Songwriter Shelly Peiken could be considered the "Queen of the Woman Empowerment Anthem." She's written tons of songs for tons of artists - everyone from Britney and Celine to Miley and Brandy. But her two biggest anthems are also her biggest hits - "What a Girl Wants" by Christina Aguilera and "Bitch" by Meredith Brooks. These days she's taking matters into her own hands as she prepares to release her first solo album, 2.0 etc in August. She also wrote a fantastic book about all of it called Confessions of a Serial Songwriter that is as honest and enjoyable as her songs are. We discuss her place in the business today, her legacy, the new album, and the stories behind these songs and more including INXS, Joe Cocker and Meat Loaf. A couple former guests factor heavily in this conversation as well. She's an engaging and wise woman. Enjoy!
Episode 337 - Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls/Solo
Book Club: Mike Evans author of The Who: Much Too Much
Episode 336 - Jon ”Bermuda” Schwartz of ”Weird” Al Yankovic
Episode 335 - Chris Frantz of Talking Heads/Tom Tom Club
Episode 334 - Martin Briley
Episode 333 - Tessa Niles
Book Club - John Aizlewood author of Joy Division + New Order: Decades
Episode 332 - Gary Langan
Episode 331 - Kasim Sulton of Utopia/Todd Rundgren/Meat Loaf/Blue Oyster Cult/Solo
Episode 330 - Ian McNabb of the Icicle Works/Solo
Episode 329 - Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze/Solo
Deep Dive - Ellen Foley on Nightout (1979)
Episode 328 - Guy Pratt
Episode 327 - Steve Smith of the Vapors/Tony Marsico of the Cruzados
Episode 326 - Lyle Workman
Episode 325 - Andy Scott of Sweet
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Episode 324 - Paula Cole
Book Club - Joel Miller author of Memoir of a Roadie
Bonus - The Music Of Your Youth on Pretty Much Pop
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