About this episode

The Gentlemen explore some excellent song lyrics and critique poorer examples of songwriting.

The Gentlemen explore some excellent song lyrics, as well as some poorer examples of the craft of song writing. Neil Diamond cops a bit of a hiding. Ray helps out again. THE WINE DETAILS: Oxford Landing 2023 Shiraz. LINKS: Billy Thorpe had just turned 18 years old - on Bandstand 1964: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCSY-m476Sc Doing a bit of a moonwalk!! Ted Mulray Falling In Love Again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74ViRbDlioY Easybeats with ‘Sorry’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDe4X1ABwxc D Generation: James Reyne is at 2:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKXaixhV_X4 Crowded House on the Joan Rivers show singing ‘Throw Your Arms’ to Dame Edna! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT6RAbcE7C4 The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for: “33 It’s Only Words WWAWHTR” Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 9th April 2026. https://thehenhouse.com.au/ World’s Most Popular Podcast T-shirts supplied by Hammer Ink Merchandise https://hammerinkmerch.com.au/

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob, Rod

Topics covered

• song lyrics
• songwriting
• music commentary
• Neil Diamond
• wine tasting

Keywords

• song lyrics
• Neil Diamond
• music commentary
• Oxford Landing Shiraz
• Spotify Playlist

Sponsors

Hammer Ink Merchandise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spotify

Places: Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park

More episodes of What Wine Are We Having Today Ray?

• 33 It's Only Offcuts · April 19, 2026 · 37 min
• 32 Short and Sweet Offcuts · March 3, 2026 · 35 min
• 32 Short and Sweet · March 2, 2026 · 1h 8m
• 32 Short and Sweet - Teaser · March 1, 2026 · 2 min
• 29 The Four Instruments of the Apocalypse · February 22, 2026 · 1h 26m
• 30 Novelty Offcuts · February 22, 2026 · 42 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the What Wine Are We Having Today Ray? podcast page.