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Ryan's riff: What the heck is this Tom Cochrane song about?
Ryan unpacks this one
Ryan from LIZARD Mornings on 104.7 The LIZARD analyzes a classic rock hit, White Hot from Tom Cochrane and Red Rider.
You know the song, you know the rhythm, but have you stopped and listened to the lyrics?
The words were actually inspired by an essay Cochrane read in university, a wild story you wouldn't expect to hear in a pop song.
Watch the video and learn!
Published 2026-10-29 by Justin Boechler
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