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| 08 Feb 2023 | Chatting With Sam Brown | 00:12:03 | |
In 2007, Sam inexplicably lost her original singing voice and thinking her career may be over, started her own ukulele school. Now she's back with a new voice and sound that will please her fans... In this podcast, we talk with Sam about her career since she entered the pop charts with the haunting 80s ballad "Stop". Sam also reveals how her talented parents helped her during her early years and working with the likes of the Small Faces' Steve Marriott and Pink Floyd as well as how she coped with losing her voice. This an intimate podcast you won't want to miss. Sam Brown's new album "Number 8" was released in January 2023 along with the first single released from it "Doll". Available now from www.misssambrown.com and all good record stores. | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | A 5 Star Christmas - Deniece Pearson | 00:14:46 | |
It's been 40 years since 5 Star exploded onto our screens and now their lead singer Deniece Pearson has released her first Christmas single... For the Pearson family, music has always been in their blood. From their humble beginnings listening to their father's demos to forming the successful quintet that took the UK by storm during the 80s. In this podcast, Brit Award winner Deniece talks about those early days, the Michael Jackson love of her sisters, and eventually playing him on the London West End stage. Oh yes, she talks about Christmas too! Her 2023 Christmas single 'Santa Claus is Comin' is out now. | |||
| 24 Apr 2022 | Chatting with Leo Sayer (part 1) | 00:18:34 | |
In our first part of talking with Leo, we look back at his early career. Dressing up as a clown wasn't easy. Leo also talks about life in Australia and his new album Northern Songs which covers many Beatles classics. He also shares some funny anecdotes about meeting the fab four (Leo was a big fan) and reveals which one gave him advice about his hair! A revealing insight into the 70's legend as he embarks on his world tour later this year. Season 3 Episode 5 Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists? | |||
| 17 Sep 2023 | Chatting with Geoff Downes | 00:18:21 | |
Keyboardist Geoff Downes has done it all down the years. Starting out in Buggles before joining one of the biggest rock bands in the 80’s and then forming Asia, he now juggles his time between the two and he still holds that World record... In this episode, we talk with him about finding fame after applying for a magazine ad with his music college buddy Trevor Horn. He also talks about the surprise announcement of joining one of the worlds biggest groups and that world record. A podcast you won't want to miss! SERIES 4 : EPISODE 7
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| 15 Aug 2021 | Chatting with Jimmy Thomas | 00:24:55 | |
From the moment he was born, blues played a big part in Jimmy Thomas’s life growing up in Osceola in Arkansas. Raised by his aunt and uncle, it was their family friend Albert King who nicknamed him ‘Popeye’ and would go on to influence him throughout his life and play a very important part in his career. In this podcast, we talk about Jimmy's early roots and being such a focal point of Ike Turner's band The Rhythm Kings before moving to England and launching his own record label. He talks about his friendship with Albert King and working with Tina and Ike from their early days to Worldwide prominence. Later he became a big hit in his own right on the Northern Soul circuit. Now with a new single out, The Weak End Is Mine, and a forthcoming album, 'Popeye' is truly doing what he loves best! For more information about Jimmy's new music, visit his Facebook page HERE Series 2: Episode: 30 Want to listen to more soul legends? | |||
| 11 Jan 2021 | Chatting with DJ Mike Read | 00:32:09 | |
Former Radio One and Luxembourg DJ and presenter Mike Read knows all there is to know about radio but there's more to his repertoire than just spinning discs.... In this interview for the Beat, Mike chats about his passion for songwriters and some of the well-known names who have recorded his own songs. As well as writing a book about the British Plaque Trust, of which he helped start, there's new stuff he's written including London's Tin Pan Alley...Denmark Street. He also reveals insights on what makes a good broadcaster, Top of the Pops, Pop Quiz and the truth about that Frankie Goes To Hollywood single. Want to listen to other DJ's podcasts? | |||
| 05 Mar 2023 | Talking Sweet with Andy Scott | 00:16:05 | |
In the second part of the interview talking with Sweet's guitarist, Andy Scott talks about Blockbuster! and beyond... Competing with the other Glam rockers of the 70s, Sweet up their game and show more maturity in their songwriting. Andy opens up candidly about the loss of fellow band members Steve Priest and Mick Tucker. (Recorded in 2021, this is part 2 of 2.) Listen to part 1 here For more information on Sweet, visit their website at www.thesweet.com Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists? | |||
| 01 Sep 2024 | The Decca Choice - Brian Poole (pt.1) | 00:17:03 | |
The first pop group from the South of England to top the UK charts in the Beat boom days, the Tremeloes were also the chosen band above the Beatles by Decca. In this podcast, former lead singer Brian Poole looks back at the early Tremeloes days, and his choice to go solo at the height of their career. It's an episode you won't want to miss. This is part 1 of 2. | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | My Amazing Life - With Françoise Pascal | 00:17:10 | |
Mauritian actress, model, and Producer Françoise Pascal has been in the business for 50 years and has worked with some of the biggest names in film and TV. Now, in a new play, 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-out of Ronan Keating' (yes, really!) written by PT Rose, actress and music lover Françoise Pascal is treading the boards again. In this podcast, we talk with her about working with some of those great names like Peter Sellers. A career that might never have happened as a near-death experience jumping from a house fire, it could have all turned out so differently. A true survivor who has lived to tell the tale and go on to become a much sought-after actress. A podcast you won't want to miss. Karen Struel-White and Pascal Productions present 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-Out of Ronan Keating' by PT Rose at the Drayton Arms Theatre, November 5th - 9th, 2024. Tickets on sale now from www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/ronan-keating
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| 03 Apr 2022 | Chatting with Don McLean | 00:11:05 | |
As a paperboy, Don McLean remembers very well that fateful morning when he saw the news about the death of Buddy Holly. Now 62 years on, that resulting song American Pie has been voted one of the best songs of the Century... Now on tour celebrating its 50th anniversary, Don opens up candidly about those songs and how early swimming lessons taught him how to keep his voice in tip-top condition to this day. He also talks about those other artists' interpretations of his hits. With Madonna and George Michael having covered his material, McLean also reveals whom he would most like to hear cover one of his songs. This is one podcast you won't want to miss. Catch him on his 50th Anniversary Of American Pie tour now. For more information from Don McLean, visit his website www.donmclean.com Series 3, Episode 4 | |||
| 14 Jan 2024 | 50 Years A Rebel - Steve Harley | 00:10:57 | |
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel celebrated their 50th Anniversary last year and the celebratory shows were such a joy that Steve is once more on the acoustic road to mark ‘50 Years A Rebel’… For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood. In this interview, we talk with the Cockney Rebel about what those 50+ years were like. Talking McCartney, Bolan, Eddie Reader, Viagra, and serendipity. Steve admits in this interview in his own words 'that he's not a regular guy' and we find out why in this exclusive interview you won't want to miss. An intimate discussion that looks at the real Steve Harley behind-the-stage persona. Recorded in London in 2023 Series 5, Episode 1 | |||
| 17 Sep 2020 | Chatting with Lesley-Ann Jones on her new book Who Killed John Lennon? | 00:14:49 | |
Chatting with music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones on her new book Who Killed John Lennon? on the life of the Beatle from his early days and life with the band. Forty years after his untimely death which shocked the World, Lesley-Ann also reveals what inspired her to write the book in the first place and the many people in John's life she interviewed to get her story of what made him the cracked genius he was. Published to coincide with Lennon's 8oth birthday, the book is out now by John Blake Publishing (an imprint of Bonner Books UK) and is an essential read for any Beatles fan. For more information on the author, go to her official website HERE Want to listen to more 60's related podcasts? Want to hear more author-related podcasts? CHRIS GREGORY on Bob Dylan SUZAN HOLDER on Shake It Up Beverley
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| 21 Feb 2022 | Chatting with Kim & Lee | 00:18:40 | |
Kimberley Rew & Lee Cave-Berry are obviously upbeat about the extensive airplay these guys have been having lately... Kimberley is no stranger to success. He wrote Katrina & the Waves' biggest hits. In 1985, ‘Walking On Sunshine’ gave them a top ten hit and she followed this with the UK’s last Eurovision winner ‘Love Shine A Light’ which done even better commercially. The Bangles covered another of his songs, ‘Going Down To Liverpool’ and ‘That’s Just The Woman In Me’ was covered by Celine Dion. He played with both The Soft Boys, alongside Robyn Hitchcock, and Katrina & The Waves, before embarking on a twenty-year plus solo career with his musical and life partner, Lee Cave-Berry. Lee is a bassist and songwriter and takes the lead vocals on the deceptively simple yet acoustically intricate ‘Growing Up Song’. Now they are currently riding high with a new album Purple Kittens and single You Can Rely On Me. Find out more about this Blues and Pop Cambridge duo from their website at www.kimandlee.co.uk | |||
| 09 Jan 2022 | Rod Clements - My Lindisfarne Days | 00:18:51 | |
Rod Clements has been there from the early days of his folk roots... Lindisfarne is one of the biggest bands to come out of the North East and the recent BBC4 Documentary presented by Sam Fender pushes the legendary band back once more into the spotlight. Rod talks about the early days, guesting on a chart-topping record and eating sickly sausage rolls with Gazza! Hear why Lindisfarne are flying the Geordie musical flag for cleverly crafted songs woven about harsh life in the North East. Alan Hull's untimely death at 50, cheated us of his talent. Thankfully his rich back catalogue of timeless songs is still brought to life with the present band with Rod at the helm. Fog on the Tyne is still theirs! Season 3 Episode 1 Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists? | |||
| 23 May 2021 | Chatting with Owen Paul | 00:22:02 | |
Now with the 35th anniversary of My Favourite Waste Of Time, Scotland's Owen Paul's new forthcoming album is already creating a stir over the airwaves... At 15 years of age, from the basement of his house came the sound of a single which was going to greatly influence him for the rest of his life. Little did he know that one of the musicians on that song would play on one of his. We chat about his early days when he was scouted and signed to one of the great British football clubs which he turned down to pursue his love in the music business. A chance hearing of one of Bette Midler's songs and a memorable appearance on BBC's Pebble Mill that would change his destiny forever. We also talk about producing an album for the popular Japanese 80's band Buck-Tick, his chance meeting with Boy George to hire his venue to stage Taboo and being invited to work and tour with Mike Rutherford and Mike & The Mechanics. Now with new material for his new 2021 album Overblown Superstar and a country remake of his big hit My Favourite Waste Of Time, he's back in the charts once more. Series:2 Episode: 24 For more information about Owen Paul, visit his website at www.theowenpaul.com Want to listen to more 80's podcasts? | |||
| 07 Apr 2024 | Steve Ellis - A Love Affair With The Mod Scene | 00:13:39 | |
Steve Ellis has always been outspoken about his views, and the former Love Affair frontman has plenty to say. Released on his birthday, this podcast pulls no punches as we ask him what makes him the man he is today. Friends like Zoot Money, Keith Moon, and Paul Weller all get a mention, as well as the reason why he left the band when he did. A mod and soul lover at heart, this is one podcast you won't want to miss. (Recorded in 2022 after the release of his album 'Boom, Bang, Twang' and published in the 2022 November issue of the Beat magazine) Series 5: Episode 4 | |||
| 06 Jun 2021 | Chatting with Badfinger's Joey Molland | 00:17:20 | |
Guitarist, singer and songwriter Joey Molland, founder member of Badfinger who were one time touted as the next Beatles... The story of Badfinger is one of rock’s saddest and most tragic tales. But one thing is for certain: the group that practically invented “power pop” was abundantly filled with talent. To have three great songwriters in one band was reminiscent of the group’s original label founders, the Beatles. Badfinger’s singles are still regarded as pop gems some 50 years later: “Come and Get It,” “No Matter What,” “Day After Day,” and “Baby Blue.” Perhaps the most unheralded of the three in Badfinger was Liverpudlian guitarist Joey Molland. His songwriting talent started to blossom with the group’s finest album, 1971’s Straight Up. Molland contributed five songs to the group’s fourth platter including “I’d Die Babe,” “Sweet Tuesday Morning” and “Suitcase.” Joey continued to play and write as Badfinger motored through the ’70s recording and touring. But great albums like 1974’s Wish You Were Here were met with the record company and personal mismanagement. And in 1975, the group’s leader, Pete Ham, tragically passed away. Molland eventually left the group, returned, and left again to launch his own solo career. He’s played in various groups and under the name Joey Molland’s Badfinger since 1983. His several solo albums won critical acclaim but nothing could have prepared us for his latest album. In this podcast, Joy talks about his life and career, plus working with the likes of Julian Lennon and ex-Monkees Micky Dolenz on his latest album - Be True to Yourself. Series 2 Episode 25 Want to listen to more 70's podcasts? LES McKEOWN (Bay City Rollers) NICKY STEVENS (Brotherhood of Man) | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | Chatting with Cheryl Baker | 00:15:32 | |
One of the most successful groups to come out of the Eurovision Song Contest, Bucks Fizz had chart success throughout the 80's following that 1981 win in Dublin, and who can forget that skirt ripping performance by Cheryl Baker & Jay Aston? Cheryl chats about that win and also being part of Co-Co when they represented the UK three years earlier. Now part of the trio The Fizz (with Mike and Jay), she reveals insights into her successful singing career and the dreadful 1984 motorway crash on tour that almost ended their careers. She shares interesting anecdotes about working with Roy Castle on Record Breakers and with producer Mike Stock and their current album Smoke and Mirrors. A podcast for all 80's fans everywhere! Series: 2 Episode: 12 If you want to know more about Cheryl, visit The Fizz's official website HERE. Want to listen to more 80's legends? | |||
| 28 Sep 2021 | Chatting with Tony Christie | 00:10:36 | |
Singer Tony Christie has been around the block a bit - Amarillo and Las Vegas to name a few... With the recent release of his autobiography 'The Song Interpreter', we thought it time we caught up with Tony to talk about his incredible career. Songs like 'Is This The Way To Amarillo', `I Did What I Did For Maria', Avenues & Alleyways' in the 1970s have all achieved critical acclaim and sound as fresh today as they were then. Tony's albums have achieved several Gold and Platinum discs and he was the only singer in 2005 to have a single release and album simultaneously at Number 1. We also chat about that telephone call from comedian Peter Kay which resulted in his big hit being used for the Comic Relief record and in him appearing in the video with Peter's jacket! A podcast you won't want to miss. SERIES: 2 EPISODE 32 Like to listen to more 70's singer's podcasts? | |||
| 31 Oct 2021 | Chatting with Paul Young | 00:13:27 | |
From his early days in the Q Tips, Paul Young's soulful voice has taken him all around the World... In this podcast, we chat with him about his early life and career before his recognition as one of the most recognisable voices of the 1980's. He reveals which of the many prestigious musical concerts down the years hold special memories for him. Now helping him heal after the sad loss of his wife back in 2018, he sings with his TexMex band of friends in Los Pacaminos as well as his solo stuff. A revealing podcast which you won't want to miss! Series 2: Episode: 35 For more information about Paul Young and Los Pacaminos, visit their website at www.lospacaminos.com Want to listen to more 80's podcasts? | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | Chatting with David Diddy Hamilton | 00:19:58 | |
One of Radio's longest working broadcasters, David 'Diddy' Hamilton talks about his varied and successful career who at the age of 82 is about to embark on a new daily radio show... At the age of 82, many would think that it would be time to hang up those headphones but for David, it's not an option. Valentine's Day sees the broadcasting legend start a new daily radio show with Boom Radio playing all the great tunes from the era's which he loves. In this interview, we talk about how he got his nickname, his love of Fulham including being offered megabucks for his personalised number plate by a professional footballer. He also reveals how he was destined to buy the beautiful home he fell in love with as a little boy and the secret of his youthful appearance. With a new book out, you can bet David will bring that up somewhere in the podcast! For more information on David Hamilton, visit his website at www.davidhamilton.biz Series 2, Episode 14 Want to listen to more DJ podcasts? | |||
| 03 Feb 2024 | Michael McIntyre's Prank on Tony Hadley Helps His New Tour | 00:08:11 | |
"Then when the flap went down the noise was just incredible"... The former Spandau Ballet lead singer recalls the surreal moment after being pranked on BBC's Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Off the back of that prime-time BBC show recently watched by millions of viewers, the tickets for his upcoming tour have been selling like hotcakes. In this podcast ahead of his new Big Swing Tour, Tony reveals the time that he met crooning legend Tony Bennett backstage, which crooner he took his mum to see and having to turn down an offer to attend a big Hollywood movie star's party. A podcast you won't want to miss! For tickets, go to www.tonyhadley.com | |||
| 07 Aug 2022 | Chatting with Craig Douglas | 00:19:10 | |
In this podcast, the former singing milkman retraces his musical roots on his beloved home on the Isle Of White... Young Terence Perkins was spotted in a talent show and was touted as the next Perry Como. After finding fame went on to have a No.1 with a Sam Cooke song. In this interview, Craig talks about the time when he topped the bill in Liverpool and was supported by four young local boys...THE BEATLES! Craig also talks about his personal life and why he never married. Now after 67 years of living away from his beloved island off the coast of England, he has returned to spend his twilight years. A candid interview with a singing legend who rarely gets interviewed. Series 3 Episode 8 Want to listen to more 60's related podcasts? AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS) | |||
| 11 Aug 2024 | The Darts Story - Griff Fender | 00:19:26 | |
As doo-wop vocal groups go, Darts dominated the 1970s and always performed on the edge with their stage antics. Whilst most groups of the time had one lead singer, Darts had four. Rita Ray, Den Hegarty, Bob Fish and Griff Fender all shared that responsibility, and whilst (excuse the pun) they never succeeded in getting double top, they came close to it in 1978 when they got to no.2 with "Come Back My Love" and "The Boy From New York City". The following year, "It's Raining" stalled just off the top of the charts. In this podcast, we talk with Griff Fender about his band and share some of the secrets of their antics on and off the stage. | |||
| 06 Nov 2022 | Chatting with Judie Tzuke | 00:11:45 | |
Judie Tzuke is currently on her third Woman To Woman UK tour with Beverley Craven, Julia Fordham, and Rumer and is the songwriter of their latest charity single Humankind supporting Greenpeace and Wildlife Aid UK... Not many kids can come home from school to witness Andrew Lloyd-Webber tinkling the ivories on their piano. To a young Judie Tzuke, this was her induction into the world of music. In this revealing interview ahead of the tour, Judie talks about her love of music, and her own personal battle to overcome stage fright. The new single, Woman To Woman’s environmental anthem, is accompanied by a sobering and thought-provoking video that highlights the devastating effect of human behaviour on our planet and is available to download now via https://smarturl.it/g024u8 For tickets for the UK Woman To Woman tour are on-sale now via https://www.seetickets.com/tour/woman-to-woman | |||
| 02 Jul 2023 | Chatting with Andy Fairweather Low | 00:15:02 | |
We chat with the former lead singer of the 60's Welsh rock group Amen Corner - Andy Fairweather Low... In this episode, Andy talks about his long career with the chart-topping band before having a successful solo career of his own in the 70s and working with all the big names in the music business. Taking time out on his tour with the Low Riders, Andy talks about being influenced by the Rolling Stones including the loss of his brother-in-law and band member Neil Jones. He also talks about his admiration for his friend Georgie Fame and working with Roger Waters and Eric Clapton. (Recorded in 2019) For more information on Sweet, visit their website at www.thesweet.com Want to listen to podcasts from other 60's artists? ROAG BEST TALKS EARLY BEATLES | |||
| 05 Jan 2025 | Mike Batt - Wombling Through The Decades | 00:29:29 | |
In 2020, we caught up with the multi-talented Mike Batt on the eve of the release of his latest album, The Penultimate Collection. The singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, director, conductor and former deputy chairman of the British Phonographic Industry has many strings to his bow as you are about to discover. From his early roots as the youngest A&R plugger to eventually working with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Batt has always been in demand. As you'll hear in our interview, his love and passion for creating music has never waned. His new autobiography, 'Closest Thing To Crazy,' has just been released, and you can bet he's got an incredible story to tell. Series 6 : Episode 1 | |||
| 09 May 2021 | Chatting with Daniel James | 05:13:27 | |
As one-half of Yell, actor and singer Daniel James knows a thing or so about working a crowd. He started out as a cheerleader on Top of the Pops! With a failed attempt to represent the UK in the Eurovision, he came to the attention of Simon Cowell who paired him up with Paul Varney under the name of Yell! Despite having initial success worldwide, the duo split up and went their separate ways which resulted in Daniel going back to his career as an actor. With varied roles on TV and film, his cameo appearance in Eastenders just before the lockdown was short-lived. In our podcast, he tells of how pounding the streets of London gave him the inspiration to start writing songs again after becoming disillusioned with the breakup of his band. The result is his new single 'Set Your Spirit Free' which has unsurprisingly received a lot of airplay with it's uplifting lyrics and melody. Series 2: Episode:23 Want to hear more upcoming artists? | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | Chatting with Mark Wynter (part 1) | 00:20:25 | |
A man who reached dizzy heights, Mark Wynter has been up there with the best of them...literally Playing the lead role in Barnum, Wynter has done it all. Appearing on the small screen as well as treading the boards, this episode focuses on his musical career. After a brief encounter with Lionel Bart, his rise to fame quickly followed with numerous chart hits in the '60s. (part 1 of 2) Series 2: Episode: 34 For more information on Mark Wynter, go to his official website HERE Want to listen to more 60's related podcasts? AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS) | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Flying With Wings - The Denny Seiwell Story | 00:18:58 | |
"One day we rocked up at Nottingham University with our band and asked to play a free gig. The head was apprehensive until we told him we had Paul McCartney waiting to perform with us outside"... The American drummer Denny Seiwell recalls the bizarre moment when the ex-Beatle decided to hit the road after forming his new band Wings. Denny passed the audition to join one of the biggest names in pop history and ended up living on a remote farm in Scotland. This fascinating story includes how Denny acquired part of Ringo's drum kit many years after the Beatles drummer had played at the Shay Stadium in 1965.
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| 07 Jul 2024 | My Early Roller Days - Woody | 00:13:07 | |
As long as there is Woody, the Bay City Rollers tartan flag will forever fly at full mast… As the original guitarist of the Bay City Rollers, 66-year-old Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood is now the only original member of the pin-up 1970s boy band to tour. Edinburgh-born Stuart was 17 when he joined the Bay City Rollers, including brothers Alan and Derek Longmuir, Eric Faulkner, and singer Les McKeown. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide, the Bay City Rollers attracted fans of all ages and a phenomenon known as Rollermania swept across the globe. In this podcast, Woody talks about his early life, ‘Rollermania’, the band’s reunion, and the loss of lead singer Les McKeown. This is one interview any roller fan won’t want to miss.
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| 06 Apr 2025 | The Musical Youth Story (Dennis Seaton) | 00:11:13 | |
It’s been just over 40 years since the Birmingham reggae group’s last chart success. Today, a grown-up Dennis Seaton knows his way around the business and has set his sights on going one better in the Grammys since his young group lost out to Culture Club. Despite being only 13 years old , Seaton replaced the lead singer of Musical Youth and qnd surprised many when they topped the UK charts in 1982 with 'Pass The Dutchie'. In this podcast recorded in 2024, Dennis reveals what effect that success had on him at such a young age and how the band evolved in the ever-changing world of pop. Series 6, Episode 4 | |||
| 05 Apr 2021 | Chatting with Dion | 00:24:36 | |
In the week that The Wanderer, a musical based on Dion’s life world premiers at the Tony Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse on April 8th, 2021 and tells a story of transformation end personal redemption. we catch up with the man himself to talk about his latest album Blues With Friends and career to date... Emerging from the Bronx in the fifties, Dion di Mucci talks candidly about how the death of his friend Frankie Lymon in 1968 turned his life around. Now 52 years later, Dion has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music business to pay homage to his love of Blues. Artists like Jeff Beck, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish, Stevie van Zandt, Brian Setzer - the list goes on. Dion also talks about as he calls it the 'British Infusion', when music from the early blues artists like Muddy Waters in America catapaulted these artists to Worldwide recognition. He also talks about his admiration for Sam Cooke which resulted in him writing Abraham, Martin and John. Whether you are a lover of rock and roll, doo-wop or blues - then this podcast with one of the true original pioneers in music is a must! SERIES 2 - EPISODE 18 Blues With Friends is out now. For more information, go to his website HERE About Keeping The Blues Alive Records: The label is an offshoot of Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation, Joe Bonamassa’s non-profit that aims to conserve the art of music and the rich culture and history of the blues, recognized as a true American art form. Bonamassa along with his long-time manager, Roy Weisman, have taken the next step by creating a new record label, Keeping The Blues Alive (KTBA) Records. The label’s objective is to provide a platform for musical talent in blues and blues-rock-based music and helping promote the careers of extraordinary musical talent. The label works synergistically with the non-profit’s mission of supporting musicians to continue the legacy of the blues. 10% of all profits from KTBA Records will be donated to the non-profit. The label is an important step in the co-evolution of the music and the business of making it. It represents another of Bonamassa’s continuing efforts over the last 25 years in support the artistic community. It reflects the philosophy of paying it forward just as so many did for Joe in the hope of paving the way for blues-rock stars in the future. www.KTBArecords.com Want to listen to more 60's legends? AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS) MARK WYNTER Pt.1 | |||
| 06 Feb 2022 | Chatting with Gilbert O'Sullivan | 00:13:09 | |
He was the superstar who topped the UK and US single charts in the 70s with songs of endearing tunefulness, unabashed sentiment and existentialist musings... Today, Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan continues to be regarded with tremendous affection and his songs remain well-loved around the world. Gilbert O'Sullivan set out to be a guitarist. This all changed when the Beatles came along but one thing has never changed for Gilbert...his ability to create beautiful songs. In this podcast, he talks candidly about his long career and why Alone Again (Naturally) will never be tinkered with as rapper Biz Markie found out to his cost. He also reveals who he'd like to cover one of his own songs! A podcast not to be missed! Season 3 Episode 2 Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists? | |||
| 15 Feb 2021 | Chatting with Judge Smith | 00:22:43 | |
Judge Smith, Songwriter, Composer and Performer, has been making innovative, unusual and entertaining music since the late ’60s, when he co-founded the influential band Van der Graaf Generator... Judge Smith co-founded the influential rock band Van der Graaf Generator in 1967 with singer-songwriter Peter Hammill, and since then has continued to be involved in numerous musical projects as writer, composer or performer. During the ’70s and ’80s, he wrote several stage musicals in collaboration with composer Max Hutchinson: The Kibbo Kift was produced at the Traverse Theatre for the Edinburgh Festival of 1976 and at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield the following year. The Ascent of Wilberforce III was produced at the Traverse Theatre in 1981. Their musical Geraldo’s Navy was commissioned and accepted by Michael Rudman and David Aukin of the Hampstead Theatre Club, but not staged. The Ascent of Wilberforce III received a second production at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith in 1982. Later the same year, the Lyric also presented Mata Hari, a music-theatre piece he co-wrote with (and which starred) singer Lene Lovich. As a librettist, his works include the text for classical composer Joseph Horovitz’s oratorio Samson, premiered in a radio broadcast from the Albert Hall in 1977, short texts for works commissioned from the same composer by The Kings Singers, and the libretto for composer Michael Brand’s cantata Pioneer 10, performed at Birmingham Symphony Hall, 1992. Following a twenty-year collaboration with composer Peter Hammill, their opera The Fall of the House of Usher was finally completed, recorded and released in 1992, and in 1999, a revised and re-mastered recording was re-released on Fie! Records. More recently he wrote the lyrics and libretto for Twinkle a large scale children’s piece by David Jackson, and contributed lyrics to another of that composer’s works for children, The House That Cried. His chamber opera The Book of Hours was directed by Mel Smith at the Young Vic Theatre, London in 1978. His short film The Brass Band, which he wrote and directed in 1974, has won several international awards. His songs have been recorded by Peter Hammill and Lene Lovich and featured on the early ’80s TV comedy show Not the Nine O’Clock News. He has released eleven CDs, plus a DVD, which can be obtained from our on-line Shop. A list of his albums can be found on the Musicography page of this web site. Prominent among these are the three albums written in the ‘Songstory’ format which he has developed as a new form of narrative rock music: Curly’s Airships (2000), The Climber (2009), and Orfeas (2011). His Requiem Mass for Rock band, Choir and Brass was written and published in 1975, but was not recorded until 2016. In 2013 Judge published his first book, ‘The Universe Next Door’, and a further book on spirituality and the paranormal was published in 2014. Series 2 Episode 15 To find out more about Judge Smith, visit his website. | |||
| 02 Feb 2025 | The Zombies Story - Colin Blunstone | 00:24:03 | |
The St.Albans favourites, the Zombies, were behind classics like “Time of the Season” and “She’s Not There” and are led by lead singer Colin Blunstone. In this podcast, Blunstone takes time out to talk all things Zombies. With 60 years in the music business, he gives sensible advice on keeping your voice in tip-top condition as well as his respect for fellow Zombie Rod Argent and working with Alan Parsons. Now the band have their original masters back, lots of things are planned which will keep their fans happy including a hint of a planned solo tour in 2025. (Interview recorded in 2024.) Series 6: Episode 2
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| 05 May 2024 | Suzi Quatro (A Rockin' Her Way) Pt.1 | 00:13:55 | |
It's been an incredible 50 years for the leather-cladded singer and musician since she topped the UK charts with 'Devil Gate Drive'. In her 60th year in the business, Suzi Q still feels as fresh as the first time she walked on stage. She talks about the glam rock period, her respect for Mary Weiss and writing music with KT Tunstall. Part 1 of 2. An intimate podcast you won't want to miss. (Recorded in February 2024) SERIES 5: Episode 5 | |||
| 04 Dec 2022 | Chatting with II Divo's Sébastien Izambard | 00:08:33 | |
On the latest II Divo tour, Steven Labrie joins the trio after the sad loss of Carlos Marín. With a new tour underway and a new album, we caught up with one of its members Sébastien Izambard on the eve of their upcoming Christmas tour... Talking candidly on hearing the sad news that Carlos had died, Seb was not in a good place at that time. We also talk about his love of Motown, the Christmas tour, and his new solo record From Seb With Love. This a special Christmas-themed podcast you won't want to miss. For tickets to see the show, go to www.ildivo.com | |||
| 28 Aug 2020 | Chatting with Brotherhood of Man's Nicky Stevens | 00:19:37 | |
The first (and so far only) Welsh singer to win the Eurovision Song Contest was Nicky Stevens. Along with her pop band Brotherhood of Man, they have sold over 15 million records worldwide, with 3 UK chart-topping singles and several gold discs... In our first podcast, we talk about the band, her Welsh childhood and her love for dogs. One of the longest surviving bands with all their original members since that day, they still remain firm friends to this day. One of pop's true survivors! SERIES :1 EPISODE: 1 Like to listen to more 70's singer's podcasts? JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER) | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | Chatting with Limahl | 00:18:27 | |
Winning the hearts of millions of fans in the 80s as the lead singer of British band Kajagoogoo, Limahl enjoyed the instant celebrity of hitting the top of the charts with his debut single Too Shy and the brilliant Giorgio Moroder produced worldwide smash Neverending Story. In this podcast, we chat with Limahl about his early career with his former band Kajagoogoo and how he felt about being sacked plus appearing in a cameo role with Adam Ant for a pop video. He also recalls his chance meeting with Giorgio Moroder in Japan which resulted in him flying over to Munich to record Neverending Story, which became a worldwide smash. Limahl also reveals some interesting anecdotes about his brief appearance on I'm A Celebrity. With his latest single 'One Wish For Christmas' taking seven years in the making and getting extensive airplay on radio and youtube, it seems Limahl is back where he wants to be. A never-ending story perhaps? Limahl thinks so! SEASON 2 EPISODE 11 For more information on Limahl, visit his official website at www.limahl.com Want to listen to more 80's legends? | |||
| 23 Nov 2020 | Chatting with Bob Harris OBE | 00:18:07 | |
Now celebrating 50 years in radio, we chat with the broadcasting legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris OBE about his career working with the music greats. Through his time on Radio One and presenting the Old Grey Whistle Test we find out some revealing anecdotes. Now with his Whispering Bob's All-Stars, his new 2020 charity single will be helping raise money for Struggling Musicians UK. The song 'Stand By Me' which was first recorded by Ben E.King, is now re-recorded exactly 60 years after it's first release. #woolleysbeat For more info on this, go to www.bobharris.org/press/whisperingbobs-allstars Want to listen to other DJ's podcasts? | |||
| 19 Dec 2021 | Chatting with Basil Brush | 00:13:30 | |
A star of the screen and stage, the most famous fox in the World (sorry Michael J.), Basil Brush takes time out to chat about his long career... Currently starring in panto at the Theatre Royal in Windsor in Jack & The Beanstalk, Basil reveals why he still looks so young since he burst onto our screens back in 1962. He reveals who he'd like to work with and now he's got a new Charity record out to raise funds for Shooting Star's Children's Hospices, the fun he had recording it. A potential Christmas No.1 this year? We'll have to wait and see but this podcast will please fans of the friendly fox both young and old. If you'd like a special message from Basil himself, or to download his new charity single 'I'm Gonna Dream This Christmas that it's 1979', go to his website at www.basilbrush.com | |||
| 06 Dec 2020 | Chatting Beatles history with Roag Best | 00:32:02 | |
Roag Best knows everything there is to know about the early days of the Beatles... His father was Neil Aspinall, friend and business associate of the band, and whose brother Pete was the original drummer. Now the owner of the Beatles Magical History Museum in Liverpool's famous Mathew Street. It's here we talk to him about where the Beatles began their road to World domination, the history He talks about his mother Mona, an ordinary wife and mother who believed in her own destiny when she pawned all her jewelry to bet on a horse to buy the house of her dreams....and won! That house played a huge role in the history of pop music when in 1959 she converted it (along with her resident band The Quarrymen) into the Casbah Coffee Club. As we know today, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison got their start at The Casbah before moving on to Hamburg and returning to be resident house band in the Cavern but many years later Roag was determined that their left-overs be on show to the public. Eventually securing a place on Mathew Street, the museum is filled with original artefacts. In part 1 of our exclusive podcast, Roag tells the story of the Beatles history. A must-listen for every music fan! To find out more about the author, go to Lesley-Ann Jones official website HERE. Want to hear other 60's related podcasts? AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS) | |||
| 09 Apr 2023 | Talking 10cc - Graham Gouldman | 00:18:10 | |
Selling over 30 million albums, 11 top ten hits with 3 chart toppers, 10cc’s success and musical innovation is never in dispute. With 50 years in the business, Graham Gouldman talks about his early years, the success of their Strawberry Studios in Stockport and the songwriting that has made him work with some of the greatest names in the pop business. (Recorded in 2021 to celebrate 10cc's 50 years in the music industry) Season 4 Episode 4 Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists? BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN) | |||
| 02 Mar 2025 | Ian Prowse - The 20th Anniversary Tour | 00:16:01 | |
Marking 20 years since the immortal Amsterdam hit ‘DoesThis Train Stop On Merseyside?’, Ian Prowse celebrates with a special re-release out 7th March and an anniversary tour around the UK. In this podcast, Ian reflects on how it started for him in Liverpool and the influences that changed his musical direction down the years. Even John Peel was moved by his song writing! | |||
| 08 Jan 2023 | Chatting with former Stranglers' front-man Hugh Cornwell | 00:08:32 | |
Former Stranglers' frontman Hugh Cornwell is literally coming out of the wilderness... As the man regularly described as the poet laureate of the punk era, you can bet his latest album Moments of Madness will ease his fans coming out of Covid. In this podcast, Hugh talks about working on his latest video with award-winning US animator Jesse Bond, his early years after leaving the Stranglers, and his recent tour before Christmas. This a podcast you won't want to miss!!! NOTE: This interview was recorded before the recent death of musician Jet Black. For more information on Hugh Cornwell, visit his website at www.hughcornwell.com | |||
| 01 Dec 2020 | Chatting with Shakin' Stevens | 00:19:07 | |
In a long and successful career, we talk to singer Shakin' Stevens about his early life growing up in Wales, playing Elvis in the West End plus his appearance in Peter Kay's 2005 Comic Relief video 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?' where he reveals that one of his early hits was a contender. Shaky has the distinction of being the most successful UK singles chart performer of the 1980s, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and Albums. His success was mirrored throughout Europe and Internationally, earning Platinum and Double Platinum, and Gold awards for his albums and singles. Now with the launch of a new 19 disc, 266 track complete collection anthology 'Fire In The Blood', 3 cd singles box set released, and the previously unreleased gospel song 'I Need You Now' which will please all his fans, it seems this boy from Cardiff isn't yet ready to take off his blue suede shoes! Series: 1 Episode: 6 Interested in more 70's and 80's legends? LES McKEOWN (BAY CITY ROLLERS) | |||
| 27 Aug 2021 | Chatting with Dean Friedman | 00:18:51 | |
American singer-songwriter Dean Friedman talks about his latest studio masterpiece American Lullaby and his career to date. After bursting on the scene with the catchy Ariel, Dean failed to make an impression on the American public when a certain song about a famous restaurant chain hampered (or should that be hamburgered!) his blossoming career. Across the rest of the world though, Dean's clever songwriting has garnered him many fans down the years, and in this podcast, we talk about getting close to his virtual fans, why his new 9th studio album is so poignant in 2021 plus his dog Lola...the smallest dog in the World! Does he like hamburgers? Listen and find out. For more information about Dean, go to his website at www.deanfriedman.com Series 2: Episode: 30 Like to listen to more 70's singer's podcasts? | |||
| 14 Nov 2021 | Chatting with John Otway | 00:12:14 | |
The self-proclaimed Rock & Roll's Greatest Failure's defining moment came in an improvised 1977 Old Grey Whistle Test live performance that made him an overnight sensation. This English singer-songwriter has built up a cult following down the years through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. In this episode, we talk about that plus working with Wild Willie Barrett and recording at Epstein's house in Montserrat. John also reveals the deep depression he was in when he decided to write his autobiography. With his 5,000th gig planned for next year (April 2nd, 2022) at the Shepherds Bush Empire, this is a quirky podcast you won't want to miss. For more information on John Otway, visit his website at www.johnotway.com SERIES: 2 EPISODE 36 Like to listen to more 70's singer's podcasts? | |||
| 10 Mar 2024 | 55 Years In Pop - Chris Norman | 00:16:03 | |
Smokie's lead singer, Chris Norman, has reached a 55-year milestone in his music career, marking a new achievement in pop. If his latest album 'Junction 55' is anything to go by, the Bradford boy has emerged in 2024 with some great new tracks that will keep his popularity to the fore. In this interview, Chris looks back at his early career and collaborations with the likes of Suzie Quatro and the odd footballer! This is a podcast you won't want to miss. | |||
| 01 Aug 2021 | Chatting with Patti Boulaye | 00:27:24 | |
With the release of her autobiography Faith Of A Child, this year will see the 50th anniversary year of Patti’s West End debut in the musical Hair. An incredible 50 years that spans the incredible life of Patti Boulaye OBE. From escaping the dreadful civil war of Nigeria, a young wide-eyed Patti arrives in England and by chance a trip to see the sights of London would change her life in a way she could never imagine. From getting a coveted part in Hair, she would eventually blossom into a talented singer through her appearance on the New Faces TV talent show. Her deep Christian faith has kept her grounded throughout her incredible career and now with her new must-see one-woman show Aretha & Me and the release of her autobiography, the future is bright for Patti. For more information about Patti, go to her website at www.pattiboulaye.com Series 2: Episode: 29 | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | Merrill Osmond - The Osmond Story | 00:13:34 | |
Merrill Osmond is the lead singer for the world-famous Osmond family and an established solo artist. In this podcast, Merrill discusses his family, career, faith, and why his British fans have meant so much to him over the years. Recorded in 2023. | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | Shaun Ryder - Poet | 00:09:16 | |
These days, you're more likely to see him on the small screen but the Happy Mondays poet and singer Shaun Ryder has certainly lived an interesting life... Currently undertaking a UK book tour (which he admits he didn't know he was doing), we put the awkward questions to him about his life and career to date. It's one podcast you don't want to miss! (Promo image courtesy of Paul Husband) | |||
| 01 Oct 2022 | Talking Sweet with Andy Scott | 00:23:56 | |
Back in the 1970s, Sweet was one of the most successful pop groups to come out of the glam rock musical era. Now fifty years on, guitarist Andy Scott is the only surviving original member of the band. In this interview with Andy from his country home in Wiltshire, he reveals how the group came to be formed and how a chance encounter in Germany with T. Rex's Marc Bolan made them up their 'glam' game. He also talks about the time they almost walked off the set of Top Of The Pops. Along with other revealing insights into their rock philosophy including the time that Brian Connolly suffered serious throat injuries after being involved in a fight - an experience that plunged their lead singer into a spiraling world of alcoholism. Currently, on tour in Germany, they have released a brand new album called Isolation Boulevard, this is one podcast you won't want to miss. (Recorded in 2021, this is part 1 of 2.) Listen to part 2 here For more information on Sweet, visit their website at www.thesweet.com Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists? | |||
| 05 Dec 2021 | Chatting with Barbara Dickson OBE | 00:17:22 | |
Celebrated Scottish singer and actress Barbara Dickson OBE talks about her incredible career from the folk circuit to treading the boards... Recorded in late 2020. Barbara gives an insight into her faith and personal life from working the Scottish folk circuit working alongside the likes of the Humblebums with Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty who became good friends in the early days. Appearing in the Willy Russell stage production of ‘John Paul George Ringo...and Bert’, after he had spotted her singing in a folk club in Liverpool, this was to be the start of many successful musicals including Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ (starring as the original Mrs. Johnstone) and playing the infamous Pools winner Viv Nicholson in ‘Spend Spend Spend'. Barbara Dickson has sold more albums worldwide than any other Scottish female to date. A podcast with a Christmas message to see us through these pandemic times. For more information about Barbara Dickson, go to her website at www.barbaradickson.net SERIES: 2 EPISODE 37 Like to listen to more 70's & 80's singer's podcasts? | |||
| 02 May 2021 | Chatting with Gordon Giltrap | 00:27:48 | |
Over the past forty years, Gordon Giltrap MBE has graced the music business with his dedication to his craft and his affection for his audience. As one of the UK's most respected guitarists, he has consistently proved the adage that respect cannot be bought, it must be earned. Now with yet another new album coming out, this 73-year-old shows no sign of slowing down his creative juices... Over the years, Giltrap has worked with an amazingly broad range of artists, from rock musicians such as Brian May, Rick Wakeman and Midge Ure to the jazz virtuoso Martin Taylor, classical guitarist Raymond Burley and the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1996, Gordon realised a dream of playing guitar alongside Cliff Richard, on stage in Cliff's West End musical Heathcliff. In this podcast, we talk with Gordon about what in his wife's words is "maintaining the standard". Through his early life, family tragedy and health scares that made him revalue his career, now Gordon is back with his latest musical masterpiece. Series 2: Episode:22 For more information about Gordon Giltrap, visit his website at www.giltrap.co.uk Want to listen to more 70's legends? LES McKEOWN (Bay City Rollers) NICKY STEVENS (Brotherhood of Man) JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER) | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | Chatting with Eddy Grant | 00:30:33 | |
Eddy Grant has seen and done it all...from breaking new ground with his 60's multi-racial band The Equals to nurturing his love for Guyana and Caribbean music, including soca to ringbang. In our first podcast of two, Eddy goes back to his roots when his band broke into the pop charts with Baby Come Back and talks intimately about those scary health traumas in his life which resulted in him having to quit the band. After the seven years of bad luck he broke the mould by becoming the first black musician to own his own studios. He also chats about his love and respect for his recently departed friends Toots Hibbert and Bunny Lee. With his latest album Plaisance riding high in many charts, Eddy talks about what the singer-songwriter Carole King meant to him growing up as a kid in Guyana which resulted in writing Is Carole King Here, now released in its own right as a single. . Series 2 - Episode 17 (part 1 of a 2 part podcast) For more information about Eddy Grant, visit his website HERE Want to listen to more 80's podcasts? | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Chatting with Danielle Morgan | 00:17:34 | |
In our latest podcast. we talk with rising star Danielle Morgan about her latest EP Lockdown... Danielle chats about her career and collaborations including working with John Merrigan and celebrated LA producer TheRealJohnSmith as well as recording at the famous Abbey Road Studios. Earlier in 2020 she helped write and perform for the new hit musical drama set to a World War One backdrop. Based on an original play by Eddie Alford, The Story of Love in the Harbour is a moving musical dramatization of the romance between George McElroy, a British RAF Officer and Grace Guinan, a young Irish girl, who fight with a passion to preserve their love at a time of huge change and turmoil. Set in WW1 on the front-line in France, and in rural Ireland, the action is conveyed through stirring scene enactments on stage, compelling narration and vivid images of the period – all designed to inspire and move the audience. The beautiful all-original music and lyrics, performed live by Danielle Morgan and orchestra, convey powerful emotions that lead us to reflect on the true meaning of heroism, sacrifice and love – timeless themes still relevant today. With writing over 70 songs to her credit, Danielle and her new band are making a big impact on the scene with her music sang with passion and attitude. Series 2 - Episode 13 Want to hear more upcoming artists? | |||
| 03 Dec 2023 | Chatting With Gary Puckett | 00:19:31 | |
Gary Puckett and his group the Union Gap were one of the most successful musical groups of the 60’s with his unmistakable signature voice getting the band six consecutive gold discs. From his beautiful home in Florida, USA, we talk with Gary about his long career including singing in front of President Nixon and Prince Charles at the White House. Did you know as a Beatles fan himself, in 1968 Gary outsold the Fab Four and every other act! A revealing podcast which you won't want to miss.
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| 04 Sep 2022 | Chatting with P.P.Arnold | 00:30:06 | |
Former Ikette is a true Soul survivor. Now with a new autobiography of the same name just published, London's First Lady of Soul has had a very interesting life to tell. After experiencing racism and sexual exploitation throughout her early career and in her personal life, P.P. decided to turn her back on her American life to move to join the 'Swinging 60's' jet set life in London after supporting the Rolling Stones on a UK tour. A decision that she never looked back on. In this podcast, P.P. talks about her friendship with Mick Jagger and Steve Marriott of the Small Faces - the latter of which she describes as her true soul brother. Pat also talks candidly of her collaboration with Bee Gee Barry Gibb which was frowned upon by Robert Stigwood. To read more about P.P.'s amazing life, read her new book Soul Survivor: The Autobiography (published in hardback, audio, and eBook. Available online or through all good bookstores). Or visit her website at www.pparnold.com Promo photo credit : Gered Mankowitz Series 3 Episode 9 Want to listen to more 60's related podcasts? AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS) | |||
| 04 Jul 2021 | Chatting Bob Dylan with author Chris Gregory | 00:17:46 | |
Morecambe-based poet and author Chris Gregory talks about his latest book that celebrates one of the most influential musicians of all time.....Bob Dylan... As Dylan turns 80, we chat with Chris about the last few decades of the songwriting re-invention of his music which has been put into a new book Determined To Stand (The Re-Invention Of Bob Dylan). Series 2: Episode: 27 For more information on Chris Gregory, go to his official website HERE Want to listen to more author-related podcasts? LESLEY-ANN JONES on Who Killed John Lennon? SUZAN HOLDER on Shake It Up Beverley
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| 19 Apr 2021 | Chatting with Hazel O'Connor | 00:32:54 | |
One of life's true survivors, Hazel O'Connor has come a long way since feeling like a square peg in a round hole... In this podcast recorded from her French retreat, Hazel looks back on her troubled years growing up which resulted in her rebelling against the system. Escaping to Amsterdam, Paris, Japan and Beirut before returning to England, she recalls that memorable Buzzcocks gig that set her on her musical path. She intimately chats about her big break starring alongside Jim Broadbent, Phil Daniels and Jonathan Pryce in Breaking Glass through to her admiration for David Bowie. She also reveals some great anecdotes, her dream of singing with Ed Sheeran and appearing on Strictly if she was ever asked. Whether it's performing with her band members Sarah Fisher and Claire Hirst in her Breaking Glass - 40 years on - Hallelujah! tour or being reunited with Toyah for their long-awaited Electric Ladies of the 80's tour, she is back doing what she loves best. (Series 2: Episode 21) For more information on tour dates, go to her website HERE Want to listen to more 80's podcasts? | |||
| 18 Jul 2021 | Chatting with Anita Harris | 00:34:54 | |
From the age of only 16, Anita Harris set out on a path that would take her on an incredible journey in show business. Ice skater, dancer, singer and actress she has done it all. In this podcast we go right back to her roots starting out in a dancing troupe in Las Vegas, before her incredible long career to performing at the Palladium. Series 2: Episode: 28 For more information on Al Jardine, go to his official website HERE Want to listen to more 60's related podcasts? MARK WYNTER Pt.1 AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS) | |||
| 01 Oct 2020 | Chatting with Bay City Roller's Les McKeown | 00:09:53 | |
In one of Les's last public interviews, we caught up with Les backstage during his last UK tour and asked him all about the Bay City Rollers... Yes, earlier in 2020 the Bay City Rollers lead singer Les McKeown was in town (Christchurch in Dorset actually!) and took time out to chat about his band's history, sharing a few funny anecdotes along the way like horse riding with a monkey and reveals an exciting future project that Roller fans will love!!! Complete with backstage door slams and his love of shang-a-langs, Les reveals an insight into his must-see tour. So don your tartan and listen in to the leader of the most popular boy band to come out of Scotland! NOTE: Sadly Les passed away suddenly in 2021 and we send our condolences to all his family and friends at this sad time. SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 Want to listen to more 70's legends? NICKY STEVENS (Brotherhood of Man) JOEY MOLLAND (Badfinger) | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | Chatting with The Far North | 00:16:09 | |
In this podcast, we chat with Lee Wylding about his latest creation with Andie Packer called The Far North... Following on from the success of their debut single This House Is Ours and second single ‘Runaway’ from their debut album ‘Songs For Gentle Souls’, the UK-based Americana duo The Far North will release their third single 'Branches' out on March 26th, 2021. Formed in 2019 and evolving from the ashes of The Fireflys, whose grungey Americana won them many friends in the UK, solidified by a run of acclaimed albums. Following the band’s dissolution, and having spent some time in Canada and been influenced by acts such as City And Colour, Lee was keen to head in a more pared-down, acoustic direction, and began working with noted UK producer Nigel Stonier (famed for his work with such luminaries as Joan Baez, Lindisfarne, Robert Plant and Martha Wainwright). the result was Songs For Gentle Souls which has been going down a storm both sides of the Atlantic. For all lovers of Americana, folk, and alternative country coming out of the UK in 2021, The Far North are leading the way. For more information about the band, go to their social media page HERE Series 2 Episode 19 Want to hear more upcoming artists? | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | Chatting with Tony Hadley | 00:25:02 | |
As all fans of the 1980's will remember, Tony Hadley was the frontman of that decade's most successful bands...Spandau Ballet. In this podcast, Tony talks about the early days of Spandau when sceptics said they would be one-hit wonders in the pop world. From Live Aid and his time in the jungle on I'm A Celebrity, he has done it all. Even singing at Joyce and Monty's wedding in the hit comedy Benidorm! Talking of Live Aid, Tony reveals an item of clothing he has found from that performance which he plans to auction off for his chosen charity soon. With his latest single Obvious getting lots of radio airplay with it's upbeat and catchy vibe and a new single to be released shortly, his fans will be eagerly waiting for an upcoming tour by the 'Gold' man as lots of students have named him. TONY HADLEY PODCAST Series 2 Episode 16 For more information on Tony Hadley, visit his official website HERE Want to listen to more 80's legends? | |||
| 26 Jun 2022 | Chatting with Then Jerico's Mark Shaw | 00:21:04 | |
One of the 80's true survivors, the lead singer of Then Jerico knows how it is to give his fans his all. Shattering his feet during one such performance is a testament to that... As a little boy, he always wanted to be a stuntman but decided it was safer to be a musician. Boy was he wrong! In this revealing interview, Mark talks candidly about his musical career and how he came to learn with his disability to still perform to this day. Now playing acoustic gigs at intimate venues around Britain, he's taking his fans down memory lane by playing his hits - some of which haven't been performed in over 30 years. Mark will be performing his Then Jerico Acoustic at Pizza Express Live in Holborn, London WC1V 6LF on 26th November 2022. Series 3, Episode 7 Check out Mark Shaw's Spotify link HERE The official Then Jerico website can be found HERE Like to listen to more 80's artists podcasts? | |||
| 01 Oct 2023 | Chatting with New Seeker's Lyn Paul | 00:14:19 | |
It's now 50 years since they topped the UK charts with their first No.1 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing' which everybody remembers as that Coca-Cola song. Selling millions of records worldwide, the New Seekers was never out of the charts in the first half of the 1970's... In this episode, we talk with former member Lyn Paul about the band's Eurovision fan worship, touring with Liza Minelli, the Boy George Taboo connection, and her successful transition to actress in the 1997 stage production of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers. Now currently appearing in the hit 2023 musical Calendar Girls, this is a podcast you won't want to miss! Season 4 Episode 8 Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists? BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN) ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE) | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Chatting with Al Stewart | 00:17:30 | |
In the year of the ox (not the cat!), an intimate podcast with one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters Al Stewart... He reveals how his career began four decades ago when he bought one of his first guitars from Andy Summers (who went on to form The Police). From gigging with Tony Blackburn he began his incredible musical journey by dragging along his acoustic guitar up to London after hearing about Bob Dylan. As compere at the famous Bunjies Coffee House, he met them all - Van Morrison, Roy Harper, Bert Jansch, Cat Stevens, Ralph McTell, and of course Paul Simon (with whom he shared a flat). Some great anecdotes revealed from one of the original performers at the first-ever Glastonbury (1970) including the time as a young 17-year-old when he blagged getting backstage at a Beatles concert and getting to play John Lennon's guitar, working with Yoko Ono, and how he gets his inspiration for writing his delicately woven tales of the great characters and events from history....songs with real meaning. He also reveals for the first time ever whom he would most like to write and record songs together with. This podcast was recorded live on behalf of The Beat with Ian Woolley at Basingstoke's Anvil Theatre in 2019 with one of the greatest singer-songwriters Britain has ever produced...Al Stewart. SEASON 2 EPISODE 9 (For more information about Al Stewart, go to his website HERE ) Want to listen to other's 70's legends? BROTHERHOOD OF MAN'S NICKY STEVENS JOEY MAOLLAND (BADFINGER) | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | Chatting with Boycie | 00:25:33 | |
We chat with one of the most instantly recognisable voices in British comedy, actor John Challis aka 'Boycie' of Only Fools & Horses. John talks about his almost 60 years in acting and reveals interesting anecdotes on many of the biggest shows on TV, including Only Fools and Horses, The Green Green Grass and Benidorm. He speaks candidly of his admiration and respect for the late producer John Sullivan, who first used John in the comedy Citizen Smith before casting him as Aubrey Boyce in Only Fools. John also reveals how a surprise birthday party at his new countryside retreat sparked the producer's interest in using him (and Wigmore Abbey) to be the location of his spin-off The Green Green Grass. Talking candidly about co-stars David Jason and reveals who he'd like to see as a guest at the OFAH Conventions as well as some interesting anecdotes about his appearance as Monty in Derren Litten's masterpiece Benidorm. Also in the podcast, he talks about being an icon in Serbia and the making of his DVD 'Boycie in Belgrade', and how he has recently been recording live messages for people during the lockdown. Find out how to get John's merchandise including his books, DVD and signed autographs by visiting www.john-challis.com For personal messages from John, visit www.celebvm.com/johnchallis | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | Chatting Rory Gallagher with Gerry McAvoy | 00:12:56 | |
To celebrate the new release the 50th Anniversary Box Set of Rory’s eponymous 1971 debut album will be released on September 3rd, we chat with his long-time guitarist Gerry McAvoy about working with arguably the greatest rock guitarist this planet has ever seen... In this podcast, Gerry talks about the early days when he joined Taste through to playing on Rory's last three albums before his untimely death some 26 years ago at the young age of only 47 years old. Rory's debut album released in 1971 has been lovingly reissued into a unique box set for his fans new and old. Further info www.rorygallagher.com SERIES: 2 EPISODE 31 | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | Chatting with Marty Wilde | 00:10:58 | |
Celebrating 60 years in the music business, we caught up with Marty on the eve of his new album Running Together. In collaboration with his daughters Kim and Roxanne, In this podcast, Marty talks about celebrating his amazing career and why he decided to put out this new album of unreleased material of songs he has written and what they mean to him personally.(Part 1 of 2) For more information on Marty, go to his official website HERE Want to listen to more 60's related podcasts? AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS) | |||
| 07 May 2023 | Chatting about her Rom-Com novels with author Suzan Holder | 00:17:05 | |
Journalist and TV producer Suzan has woven her love for Elvis and The Beatles into two hilarious stories that also draw on her own dating disasters - before she met her musician husband - former Slade frontman Noddy Holder! Speaking with Suzan Holder, it's clear that this independently strong woman has carved her own way in a male-dominated world of music. Long before she ever met the Slade frontman of one of Glam rock's most successful bands, her life experience was worth being put into print. Her latest novel is set in (where else?) Liverpool and features a Beatles-obsessed fifty-something mother of three who gets into trouble when she goes looking for love on a dating website. Can ‘Beatles Bev’ ever find a man to love as much as she loves Paul McCartney? It’s not looking good when her antics become a talking point on a daytime TV talk show! Also discussed is her trip to Elvis's birthplace in the US which gave her inspiration for her other novel Rock 'n' Rose. Both Shake it Up, Beverley and Rock 'n' Rose (published by One More Chapter, HarperCollins) are available from all good bookstores. Series 4, Episode 3. Want to hear more podcasts from music authors? LESLEY-ANN JONES on Who Killed John Lennon CHRIS GREGORY on Bob Dylan | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Chatting with Tommy Hunt | 00:30:53 | |
Now a Northern Soul legend, Tommy Hunt's life hasn't been easy...
Experiencing racial abuse in the Army when he wanted to see his ill mother, Tommy took his destiny in his own hands. Joining the doo-wop group The Flamingos gave Tommy a step up from what could have been a tougher road.
Success was his destiny and he's worked with the best down the years - Elvis, Gene Vincent, and Buddy Holly to name a few. In fact, Tommy reveals who he tried to persuade not to get on the plane on that fateful Iowa flight the night the music died...
For all Northern Soul and Blues fans, this is one intimate podcast you won't want to miss.
Series 3, Episode 6
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