PigzFromaGun
Welcome to PigzFromaGun, the podcast where we uncover the fascinating stories behind music from the 1950s through 1980s. Lots of different genres will be covered, but some of the main focuses will be R&B, doo wop, country, rock, and eventually new wave. You might just learn something new about your favorite songs, and the brilliant artists who made them. Enjoy and oink on!
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Episodes
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Is she warm, is she real, or is she just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art? The "she" in question is the Mona Lisa. And the singer trying to figure that out is the legendary Nat King Cole. This episode tells the story of that song, as well as the early career of Cole throughout the 1940s.
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
We kick off the podcast in the year 1950 with country legend Hank Williams. He's got a lot to get off his chest when it comes to his wife Audrey. And as it relates to those sorts of songs, this one is at least more light-hearted and upbeat. Here's the story of how Hank got to this point in his career!