Jewel - "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands"

To say singer-songwriter Jewel has come a long way since her days performing in an Alaskan bar would be an incredible understatement. With hits like "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands," Jewel is an undeniable force in popular music, and she's managed to remain so since coming to prominence in the '90s. On this episode of The Story Behind the Song podcast, Jewel runs through her rise and dives into the two monumental hits that cemented her legacy.The songwriter and poet chats about the two songs, from her debut record Pieces of You and Spirit respectively, as well as her struggle-filled path to fame. The artist also touches on her activism, mental health advocacy, and work with organizations like InnerWorld (which provides a safe virtual community focused on peer-based help) and the Inspiring Children Foundation (which offers a comprehensive program to improve the mental, emotional, and social well-being of young people).Listen to Jewel tell the story behind "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands." For more of Jewel, grab tickets to her 2024 tour, which features a run of dates with Melissa Etheridge. The artist also recently opened "The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel" at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.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.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy