In this week&apos;s Christmas episode of the podcast, Ryan talks with Gordon Martin, nephew of the Hugh Martin who was the songwriter of the classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Hear the story behind the song and an acoustic version of the song performed as well.Find out more about Hugh Martin: https://hughmartin.com/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Songs of Note

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Ryan talks with Carrie Montgomery, a close friend of Kurt Cobain&apos;s. Carrie talks about what it was like knowing Kurt and his sudden rise to fame. Listen to Carrie&apos;s podcast, Leave A Message: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-a-message-after-the-tone/id1123342054Follow Carrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriejmont/?hl=enSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Kurt Cobain Friend, Carrie Montgomery

Ryan talks with guest Ryan Howell about Dave Grohl&apos;s new autobiography, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music.Dave Grohl book: https://amzn.to/316CxXASign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Dave Grohl's The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

Ryan talks with Soundgarden author Greg Prato about his book, Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3x57TcvSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Soundgarden: Dark Black and Blue

Ryan talks with Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains in this week&apos;s episode. Jerry has a fantastic new solo record out called Brighten. Hear the stories behind several of the songs on the new album like "Atone" and "Goodbye," as well as memories he has of writing the classic Alice in Chains songs "Rooster" and "Would?"Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Jerry Cantrell

Ryan talks with photographer Mike Hipple about his new book, Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today, and what it was like tracking down popular artists from the time to capture them today.Get Mike&apos;s Book here: http://www.hipphoto.com/Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today

Ryan talks with recording artist Cautious Clay about his fantastic new record Deadpan Love. Hear the stories behind a few of the songs on the record and hear great tracks like, "Wildfire," "Roots," and more.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Artist On The Rise: Cautious Clay

Ryan talks with author Eric Weisbard about Guns N&apos; Roses and his 33 1/3 book, "Use Your Illusion I & II."Eric&apos;s book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3b4Jx8U Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eweisbardSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion I & II"

Ryan talks with Suzy Shinn, producer of the Weezer albums Van Weezer and OK Human. Hear what it was like recording with Rivers Cuomo on the band&apos;s two most recent records. Check out Suzy&apos;s website: https://www.suzyshinn.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyshinn/And Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzyshinnSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Weezer Producer Suzy Shinn

Ryan talks with Martyn Goodacre, the photographer responsible for taking the most iconic photo of Kurt Cobain in Nirvana&apos;s early days. Hear the full story behind the shoot, as well as what it was like having his photo go on to represent him in the wake of his death. Be sure and check out Das Wasteland, available for purchase here: https://www.daswasteland.com/Follow Das Wasteland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daswasteland/Follow Martyn Goodacre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyn.goodacre/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Kurt Cobain's Most Iconic Photograph

Ryan talks with Replacements biographer Bob Mehr about his book on the band, Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements. Buy Bob&apos;s book: https://amzn.to/3B4YSlb  Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Trouble Boys: The Story of The Replacements

Ryan talks with Tom Petty author Jim Beviglia about the story behind one of Petty&apos;s biggest hits, "I Won&apos;t Back Down."Buy Jim Beviglia&apos;s Breakdown: Tom Petty&apos;s 100 Best Songs here: https://amzn.to/3i5LuWc Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Tom Petty: I Won't Back Down

Ryan talks with singer/songwriter Patrick Droney and plays tracks from his brand new State of the Heart Deluxe Edition.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Patrick Droney: State of the Heart Deluxe Edition

Ryan talks with Jordan Runtagh, podcast host/executive producer at iHeartmedia&apos;s ("Off the Record," "Inside the Studio," "Rivals), "Rolling Stone" and "Entertainment Weekly" contributor, about the grimy background story behind Derek and the Dominoes&apos; classic song, "Layla." Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Pattie Boyd are involved in this love triangle gone wrong. Follow Jordan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanRuntagh   Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Eric Clapton's "Layla," A Story Of Love, Betrayal, & Murder

Ryan talks with Jim Fusilli, author and former Rock & Pop Critic for The Wall Street Journal about The Beach Boys&apos; masterpiece, "Pet Sounds," and the mental toll the album took on Brian Wilson.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterBuy Jim&apos;s book on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2WYL3pnFind Jim online: http://jimfusilli.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

The Psychological Breakdown of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds"

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