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Behind The Vinyl: Paul Hoffert of Lighthouse “One Fine Morning”

Ryan Hobson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:31 +0000

With its soaring energy and unmistakable sound, “One Fine Morning” became one of Lighthouse’s biggest hits. But how did it all come together?

In this episode of Behind The Vinyl, Paul Hoffert shares the story behind the song’s creation, from its bold musical arrangement to the collaborative process that defined Lighthouse at their peak. He reflects on the band’s ambition to push boundaries and how “One Fine Morning” captured that spirit in full.

Discover the story behind a classic track that continues to resonate with fans today!

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Behind The Vinyl: Paul Hoffert of Lighthouse “Sunny Days”

Ryan Hobson — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:34 +0000

It’s one of Lighthouse’s most iconic songs and a feel-good anthem that still shines decades later. But what inspired “Sunny Days”?

In this episode of Behind The Vinyl, Paul Hoffert takes us back to the early days of Lighthouse and the creative spark behind the track. He shares how the band blended rock, jazz, and orchestral influences to shape their signature sound, and reflects on the spirit of optimism that helped make “Sunny Days” a defining hit.

Go behind the scenes of a song that helped cement Lighthouse as one of Canada’s most innovative bands!

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Behind The Vinyl: Andy Curran of Coney Hatch “Monkey Bars”

Ryan Hobson — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:31:46 +0000

It’s a fan favorite with one of the most unique guitar solos in rock, but the story behind Coney Hatch’s “Monkey Bars” is pure Canadian rock legend. In this episode of “Behind The Vinyl,” Andy Curran reveals the hilarious origin of the song’s title, born from playing gigs in less-than-glamorous venues in Moncton, New Brunswick. He also shares an incredible story from the studio, where legendary producer Kim Mitchell pushed the band to record the now-famous atonal guitar solo, despite the record label’s doubts. You don’t want to miss the true story behind this classic track!

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Behind The Vinyl: Mike Reno of Loverboy “Turn Me Loose”

Ryan Hobson — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:28:37 +0000

It was the song that launched Loverboy’s career, but did you know “Turn Me Loose” could have been an even bigger hit? In this episode of “Behind The Vinyl,” frontman Mike Reno reveals the shocking story of how record label politics and a literal dartboard incident held the single back from its true potential. Mike shares incredible memories of working with legendary producers Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock and tells the story behind the iconic album cover, including which song’s lyrics are hidden in the design. You don’t want to miss the untold story of the song that started it all!

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Behind The Vinyl: Mike Reno of Loverboy “The Kid Is Hot Tonite”

Ryan Hobson — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:27:09 +0000

It was one of Loverboy’s first-ever singles, but the story of how “The Kid is Hot Tonite” got into the right hands is pure rock and roll legend. In this episode of “Behind The Vinyl,” Mike Reno shares the incredible true story of how the band got their demo tape to legendary manager Bruce Allen—by planting an eight-track in his rented Corvette. Find out how this clever move launched their career and led to them selling a million records.

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Behind The Vinyl: Mike Reno of Loverboy “Lovin’ Every Minute of It”

Ryan Hobson — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:12:54 +0000

It’s one of the most iconic rock anthems of the 80s, but the story of how Loverboy’s “Lovin’ Every Minute of It” came to be is one you have to hear to believe.
In this exclusive “Behind The Vinyl” interview, frontman Mike Reno sits down with us to share the real story behind the smash hit. Discover how a phone call from legendary producer Mutt Lange delivered the song to the band, and hear the hilarious, unexpected story behind the famous laughing photo on the album cover.
If you’re a fan of classic rock, you won’t want to miss the true story behind the music!

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Behind The Vinyl: Mike Reno of Loverboy “Working for the Weekend”

Ryan Hobson — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:12:58 +0000

It’s the anthem that kicks off the weekend for millions, but what’s the real story behind Loverboy’s iconic hit, “Working for the Weekend”? In this exclusive “Behind the Vinyl” interview, frontman Mike Reno sits down with us to share the untold stories from the studio. Discover how a tour with ZZ Top led to the song’s creation at Mushroom Studios, the last-minute decision by drummer Matty to add the now-famous cowbell, and the surprising identity of the person who wore the iconic red leather pants on the “Get Lucky” album cover.

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Behind The Vinyl: Sarah McLachlan “Possession”

Ryan Hobson — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:27:49 +0000

Sarah McLachlan joins us at boom 97.3 to talk about the making of Possession the title track from her breakthrough 1993 album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy. She shares how the song was inspired by the unsettling experience of being stalked, and how she channeled that fear and intensity into the music. Sarah reflects on the writing process, the atmosphere she wanted to capture in the studio, and what the song has meant to her over the years — all while we play it straight from the vinyl.

Behind The Vinyl: Sarah McLachlan “Angel”

Ryan Hobson — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:26:40 +0000

Sarah McLachlan sits down with us at boom 97.3 to share the story behind one of her most powerful and enduring songs, Angel. From the emotions that inspired the lyrics to how the track came together in the studio, Sarah takes us inside the making of this unforgettable classic while we spin the record.

Behind The Vinyl: Sarah McLachlan “Building A Mystery”

Ryan Hobson — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:11:53 +0000

Canadian icon Sarah McLachlan joins us in the boom 97.3 studios to go Behind The Vinyl and share the story behind one of her most iconic songs, “Building A Mystery.”

Sarah talks about the inspiration behind the track, the story behind the lyrics, and why it continues to resonate with fans decades after its release.

Album Info:

Building A Mystery was the lead single from Sarah’s 1997 album Surfacing — her most commercially successful record, selling over 8 million copies in the U.S. alone.
The song won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and a Juno Award for Single of the Year.
Surfacing also features other fan favourites like Angel, Adia, and Sweet Surrender, cementing Sarah’s place as one of Canada’s most celebrated artists.

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