feminist anthems and the stories behing them, including queen of soul Aretha Franklin ‘Respect’, Taylor Swift ‘The Man’, Bikini Kill ‘Feels Blind’ and the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ Got at story you want to tell or new music you think we should hear? Email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com New music this week comes from Suncharmer, Hadda Be and FlinchSuncharmer - https://www.suncharmerband.co.ukHadda Be - https://haddabe.bandcamp.comFlinch - https://flinchmusic.bandcamp.comBikini Kill - Feel's Blindhttps://confluence.gallatin.nyu.edu/context/first-year-writing-seminar/revolution-girl-style-now-2https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/kathleen-hanna-interview-what-bikini-kill-means-now/https://www.50thirdand3rd.com/bikini-kill-classic-music-review-the-first-two-records-third-wave-series/https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2016/04/12/girls-to-the-front-the-punk-singer-and-the-enduring-vitality-of-kathleen-haSpice Girls - Wannabehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wannabehttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/spice-girls-20th-anniversary-wannabe-gets-feminist-remake-violence-gender-equality-child-marriage-really-really-want-a7124381.htmlhttps://www.billboard.com/articles/news/features/7439005/spice-girls-wannabe-girl-power-feminismhttps://www.stylist.co.uk/people/spice-girls-wannabe-feminism-pop-girl-power-feminist-nineties-empowerment-posh-scary-sporty-baby-ginger/28605Aretha Franklin – Respecthttps://www.songmeaningsandfacts.com/meaning-of-respect-by-aretha-franklin/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respect_(song)https://www.songfacts.com/facts/aretha-franklin/respecthttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/19/aretha-franklin-life-of-heartbreak-heroism-hopeTaylor Swift - The Manhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/feb/27/taylor-swift-the-man-music-video-meaning-references-menhttps://www.vulture.com/2020/02/every-easter-egg-in-taylor-swifts-the-man-music-video.htmlMusic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqAJLh9wuZ0https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-scooter-braun-scott-borchetta-explainer-853424/

Join us for the tales of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix with special guest, Holly from the band Berries. Expect random facts about doors, and too much wine.  If you have a story you want to share or new music you want us to play, drop us a message at rockpoprambles@gmail.com you can also hang out with us on https://www.patreon.com/BugeyeNew music this week is from Shattercones, Berries, Scrounge and Atom by Atom.SHOW NOTES:BerriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BerriesBand/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BERRIESBANDUKBandcamp: https://berriesband.bandcamp.comShatterconesBandcamp: https://shatterconesband.bandcamp.com/releasesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shatterconesTwitter: https://twitter.com/shattercones_Scrounge Bandcamp: https://helloscrounge.bandcamp.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloscrounge/Twitter: https://twitter.com/helloscroungeJim Morrisonhttps://www.factinate.com/people/41-psychedelic-facts-jim-morrison/https://www.biography.com/musician/jim-morrisonhttps://www.loudersound.com/features/15-things-you-didn-t-know-about-jim-morrisonhttps://www.ilikeyouroldstuff.com/news/the-doors-50-years-50-extraordinary-factshttps://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-doorshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doors_(album)https://observer.com/2017/01/doors-debut-album-still-dangerous/https://ultimateclassicrock.com/the-doors-the-doors-debut-album/https://freeessay.com/essays/jim-morrisonhttps://ultimateclassicrock.com/jim-morrison-arrest-history/https://performingsongwriter.com/mysterious-death-jim-morrison/Jimi Hendrix- Jimi Hendrix Live at Monterey, DVD- Jimi Hendrix Live at Woodstock, DVD- Jimi Hendrix Last 24 Hours, DVD - Jimi Hendrix: A Brothers Story, Book by Leon Hendrix  - https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-radical-tale-of-jimi-hendrix-and-his-band-of-gypsys- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jimi-hendrix-i-dont-want-to-be-a-clown-anymore-81451/

This week we are talking about two artists known for their sexy songs inspiring many a couple to hop into the sack. We’re talking about the absolute legend and empress of blues, Bessie Smith and the walrus of love, Barry White. New music this week comes from The Anderson Tapes, Anorak Patch and Naz and Ella. Want to support the show, get access to loads of bonus content and basically hang out with all the cool kids? Get over to https://www.patreon.com/BugeyeSHOW NOTESAnorak Patch YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1vlswjA1MUUnPoZvP9PnPKEF15BMc-7kPP5mRHfpts1q5HmeNPm1WeZTk&v=KoFZ0te77ik&feature=youtu.beBandcamp: https://niceswanrecords.bandcamp.com/track/irateThe Anderson TapesBandcamp: https://theandersontapes1.bandcamp.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/andersontapesNaz and EllaWebsite: https://www.nazandella.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NazandEllaMusicBESSY SMITHDeviant Women podcast:https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/deviant-women/bessie-smith-JczK4pd09aE/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e1Z1vROOEshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT4z847-hycBessie Smith - I Need a Little Sugar in my Bowl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meuwKhPGItkBessie Smith - Downhearted Blues:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TzylwYt-YMhttps://www.npr.org/2019/08/05/747738120/how-bessie-smith-influenced-a-century-of-popular-music?t=1613657991687https://www.npr.org/2019/08/09/748402597/empress-of-the-stageBARRY WHITEWiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Whitehttps://groovyhistory.com/barry-white-gang-member-prisoner-walrus-lovehttps://www.theguardian.com/news/2003/jul/07/guardianobituaries.artsobituariesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB54XUhA9_whttps://www.songfacts.com/songs/barry-white