Throwback Thursday: Brian Fallon discusses The Gaslight Anthem’s “45”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast · Feb 13, 2025 · 1h 6m

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, and this week we’re revisiting Episode 91 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, originally released on February 21st, 2022, featuring Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem. Representing New Jersey with their signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and rock 'n' roll grit, the band reached new heights with their 2012 album Handwritten, debuting at #3 on the Billboard charts. In this episode, Brian shares the story behind the album’s standout single, “45,” a song filled with vivid imagery, themes of loss and renewal, and a hopeful refrain that resonated with fans…