web02.fireside.fm Mon, 11 May 2026 12:38:05 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) History in Music - Episodes Tagged with “Scorpions” https://historyinmusic.fireside.fm/tags/scorpions Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:30:00 -0700 It's simple, we find songs that have historical context within the lyrics and then dissect those lyrics on the show. Whether it's a song about a ship that sank in the Great Lakes or an ancient folk song about Mongolian sky gods, we will explore it's historical context. But more importantly, we will dig into what the songwriter was trying to communicate and why. en-us episodic We pay tribute to the musical immortalizers Coldbow Productions It's simple, we find songs that have historical context within the lyrics and then dissect those lyrics on the show. Whether it's a song about a ship that sank in the Great Lakes or an ancient folk song about Mongolian sky gods, we will explore it's historical context. But more importantly, we will dig into what the songwriter was trying to communicate and why. no music, history, lyrics, historical music, bard, rock n roll, immortalize Coldbow Productions scottwg1988@gmail.com Episode 9: Wind of Change (Scott, Sean, & Beta Pvnk) https://historyinmusic.fireside.fm/9 53029768-87a4-438c-984e-edffecc4b467 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:30:00 -0700 Coldbow Productions full 1 Coldbow Productions The guys are joined by the talented Beta Pvnk to discuss the Scorpions' 1990 single Wind of Change and its inspiration from and effect on the former Soviet Union just prior to its collapse. 1:14:33 no <p>In third chair we are joined by renaissance man and talented musician Beta Pvnk discussing his song suggestion Wind of Change by the Scorpions. The song holds a special place in his heart which comes through in our discussion. This rock ballad is one of the best selling singles of all time, did it also single-handedly bring down the USSR? Was the song actually written by the CIA as a psyop during the Cold War? Grab your balalaika and give us a listen to find out!</p> <p>Follow Beta Pvnk on Twitter: @LatterDayPVNK<br> and check out his awesome music, shirts, and artwork!<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BetapunkFilms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/BetapunkFilms</a><br> Apparel: <a href="https://www.latterdaypunk.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.latterdaypunk.com/</a><br> Instagram: @latterdaypvnk</p> <p>Follow Sean and Scott:<br> Scott - @dotGiff<br> Sean - @hashtag_hey_bro</p> <p>If you've got a song you'd like to suggest for the show, drop us a line on twitter or via email and we'll bring you on.<br> <a href="mailto:HistoryInMusicPodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HistoryInMusicPodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Make sure to follow us on YouTube:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-bE0S8lTdUsDq5ltc6EBQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-bE0S8lTdUsDq5ltc6EBQ</a></p> Scorpions, USSR, Wind of Change, Soviet Union In third chair we are joined by renaissance man and talented musician Beta Pvnk discussing his song suggestion Wind of Change by the Scorpions. The song holds a special place in his heart which comes through in our discussion. This rock ballad is one of the best selling singles of all time, did it also single-handedly bring down the USSR? Was the song actually written by the CIA as a psyop during the Cold War? Grab your balalaika and give us a listen to find out!

Follow Beta Pvnk on Twitter: @LatterDayPVNK
and check out his awesome music, shirts, and artwork!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetapunkFilms
Apparel: https://www.latterdaypunk.com/
Instagram: @latterdaypvnk

Follow Sean and Scott:
Scott - @dotGiff
Sean - @hashtag_hey_bro

If you've got a song you'd like to suggest for the show, drop us a line on twitter or via email and we'll bring you on.
HistoryInMusicPodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-bE0S8lTdUsDq5ltc6EBQ

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Follow Beta Pvnk on Twitter: @LatterDayPVNK
and check out his awesome music, shirts, and artwork!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetapunkFilms
Apparel: https://www.latterdaypunk.com/
Instagram: @latterdaypvnk

Follow Sean and Scott:
Scott - @dotGiff
Sean - @hashtag_hey_bro

If you've got a song you'd like to suggest for the show, drop us a line on twitter or via email and we'll bring you on.
HistoryInMusicPodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-bE0S8lTdUsDq5ltc6EBQ

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