Songs You Know with Toby Gad

One of the most decorated names in music, Justin Tranter is a multi-platinum songwriter, singer and activist. From working with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Britney Spears to Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, Justin shares how their personal experiences and bold collaborations shaped their iconic career. 

Justin reveals how they were dropped from four record deals before their first hit and the new challenges that songwriters face in the era of streaming. Justin also talks about what it's like fronting a rock band and the importance of authenticity in the creative process.

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Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Lauren Christy, known for producing hits with Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa and Korn, talks about what it's like working with the world's biggest artists and how she became a member of the iconic songwriting trio The Matrix. 

Steeped in Grammy nominations and selling millions of records worldwide, Lauren reveals the secrets behind writing global chart-toppers, navigating the music industry as a woman and the importance of mentoring the next generation of artists.

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Global superstar Aloe Blacc tells us his side of the stories, from how he sang Avicii's 'Wake Me Up', to his solo success of 'I Need a Dollar' and 'The Man'. 

With multiple Grammy nominations, Aloe reveals the advice Quincy Jones gave him, how he becomes inspired and what it's really like working with Elton John and Dr Dre. 

Aside from his music, Aloe delves deep into his passion for social justice, how he wrote his song 'Never Let You Down' for the nonprofit organisation Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and he also opens up about his new biotech venture. 

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John Shanks and Toby Gad reflect on their joint experiences working on X Factor with Simon Cowell for the US version of the series.

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Josh Groban talks about his most embarrassing moments, including him burping on stage and a woman touching his leg whilst performing. 

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Greg Wells talks about how he produced OneRepublic's 'Apologize' and how he worked with Ryan Tedder to convince the band to finish it. 

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Delilah Montagu has won 2x Grammys in her career so far. Here she talks about what it's like working with David Guetta and Black Coffee.

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In our first season of the podcast, we've had guests from Josh Groban, to Victoria Justice, Delilah Montagu and more. This fun segment is where guests try to work out which song Toby is playing from just a few notes. play along at home, and let us know in the comments how many you get right!

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Eg White reveals the secrets of working with Adele, and how he ended up writing Chasing Pavements with Adele before she had reached her peak of fame.

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Toby Gad discusses his most embarrassing moments in the music industry.

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Josh Groban tells the story of how destiny led to him recording his hit song "Raise Me Up", and how David Foster and Celine Dion worked together to put Josh on the map at just 16 years old.

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Among so many other wild projects, Greg Wells is the music producer for 2024's history-making, record-breaking blockbuster movie Wicked. In our conversation, Greg takes us through his daily routine whilst working on the hit musical, and he managed to get it finished over a 2-year period.

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John Shanks talks about how he helped write Take That's 'Patience' with Gary Barlow.

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Victoria Justice talks about Victorious and how her acting career began, how she met Dan Schneider, her time on Nickelodeon and what films she wants to act in. 

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On Songs You Know we speak with the world's biggest songwriters to find out the stories behind how they created some of the biggest hits ever written. 

Here are five stories behind five huge songs, written by guests of the Songs You Know Podcast. Check out our full conversations on the channel if you enjoy the clips!

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Grammy-winning artist Delilah Montagu reveals the viral moment when Fred Again played their song at his Boiler Room.

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Josh Groban is a multi-platinum-selling, Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated and Tony-nominated artist. In our conversation, Josh opens up about the song that changed his life, meeting Oprah Winfrey and the secrets of music mogul David Foster.

As one of the most renowned names in the music industry with over 25 million records sold, Josh is known for his chart-topping hits like “You Raise Me Up”, acclaimed performances on Broadway, being the number one best-selling artist in 2007 and creating his own genre. 

Toby Gad and Josh Groban's most notable collaboration was with a duet that Josh sang with Andrea Bocelli titled “We Will Meet Once Again”.

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Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and musician John Shanks shares his musical journey, from guitarist to international songwriter. Known for his work with Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Take That and Barbara Streisand, John has shaped some of the most iconic music of the past two decades.

With over 60 million album sales and numerous accolades, John delves deep into joining Bon Jovi, how quickly he wrote Take That's 'Patience' and what Barbara Streisand is really like. He also talks about his collection of over 200 guitars and why meditation is so important to him.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:10 - Learning with Rod Stewart

00:06:39 - Producing and Songwriting

00:12:03 - Joining Bon Jovi

00:16:09 - Collaborations and Friendships

00:18:08 - Creating Take That's 'Patience'

00:25:08 - Simon Cowell's X Factor in America

00:29:00 - Balancing Work and Life

00:37:26 - A Song You Wish You Wrote

00:41:33 - Choose One: London, NYC, LA or Nashville

00:43:51 - Nashville Songwriting

00:45:26 - Maturing in the Industry

00:49:29 - John's Bucket List

00:51:11 - John's Daily Routine

00:53:27 - Why John Meditates

00:56:33 - Music Industry Reflections

01:01:25 - Working with Natasha Bedingfield

01:04:32 - Producing with John Bon Jovi

01:09:16 - Working with Van Halen

01:18:00 - John Learning the Guitar

01:20:06 - John's First Experience with Music

01:25:00 - The Importance of a Mentor

01:27:43 - Creating Ambient Music

01:32:41 - Is Atmos Mixing Good or Bad

01:39:19 - Tips for Young Songwriters

01:41:10 - Spirituality in Music

01:43:17 - Authenticity in Songwriting

01:45:50 - Resetting and Letting Go

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Nickelodeon idol and global superstar Victoria Justice reveals the story behind her iconic roles in Victorious and Zoey 101. Victoria shares insight into her creative journey, from her Nickelodeon and Disney days, to her thriving music career and acclaimed performances in Netflix films.

A Young Artist Award winner and ALMA Award nominee, Victoria opens up about her passion for songwriting, family and staying authentic in Hollywood. She also talks about her latest thriller, Depravity, and the joys and challenges of being a female in the public eye.

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Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Delilah Montagu uncovers her incredible musical journey. From crafting emotional ballads to collaborating with global icons like Fred Again and Black Coffee, Delilah shares the highs and lows of her career.

Delilah talks about how her hit song "Pull Me Out of This" went viral years after its release and why she believes failure is the best teacher in the music industry. Delilah also opens up about overcoming industry stereotypes, her love for authenticity, and a jaw-dropping hypnosis story involving her father.

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