Podcasts about british music hall

Much has been discussed of Paul McCartney's love of what John Lennon called "granny music." The music of his parents' generation, British Music Hall, Vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley...you know the genre...the stuff Lennon loved to complain about when it came from Paul, but seemingly had no problem with his favorite group, Nilsson, whos stock and trade was the song tradition rooted in that era. Paul, however, loved, and still loves, music and art from that time. It gives him a chance to embody the character pieces he so easily writes, putting himself in the shoes of Fred Astaire and getting to pretend he's someone other than Paul McCartney. Honey Pie also has roots in trad jazz, and Lennon obviously knew a thing or two because he pulls off a spot-on Django Reinhardt impression on his guitar solo. Personally, I love this side of Paul, "Honey Pie," "You Gave Me The Answer," "Martha My Dear," I'll take it all! Returning to the show this week is the always wonderful Dr. Christine Feldman-Barrett, author of the brilliant book A Women's History of the Beatles and the newly released "The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Record Store." She joins us from all the way across the world in Brisbane where we chat about appreciating legacy artists in all their eras, what record stores mean to her, the cyclical nature of culture, and an exciting round of Beatles trivia! Be sure to pick up a copy of her book at the links above or anywhere you get good books! What do you think about "Honey Pie" at #93? Too high? Too low? Or just right? Let us know in the comments on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rankingthebeatles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and grab a Rank Your Own Beatles poster, a shirt, a jumper, whatever you like! And if you're digging what we do, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Us A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rankingthebeatles/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rankingthebeatles/support

WHAT A CONCEPT!OGDENS' NUT GONE FLAKE by Small Faces (1968, Immediate)You recognize the famous, round, Victorian, snuff tobacco tin cover? It was designed by Nick Twedell and Pete Brown, and announced to Acid heads everywhere that this album was going to be a trip to be reckoned with, and it did not disappoint. Thought by many to be the first Rock n Roll concept record, Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake was the premier British, hot house musical flower from that psychedelic garden, mixing British Music Hall with rocking blues - a recipe that also worked marvelously for Ray Davies and The Kinks. The Artful Dodger-esque ditty Lazy Sunday, brayed by future Humble Pie frontman Steve Marriott, became the big hit, and the album went to #1 in the UK. Side two is dedicated to a single, 19 minute, fairy tale opus, “Happiness Stan”, narrated by comedian Stanley Unwin in his own nonsense language. It recounts the story of a boy named Stan who goes looking for the other half of the moon when it's on the wane.  He rescues a house fly that grows to enormous size, able to transport Stan to the place where he learns the meaning of life. Fanciful? But, of course, and delivered in an insouciant Cockney manner, abetted by processed vocals, keyboards, and guitars. Captain Billy has already covered The Faces with Rod Stewart, which showcases them as an unparalleled R and B outfit, but this thing was the apex of psychedelic “High” Art” - but, never taking itself too seriously. Ps: There was some controversy stirred up by genius entrepreneur manager-producer Andrew Loog Oldham, when he published an ad for the record which parodied The Lord's Prayer - just another aspect of its hallucinogenic conception.

Lewd Alfred Douglas is a talented digital artist and burlesque performer now living in Salem, Massachusetts. While discussing his formative music, we range between opera and Eurovision and Czech bubblegum pop. Plus, we explore his favorite jazz bands in NYC, the castrati, British Music Hall, and his delight in dissonance.  You may listen to his playlist featuring Tom Waits, Conchita Wurst, Dandy Wellington, Verka Seduchka, The Irrepressibles, and more at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QklWG2ekrCUhpwVcnVQYs?si=a92d9549606d441c This is an abbreviated audio edition with a full length version available at Patreon.com/WEBurlesque at the Summer special of $1 pledge, with access to all of the newly renamed "...That Made WE" content, including the audio commentary series "The Movies That Made Us (Queer)." - The Music That Made WE is a creation of WEBurlesque Podcast Network, produced by Viktor Devonne.  Lewd on WEBurlesque Lewd on IG: @lewdalfred and on Twitter @hismajesty Lewd's NSFW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lewdalfred [Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.] - Produced by Viktor Devonne, reigning Mr Hollywood Burlesque, and celebrating15 years in burlesque.  White Elephant Burlesque recently closed a five year residency in Manhattan, and continues to produce White Elephant Burlesque virtually. Visit weburlesque.com for details.

Pay little heed to the title Purple People, this is still your weekly words and language podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple and not an Only Fool and Horses parody podcast but it does introduce us nicely to the subject of today’s episode: catchphrases! Ever wondered how something becomes a catchphrase? How catchphrases differ from a slogan or a quote? If you can even trademark a catchphrase? Then do listen on dear Purple People because in this episode Susie will take us back to the days of the British Music Hall to paint a potted history of Catchphrases.  Along the way, she’ll stop off at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, visit our dear yellow friends The Simpsons and Susie even has a quiz in store for us. Gyles becomes Detective Brandreth for the episode as he busts some catchphrase myths and reveals his celebrity doppelgänger (it’s not the young Dirk Bogarde much to Gyles’ disappointment). A Somethin’ Else production Susie and Gyles want to hear the catchphrases you’ve grown up with - please email purple@somethinelse.com and let them know! Don’t forget, we’ve got a lovely new range of merchandise available from https://kontraband.shop/collections/something-rhymes-with-purple so get your mugs, t-shirts, and tote bags today! Susie's Trio: Urtication - the act of whipping a numb limb with nettles in order to restore its feelings.  Seeksorrow - One who acts to his own detriment Drowning the Miller - to use more water than necessary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sol Adventurers Live: Inspiration for the Soul, Solutions for the Future, co-hosted by Rosey & Messenjah Selah on CRS Radio. E5: Premiere of Freedom Fighters by Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads; Guests: MJ Forbes, Professor Hutton & Pato Banton. This is an inter-generational program where youth can reason w/ elders to transform generational barriers, create lasting bonds & carry ancient wisdom forward to the next 7 generations. Sol Adventurers is a 501c3 empowering youth to discover their gifts, share them w/ the world, & gain strength through reconnecting w/ their community. We are bridging the gap b/t youth & elders. Our youth is MJ Forbes, a 19-year-old world-changer & graduate of Glenmuir HS in Clarendon, Jamaica is being mentored by Sol Adventurers. We launched a GoFundMe to get him to York University in Canada to fulfill his dreams of becoming a psychiatrist & helping his community.  Our elder is Dr. Clinton Hutton, Professor of Caribbean Political Philosophy, Culture & Aesthetics lectures at The University of the West Indies & directs the Institute of Technological & Educational Research at Mico University College. He researches & publishes on enslaved Africans, African Caribbean spirituality, Jamaican music, Rastafari, Haitian Revolution, Morant Bay War, & more. He is an author, painter, & photographer. Our musical guest Pato Banton, internationally renowned Reggae Legend tops the global reggae & commercial charts, had 5 top 20 hits in Britain, Grammy Nomination, BBC Lifetime Achievement Award & is in the British Music Hall of Fame. He transcends music into youth outreach, teaching, writing curriculum to disabled youth & Global Spiritual Ministry. Based in CA, Pato records & tours the world, sharing a positive, fun & spiritual message while serving as a Teacher, Counselor, Mentor & Minister to all.

Sol Adventurers Live: Inspiration for the Soul, Solutions for the Future, co-hosted by Rosey & Messenjah Selah on CRS Radio. E5: Premiere of Freedom Fighters by Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads; Guests: MJ Forbes, Professor Hutton & Pato Banton. This is an inter-generational program where youth can reason w/ elders to transform generational barriers, create lasting bonds & carry ancient wisdom forward to the next 7 generations. Sol Adventurers is a 501c3 empowering youth to discover their gifts, share them w/ the world, & gain strength through reconnecting w/ their community. We are bridging the gap b/t youth & elders. Our youth is MJ Forbes, a 19-year-old world-changer & graduate of Glenmuir HS in Clarendon, Jamaica is being mentored by Sol Adventurers. We launched a GoFundMe to get him to York University in Canada to fulfill his dreams of becoming a psychiatrist & helping his community.  Our elder is Dr. Clinton Hutton, Professor of Caribbean Political Philosophy, Culture & Aesthetics lectures at The University of the West Indies & directs the Institute of Technological & Educational Research at Mico University College. He researches & publishes on enslaved Africans, African Caribbean spirituality, Jamaican music, Rastafari, Haitian Revolution, Morant Bay War, & more. He is an author, painter, & photographer. Our musical guest Pato Banton, internationally renowned Reggae Legend tops the global reggae & commercial charts, had 5 top 20 hits in Britain, Grammy Nomination, BBC Lifetime Achievement Award & is in the British Music Hall of Fame. He transcends music into youth outreach, teaching, writing curriculum to disabled youth & Global Spiritual Ministry. Based in CA, Pato records & tours the world, sharing a positive, fun & spiritual message while serving as a Teacher, Counselor, Mentor & Minister to all.

Sol Adventurers Live: Inspiration for the Soul, Solutions for the Future, co-hosted by Rosey & Messenjah Selah on CRS Radio. E5: Premiere of Freedom Fighters by Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads; Guests: MJ Forbes, Professor Hutton & Pato Banton. This is an inter-generational program where youth can reason w/ elders to transform generational barriers, create lasting bonds & carry ancient wisdom forward to the next 7 generations. Sol Adventurers is a 501c3 empowering youth to discover their gifts, share them w/ the world, & gain strength through reconnecting w/ their community. We are bridging the gap b/t youth & elders. Our youth is MJ Forbes, a 19-year-old world-changer & graduate of Glenmuir HS in Clarendon, Jamaica is being mentored by Sol Adventurers. We launched a GoFundMe to get him to York University in Canada to fulfill his dreams of becoming a psychiatrist & helping his community.  Our elder is Dr. Clinton Hutton, Professor of Caribbean Political Philosophy, Culture & Aesthetics lectures at The University of the West Indies & directs the Institute of Technological & Educational Research at Mico University College. He researches & publishes on enslaved Africans, African Caribbean spirituality, Jamaican music, Rastafari, Haitian Revolution, Morant Bay War, & more. He is an author, painter, & photographer. Our musical guest Pato Banton, internationally renowned Reggae Legend tops the global reggae & commercial charts, had 5 top 20 hits in Britain, Grammy Nomination, BBC Lifetime Achievement Award & is in the British Music Hall of Fame. He transcends music into youth outreach, teaching, writing curriculum to disabled youth & Global Spiritual Ministry. Based in CA, Pato records & tours the world, sharing a positive, fun & spiritual message while serving as a Teacher, Counselor, Mentor & Minister to all.

Hey all you cool cats and mussel pullers….I hope you can be tempted to squeeze in some time to listen to episode 122 of Love That Album Podcast. For this month’s episode, I am joined again by guitarist Shane Pacey to talk about Squeeze. This is the band that has over its history combined hook-laden melodies with tales of human frailty and surviving difficult circumstances. You can smile and dance to the music before you realise, “Hey, that’s a song about infidelity / domestic violence / being arrested for stealing because you can’t afford to feed your unborn child”…..oh and they wrote a song about masturbation (but it wasn’t the one I thought it was for a long time). Nominally, we tasked ourselves with delving into the band’s third long player, Argybargy. However, as is customary at LTA Headquarters, we spent a lot of time discussing Squeeze as an entity as well as the record under focus. Were Difford and Tilbrook really the new Lennon and McCartney of their day? Could their songs have worked in the twenties around the piano in an old British Music Hall environment? What were Butlins holiday camps? All these questions and many more are skirted around on this episode. You can download the show from Spotify, Stitcher or iTunes (search for “Love That Album podcast”) or from the website at http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com. Once again, my huge thanks go to Shane for taking the time out to join me on the show and giving “some old chat”. You can (and should) check out his brand of blues at either https://shanepaceytrio.com.au or at https://bondicigars.com/. If you like Bert Jansch, Shane has a great new album called The Gardener available at https://shanepacey.bandcamp.com/album/the-gardener which would definitely have been approved of by the great man. Send the show feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum. If you’d consider writing an iTunes review or recommending the show to a friend, we’d be immensely grateful.  If you enjoy what you hear, please tell a friend or ten to tune in.

British Music Hall has a long history of queer artists and it's a legacy that we hold dear to us today - from Drag Story Time to pantomime dames. LGBT artists are just one part of our varied programme and commitment to improving diversity in the arts. In this episode we talk to Wilton's associate artist Christopher Green about his latest project based on the life of Fred Barnes, the openly queer music hall star; Jessica Walker discusses discovering Suzy Solidor - singer of lesbian love songs and a self-made business woman in war-time Paris; and our Executive Director Holly Kendrick shares her view on diverse programming. Christopher Green's new project based on the life of Fred Barnes comes to Wilton's in 2018, sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of our website to get the announcement first: https://www.wiltons.org.uk/

Sir John Major talks to Matthew Sweet and is joined by comedian Roy Hudd to discuss the performers and history of the quintessentially British Music Hall. Salman Rushdie talks about his life as Joseph Anton in his new autobiographical novel. And Susan Hitch reviews the ENO's new opera; Julietta.

Join Thos for a marvellous conversation with Paul Haley about his amazing play, Black Slap, an authentic exploration of the politics surrounding the Black and White Minstrel Show, and learn about his work with British Music Hall legends, the Crazy Gang, his involvement in the most successful variety show of the 1960s as well as being cast as the youngest ever Bill Sykes in Oliver.