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Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

September 09, 2025 • Tom Thompson, Tyler Ralston • Season 6 • Episode 7

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In this episode, the lads uncover a song...within a song...within a song...within a song as they excavate the layers of The Verve's 1997 hit "Bitter Sweet Symphony". As they descend into the musical mine they find The Rolling Stones, The Staples Singers, discuss magical musical moments in London, marvel at the bittersweet results of an international hit, and wretch at the often inequitable distribution of royalties. Put your hard hats on, light your headlamps up and join the boyz as they descend into the depths.

Songs:
The Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology

Ozzy Osbourne (feat. Elton John) - Ordinary Man

The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony

Killing Joke - Frenzy

The Rolling Stones - The Last Time

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - Time is on My Side

Richard Cheese - Enter Sandman

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - As Tears Go By

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - The Last Time

The Staples Singers - This May Be My Last Time

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Little Miss Strange