TnT's Hit Songs From Mars

By: Tom Thompson Tyler Ralston
  • Summary

  • TnT's Hit Songs From Mars seeks to unravel the stories behind some of pop's most unlikely hits. From simple curiosities to songs that changed the world, we examine the sociopolitical and cultural factors that contributed to the success of these surprising outliers, and the impact these songs had on society.
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Episodes
  • Do They Know it's Christmas - Band Aid
    Dec 15 2024

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    In the 40th episode of TnT's Hit Songs From Mars, our little elves wonder if "they really know it's Christmas" as they take a 40-year dive into Band Aid's 1984 song of a similar name. Tom reveals his vulnerable side by commending the stars of the day for putting their egos aside and coming together for a humanitarian cause, while Ty remains the same cynical scrooge as ever. The boyz reconcile, in the true spirit of Christmas, by agreeing that "We are the World" sucked and for "Northern Lights", tears, and all of Canada's top talent, were not enough. O come all ye faithful and spread a little Christmas cheer with TnT.

    Songs:
    The Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology
    Howe Gelb - The Farm
    Giant Sand - Shiver
    Band Aid - Do They Know it's Christmas
    Boney M. - Rasputin
    The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
    Ultravox - Dancing With Tears in My Eyes
    USA For Africa - We Are the World
    Northern Lights - Tears Are Not Enough
    Hear N' Aid - Stars
    U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
    David Bowie - Heroes (Live Aid)
    Jimmy Page - Outrider
    Band Aid - Do They Know it's Christmas (2024 Ultimate Mix)

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    52 mins
  • Tom's Diner - D.N.A. (feat. Suzanne Vega)
    Nov 19 2024

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    In this week's ep-i-sode
    TnT do Suz-anne Ve-ga
    The lads go a-ca-pell-a with her hit song Tom's Di-ner
    In the midst of their dis-cuss-ion they find their way to Rich-ard Buck-ner
    Who leaves and tra-vels well as he sings so-lo in the for-est
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    From there they meet with Lu-ka, who is on the se-cond floor
    The boyz aren't really sure, but they think they've seen him be-fore
    In the form of par-o-dy, and from there they each get ear-worms
    From Mr. Pres-i-dent as Tom reveals a Dark Juicy secret...
    Da da da da DA da da DA da
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    Songs:
    Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology
    D.N.A. (feat. Suzanne Vega) - Tom's Diner
    Simon & Garfunkel - The Only Living Boy in New York
    Suzanne Vega (feat. Joe Jackson) - Left of Center
    Suzanne Vega - Luka
    Richard Buckner - Fater
    Richard Buckner - Brief and Boundless
    Richard Buckner - The Ocean Cliff Clearing
    Richard Buckner - Pico
    Luka Bloom - Dreams in America
    Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner (A Capella)
    Arlo Guthrie - Alice's Restaurant
    Otis Redding (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay
    Soul II Soul - Keep On Movin
    ZDoggMD (feat. Devin Moore) - My Name is Zika
    Giorgio Moroder (feat. Britney Spears) - Tom's Diner
    Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
    "Weird Al" Yankovic - Polka Your Eyes Out
    AnnenMayKantereit & Giant Rooks - Tom's Diner
    Suzanne Vega - 99.9 F Degrees
    Mr.President - Coco Jamboo
    Katy Perry (feat. Juicy J) - Dark Horse
    Van Halen - Atomic Punk
    Van Halen - Jump!

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    50 mins
  • Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler
    Oct 23 2024

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    In this very special Halloween episode, Tom and Ty get out their protective eyewear, turn around, and stare into the bright eyes of Bonnie Tyler's 1983 "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Nearly blinded by Jim Steinman's over-the-top songwriting, the two marvel at how he and Bonnie Tyler make the song work (in spite of Tom almost purging his Halloween candy over the multitudinous key changes...or maybe it was the meatloaf? Another slice, anyone?). The boys dig deep into how pioneering music video maestro Russell Mulcahy brought his spooky magic to the song, creating a perplexing masterpiece for the ages. Hold your headless horseman tight as we gallop into the dark forest of taboo in this episode of T(rick) n' T(reat).

    Songs:
    Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology
    Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart
    Police - Every Breath You Take
    Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
    Irene Cara - Flashdance (What a Feeling)
    Bobby (Boris) PIckett - Monster Mash
    Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London
    Nikki French - Total Eclipse of the Heart
    Bonnie Tyler - It's a Heartache
    Meatloaf - You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth
    Meatloaf - Paradise by the Dashboard Light
    Bonnie Tyler - Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
    Ted Nugent - Cat Scratch Fever
    Air Supply - Making Love Out of Nothing at All
    Adam Ant - Strip
    Police - Don't Stand So Close to Me
    Ghost - Dance Macabre

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    1 hr and 1 min

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