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60 Songs That Explain the '90s
60 Songs That Explain the '90s
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First came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s.' (We did that.) Then came '60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s.' (We're... more

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Episodes

“Kids”—MGMT

This week, Rob assures you that yes, he was there, boots on the ground, for the indie rock (nay, indie... more

13 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“The Middle”—Jimmy Eat World

It’s Jimmy Eat World Day here at '60 Songs,' and in typical Rob fashion, we take the scenic route to... more

06 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Paper Planes”—M.I.A

Rob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008... more

30 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Chop Suey”—System of a Down

Join Rob in watching a mosh pit from a safe distance away while we celebrate System of a Down’s “Chop... more

23 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
“In da Club”—50 Cent

Rob looks back at some of the greatest haters in the history of music in celebration of the legendary hater... more

16 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
“Back to Black”—Amy Winehouse

Join Rob in celebrating Amy Winehouse, and missing her voice like the rest of us. Along the way, Rob discusses... more

09 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“Mr. Brightside”—The Killers

Join us as Rob kicks off a new era of '60 Songs' with a deep dive into the 2000s anthem... more

02 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Introducing 60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s

We are so back! Join us on another musical journey through a new decade as Rob Harvilla digs through the... more

25 Sep 2024 · 1 minute
“Closing Time”—Semisonic

It’s last call for '90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be... more

13 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
“Friends in Low Places”—Garth Brooks

In the penultimate episode of 60 Songs, Rob takes it way back. Listen as he recalls the first song he... more

06 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
“Give Me One Reason”—Tracy Chapman

Rob ranks the books he was forced to read in high school before turning his focus on the greatness of... more

28 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
The Songs We Didn’t Do (Everyone Yells At Rob)

Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs... more

21 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
“Hard Knock Life”—JAY-Z

Rob looks at JAY-Z’s career backwards this week before reaching the rap legend’s 90’s pop crossover hit, “Hard Knock Life.”... more

14 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Black or White”—Michael Jackson

Rob reminisces on his time witnessing Janelle Monae perform at South By Southwest in the year of Michael Jackson’s passing,... more

07 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
“Iris”—Goo Goo Dolls

Rob looks back at the movie ‘High Fidelity’ and observes the similarities between himself and one of the characters, who... more

31 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
“Freedom! ’90”—George Michael

Rob looks back at the top five songs that make him still feel like a 6-year-old, before turning his attention... more

24 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
"Believe"—Cher

Rob takes a trip down memory lane and once again back to his days of watching ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ before... more

17 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Are You Gonna Go My Way”—Lenny Kravitz

Rob looks back at his MTV watching days as a child in the late 80s before turning his attention to... more

10 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
“What’s Up”—4 Non Blondes

Rob indulges in outright negativity when focusing on some of the worst songs of the '90s before turning his attention... more

14 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“Santeria”—Sublime

Listen as Rob reminisces on some of the funniest songs he heard from the back seat of the car as... more

06 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
‘60 Songs’ x ‘Bandsplain’ Live at the Teragram

Listen as Rob and Yasi Salek are joined by Chris Ryan to hold the ultimate '60 Songs' draft! But before... more

29 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
“I’ll Be Missing You”—Puff Daddy and the Family

Rob looks back at the “SADNESS” mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of... more

15 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
“Glory Box”—Portishead

Listen as Rob confesses about that time where he sorta…kinda…maybe…beat up a guy at a Portishead concert in 1997. Stay... more

08 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
“Lovefool”—The Cardigans

Listen as Rob lets us in on his dream of being the guy that plays piano at a party and... more

25 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
“My Name Is”—Eminem

Rob reflects on the times when he was a child in the car with his mother and inappropriate songs played... more

18 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
“Black Hole Sun”—Soundgarden

Rob is back for the final stretch of '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' and this week, it’s all about... more

11 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“One”—U2

Rob ranks the top five funniest moments in the film ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ to kick things off for this... more

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Merchandise”—Fugazi

Rob blends his memories of watching Pee-wee Herman with flash backs of his punk rock era while praising Fugazi and... more

09 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“Say My Name”—Destiny’s Child

Rob looks back at the many times ‘Star Search’ failed to select musical stars who went on to be music... more

02 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
“Fade into You”—Mazzy Star

Before highlighting Mazzy Star and their moody hit “Fade into You,” Rob shares his new favorite song with us and... more

26 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
“Birdhouse in Your Soul”—They Might Be Giants

In a very special 100th episode, Rob looks back at the records his parents played downstairs when he was supposed... more

19 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
“Around the World”—Daft Punk

Rob shares a list of the 10 most repetitive songs of the '90s, before diving into Daft Punk and their... more

12 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
“Regulate”—Warren G & Nate Dogg

Rob looks back at some of his most embarrassing song lyric snafus caused by radio edits while deep diving on... more

05 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
“Down by the Water”—PJ Harvey

Listen as Rob highlights why ‘Loaded Weapon 1’ is the single greatest movie he's ever seen in theaters before he... more

28 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
"Tubthumping"—Chumbawamba

Don't call them one-hit wonders. And don't you dare try to knock them down. This week, Rob's covering the career of... more

21 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
“Gett Off”—Prince and the New Power Generation

Rob reminisces over the first rock concert he attended, where Weird Al Yankovic opened for the Monkees before turning to... more

14 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“If It Makes You Happy”—Sheryl Crow

Rob is back to share the 10 worst songs he performed during his college open-mic-night phase, as he dives into... more

07 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Loser”—Beck

Rob looks back at his journalism origin story while diving into the artistry of Beck and the absurdity of “Loser.”... more

31 May 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
“Shoop”—Salt-N-Pepa

Join Rob as he dives into his deepest darkest memories of clinging to gymnasium walls as all the other brave... more

24 May 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
“Smells Like Teen Spirit”—Nirvana with Courtney Love

Rob is back and ready to share his inner-most thoughts on Batman movies, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and... more

17 May 2023 · 2 hours, 43 minutes
'60 Songs' Returns May 17!

Join Rob as he explores more iconic songs from the ’90s with even more special guests starting May 17. Learn more... more

03 May 2023 ·
"A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays'"—De La Soul

Rob dives into De La Soul’s least favorite song to perform, the impact of the rap group, Trugoy the Dove’s... more

22 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Torn”—Natalie Imbruglia

Rob looks back at his days in a band while diving into cover songs and Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn.” Later, he... more

15 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
“Macarena”—Los del Rio

Rob looks back at the meteoric rise of “Macarena” and the song’s ability to get politicians to make a fool... more

08 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
“Basket Case”—Green Day

Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to... more

01 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“Enjoy the Silence”—Depeche Mode

Rob looks back at his college radio DJ days while diving into Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.” Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Craig... more

25 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
“F--k and Run”—Liz Phair

Rob looks back at ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off’ when diving into Liz Phair’s “F--k and Run” and the rest of... more

18 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
"Only Wanna Be with You”—Hootie & The Blowfish

Rob spills on his love/hate relationship with LeBron James over the years while deep diving on how Hootie & The... more

11 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Tyrone - Live”—Erykah Badu

Rob explores his love for live albums while looking back at Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone.” Along the way he explains why... more

04 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Mailbag

Rob is joined by ‘Bandsplain’ host Yasi Salek to read some of your fan mail and answer questions. Why do... more

21 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“Ice Ice Baby”—Vanilla Ice

Rob dives into his top five all-time favorite '90s white rapper songs when looking back at the rise and fall... more

14 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
“Yellow Ledbetter”—Pearl Jam

Rob looks back at some of the first CDs he ever owned when diving into Pearl Jam’s lyrically incomprehensible B-side... more

07 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
“Stay (I Missed You)”—Lisa Loeb

Rob is joined by ‘Boy Meets World’ star and host of the podcast ‘Boy Meets 90’s’ Rider Strong to look... more

30 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
“Return of the Mack”—Mark Morrison

Rob reminisces on his first days working in a newsroom and watching ‘ThunderCats’ outtakes, all while riding on the sleek... more

16 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
“It Was a Good Day”—Ice Cube

Rob dives into the world of N.W.A. and gangsta rap, looking back at Ice Cube’s more peaceful hit, “It Was... more

09 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
“Goodbye Earl”—The Chicks

Rob is back to dive into the empowering anthem that is “Goodbye Earl,” along with the impact of the Chicks... more

02 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
“Walk”—Pantera

Bring your electric guitars and join us as Rob dives into the world of heavy metal when taking a look... more

26 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
"Zombie”—The Cranberries

What do ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ The Smiths, and Rob’s lack of basketball skill have to do with the Irish... more

17 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Firestarter”—The Prodigy

Rob celebrates the song “Firestarter” while looking back at the electronic band the Prodigy. While contextualizing the band, he also... more

10 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“Together Again”—Janet Jackson

Rob looks back at the house-influenced 1997 pop hit that is “Together Again.” Along the way, he highlights the sensational... more

03 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
60 Songs That Explain the '90s
“Yellow Ledbetter”—Pearl Jam
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Rob looks back at some of the first CDs he ever owned when diving into Pearl Jam’s lyrically incomprehensible B-side hit “Yellow... more