Def Leppard - "Pour Some Sugar on Me" with Joe Elliot

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott goes deep into their hit "Pour Some Sugar on Me" on this episode of The Story Behind the Song.

In this special encore episode, Elliott reflects on the group's success, the meaning behind the band's name, Def Leppard's connection to Def Jam, and how "Pour Some Sugar on Me" accidentally became a strip club anthem.

Listen to Joe Elliot dive into "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and more on your favorite podcast platform. Make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song for all the fresh and archival episodes coming in Season 2, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to show your support for our series.

Then, be sure to check out Drastic Symphonies, Def Leppard's collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as Def Leppard's new book, which you can order here.

Fans of The Story Behind the Song can also check out our new merch for Season 2! Available now at the Consequence Shop, we have a killer new poster (framed and unframed) and a jigsaw puzzle (1,000 piece or 252 piece) featuring an original illustration referencing all the songs and artists from the first three years of the podcast. Grab yours now.

You can also follow host Peter Csathy on Threads at @pcsathy and at Deep Cuts Media, and keep up with the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Support The Story Behind the Song by checking out StubHub: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/mVRZyZV

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy