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In this episode, host Jonothan Moran sits down with Reg and Pete from the iconic Australian band Mental As Anything as they embark on their 50th anniversary national tour. The trio dives deep into the realities of mental health, exploring how the band's seemingly cheerful party tunes often mask darker, introspective lyrics. Reg and Pete candidly discuss the music industry's "industrial hazards," including their late bandmate Martin's severe performance anxiety, widespread substance use, and the high toll fame takes on musicians. They also share their personal battles with anxiety and depression, and how they survived a dangerous rock culture through stable marriages, luck, and shifting to a healthier lifestyle. Ultimately, they highlight the profound, zen-like power of visual art and music therapy as essential tools for healing and meditation.Order JMo's book hereResources Call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14. Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.Support: Thanks to both Amazon and Chemist Warehouse, who have proudly supported this series.Produced in the Pro Podcast Studios
Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty are founding members of Mental As Anything. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An iconic Australian rock band is officially hitting the road again after 25 years to celebrate a massive milestone. Original founding member Reg Mombassa joined Gary to share the hilarious origin story behind his famous stage name and what fans can expect from their 50th-anniversary tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so farJoin Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musiciansA band can be a time machine, but only if the songs still feel alive when the lights go down. I'm joined by brothers Peter O'Doherty and Reg Mombassa from Australia's legendary Mental As Anything as they talk through a historic comeback tied to the band's 50th anniversary, what's changed in 25 years, and what hasn't changed at all: the pull of a great chorus, a sharp lyric, and a room full of people singing along.We go back to the beginning with their first instruments, early influences, and the very real moment when music stops being a hobby and starts feeling like your path. From there, we unpack what it means to step back into the Mentals catalog today, how the new live lineup comes together, and how a long break can actually bring a “fresh breeze” to songs you've played thousands of times. We also talk setlists, including the balance of hit singles and album tracks, and even the thrill of dusting off deep cuts that have not been played in decades.The conversation also dives into the art school roots that shaped Mental As Anything's look and identity. Reg shares his visual art life, including work connected to Mambo, and Peter talks about painting on the road and building a daily art practice that runs alongside music. Plus, we point you toward the documentary Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story, and where to find tickets, merch, and vinyl reissues like Get Wet and Cats & Dogs on colored vinyl.If you love Australian music, Australian rock history, and the stories behind the songs, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who grew up on the Mentals. After you listen, leave a review and tell us which Mental As Anything track you want to hear live most.What have Mental As Anything been up to lately? Let's find out!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au
Bill speaks with artist and music legend Reg Mombassa about the documentary on Mental As Anything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian rock band Mental As Anything formed in Sydney way back in 1976. To celebrate 50 years in the music industry, the band has come back together to release a documentary with never before seen footage, and go back on Tour playing all the hits we know and love. Subscribe'a now! Tank'a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!
Tony Moclair chats with Reg Mombassa & Peter O'Doherty from Mental As Anything ahead of the 'Mental as Anything Story' which is now in cinemas. The band is reforming for a 50th anniversary national tour. Tickets on sale now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mental As Anything, one of Australia's most enduring rock bands, celebrates 50 years of music with hits including 'Too Many Times', 'Rock and Roll Music', and 'Live It Up'. A new documentary titled 'Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' features previously unseen footage and interviews spanning the band's five-decade career. Band members Reg Mombasa and Peter O'Doherty have announced a national tour commencing in June 2025 to mark their 50th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textFor our seventh episode of our new side gig, the Reunited Classic MUSIC Podcast, we go and head back to the 80's for some glorious one hit wonders!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W9k9W07p9SqHnaF6qn9ig?si=kDUh0SmGQCquJHZ0kZ2VMA&pt=69735036d7b30fa9ba1521faa240b043&pi=JzNxSGUOTRWGOListen to our Playlist on Spotify for every song we talk about in the episode in one handy placePlease rate and review, share with your friends and visit us on our socials, Reunited Classic Movie Podcast on Facebook, X (We all know it's still Twitter) and Instagram.
It’s a jam-packed Wednesday with the podcast family! Producer Joolz puts her baby name shortlist on the line as Leisel, Liam and Spida pitch their best ideas for her little boy. Then it’s Trigger Songs.. the tunes you reckon deserve more radio love, from Mental As Anything to some truly questionable listener picks (looking at you, Aquabats) Plus, Leisels Ikea nightmare turns into a chatbot merry-go-round that’ll have you laughing and nodding along.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're still at the dojo for the Moya's boys' trip, talking about trauma and memory and love.Here's the second part of our discussion about Mental as Anything with OddnonGuest:Oddnon; Writer, Twitch Streamerhttps://linktr.ee/oddnonhttps://www.twitch.tv/oddnonPodcast socialshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-9cHDhut44XA-hQ-RMw6Qhttps://www.patreon.com/muppetssexandtraumahttps://muppetsexandtrauma@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Muppets-Sex-and-Trauma-a-Farscape-Podcast-114029207450715Discord:https://discord.com/invite/CqnhYFVRzXOur vital info:Sara Ezzat (she /her)Creator: The Fat Culture Critichttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheCostumeCodexhttps://bsky.app/profile/saraezzat.bsky.socialJosh Gosdin (he/him)Nerd and lover of all things Star Trekhttps://www.instagram.com/joshgosdin/
When you talk about iconic Australian singer-songwriters, it doesn't take long before Richard Clapton's name comes up. For over five decades, Richard has been one of Australia's true rock poets — the kind of artist whose songs become part of people's lives, the soundtrack to long road trips, beach holidays, and nostalgic nights on the back deck with a cold beer in hand.Born on Sydney's north shore, Richard grew up like a lot of kids — dreaming of music that took him beyond suburbia. In the late 60s and early 70s, Richard packed up and headed for Europe, guitar slung over his shoulder, busking in the streets and absorbing the counterculture that was blooming across the continent. When he returned, Richard brought with him a suitcase full of songs and stories that reflected not just his travels but the changing face of Australia itself. In '73, he released his debut single Last Train to Marseilles. But it was his '75 album Girls on the Avenue that really made people sit up and listen. The title track turned Richard Clapton into a household name almost overnight.Through the mid-to-late '70s, Richard released a string of albums that are now regarded as cornerstones of classic Australian rock music. Richard carved out a loyal audience that followed him from smoky inner-city pubs to big festival stages. His songs were — and still are — snapshots of the Australian psyche: romantic but real, hopeful but tinged with a knowing sadness.But Richard didn't just write for himself. He became a sort of elder statesman for the Aussie rock scene, helping to mentor up-and-coming acts that would soon become legends themselves. Bands like INXS, Cold Chisel, and Mental As Anything all found a kindred spirit in Richard, whose lyrics and attitude proved you could write songs about Australian life that were poetic, gritty, and universal all at once. He even produced INXS's second album, helping shape the band's early sound before they broke big internationally.If you've ever seen Richard Clapton live, you'll know that he's the real deal. His voice — warm, slightly weathered, and instantly recognisable — carries the weight of decades on the road and in the studio. He has that easy rapport with an audience that only comes from years of standing on a stage, guitar in hand, telling stories through song. For many Australians, his gigs are like a reunion with an old friend — everyone singing along to Girls on the Avenue or swaying to Deep Water as if no time has passed at all.What makes Clapton's story so compelling is that he never really chased fame for fame's sake. He's always seemed more interested in writing the next great song than chasing trends. And yet, he's ended up as one of the true pillars of Australian rock, a fact recognised when he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1999.Today, well into his seventies, Richard Clapton is still out there doing what he loves most — writing songs, recording new music, and hitting the road to play to crowds who still know every word. In recent years, he's released new albums like Harlequin Nights and Music Is Love (1966–1970), a tribute to the songs and artists that shaped him, from Bob Dylan to Neil Young. His autobiography, The Best Years of Our Lives, published in 2015, pulls back the curtain on decades of wild gigs, unforgettable characters, and the hard-won wisdom that comes from surviving the ups and downs of the music industry.And yet, for all the tours, albums, and accolades, it's the songs that matter most. Ask any fan what Richard Clapton means to them, and you'll likely hear a story about summer days driving up the coast or seeing him live for the first time.In an industry that's constantly changing, Richard Clapton stands as a reminder that great music is timeless. Singer-songwriter, rock poet, mentor, and living legend Richard Clapton joins us here to share his stoires. Check the website for gigs near you.
The boys go on a trip, John gets a timeout while Dargo deals with some internal demons. Oddnon joins Sara & Josh for a discussion on memory and identity that went on for so long we're splitting it in half. Guest:Oddnon; Writer, Twitch Streamerhttps://linktr.ee/oddnonhttps://www.twitch.tv/oddnonPodcast socialshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-9cHDhut44XA-hQ-RMw6Qhttps://www.patreon.com/muppetssexandtraumahttps://muppetsexandtrauma@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Muppets-Sex-and-Trauma-a-Farscape-Podcast-114029207450715Discord:https://discord.com/invite/CqnhYFVRzXOur vital info:Sara Ezzat (she /her)Creator: The Fat Culture Critichttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheCostumeCodexhttps://bsky.app/profile/saraezzat.bsky.socialJosh Gosdin (he/him)Nerd and lover of all things Star Trekhttps://www.instagram.com/joshgosdin/
Peter O'Doherty is one half of Dog Trumpet, a band and recording project he formed in the early 90s with his brother Reg Mombassa. Reg and Peter were also members of the legendary Australian band Mental As Anything. Dog Trumpet's new album Live Forever is out now. Visit dogtrumpet.net for more.
Today it was double Perth Pub Crawl day! For round one, Martin Cilia reminisced about his first gig at Morley Senior Highschool, from there it was onto the Perth pub scene at fifteen! The Flying Fonzarellis started off in a garage in Balcatta. Martin also chatted to Clairsy and Lisa about being around the likes of Mental As Anything and Dave Warner’s From The Suburbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A savoury snack origin story, allegedly innocent filth, fleeting croc fame, a justified flounce, renewed dramatic relevance, and a chart rules game-changer.Listen to this episode with full tracks embedded.Playlists: YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bitsTo join in with the voting, please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd favourites, plus your "most bad and hated" selection, to:The Patreon Supporters Club // Bluesky: whichdecadetops // Facebook // whichdecadeistops@gmail.comThe voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 6th April 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Representing the 1980s and 1990s: fleeting croc fame, and a justified flounce.Still to come: the 2000s and 2010s in Part 3.Listen to all three parts in one go, with full tracks embedded.YouTube // Spotify // extra tracks & bonus bits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Metro, Rev Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your weekly time warp to the 1980s: Bauhaus, Mental As Anything, O.M.D, The Time, The Cars, The Cult, Alphaville, Modern English, The Psychedelic Furs, U2, World Party, Pseudo Echo, Power Station, and finishing off with Pet Shop Boys.
JMO is the Chief Entertainment Writer for the Daily Telegraph, and the host of the podcast called Mental As Anything, and wow does he have stories to tell......if you want to you can watch The Sh!t Show on YouTube, just search 'Tammin' or 'The Sh!t Show' in YouTube, or even easier, tap this link -youtube.com/@TheShitShowwithTamminSursok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reg Mombassa is the lead guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of the bands Mental As Anything and Dog Trumpet, and designer of iconic artwork for Mambo. He has also designed album covers for PIL, Crowded House, Mondo Rock, and Paul Kelly. Check out dogtrumpet.net to buy tickets to Dog Trumpet's upcoming tour.
**VJ Gary & The Pac To The 80's Replay On traxfm.org. This Week Gary Featured The Mighty Chart Year Of 1987 With Hue & Cry, Mental As Anything, Level 42, Freddie Mercury, Westworld, Europe, Five Star, Eric Clapton, Mel & Kim, Al Jarreau, Hot Chocolate, Taffy, Earth Wind & Fire, George Michael, Bananarama, Grace & More. #traxfm #retro #pop #80s #danceclassics #soul #funk #cheese #inthemix #80sballads #exclusive #remixes #PacToThe80s #topofthepops Catch VJ Gary's Pac To The 80's Show Every Sunday From 3PM UK Time On www.traxfm.org Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**
Buy us a coffee and help keep the carousel spinning: https://ko-fi.com/giddypoppodWelcome back to The Giddy Carousel of Pop, a podcast about the Britain's brightest pop mag, Smash Hits.Award-winning journalist, author and Smash Hits legend Chris Heath (Details, Rolling Stone, GQ, Pet Shop Boys, Robbie Williams) joins us on the carousel as it spins back to March 1987. Chris gives us a taste of life at Ver Hits as he visits Boy George at home, goes on the road with the Beastie Boys, chats to Mental As Anything on the phone and a whole lot more.Read along with us.Like Punk Never Happened: https://likepunkneverhappened.blogspot.com/2017/03/march-11-24-1987.htmlSmash Hits Remembered: https://michaelmouse1967.wixsite.com/website-9/216-11th-march-24th-march-1987And check out the playlists of pretty much all the songs featured in this issue of Ver Hits!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gyM5zFIxn86GOEVadM66B?si=789ffade0b664824YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfs58mqeRNuGdJPq2PMYAkOJbtKDjVpmf&si=U4hSREwJ7ShDwYrfRonnie Carnwath's radio show: https://cobwebsandstrange.weebly.com/HOSTS: Simon Galloway and Gavin HoggGUEST: Chris HeathCONTACT DETAILS:Website: https://giddypoppod.home.blog/X: https://twitter.com/GiddyPopPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GiddyPopPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/giddypoppod/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/giddypoppod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@giddypoppod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Metro, Rev Jeff Ivins brings you these bands for your time warp to the 1980s: Altered Images, The Psychedelic Furs, Visage, The Police, Kraftwerk, Associates, General Public, Echo & The Bunnymen, Mental As Anything, Captain Sensible, Depeche Mode, Martika, and finishing off with Selector.
Stu has written the story of 80's Aussie music icons - Mental As Anything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Henry talks with Stuart Lloyd about his new book Started Out Just Drinking Beer: the Mental As Anything Story. The riotous rollercoaster ride of Mental as Anything, one of Australia's greatest bands from 1976-2019. The Mentals went from the top of a pool table to the top of the charts. Enjoy the untold stories behind Aussie classics like: Live It Up, Too Many Times, If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?, Berserk Warriors, Egypt, The Nips are Getting Bigger, and a whole lot more. Plus tales from the road as told by Greedy, Martin, Bird, Pete & Reg — and a star-studded cast including Colin Hay, Richard Gottehrer, Mark Opitz, Jeremy Fabinyi and Wreckless Eric — in this access-all-areas official biography. ‘Love it!!! Brought up lots of memories. Thoroughly enjoyable.' – Kirk Pengilly, INXS. ‘This book gives us a big gulp of one of Australia's most uniquely talented and popular bands.' – Anthony (Tony) Field, The Cockroaches, The Wiggles. ‘Stuart Lloyd captures the alchemy that saw Australian bands flourish from the arid plains of our suburban lives. I loved the Mentals and I love this book.' – Dave Warner, author, Countdown: The Wonder Years, and 25 Years of Mushroom Records. ‘Takes us behind the showbiz curtain. A deep-dive beyond the colourful personalities and the larrikin-esque cheerfulness of a uniquely Australian band who have been the soundtrack of our lives for decades. Had me glued to each page.' – Jane Gazzo, music journalist and broadcaster. ‘An extraordinary and horrific portrait of five butchers who were country-killed specialists, shot through with black humour and near-naked burlesque attire.' – H. G. Nelson, comedian and broadcaster. This conversation was broadcast on 97.7FM Casey Radio in November 2023. Produced by Rob Kelly.
The global pandemic has seen a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide. Join Angelina Grey from Radio Hauraki as she chats to Great New NZers who have come up against their own mental health issues and come out the other side. Angelina delves deep into their personal battles, how they look after their mental health, where they find the small joys and personal victories and how we as kiwis can keep the conversation going to keep helping each other, one Great NZer at a time. Just a heads up, we will be talking about some pretty tough topics during the show, if you need someone to talk to you can text or call 1737 24/7 to find more information on where you can get help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your weekly time travel to the 1980s: Air Supply, M, Toni Basil, The Style Council, Yazoo, Tom Tom Club, Mental As Anything, Bad Manners, Falco, Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, Glass Tiger, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Joboxers, The Police, and finishing up with Phil Seymour.
If there was an aesthetic that defined Australia's rock/pop culture in the 80s then Reg Mombassa was surely a master crafter of it. His band Mental As Anything was heard on radio around the country and it seemed everyone wore a Mambo t-shirt featuring his darkly-comic art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farscape 4·15: Mental as AnythingWhen Scorpius brings the boys of Moya to receive special training from an individual named Katoya, Ka D'Argo comes face to face with his wife's murderer, Macton Tal. “Grasshopper organises a road trip! The boys visit Mr Miyagi in an effort to keep the what's in John's head in his head. A blast from the past dredges up painful memories.” (thanks Marky See!)“Welcome to your training getaway, teal outfits are mandatory unless you brought a leather body suit. Soak up some heat, or battle in a seat either way you must complete this rather intense retreat. ” (thanks Mark Nixon!)“D'Argo enjoys a tense session of Tai Chi with his mortal enemy, meanwhile, John Crichton gets put in the naughty box” (thanks Mysterytour!)“It's a boys trip as the guys go for some mental training with a Jedi Master named Katoya. Scorpius plays a game of paint ball (remove the T) against the Jedi Master and Rygel goes up against a Charrid, who's race have an ugly history with Hynerians. Crichton gets thrown from the frying pan into the fire, literally and needs to find the key to escape. An unexpected visitor from D'Argo's past appears and he gets real hyper about it.” (thanks Nickrude from Katratzi aka Canada!)First aired on Monday, 20 January 2003, written by Mark Saraceni, and directed by Geoff BennettWe're on Twitter, Facebook, and SoFarscape.com. Our theme music is by Leigh Collier of Give Them L.Send us your synopses, support us on Patreon or suggest a fanfic story for us to read!
This week on The Metro, Warlock Jeff Ivins celebrates his and Dr. LaVey’s Birthdays by bringing you the following bands for your weekly timewarp: Bill Nelson, Mental As Anything, Sheena Easton, Robert Hazard, Nu Shooz, Jellybean, Gary Numan, Belle Stars, Kings, Stacey Q, The Fixx, Scritti Politti, Pet Shop Boys, Olivia Newton-John, and finishing up with Altered Images.
In the DJ Booth, the Godfather of Rock is here and is joined by Dog Trumpet spearheaded by brothers Peter O'Doherty and Reg Mombassa, original members of iconic Aria award winning and Hall of Fame band Mental As Anything. New album is out now- Shadowland New single “Nina Simone” www.dogtrumpet.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Esta semana volvemos a Arco Fm Cantabria con un especial alternativo de la década de los 80 y, además, el estreno de los nuevos sencillos de TURPIN y TÚ PELEAS COMO UNA VACA. 120 minutos de buena música donde, además de estrenar en exclusiva lo nuevo de TURPIN y TÚ PELEAS COMO UNA VACA, estaremos escuchando a... THE PRIMITIVES, PSYCHEDELIC FURS, TRANSVISION VAMP, VOICE OF THE BEEHIVE, WESTWORLD, ZZ TOP, PROPAGANDA, MUSICAL YOUTH, THE ALARM, THE BLOW MONKEYS, IT BITES, HAIRCUT 100, KILLING JOKE, LOVE AND ROCKETS, MENTAL AS ANYTHING, FICTION FACTORY, ADAM ANT, CHINA CRISIS, BRONSKI BEAT, DANNY WILSON, CLASSIX NOVEAUX, A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS, FREEZ, ARCADIA, THE DREAM ACADEMY, ELECTRONIC, THE DAMNED... y tendremos en el recuerdo al recientemente fallecido BURT BACHARACH. ¿Alguien da más? Recuerda que estamos todos los miércoles a las 18:00 y los sábados a las 12:00 en Arco FM Cantabria. 103.2 FM en Cantabria y arcofm.com/escuchar para el resto del mundo. Y en todas las redes sociales para que no pierdas detalle de la música más emergente y alternativa.
This week on The Metro, Warlock Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your trip to the 80s: Devo, Thompson Twins, Squeeze, Mental As Anything, 1927, The Fixx, Yello, Berlin, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Saga, Robert Palmer, The Knack, Members, and finishing with some John Parr.
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This week on The Metro, Warlock Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your time trip to the 1980s: Adam & The Ants, China Crisis, Rick Springfield, The Cars, Violent Femmes, The Art Of Noise, Plimsouls, Mental As Anything, Bob Seger, Kenny Loggins, Public Image Ltd., Madness, Gary Numan, Johnny Hates Jazz, George Michael, and finishing up with ABC.
This week Rebekah hears of the 80s boyband whose posters were on many girls walls. Another band discussed in this episode were probably one of the underrated bands of this era, while a duo wrote and sang one of the best love songs of this decade.Why not give us a follow on Twitter @dadeducates and let us know what you think
Jack, jack, jack….wait? What? Who is this Jack?It's 1987, and the future has arrived in the shape of the first No1 of the year courtesy of Steve ‘Silk' Hurley - House Music is here!Hold up, wait a minute!As the ninth edition of the famous Now, That's What I Call Music testified from within it's (so 80s!) Ring binder cover, the charts were much more varied. Whilst dance music was loading up its record box and turning up the BPMs for the coming 12 months, the 30 top chart hits across the four sides of the latest compilation was telling a whole different story. Those big jeans adverts (or was that River Phoenix?) were bringing a spritely 48 (!) Year old Ben E. King back to the top, Jackie Wilson was r-r-r-r-esplendent in plasticine all over again and even Freddie Mercury was camping up The Platters smash from 1956 with The Great Pretender. What decade are we in again?Fear not, as 1987 was definitely serving up its fair share of blistering singles from the likes of Robbie Nevil, The Blow Monkeys, a-Ha, Westworld and many others! Bright new things like Erasure, Curiosity Killed The Cat and Simply Red were rubbing shoulders with more experienced chart names like The Pretenders and Genesis whilst a swingorilliasnt smattering of one-off acts like Mental As Anything and Taffy were providing some shiny, memorable pop memories.And Hot Chocolate were back, Back, BACK and testing our knowledge of which Greatest Hits they were promoting this time (clue - not the Malteser one).So much to unpick, and who better to do it with than pop fan and Needle Mythology records' Will Harris. Find out how Will passed his Elvis impersonator test (and which song he chose), how he championed the store racks (and West London's soul boys) of the 80s Our Price stores, and how the Finn Brother's dad provided some much loved appreciation for his sons' demo tracks.And discover Will's big 1987 favourites from NOW9 and what was missing (spoiler - they were all on HITS6!)Let's fly high (like a rocket in the sky) back to a pop year like no other, and get ready for some great (BIG HAIR) memories!Altogether now, woooahh, we're half way there.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this weeks glittering edition of Britain's Number One Syndicated Vinyl Radio Show Phil Wilson's Vinyl Revival #puttheneedleontherecord Album Of The Week - Rod Stewart - Blondes Have More Fun 1978 RIVA Records RVLP 8Number 1 Of The Week comes from 1972 spending 2 weeks at the top of the UK Official Top 40 Chart. The Oddity Of The Week clue is: Don't lose your rag or get in a flap if you don't get this dance record right. While your listening why not buy me a coffee or one of my eBooks at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinylreviv4/Music this week from:Level 42,Jason Donovan,Joe Walsh,The Grenadiers UK,Salt 'N' Pepa,Terence Trent D'Arby,Mental As Anything and many more...If you would like a shout out or a request please feel free to drop me a message here:https://www.facebook.com/vinylrevivalradioshowOfficial website: https://www.vinylrevivalradio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philwilsonsvinylrevivalTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/phils45s #putheneedleontherecordhttps://www.twitter.com/smoothjazzphilAlso on TikTok search for #philwilsonsvinylrevivalYou can now ask Alexa on Amazon devices: "Alexa play Phil Wilson's Vinyl Revival"Add the skill at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phil-Wilsons-Vinyl-Revival/dp/B08HY3GG8XPlease check out the books I have written available worldwide as an eBook and in Paperback at:https://www.amazon.com/author/philwilsonTell your friends and tell them to tell their friends.I hope you enjoy the show Cheers Phil 'P-P-P-Pop' Wilson (Celebrating nearly 30 years of broadcasting in 2023)
A bit about hereditary mental health. Basically. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eveningalmanac/message
The Hoodoo Gurus are one of Australia's favourites coming out of the pub scene. It was such a fertile era, bands like Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Mental As Anything and The Angels ruled the 'sticky floors' of Australia. In their 40th (well.. 41st) year, the Gurus have released their new album "Chariot of the Gods" coming with some wicked tracks - their farewell to Donald Trump "Hung Out to Dry" was one of the most notable. I got to visit them in the studio while recording in Surry Hills and in the podcast you'll hear about some of the history of that studio. Also the limitations, when recording during covid. Dave opens up on the music that influenced him, when growing up and what is on the Gurus' Rider after all these years. Their tour may be postponed at this stage, but we can't wait to see the Hoodoo Gurus back on the road with the Dandy Warhols celebrating 40 years. This is Dave Faulkner, on The Rider with Becko
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This week we take you on a journey through the suburbs to a time where if someone called you mental it meant you were terrific at dropping in at your local skateboard ramp... and the soundtrack to those long summer days was one of the best Aussie bands to have ever done it: Mental As Anything! Join Ben and Sam as they drop in on twelve wonderful albums from their 30+ year career here on Oz Rock Rated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samuel-pettit6/message
This week on The Metro, Warlock Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your weekly time warp to the 1980s: Bananarama, Limahl, Missing Persons, Real Life, Talk Talk, Wall Of Voodoo, Mental As Anything, David Bowie, Colin Hay, Nik Kershaw, The Go-Go’s, Fiction Factory, Ultravox, Visage, and finishing up with The Police.
Jessie Gender joins Vera of Council of Geeks to take a look at the sci-fi series Farscape one episode at a time. Season 4, episode 15 - Dargo, John, Scorpius, and Rigel get some mental training from guru. Dargo's restraint is put to the test when the man he blames for his wife's death appears, while John is dropped into the universe's least relaxing sauna.
This hour, we play tracks from Mental As Anything, Talk Talk, The Smithereens, The Professionals and more classic alternative artistsHour 2 features a conversation with Peter Coyle
From Mental As Anything to Dog Trumpet to visual art — the endless creativity of the O'Doherty brothers. And a 'deep dive' into the sounds and story of German band Kraftwerk, with Australian dance music stalwart Paul Mac.
Welcome to Ventin' Quarantinos, the "new" podcast from Jim and Burns (and Dave) about nothing, normalcy, and trying to make the best of it. To keep sane, Burns has been playing PES, while Jim has been watching travelogues on Britbox and adding Live It Up by Mental As Anything to every one of Dave's Spotify playlists. Dave has been watching Tiger King on Netflix, and regretting the time he left his Spotify logged in on Jim's laptop.
We were all incredibly shocked to hear the news that Mental As Anything founding member, Andrew 'Greedy' Smith had sadly passed away. Today, we paid tribute to the Aussie legend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Revenge of the 80s, Chris talks with Belouis Some, who has come back to the stage in recent years after a long time out of the spotlight. Belouis discusses his music, controversy over his "Imagination" video, how he got Duran Duran's manager to discover him and his long disappearance from the music industry. We also play tracks from Mental As Anything, New Order, Nash the Slash, Blaine L. Reininger, Shakespear's Sister and more. The conversatoin with Belouis Some takes place in Hour 2
Our Revenge of the 80s Radio #Halloween 2019 special premiers Friday night. This week, we are dedicating Revenge of the 80s to that musically innovative decade as we play classic alternative era covers of music from the 1960s with tracks from Boomerang, The Damned, The Lopez Beatles, Mental As Anything, Julian Cope, Visage, Suzi Quatro, The Clash and more
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