1979, Part 1

A disc-jockey in Kentucky decided to create a special gift for the wife he was divorcing. In front of him were two recordings of Neil Diamond and Barbara Streisand singing the same song, though they’d made the recordings in different studios at the same time. He decided to put them together. The result is music history as “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Anymore” became the Grammy winning hit of 1979.

Join us we explore this story and Barbara Streisand’s other collaboration with (do you remember?) Donna Summer, The Doobie Brothers chart topping single and so much more.

1979 turned out to be one of the hottest years in pop music history. and this week’s podcast kicks off a three-part series exploring some of the best stories behind the music of your life. Pull up a chair and join us.

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