Getty Images It’s last call for ’90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be a more fitting moment for Semisonic’s “Closing Time” to be chosen as the episode’s focus. It’s last call for ’90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be a more fitting moment for Semisonic’s “Closing Time” to be chosen as the episode’s focus. Listen as Rob grapples with his feelings of discomfort with the word goodbye, and stay for a final sendoff to the greatest 60 Songs guest of all time, Yasi Salek. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Yasi Salek Produ ..read more

Ringer illustration After three-plus years and countless trips down memory lane, it’s time to end this chapter of ‘60 Songs.’ To celebrate the occasion, we’ve cataloged each episode, including website excerpts, interview highlights, and everything in between. It began, in October 2020, with “You Oughta Know.” It ended, in March 2024, with (what else?) “Closing Time.” The guy from Eve 6 dropped by to talk a little trash about the guy from Third Eye Blind; Courtney Love (!) showed up to sing (!!) the alternate lyrics to “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (!!!). It resulted in a book; it resulted in the m ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration On the second-to-last episode of ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,’ we’re covering Garth’s massive country shout-along 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s is back for its final stretch run (and a brand-new book!). Join The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla as he treks through the soundtrack of his youth, one song (and embarrassing anecdote) at a time. Follow and listen for free on Spotify. In Episode 119 of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s—yep, you read that right—we’re covering Garth Brooks’s “Friends in Low Places.” Read an excerpt below. Are you familiar with this song by Dea ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration Our latest episode, discussing “Fast Car,” Tracy’s Grammy performance, and her ’90s hit “Give Me One Reason” 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s is back for its final stretch run (and a brand-new book!). Join The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla as he treks through the soundtrack of his youth, one song (and embarrassing anecdote) at a time. Follow and listen for free on Spotify. In Episode 118 of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s—yep, you read that right—we’re covering Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason.” Read an excerpt below. You cried. I cried. Everyone cried. According to ..read more

Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images With just three songs remaining, it felt like a great week to have some of Rob’s favorite guests as well as producers stop by and yell at him over songs that he missed Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs remaining, it felt like a great week to have some of Rob’s favorite guests as well as producers stop by and yell at him over songs that he missed. Enjoy! Host: Rob Harvilla Guests: Andrew Savage, Yasi Salek, Elamin Adelmahmoud, Alex Steed, Leslie Gray Streeter, Isaac Lee, Jonathan Kermah ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration We’re doing “Hard Knock Life.” But first, we gotta go back in time. 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s is back for its final stretch run (and a brand-new book!). Join The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla as he treks through the soundtrack of his youth, one song (and embarrassing anecdote) at a time. Follow and listen for free on Spotify. In Episode 117 of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s—yep, you read that right—we’re covering Jay-Z’s “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem).” Read an excerpt below. I’ve always wanted to try this. We’re going in reverse. We’re gonna make like The Iri ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration Exploring the height of MJ’s stardom and “Black or White” with Wesley Morris 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s is back for its final stretch run (and a brand-new book!). Join The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla as he treks through the soundtrack of his youth, one song (and embarrassing anecdote) at a time. Follow and listen for free on Spotify. In Episode 116 of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s—yep, you read that right—we’re covering Michael Jackson’s “Black or White.” Read an excerpt below. In 1991, Michael Jackson puts out an album called Dangerous, which starts with a so ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration On “Freedom! ’90,” going solo, and what happens when Frank Sinatra thinks you’ve screwed up 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s is back for its final stretch run (and a brand-new book!). Join The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla as he treks through the soundtrack of his youth, one song (and embarrassing anecdote) at a time. Follow and listen for free on Spotify. In Episode 114 of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s—yep, you read that right—we’re covering George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90.” Read an excerpt below. When you hear a pop song a lot in the background—when it’s playing so s ..read more

Getty Images/Ringer illustration “Believe” always sounded like the future—even today 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s is back for its final stretch run (and a brand-new book!). Join The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla as he treks through the soundtrack of his youth, one song (and embarrassing anecdote) at a time. Follow and listen for free on Spotify. In Episode 113 of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s—yep, you read that right—we’re covering Cher’s “Believe.” Read an excerpt below. We jump forward now to 1986. Put David Letterman on the list of people, the list of significant cultural entities who are stil ..read more

Ringer illustration Is it a neo-hippie classic? The most annoying song of the ’90s? Just a straight up anthem? What’s going on, anyway? Rob explores. 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s is back for its final stretch run (and a brand-new book!). Join The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla as he treks through the soundtrack of his youth, one song (and embarrassing anecdote) at a time. Follow and listen for free on Spotify. In Episode 111 of 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s—yep, you read that right—we’re covering 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” Read an excerpt below. I want you to picture two people, a guy and a lady ..read more