Song Swap Showdown: Your Weekly Musical Throwdown Show!

Song Swap Showdown: Your Weekly Musical Throwdown Show!

Ever swapped songs with a friend who's on a different musical planet? Join hosts Chris and Amanda on Song Swap Showdown, where they SWAP three songs each week based on a theme, exploring the lyrics, melodies, meanings, and history behind the music. From rock to country, no genre is off-limits. They rate the songs on a scale of 1-5 records, with 1 being a dumpster fire and 5 being heavenly music to their ears. Whether you're a music aficionado or just looking for new tunes, Song Swap Showdown is your go-to podcast for musical exploration and fun. Join us every week for a new music throwdown! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/songswapshowdown/support

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Best Songs About Other Countries
June 3, 2025

Best Songs About Other Countries

This week on Song Swap Showdown , Amanda and Chris are taking their playlists international! 🌎✈️ They’re each swapping three songs that are either about another country or feature a country in the title. Which songs will earn...
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The Best Songs About Other Countries – Travel Through Music!
June 2, 2025

The Best Songs About Other Countries – Travel Through Music!

This week on Song Swap Showdown, Amanda and Chris are taking their playlists international! They’re each swapping three songs that are either about another country or feature a country in the title. Which songs will earn a 5-record rating and secure a spot on the Eternity Playlist… and which on…
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54 Years of Doom: Black Sabbath’s U.S. Debut ⚡️ #musichistory #onthisday #blacksabbath
June 1, 2025

54 Years of Doom: Black Sabbath’s U.S. Debut ⚡️ #musichistory #onthisday #blacksabbath

🖤⚡️ June 1, 1970 — The U.S. meets the Prince of Darkness. ⚡️🖤 54 years ago today, Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album dropped in the U.S.—and heavy metal officially had a birthplace. Released earlier that year on Friday the 13th (naturally) in the UK, Black Sabbath unleashed something raw, da…
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40 YEARS of RATT’S ‘INVASION OF YOUR PRIVACY’🔥 #classicalbum #80shardrock
May 30, 2025

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40 YEARS of RATT-n-Roll! On May 30, 1985, RATT dropped their sleazy, snarling sophomore record, “Invasion of Your Privacy”—and proved Out of the Cellar was no one-hit wonder. Celebrating 40 YEARS of platinum hair, killer hooks, and guitar heroics. 📀 Triple Platinum 📈 Peaked at #7 on the Billbo…
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42 Years of DIO’s HOLY DIVER #dio #classicalbum #classicmetal #musichistory
May 25, 2025

42 Years of DIO’s HOLY DIVER #dio #classicalbum #classicmetal #musichistory

May 25, 1983 – Holy Diver descended from the metal heavens. 42 years ago today, Ronnie James Dio roared into the spotlight with his debut solo album—and Holy Diver became an instant heavy metal masterpiece. With riffs forged in fire, vocals that could level mountains, and lyrics that danced betwe…
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Bad Company: 51 Years of Blues Soaked Rock n’ Roll #musichistory #classicrock #badcompany
May 24, 2025

Bad Company: 51 Years of Blues Soaked Rock n’ Roll #musichistory #classicrock #badcompany

May 24, 1974 – Bad Company hit the scene… and rock ‘n’ roll never looked back. 51 years ago, four legends walked into Headley Grange and walked out with one of the most iconic debut albums in rock history. Bad Company wasn’t just a band—it was a statement, and their self-titled record came out swi…
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