Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

It Was Only a Kiss! The Story of The Killers' 'Mr. Brightside'

It Was Only a Kiss! The Story of The Killers' 'Mr. Brightside'

FromEncore: The Stories Behind The Songs You Love


It Was Only a Kiss! The Story of The Killers' 'Mr. Brightside'

FromEncore: The Stories Behind The Songs You Love

ratings:
Length:
21 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There’s quite simply nothing more fascinating in pop music than the ‘sleeper hit’. I can only imagine how a band or artist feels when they introduce themselves to the world to little to no fanfare… then have to swallow their pride, keep on plugging away - and then suddenly blow up almost retroactively. 
The rollercoaster ride of ups and downs that surrounded the release of their breakthrough hit 'Mr Brightside' is an example of Rock Music's greatest sleeper hits in 2003… or is it 2004? 2005? It's not that simple.
This is the true story of The Killers' Mr. Brightside, with newly unearthed audio from the band themselves, and Rob Stevenson - the man who 'discovered' the band.
Also contains references to this great oral history of the band
 
Released:
May 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (35)

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Outkast tell you to 'Shake it like a Polaroid Picture'? How about when Nickelback told you to 'Look at this Photograph'? Or when Taylor Swift provided the soundtrack to your Love story? Join Myles Galloway as he takes you through the biggest songs in the world - with new interviews and newly unearthed archive footage from the artists themselves. Subscribe on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts!