TnT's Hit Songs From Mars

By: Tom Thompson Tyler Ralston
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  • TnT's Hit Songs From Mars seeks to unravel the stories behind some of pop's most unlikely hits. From simple curiosities to songs that changed the world, we examine the sociopolitical and cultural factors that contributed to the success of these surprising outliers, and the impact these songs had on society.
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Episodes
  • They Don't Care About Us - Michael Jackson
    Sep 23 2024

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    In this episode, the lads pay homage to Michael Jackson's 1996 sleeper hit "They Don't Care About Us." On their pilgrimage (by llama of course), they are joined by the likes of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, Thomas Dolby Notorious B.I.G., and Spike Lee as they march to the other-worldly rhythms of Olodum. With the help of this braintrust, the fellas get down and dirty in the favelas of Rio and attempt to unravel how this combative musical offering became an anthem for the dispossessed across the globe.

    Songs:
    Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology
    Champagne Weather - Rise
    Timber Timber - Run from Me
    Via Mardot - Tie to the Bar
    Bernard Hoffman - The Day the Earth Stood Still
    Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us
    Michael and Janet Jackson - Scream
    Michael Jackson - This Time Around
    Grupo Batuque - Batucumba
    Olodum - Samba Reggae
    The Who - Cut My Hair
    Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney - The Girl Is Mine
    The Jacksons and Mick Jagger - State of Shock
    Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury - State of Shock
    Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
    Aug 20 2024

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    In this episode the TnT Dork Collective get their nerd on with the geeky 1982 classic "She Blinded Me With Science." Tom blows Ty's mind with some little-known (and nerdy) Thomas Dolby trivia, including his associations with Foreigner, Joni Mitchell and Michael Jackson and then spazzes out when Ty nails his I'll-bet-you-didn't-know questions with the greatest of ease (like a true geek). Tape up those glasses, pop that floppy disk into the Commodore 64 and adjust your pocket protectors for a full-on P.C.P. (Pop, Chips & Parents) listening party!

    Songs:
    Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology
    The Duelling Banjos - Duelling Banjos
    Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
    Feist - Mushaboom
    MC5 - Kick Out The Jams
    Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes
    Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
    The Clash - Police On My Back
    Foreigner - Dirty White Boy
    Lene Lovich - New Toy
    Silverchair - Tomorrow
    Joni Mitchell - Impossible Dreamer
    Thomas Dolby - Hyperactive!
    Yuval Te'eni & Francisco Tárrega - Gran Vals
    Howard Jones - What Is Love?
    Devo - Uncontrollable Urge
    Elvis Costello - Pump It Up
    The Might Be Giants - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
    Weezer - My Name Is Jonas
    Buddy Holly - You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care)

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    57 mins
  • In Dreams - Roy Orbison
    Jul 16 2024

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    In this episode the fellas dream their way back to 1963 and stare in disbelief (and delight) as the legendary Roy Orbison upstages the Beatles not once but twice with his top ten hit "In Dreams." Little did Roy know that as Orbi-mania faded that the Candy Colored Clown was sound asleep aboard the HSFM mothership, existing in a state of suspended animation for 23 years, only to be awoken by illustrious film director David Lynch. Lynch proceeded to revive not only the sandman but Roy's career as well. Join the boyz as they examine the unlikely trajectory of "In Dreams" and tip their sleeping caps to Roy's undeniable influence across the musical spectrum, including such diverse acts as Van Halen, Chris Isaak, Morrissey and U2.

    Songs:
    The Imperial March - John Williams
    Round Midnight - Miles Davis
    The Bird - Charlie Parker
    Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
    Roy Orbison - In Dreams
    Roy Orbison - Ooby Dooby
    Roy Orbison - Crying
    Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
    Schrello Classic - Blackbird
    I Dig a Pony - Beatles
    While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Beatles
    That Lovin' You Feelin' Again - Emmylou Harris and Roy Orbison
    (Oh) Pretty Woman - Van Halen
    The Pee Song - Donovan
    Handle With Care - Traveling Wilburys
    Highwayman - The Highwaymen
    Michael Feuerstack - Time to Burn
    Not Alone Any More - Traveling Wilburys
    End of the Line - Traveling Wilburys
    Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
    Love Hurts - Nazareth
    Llorando - Rebekah Del Rio
    She's a Mystery to Me - Roy Orbison
    I Don't Dream Anymore - Logan Ledger

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    1 hr and 10 mins

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