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What Is The Best Use of Cowbell In A Song?
What Is The Best Use of Cowbell In A Song?
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
• Intro to the question: What is the best use of cowbell in a song?• Inspiration: "More Cowbell" from Saturday Night Live• History of cowbell in popular music (from Mahler and Strauss to Buddy Holly)• Blue Oyster Cult• Honky Tonk Woman• Low Rider• Stuck In The Middle• Honorable Mentions• Marvin Gaye• The Beatles• More Honorable Mentions• Guns & Roses• Guest: Jeff Symonds• Guest: Todd Chuba• Wrap Up
Released:
Oct 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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