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Podcast: Reelin' In The Years (RITY)
Episode: Author: Unknown: Episode 66 - Jan. 23, 2026
Description: On this episode of Reelin' In The Years... The Featured Five Theme is Author: Unknown - Songs with an unknown origin... A song that features the longest sustained note of all songs to have ever charted in the U.S.... An R.E.M. song inspired by a torrential downpour that occurred in their hometown in 1983... The lead single from Badfinger's so-called comeback album, Airwaves, released '79... Paul McCartney shares the story behind the 1965 Beatles song, "Michelle."... New music from Goose, Don West, Thin Lizzy, and Little Feat!... Deep cuts from The Band, Dan Auerbach, The Clash, J.J...