The BEST episodes of Song Exploder season 1
Every episode of Song Exploder season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Song Exploder season 1!
Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.
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8.48
58 votes
#1 - R.E.M. - Losing My Religion
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2020
No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.
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7.77
48 votes
#2 - Lin-Manuel Miranda - Wait For It
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2020
In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?
7.71
41 votes
#3 - Alicia Keys - 3 Hour Drive
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2020
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
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7.24
34 votes
#4 - Ty Dolla $ign - LA
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2020
Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.