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The Story Behind Culture Club's Reggae-New-Wave Smash "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" with Boy George

The Story Behind Culture Club's Reggae-New-Wave Smash "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" with Boy George

FromThe Story Behind The Song


The Story Behind Culture Club's Reggae-New-Wave Smash "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" with Boy George

FromThe Story Behind The Song

ratings:
Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

One of the most popular and influential bands of the 1980s, Culture Club was the original new wave boyband. They fused new wave, pop, and reggae to create a unique sound that was both catchy and stylish.The Story Behind the Song's Peter Csathy returns to talk to the ever-flamboyant and wise Boy George to discuss "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me."The two discuss the song's mix of love, loss, and social commentary, and how it resonated with audiences around the world. Additionally, as Boy George and Culture Club continue to tour and perform, how the song has grown from its origins to be something more powerful and healing in Boy George's life.Listen to the full conversation with Culture Club's Boy George about “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and more in this episode, and watch some of the interview highlights on YouTube. Then, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to TSBTS wherever you get podcasts for updates on all our new episodes.You can keep an eye on the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series, and follow host Peter Csathy on X/Twitter @pcsathy and Deep Cuts Media.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Aug 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (47)

The Story Behind the Song finds host Peter Csathy digging into some of the most iconic songs of all time with the artists who made them. Others may scratch the surface, but we go deeper than anyone into the musician’s fascinating creative journey of how their most lasting songs came to be – and the moment that sparked their inspiration.