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The Jukebox Journey

The Jukebox Journey

Written by: Eric Taylor
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Eric Taylor is a former radio DJ and is now a history teacher. The Jukebox Journey combines his love of both history and music. In each episode, listeners take a musical journey, exploring the history of a particular year, as well as the song and artist. Along the way, Eric shares some personal anecdotes, as well as the random facts that are stuck in his brain, waiting to escape.Eric Taylor Music
Episodes
  • Episode 26: Where the Streets Have No Name (1987)

    Episode 26: Where the Streets Have No Name (1987)
    Aug 5 2026

    Imagine a world where people are not judged because they live on "the wrong side of the tracks." That is what Bono envisioned when he wrote this song.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 25: Rocky Mountain High (1973)

    Episode 25: Rocky Mountain High (1973)
    Jul 25 2026

    Is this song about the high you feel when being in the Rockies, or is it about a different kind of high? I explore it in this episode.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 24: Folsom Prison Blues (1955)

    Episode 24: Folsom Prison Blues (1955)
    Jul 16 2026

    Some song lines stick out for their brilliance. Johnny Cash wrote one of the most iconic song lines in music history.
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    17 mins
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