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A song about the newest Suns draft pick to the tune of Dexy's Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen"
A GAME OF KILLER HIDE AND SEEK!! Squid Game Season 3 Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order The FINAL Season is here & it's time for our Squid Game Season 3 Reaction, Recap, Breakdown, Commentary, Spoiler Review & ending explained!! Greg Alba & John Humphrey return to the dystopian playground in Netflix's final and explosive Squid Game season, with Episodes 1 & 2 premiering June 27, 2025. After the violent uprising of Season 2, Season 3 opens with Seong Gi‑hun (Lee Jung‑jae, Train to Busan), dubbed Player 456, wheeled back in via a coffin in a chilling first scene. Haunted by survivor's guilt, he's emotionally shattered and driven by the crushing need for justice and revenge. The two episodes thrust us into a deranged version of “Hide-and-Seek,” with red and blue teams battling for life, intensified by cold psychological stakes. Gi‑hun's fractured alliance with Dae-ho (Kang Ha‑neul, Forgotten, Midnight Runners) and the return of detective Jun-ho (Wi Ha‑joon, Money Heist, Something in the Rain) deepens the narrative. Jun-ho's quest continues as he searches for his brother, the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung‑hun, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe)—infiltrating both the games and the inner workings of the Institute. Standout moments include: Gi‑hun's silent breakdown and explosive confrontation with Dae‑ho, The grotesquely thrilling Hide-and-Seek game, Jun‑ho's investigative breakthrough and near-encounter with betrayals inside the Island's power structure, & more! Main cast stars include Lee Jung‑jae as Gi‑hun, Lee Byung‑hun as the Front Man, Wi Ha‑joon as Jun‑ho, Kang Ha‑neul's cunning Dae‑ho, Park Gyu‑young as No‑eul, Im Si‑wan, Park Sung‑hoon, Jo Yu‑ri, and more, bringing fresh tension and emotional arcs to the final season. This gritty, emotionally haunted premiere sets the tone for a savage descent into the games' conclusion. Join Greg & John as they unpack every twist, alliance, and horrifying moment in Squid Game's last season! Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Time for another movie-centric episode, and this time we are centric on 2017's Midnight Runners, directed by (apparent) pod favorite Jason Kim and starring (definite) pod favorites Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul! In this episode, Susie and Lynn share their thoughts about the movie and about snacks.(0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup(28:10) - discussion of Midnight Runners(48:55) - Snack corner(56:45) - Ask Susie UnnithingIf you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating and review!Follow us on Instagram @unnisonoppaspod
Send us a textIt's a BRAND NEW episode of Bakotunes! I'm honored to welcome my guest Monique Powell of Save Ferris to the show! It was an opportunity I could not pass up and after a few tech delays, it finally happened. Monique and I go back to the early days of the band in Orange County, gigging alongside ska homies Reel Big Fish and more before getting swept up in the third wave ska craze and a hit single - a cover of Dexy's Midnight Runners 80s classic, "Come On Eileen"! That was followed with tours across the globe and back, in the van, and of course, tons of sweaty ska shows packed with sweaty, skankin' checkerboard kids. It was the nineties and it was a blast. Lots of fun facts and ska time warping! We also have classic Save Ferris music and their latest single, "Get Dancing!" that just dropped at all music outlets on 4/25. Enjoy! https://saveferris.com/**Episode features the songs "Come On Eileen," "Get Dancing", "The World Is New" by Save Ferris. Also contains excerpts from: "Orange County, CA (1976)", "MTV Skaturday", Save Ferris Honda Commercial, "Sid & Nancy", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", "Teens React to 90s Ska Music".Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com
Hoy en La Gran Travesía nos vuelve a acompañar Dani Pérez para la segunda parte del recorrido por lo más destacado del Pop Rock Underground británico de la década de los años 80. En este especial repasamos desde los sonidos algo más electrónicos y el noise pop hasta el Ska, los New Romantics o el sonido Madchester de finales de los 80. Podréis escuchar a Madness, Echo and the Bunnymen, Sad Lovers and Giants, The Fall, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Happy Mondays, Dexy´s Midnight Runners, Smiths, New Order, Stone Roses... También recordaros que ya podéis comprar La gran travesía del rock, un libro interactivo que además contará con 15 programas de radio complementarios, a modo de ficción sonora... con muchas sorpresas y voces conocidas... https://www.ivoox.com/gran-travesia-del-rock-capitulos-del-libro_bk_list_10998115_1.html Jimi y Janis, dos periodistas musicales, vienen de 2027, un mundo distópico y delirante donde el reguetón tiene (casi) todo el poder... pero ellos dos, deciden alistarse al GLP para viajar en el tiempo, salvar el rock, rescatar sus archivos ocultos y combatir la dictadura troyana del FPR. ✨ El libro ya está en diversas webs, en todostuslibros.com Amazon, Fnac y también en La Montaña Mágica, por ejemplo https://www.mdemagica.es/libro/gran-travesia-del-rock-la_53628 ▶️ Y ya sabéis, si os gusta el programa y os apetece, podéis apoyarnos y colaborar con nosotros por el simple precio de una cerveza al mes, desde el botón azul de iVoox, y así, además podéis acceder a todo el archivo histórico exclusivo. Muchas gracias también a todos los mecenas y patrocinadores por vuestro apoyo: Con, Piri, Don T, Gezkurra, Tete García, Jose Angel Tremiño, Marco Landeta Vacas, Oscar García Muñoz, Raquel Parrondo, Javier Gonzar, Eva Arenas, Poncho C, Nacho, Javito, Alberto, Tei, Pilar Escudero, Utxi 73, Blas, Moy, Juan Antonio, Dani Pérez, Santi Oliva, Vicente DC,, Leticia, JBSabe, Huini Juarez, Flor, Melomanic, Noni, Arturo Soriano, Gemma Codina, Raquel Jiménez, Francisco Quintana, Pedro, SGD, Raul Andres, Tomás Pérez, Pablo Pineda, Quim Goday, Enfermerator, María Arán, Joaquín, Horns Up, Victor Bravo, Fonune, Eulogiko, Francisco González, Marcos Paris, Vlado 74, Daniel A, Redneckman, Elliott SF, Guillermo Gutierrez, Sementalex, Jesús Miguel, Miguel Angel Torres, Suibne, Javifer, Matías Ruiz Molina, Noyatan, Estefanía, Iván Menéndez, Niksisley y a los mecenas anónimos.
DJ St. Paul neemt de muzikale week door met liedjes van o.a. FKA Twigs, Memory Of Speke & Fatima Yamaha. Deze keer in de albumrubriek een uitgebreid gesprek met Gijsbert Kamer over Broken English van Marianne Faithfull. Benieuwd naar de tracklist en shownotes? Check ze via: tivolivredenburg.nl/studio/podcast/st-pauls-boutique Meer podcasts van TivoliVredenburg ontdekken? Ga naar tivolivredenburg.nl/podcast
DJ St. Paul neemt de muzikale week door met liedjes van o.a. FKA Twigs, Memory Of Speke & Fatima Yamaha. Deze keer in de albumrubriek een uitgebreid gesprek met Gijsbert Kamer over Broken English van Marianne Faithfull. Benieuwd naar de tracklist en shownotes? Check ze via: tivolivredenburg.nl/studio/podcast/st-pauls-boutique Meer podcasts van TivoliVredenburg ontdekken? Ga naar tivolivredenburg.nl/podcast
The Daily Quiz - Music Today's Questions: Question 1: Which Irish rock band released the studio album 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'? Question 2: Which American rock band released the studio album 'The Soft Parade'? Question 3: What song did Dexy's Midnight Runners have a hit with in 1983? Question 4: Which British rock band released the song 'I Want It All'? Question 5: What type of instrument is a guitar? Question 6: Which song, originally recorded by Aerosmith, was later covered by Run-DMC? Question 7: Which American singer, songwriter, and actress released the song 'Bad Romance'? Question 8: 'A Girl Like You' was a one hit wonder in 1994 by which artist? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"When I was youngIt seemed that life was so wonderfulA miracle, oh it was beautiful, magicalAnd all the birds in the treesWell they'd be singing so happilyOh joyfully, oh playfully watching me"Let's defy logic together on a Fall Sunday in Southern California, with 2 hours of terrific tunes from the 1970's you probably won't hear anywhere else. Joining us are Joni Mitchell, Batdorf and Rodney, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Starship, Ian Hunter, Hall & Oates, Earth, Wind & Fire, Meat Loaf, Elvis Costello, Billy Cobham, Jeff Beck, Aerosmith, The Bee Gees, Doobie Brothers, Neil Diamond, Free, Eddie Money, Gerry Rafferty, Minnie Riperton, America, Roxy Music, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Grand Funk Railroad, Alice Cooper and Supertramp...
Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen Kajagoogoo - Too Shy Coldplay & BTS - My Universe Imagine Dragons - Wake Up The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You Alice Merton - No Roots Depeche Mode - Everything Counts Erasure - A Little Respect Elton John & Dua Lipa - Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) Bruno Mars - Treasure Tate McRae - It's Ok I'm Ok Alphaville - Big In Japan Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner (DNA Remix) PM Dawn - Set Adrift On Memory Bliss U2 - Mysterious Ways Maroon 5 - This Summer's Gonna Hurt Like Motherfucker
Welcome back to another uplifting episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast! This week, we're diving into:
"Your daddy he's an outlaw and a wanderer by tradeHe'll teach you how to pick and choose and how to throw the bladeHe oversees his kingdom so no stranger does intrudeHis voice it trembles as he calls out for another plate of food.One more cup of coffee for the roadOne more cup of coffee 'fore I go. To the valley below."Yes, the arrival of Standard Time calls for another cup of Coffee so please enjoy it with me as I welcome Ellen McIlwaine, Leo Kotke, Laura Nyro, Roxy Music, Paul Butterfield's Better Days, Bob Welch, Queen, Styx, Nilsson, Joe Walsh, Frijid Pink, Dexy's Midnight Runners, J.J. Cale, Rod Stewart, Three Dog Night, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, Lou Reed, Loggins & Messina, Steve Miller Band and Bob Dylan...
Send us a textDavid Bowie's “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)” is, for many fans, his last great album. Mick regards it as one of Bowie's best, with the singles "Ashes to Ashes" and "Fashion". Mick and Jeff talk through what makes this album great, and look at the music environment as Bowie, along with many other 70's greats, faced the changes and challenges of the 80's.“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” offers a long line of new entrants to Rock'n'Roll Heaven including Herbie Flowers, Tito Jackson, Kris Kristofferson and Liam Payne from One Direction. Our Album You Must Listen to Before you Die, fresh from Robert Dimery's book, is Dexy's Midnight Runners' “Don't Stand Me Down”, a massive failure on release in 1985 but receiving a fresh critical re-evaluation in modern times. We didn't like it! Not least because of their complete rip-off of “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon. Episode PlaylistScary Monsters (and Super Creeps) - just the album__________________________________More Trump! One of those things – Dexy's Bowie interview - “My Phil Collins Years” Bowie – Ashes to Ashes live on Jools Holland Pete Townshend Glass Spider LiveOther References Alt Rock Chick – fabulous insightful reviews across the rock spectrum References: Angie Bowie, Eno, Lodger, Outside, Joy Division, Kate Bush, Gary Numan, New Romantic, “Are “Friends Electric?”, The Pleasure Principle, “Cars”, “It's No Game”, Pete Townshend, “Because You're Young”, Robert Fripp, “Heroes”, Carlos Alomar, George Murray, Dennis Davis, Tony Visconti, Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Edward Bell, Pierrot, "Ashes to Ashes", Brian Duffy, Natasha Korniloff, Lindsay Kemp, Pierrot in Turquoise, Berlin Trilogy, Phil Collins, Let's Dance, Nile Rodgers, “In the air tonight”, Alt Rock Chick, Major Tom, Fripp's skronky guitar work, “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)”, “Fashion”, “Scream Like a Baby”, “Kingdom Come”, Tom Verlaine, Neil Young, “Hey Hey My My”
We are ecstatic to have the very first bona fide superstar guest of INXS:Access all Areas in 2020, Nick Egan, returning to our airwaves to discuss his upcoming feature documentary which shall be launching in the not to distant future. Having forged his career in the UK back in the late 1970's as a visual design artist, Nick went on to critical acclaim as a Director of music videos, commercials and film working with artists as varied as: The Clash, The Ramones, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Psychedelic Furs, Bob Dylan, Duran Duran, Iggy Pop, Malcolm McLaren, New York Dolls, The Cult, The Doors, Alanis Morissette, Carole King, Cheap Trick, The Deftones, Mick Jagger, Oasis, Sonic Youth, Rod Stewart plus our very own INXS! In todays episode, we dive further into his iconic contribution to INXS' Kick album cover, his relationship with Michael Hutchence and discuss a sample of his top 10 music videos that are being highlighted in this documentary. Forever erudite and on point, Nick's openness, passion and honesty shines through and listeners are in for a genuine treat. With a huge birthday shout out to those who celebrated milestones in the month of July, it's fair to say the previous October was a quiet social period for many of the 20th century's superstar artist parents!! With a bumper news section and a whole lot more, tune into the only 100% dedicated, 24/7 and 50 weeks a year INXS podcast!!! Love and peace Jon 17 hours ago Hi, I can't afford much but I'm happy to support a podcast about my favourite band. I was thrilled to make it into Calling All Nations (page 320) and equally thrilled to hear about others who love Inxs! Rob 10 days ago Hi H&B well done on the podcast you guys do a great job, keep up the good work! Rob (Perth) Amber 19 days ago Hi! I'm Amber from Toronto Canada! Happy to be a patron! Thanks for all you do. Jon 19 days ago Hopping on the patron bandwagon here on podbeam. Thanks for all you do to get INXS into the Rock Hall! For more info on becoming a patron to support this show please click here: https://patron.podbean.com/INXSAccessAllAreas Check out the webite for more info about our shows and socials: https://www.inxsaccessallareas.com/ Sign the INduct INXS https://www.change.org/p/induct-inxs-into-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-2025
Clive Langer is an English songwriter and producer, formerly of the cult band Deaf School, and half of the legendary UK production duo Langer/Winstanley, who over the past 4 decades produced iconic albums and hit singles for artists like Madness, Morrisey, Elvis Costello, Dexy's Midnight Runners, and Bush (to name only a few). Clive and Jaymee discuss the craft of music production, the origins of the “second wave” of Ska in England, the art of creative partnership, what it was like living in Morrisey's private world for 18 months creating Kill Uncle and Bona Drag, collaborating with David Bowie, and the time in 1973 Jaymee's mother Victoria flew to England to play Clive the new Beach Boys LP Surf's Up for the first time. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. MIXED BY: Chris Faller BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com
This week is all about bands playing other bands' songs with a twist of lime and a bit of rum… Enjoy the tropics with us in this episode as we showcase hit rock songs performed by reggae and ska artists! Kevin's heading out to his Summer family vacation at the beach and needs a chilled playlist that encourages skankin' n' rawkin'!What's this InObscuria thing? We're a podcast that exhumes obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. If you've never listened to reggae or ska because you just rock too hard, try these awesome cover versions and get your island on! Songs this week include:Sugar Black – “Fly Like An Eagle (The Steve Miller Band)” from Reggae Summer(2010)Reggae Kisss – “Love Gun (KISS)” from Reggae Kiss (2018) Save Ferris – “Come On Eileen (Dexy's Midnight Runners)” from It Means Everything (1997)Alborosie ft. Raging Fyah – “The Unforgiven (Metallica)” from Unbreakable: Alborosie Meets The Wailers United (2018)Smash Mouth – “Why Can't We Be Friends (War)” from Fush You Mang (1997)Peter Tosh – “Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)” from The Toughest (1988)The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – “Detroit Rock City (KISS)” from Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved (1994)Dread Zeppelin – “Stairway To Heaven (Led Zeppelin)” from Re-Led-Ed (1990)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/inobscuria/og-shopCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/
After a series of best-selling books focussing on girls and women Caitlin Moran turns her attention to the lads in ‘What About Men?'. Find out if comedian Laura Smyth is indeed living her best life on the ‘Living My Best Life' tour and Alex Lowe tells us what makes his Clinton Baptise character so popular. John Hopkins on playing Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady at the Leeds Playhouse and we have music from Dexys - formely Dexy's Midnight Runners. Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica Treen
Our first two installments of the New Wave Game ended in ties, because we were both quite clueless. This week we move even deeper into the Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the 80s CD series, as we attempt to guess each other's favorite songs on each volume. Among the weirder, more obscure stuff (any other fans of "I Eat Cannibals"?), we find plenty of new wave classics from Duran Duran, Thomas Dolby, The Tubes, The Fixx, Scandal, Dexy's Midnight Runners, and lots more. Can we possibly resist an oddity called "Chicken Outlaw"? Do we just wish we were in Tijuana eating barbecued iguana? Hop on the escalator of life with us to find out. The Best Stuff in the World podcast - Infocom text adventure games! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Tales From Hollywoodland!
The boys are back with another elegent entry into our array of episodes inspired by songs that feature a uniquely specific instrument. Violinterludes is an elegent colllection of our favorite songs that feature a violin or strings section. We'll hear from The Verve, U2, Dexie's Midnight Runners, Taylor Swift, Guns 'N Roses, Evanescence, and more!
Moments That Rock featuring John 'Rhino' Edwards, a seasoned professional who has spent several decades playing with artists such as Sandie Shaw, Status Quo and Dexy's Midnight Runners. On today's podcast he share stories of the people he met along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Come On Eileen" and "Mickey" were two iconic tunes from the early 1980s. Both were #1 hits. Both were about objects of affection. And both were earworms we couldn't get enough of. But how well do we remember their music videos? Did it turn the earworms into eyesores? Were Dexy's Midnight Runners in need of new clothes and a bath? Did Toni Basil's crush on Mickey border on crazy? And why is it okay for 80s men to grope women but not for women to even talk about groping men? The Old Roommates get their pom poms in a twist as they revisit these oh-so merry music videos through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on Instagram and YouTube @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#ToniBasil #Dexy'sMidnightRunners
Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen INXS - Need You Tonight Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy The Breeders - Cannonball Greg Khin Band - Jeopardy Bruce Hornsby And The Range - The Way It Is Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind Bananarama - Venus Orson - No Tomorrow Jessie J - Domino Terence Trent D'Arby - Dance Little Sister Michael Jackson - Rock With You Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere The Passions - I'm In Love With A German Film Star
I'm an introvert. In my private life, I don't talk much and am mostly in my head. But since the forced isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, I've come to re-appreciate the power of community. Every single health goal I have becomes so much easier when I'm around positive, supportive people. So once a week, I force myself to practice yoga, take a run, ride my bike, or paddle surf with other people. On one of those runs, I joined up with 120 people on the beach in Barcelona running, doing burpees, and dancing to pop songs. The group is called Midnight Runners, and it turns out it's a long-standing event that happens all over the world. On this week's show, you'll meet the founder to learn about the power of fitness and community. Links: Midnightrunners.com @gregexplores ABOUT OUR GUEST Greg Drach is the co-founder of Midnight Runners with a mission to make fitness more engaging and fun. Drach is an avid traveler and adventurer having visited 65 countries across five continents. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel
Helen O'Hara is a talented violinist best known for her contributions to British band Dexys Midnight Runners. Born in London, Helens musical journey began at an early age. She exhibited a natural affinity for the violin, showcasing both technical prowess and a deep emotional connection to the instrument. Her early training and dedication to mastering the violin set the stage for her later success with Dexy's Midnight Runners. She had met the charismatic Kevin Rowland in the late 70s and joined the band in the early 1980s, during a crucial period of the band's evolution. Her introduction added a distinctive and soulful dimension to the band's sound, creating a unique blend of rock, soul, and folk elements that set Dexy's apart in the music scene. Dexys Midnight Runners, originally formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England, by Kevin Rowland, emerged as a prominent force in the New Wave and post-punk movements. The band was characterised by its eclectic musical style, combining elements of soul, pop, and Celtic folk, and was widely recognized for its energetic live performances. The band achieved commercial success with their second album, "Too-Rye-Ay," released in 1982. This album featured some of Dexy's most iconic tracks, including the chart-topping hit "Come On Eileen." The distinctive sound of the album, marked by the prominent use of strings and horns, showcased the influence of Helen O'Hara's violin and contributed significantly to the band's success. After the release of "Too-Rye-Ay," Dexys Midnight Runners underwent a significant transformation. In 1985, Kevin Rowland decided to disband Dexys Midnight Runners and subsequently reformed the group under the simplified name "Dexys." This change reflected Rowland's desire to move away from the Midnight Runners' image and to emphasize a new musical direction. Under the moniker Dexys, the band continued to explore various musical genres and experiment with their sound. While the lineup underwent changes over the years, Helen O'Hara remained a key member, contributing her violin expertise to the evolving Dexy's sound. Despite various challenges and lineup changes, Dexys (formerly Dexys Midnight Runners) continued to release music and tour, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. The band's legacy endures not only for their chart-topping hits but also for their willingness to push musical boundaries and embrace diverse influences, with Helen O'Hara's violin playing a crucial role in shaping their distinctive sound. The extremely talented and humble Helen O'Hara joins us today as our guest to unravel the story of Dexys, to tell us about her personal journey and to share details of her recently released memoir 'What's She Like.' If you'd like to know more about Helen head for her website: https://www.helenohara-violin.com/biog If you'd like to suggest a guest for a future episode send me a message through my website https:www.abreathoffreshair.com.au
Growing up, Anna Jackson was encouraged by her farming parents to leave the family farm and get a proper job. And she soon found herself working as a busy photographer in London and all over the world. But when Covid hit, her work immediately dried up and she was forced to move back home to the very farm she grew up on. Initially having no interest in farming, Anna's life changed when she was given the responsibility of rearing an orphaned lamb, Timmy. And when she found out her dad had been transitioning to regenerative farming, her interest in farming as a career blossomed. Anna's life took a new direction and she is now a regenerative farmer in Lincolnshire. In this episode, we discuss Anna's transition from city life to rural farmer, how regenerative farming works, why we should wear more wool, the importance of diversity, not only on the fields, but also in the farming business, her involvement in the recent 6 Inches of soil documentary, the challenges she faces being a female farmer, and her thoughts on the plant based diet. Follow Anna: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farmerannajackson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaracheljackson/ Pink Pig Farm: https://www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk/ Mentioned in the Podcast TheRunnerBeans: https://www.instagram.com/therunnerbeans/ Midnight Runners: https://www.instagram.com/midnightrunnerslondon/ Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dirt-to-soil/gabe-brown/9781603587631 Groundswell: https://groundswellag.com/ Farm Carbon Toolkit: https://farmcarbontoolkit.org.uk/ Regen Consultant Ben Taylor-Davies https://www.regenben.com/ Woven Beyond: https://wovenbeyond.com/ Six Inches of Soil: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Riverfood: https://www.riverford.co.uk/ Future Food Movement: https://futurefoodmovement.com/ Environmental Farmers Group: https://www.environmentalfarmersgroup.co.uk/ Get in contact: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatbritishadventures
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Liam's embarrassing wee dot Belle needs small talk tips! We practice in the nova lift 610 Quiz: Tom Cruise won't catch on God Dexy's Midnight Runners suck live Belle hates Christmas How did you expose the cheater? Vouchers are lazy presents Belle's not celebrating Christmas this year, Liam pissed his pants and Ben gets supremely chatty in our virtual elevator. Quote of the show “From your sexy hot Latina”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever dreamed of merging your fitness routine with a vibrant community? Our guest, Gabe Guglione, turned this dream into reality. Founder of Midnight Runners, Gabe gives us insights into his journey of creating this global running community. Not only will you hear about Gabe living out of a suitcase for half a decade, but also about how he cultivated running groups across 60 cities worldwide. Buckle up as we explore the unique format of Midnight Runners, often referred to as an energizing blend of running and boot camp.Gabe shares the growth trajectory of Midnight Runners, from its roots in Berlin to its presence in 18 major cities worldwide. He reveals the careful selection process for every new city, making sure each one aligns with the ethos and needs of the Midnight Runners community. During the show, we put a magnifying glass on the numerous challenges Gabe faced, like mapping out a runner-friendly route in bustling Tokyo or ensuring safety for all members. But it's not all hurdles – Gabe also sheds light on the incredible impact Midnight Runners has had globally, offering young people a sense of belonging and access to fitness in a fun and social setting.As we navigate through Gabe's narrative, we stumble upon the reality of running communities, the importance of maintaining a balanced approach, and the transition of leadership roles. Even after stepping down, staying connected to the community is vital to Gabe. Our chat with him brings to the forefront the organic growth and camaraderie that is deeply embedded in the Midnight Runners' ethos. Moreover, we delve into Gabe's future plans, discussing his thoughts on stability, the challenges of finding a successor, and the necessity to decentralize tasks due to limited funding. We conclude with an inspiring tale of David Hellard, the founder of Run Dem Crew, another global running community that has made significant strides in the running world. This episode is an eye-opening exploration of running communities and a testament to the power of unity.DriSeats.com If you're fed up with leaving your car seats muddy, damp and smelly after sitting in them after your run, check out DriSeats range of car seat covers, designed specifically for runners. Durable, removable and machine-washable, you can claim a Do-Badder discount right now by going to DriSeats.com and using the code BBR20 for 20% off your first order.Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...
We are reviewing the 80s songs bracket. Please let us know what song should be number one. Here's the bracket: Party All the Time by Eddie Murphy (1985)Never Too Much by Luther Vandross (1981)Purple Rain by Prince (1984)Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982)Working for the Weekend by Loverboy (1981)Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi (1986)Everybody Have Fun Tonight by Wang Chung (1986)Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard (1987)My Prerogative by Bobby Brown (1988)Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran (1982)What I Like About You By The Romantics (1980)Billie Jean By Michael Jackson (1984)Down Under by Men at Work (1982)"When Doves Cry" by Prince (1984)"Only in My Dreams" by Debbie Gibson (1987)"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" by Hall & Oates (1981)"Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones (1981)"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses (1987)"Cars" by Gary Numan (1980)"Like a Virgin" by Madonna (1984)"You Got It (The Right Stuff" by New Kids on the Block (1988)"Walk This Way" by Run-D.M.C. (1986)"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves (1983)"You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC (1980)"Wild Thing" by Tone Loc (1989)"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey (1981)"Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders (1980)"How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston (1985)"Ain't Nobody" by Chaka Khan (1989)"With or Without You" by U2 (1987)"Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco (1986)"Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles (1986)"I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow (1982)"Jump" by Van Halen (1984)"Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer (1985)"Need You Tonight" by INXS (1987)"All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie (1983)"Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake (1982)"Kiss" by Prince (1986)"Come on Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners (1982)"Tempted" by Squeeze (1981)"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper (1984)"Word Up!" by Cameo (1986)"Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield (1981)"It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock (1986)"Beat It" by Michael Jackson (1982)"Don't You Want Me?" by Human League (1981)"Just Like Heaven" by The Cure (1987)"Call Me" by Blondie (1980)"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper (1984)"Candy Girl" by New Edition (1983)"Take on Me" by A-Ha (1985)"She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby (1982)"Our Lips Are Sealed" by The Go-Go's"Little Red Corvette" by Prince (1983)"Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns-N-Roses (1987)"Faith" by George Michael (1987)"Too Shy" by Kajagoogoo (1984)"99 Luftballons" by Nena (1983)"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham! (1984)One Thing Leads to Another" by The Fixx (1983)"Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads (1983)"Super Freak" by Rick James (1981)"Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar (1983)"I Love Rock N' Roll" by Joan Jett and The Black Hearts (1981)"Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie (1981)"It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M (1987)"Sister Christian" by Night Ranger (1983)"Fight the Power" by Public Enemy (1988)"Tainted Love" by Soft Cell (1981)"Keep on Loving You" by REO Speedwagon (1980)"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison (1988) "Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode (1981)"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins (1981)"I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner (1984)"867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone (1981)"Straight Up" by Paula Abdul (1988)"Janie's Got a Gun" by Aerosmith (1989)"Whip It" by Devo (1980)She a beauty by the tubes"Take My Breath Away" by Berlin (1986)"I Melt With You" by Modern English (1982)"Mr. Roboto" by Styx (1983)"Love Shack" by The B-52's (1989)"Bust a Move" by Young M.C (1989)"Dr. Feelgood" by Mötley Crüe (1989)"Jack & Diane" by John Mellencamp (1982)"London Calling" by The Clash (1982)"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by Culture Club (1982)Look of Love by ABC (1982)"Mickey" by Toni Basil (1981)"Cruel Summer" by Bananarama (1984)"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler (1983)"Nasty" by Janet Jackson (1986)"I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls (1982)"Every Breath You Take" by The Police (1983)"Push It" by Salt-N- Pepa (1986)"We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister (1984) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mass-debaters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mass-debaters/support
Welcome back to another search for the very worst album of all time, yes, it's Trve. Crvp. Pop!. Steve and Sam are back and are looking at My Beauty, the second solo album from former (and current) Dexy's Midnight Runners frontman, released on the 21st of September 1999.Rowland was one of the biggest stars in music in Britain in the 1980's, but after Dexy's split in 1987 he spiralled into depression and drug addiction and decided to quit music. After a spell living on the streets Rowland signed to Creation Records, home of Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine and, of course, 3 Colours Red, and released a set of covers, with the lyrics changed to reflect his recent struggles. It should have been a triumphant comeback, but Rowland decided to portray himself on the front cover wearing a dress and lingerie, much to the confusion of the UK music press, and then turn up fully made up and in a dress at the Reading Festival in 1999 a month before the album was released. It was a disaster and completely overshadowed the music on My Beauty. Rowland, it was reported, only sold 500 copies of the album and he became the punchline to many a joke at the time. But, 24 years on, does the music stand up? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Spike Edney has numerous links to Queen, to the extent that he was often described as the fifth member. Born on 11 December 1951, he has worked with Ben E King, Edwin Starr, The Boomtown Rats, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Ian Hunter, Manic Street Preachers, Beautiful South, Gary Barlow, Peter Green, Joe Cocker, 10CC, and countless more.Spike's connections with Queen began in 1984, when he appeared on the European leg of 'The Works' tour, providing additional guitar and keyboards. From then onwards he appeared at almost every show until Queen stopped touring in 1986, appearing on the 'Live In Rio', 'Live In Budapest' and 'Live At Wembley' videos, as well as the 'Live At Wembley 1986' and 'Live Magic' albums. He also appeared on Queen's 1986 studio album, 'A Kind Of Magic'.Spike can be seen playing keyboards Queen's historic 1985 Live Aid performance at Wembley StadiumThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5351305/advertisement
SERIES 2 EPISODE 8: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump made his lawyers file a 29-page document complaining about Joe Biden's coffee mug. Trump really hates this coffee mug. Trump is really aggrieved by this coffee mug. Trump's fractured emotional and intellectual depth perception is triggered by this coffee mug. Trump's last thought before he dies might just be about this coffee mug. He made his lawyers put a picture of this coffee mug IN the response to the government's motion to keep him from taking the evidence produced in discovery and using it to try to get somebody to kill the witnesses or the prosecutors or the judges or the Attorney General or you or me or whoever. He believes this coffee mug gives him permission to take just about anything the prosecution has and write another hundred self-pitying posts about it or give another interminable TWO hundred speeches about it. It's SOME coffee mug. I wonder if Judge Tanya Chutkan has stopped laughing yet. Jack Smith quickly responded claiming Trump is seeking help trying the case in the media not in the courtroom and Judge Chutkan has already scheduled a hearing sometime before Friday. Plus the Atlanta indictments are expected this week or next but no earlier than Thursday. His genius lawyers are now 0-4 versus E. Jean Carroll and Trump tries to attack DEVON Archer but instead attacks KEVIN Archer, co-founder of the group "Dexy's Midnight Runners" and you know what their one hit was, right? C'mon Aileen Cannon. B-Block (19:16) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: In what might be the longest 'Worsts' in this series, Piers Morgan's hatred of America and Kayleigh McEnany's complete fabrication about seeing "The Devon Archer hearing" cannot compete with Baltimore Orioles' CEO John Angelos who suspended his terrific young announcer Kevin Brown for complimenting the team on how much more success it's had this year than in previous seasons. Seriously. The guy wants the audience to believe the Orioles have never lost a game. I've been the victim of some BS suspensions, but nothing to compare to this BS. (25:54) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Just 16,194 days ago I got a letter that so profoundly changed my life that I know exactly where it is at this minute and I bet I haven't gone a full week without thinking of it. C-Block (39:49) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL (Part 2): The letter was from Lou Adler, News Director of WCBS Radio in New York. And the trip to get back to my apartment to GET the letter ALSO nearly changed my life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zum Schluss der Sounds!-Woche gibt's die brandneuen Alben. Heute mit Travis Scotts erster LP seit der «Astroworld»-Tragödie, träumerischem Indie Pop von The Clientele («I Am Not There Anymore») und den unvergänglichen Dexys (ehemals Midnight Runners). Happy Wochenende, y'all!
Kevin Rowland of Dexys shares stories of his early days with records, "The Killjoys" single, forming "Dexy's Midnight Runners", the making of "Geno", "Come On Eileen", his new LP "The Feminine Divine" and more. Topics include: Kevin doesn't have a record player Buying records as a kid Elvis & The Beatles were a big influence Joining his brother's cover band Discovering punk, forming “The Killjoys” Making the 7” single “Johnny Won't Get To Heaven” Kevin and band still haven't seen a penny for that record Disintegrating “The Killjoys”, forming "Dexy's Midnight Runners" Alternative names for “Dexy's Midnight Runners” Involvement with Bernard Rhodes 2 single deal Oddball records via EMI The story of “Dance Stance” single and mix Multiple mixes of “Geno”, switching to the band favoured mix Recognizing the popularity of “Geno” Parlophone missed the option making Dexy's free to move labels The pressure going into “Too-Rye-Ay” Memories of the making of “Come On Eileen” Recent remix of “Too Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded)” Remastering of “Don't Stand Me Down” Dexy's appearance on “The Young Ones” Recent burst of Dexys in recent years The new album “The Feminine Divine” is a personal album Kevin's journey and revisiting learnings from his youth Some people aren't comfortable with the evolution of Dexys Kevin has always bucked trends in the music industry Interview wrap up Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
Why hello there! Today on The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with Waitrose:Dexy's Midnight Runners frontman Kevin Rowland chats about the band's latest album, The Feminine DivineGraham reveals the winner of a £250 Waitrose Voucher for the ‘Waitrose Great Outdoor Eating Competition' And Graham and Maria solve a couple Graham's Guide dilemmas.See more and follow us on our socials @VirginRadioUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon and Mick discuss the role played by luck, miraculous interventions and the kindness of strangers in a fulfilling journey. And we reveal an odd connection between Brexit and Dexy's Midnight Runners
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Belle believes she's a D.U.F.F. we have a listen to the newest radio station in town and reminisce over some of the '90s toys we never got. There's a new radio station called ‘Disrupt FM' Are you a self-aware DUFF? 610 Quiz: Lick ya bum bum down? Dexy's Midnight Runners don't sound good live! Giving out a pie stimulus package Essendon might not be the bombers anymore Liam's got car issues What's that toy you wanted that you never got? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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For this episode Chris is joined by Kevin Rowland, frontman for Dexy's Midnight Runners, one of Britain's most distinctive bands. Having emerged out of the post-punk scene, Dexy's created a unique blend of soul and Irish folk music, and in doing scored a huge global hit single with "Come On Eileen" in 1982. In this revealing chat, Kevin talks about his journey into music making, the remarkable story behind the "My Beauty" album, overcoming addiction and the forthcoming Dexy's album "The Feminine Divine" and the theatrical concept planned for the tour in support of the new album.
Et le retour de Dexy's Midnight Runners, des décennies après leur tube « Come on Eileen », ca vaut le coup ? Comment le cinéma coréen va-t-il encore nous surprendre avec « Kill Bok-soon » ? Quelle surprise nous a encore préparé Wim Mertens ? Comment l'actrice belge Jasmina Douieb prend-elle sa revanche dans « L'employée du mois » ? Après avoir créé l'habillage sonore de France Culture, la DJ Chloé Thévenin arrive avec un album électro, si on en découvrait un avant-goût ? Chanteur d'un seul tube au début des années 90, Eddie Chacon peut-il effectuer un retour gagnant avec un nouvel album solo ? Vous les saurez en écoutant « La semaine des 5 heures » de ce mercredi 5 avril
On our final episode of 2022, we look back at the music video/mini-movie for Michael Jackson's Thriller, on the fortieth anniversary on the release of the album which bore its name. ----more---- Transcript: Hello, and welcome to The 80s Movies Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today. If you're listening to this episode as I release it, on November 30th, 2022, today is the fortieth anniversary of the release of the biggest album ever released, Michael Jackson's Thriller. Over the course of those forty years, it has sold more than seventy million copies. It won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards. A performance of one of its signature songs, Billie Jean, for a televised concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of Motown Records would introduce The Moonwalk to an astonished audience, first in the auditorium and then on TV screens around the world. The album was so big, even MTV couldn't ignore it. Michael Jackson would become the first black artist to be put into regular rotation on the two year old cable channel. So what does all this have to do with movies, you ask. That's a good question. Because out of this album came one of the most iconic moments in the entertainment industry. Not just for MTV or the music industry, but for the emerging home video industry that needed that one thing to become mainstream. The music video for the album's title song, Thriller. Thriller was the sixth solo album by Michael Jackson, even though he was still a member of The Jacksons band alongside his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy and Tito. Although The Jacksons were still selling millions of albums with each release, Michael's 1979 solo album Off the Wall made him a solo star, selling more than ten million copies worldwide in its first year of release, almost as much as all of the previous Jacksons albums combined. After the completion of The Jackson's 1980 album Triumph, Jackson would re-team with his Off the Wall producer, the legendary Quincy Jones, to try and craft a new album that would blow Off the Wall out of the water. Jackson wanted every song on the album to be a killer. Every song a hit. Over the course of 1981 and 1982, Jackson and Jones would work on no less than thirty songs that could be included on the final album, and assembled some of the biggest names in the music industry to play on it, including David Foster, James Ingram, Paul McCartney, Rob Temperton, Eddie Van Halen, and the members of the band Toto, who were having a great 1982 already with the release of their fourth album, which featured such seminal hits at Africa and Rosanna. Recording on the album would begin in April 1982 with the Jackson-penned The Girl is Mine, a duet with Paul McCartney that Jackson hoped would become even bigger than Ebony and Ivory, the former Beatle's duet with Stevie Wonder which had been released a few weeks earlier and was be the number one song in a number of countries at that moment. There would be three other songs on the final album written by Jackson, Beat It, Billie Jean, and Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', which Jackson would co-produce with Jones. The other five songs, Baby Be Mine, Human Nature, The Lady in My Life, P.Y.T. and the title track, would be written by other artists like James Ingram, Steve Pocaro of Toto, and Rob Temperton, who were also working on the album as backup singers and/or musicians. The final mixing of the album would continue up until three weeks before its expected November 30th, 1982 release, even though The Girl Is Mine had already been released as a single to radio stations and record stores on October 18th. While the song wouldn't exactly set the world on fire or presage the massive success of the album it had come from, the single would sell more than a million copies, and hit number two on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. When the album was released, it sold well, but it wouldn't be until Billie Jean, the second single from the album, was released on January 2nd, 1983, that things really started to take off. Within three weeks, the song would already hit #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. But it would still a few more weeks for white America to take notice. In early 1983, the music world was dominated by the cable channel MTV, which in less than two years had gone from being a small cable channel launched in only portions of New Jersey to making global stars of such musical acts as Duran Duran, Eurythmics, U2 and even Weird Al Yankovich. But they just were not playing black artists. The lack of black music on MTV was so noticeable that, in an interview with MTV VJ Mark Goodman timed to the release of his comeback album Let's Dance, David Bowie would admonish the VJ and the channel for not doing its part to promote black artists. MTV's excuse, for lack of a better word, was that the network's executives saw the channel as being rock centered, and Billie Jean was not “rock” enough for the channel. The president of Jackson's record label, CBS, was more than just enraged by the channel's refusal to show the video for Billie Jean. He threatened to pull every single CBS act off the air, and never give MTV another music video to air. Could MTV really afford to lose Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel and Journey and Toto and The Clash and Joe Jackson, Eddie Money, Chicago, Judas Priest, ELO, Adam Ant, Cheap Trick, Loverboy, Heart, Men at Work and a hundred other artists that accounted for more than a quarter of all the music videos in rotation on the channel at the time? MTV would add Billie Jean to its rotation on March 10th, 1983. Within a month, both the song and the album would hit #1 on their respective charts. Lost in all the hubbub about Billie Jean was that Beat It, with its blistering Eddie Van Halen guitar solo, had been released as a single on February 14th, and it too would become a #1 hit song. In fact, after Billie Jean topped the charts for seven weeks, Beat It would become the #1 song in the nation, after a single week of Dexy's Midnight Runners taking the top spot. Ironically, despite how they felt about Billie Jean just a few weeks earlier, MTV would actually be the first outlet to show the Beat It video, not three weeks after it finally relented on Billie Jean. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Human Nature, and P.Y.T. were all released as singles between May and September 1983, but none of them would have the success enjoyed by Billie Jean and Beat It, and sales for the Thriller album were starting to wane. There were only three songs left on the album that hadn't been released as singles yet, and neither Baby Be Mine not The Lady in My Life were the kinds of songs that would be featured as singles. That left Thriller. There never was a plan for Thriller to be released as a single. The label saw the song, with its vaguely spooky lyrics and ending narration by legendary horror actor Vincent Price, as a novelty song, not unlike a Weird Al Yankovic song. In early August 1983, Jackson would see An American Werewolf in London. He loved the movie, especially the scenes where actor David Naughton would transform into a werewolf on screen. The film's director, John Landis, was working in London at the time, and late one evening, the phone in his hotel room would ring. It was Michael Jackson. The singer wanted to know if Landis would come aboard to make a music video based on this song, and help turn him into a monster. “Michael, it's 2am in London,” Landis would exclaim to the excited singer on the other end of the line. “I will call you when I get back to Los Angeles in a couple weeks,” he'd say, before hanging up the phone and went back to sleep. Except Landis didn't wait for his return to the States to call Jackson back. The filmmaker and the singer would, despite the eight hour time difference, speak several times over the phone about ideas for a music video. For weeks, Landis, Landis's costume designer wife Deborah Nadoolman, and Rick Baker, the genius behind the practical makeup effects for An American Werewolf in London, would meet with Jackson to discuss story, choreography, makeup and costuming. Landis and his producing partner, George Foley Jr., would come up with a final story that featured a story about a young man and a young woman who find themselves being chased by zombies through the streets of Los Angeles, before the boy becomes, at various times, a zombie himself and a werewolf-like cat creature. It was going to be Landis's homage to fun horror movies of the past, from I Was a Teenage Wereworld to Night of the Living Dead. Landis and Folsey would present the president of CBS Records with a script for the project, and a $900,000 budget, ten times more than the average music video cost to make at the time and nearly triple the previous record for the highest budget for a music video at that time. And unlike most videos made at the time, it would be shot using 35mm film and Arriflex cameras. It was not going to be just a music video. This was going to be a mini-movie. The record label president was not pleased. Album sales for Thriller had been slowing, and it did not make sense for them to spend nearly a million dollars to make a video for what would be the seventh and riskiest single off the album. They refused to pay for it. So Folsey, Jackson and Landis would go to the major television networks, to see if they would be willing to finance the project, which they pitched as not only getting a fifteen minute music video from one of the biggest artists in the world, but also a thirty minute making-of documentary, so the entire program could be slotted for a full hour of airtime including commercials. They would all say no. Then they went to MTV, who had seen a dramatic spike in subscriptions since they started airing Billie Jean and Beat it, in the hopes they would want in on the action. They would also decline, because they had a policy of not financing ANY music videos. Music videos were promotions for the record labels. They should be paying for the making of them. They then went to cable movie channels like HBO and Showtime. Imagine having exclusive rights to a fifteen minute mini-movie from the biggest music star on the planet, they would suggest, as well as a forty-five minute making-of feature that could be slotted for a full hour of programming. Imagine how many new subscribers you'd get if your channel was the only place to see it! Showtime would agree to finance half the video in exchange for exclusive movie channel rights to screen Thriller. Sensing there might actually be a market for this, Jackson's record label would commit to throw in $100,000, if they could find another partner to cover the rest. MTV would make up the difference, after deciding they were not financing a music video but indeed a short motion picture and a making-of featurette. Landis would bring a number of his regular collaborators with him. In addition to producing partner George Foley Jr. and costume designer Deborah Nadoolman, Landis would have his American Werewolf in London cinematographer Robert Paynter behind the camera, Malcolm Campbell, who had edited American Werewolf and Trading Places, assembling the final footage, and the legendary music composer Elmer Bernstein, who created the scores for Animal House and American Werewolf, to provide an incidental musical score to the movie inside the movie, and other sequences not directly related to Jackson's song. The vast majority of the shoot, which took place over four nights in October, the 11th through the 14th, would take place around Downtown Los Angeles. The scenes at the movie theatre were filmed at the Palace Theatre on Broadway, while the zombie dance was filmed a couple miles to the south at Calzona Street and Union Pacific Avenue and the final house sequence was filmed in the Echo Park neighborhood just northwest of downtown. Side note: the Palace Theatre is still there, and still occasionally shows movies to this day, and both the intersection where the dance sequence was filmed and the neighborhood where the final chase sequence took place still look remarkably similar to what they did forty years ago. And how quickly did it take for Landis and his team to get the footage assembled? Thriller would have its first screening at the Crest Theatre in Westwood Village on November 14th, 1983, not thirty days after filming was complete. John Landis would tell Nancy Griffin in a 2010 Vanity Fair oral history about Thriller that despite having been to events like the Oscars, the Emmys and the Golden Globes, he had never seen a turnout like the one he witnessed that night. Diana Ross, who had discovered the Jacksons nearly twenty years earlier, was there. As was Prince and Eddie Murphy and Warren Beatty. Ola Ray, Jackson's co-star in the film, was there too, and before the screening, she noticed Jackson was nowhere to be found. She would find him a few moments later, hiding in the projection booth with the projector operator. Ray would do her best to lure Jackson out, to mingle with the crowd. This was his night, after all. But Jackson would only compliment Ray on her dress, and tell her to go enjoy herself. Once the crowd was seated, Landis would warm the crowd up with some light banter and a screening of a new print of a Mickey Mouse cartoon, The Band Concert, that Jackson was able to get Disney to strike just for this occasion. It's one of Disney's best cartoons, and the crowd would enjoy it. But they were here to see what amazing thing Michael would pull off this time. Finally, the main event would begin. And the first thing the audience would see was a disclaimer… “Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this film in no way endorses a belief in the occult. Michael Jackson.” This was in reaction to word that Jackson had gotten a couple weeks earlier from the leaders of the Jehovah's Witnesses, to which he was a practicing member of at the time, that he risked being excommunicated from the church. The church was worried the film, which, incidentally, they had not seen yet, would promote demonology to younger people. At first, Jackson would call his assistant and order them to destroy the negatives to the film. The assistant, with the help of the production team, would instead lock the negatives up in a safe place until a compromise could be reached. It would be Jackson's assistant who came up with the pre-roll statement, which was acceptable to Jackson, to the church, and to the production team. At the end of the screening, Jackson, Landis and the film received a standing ovation. Eddie Murphy screamed out “Show the damn thing again!” And they did. John Landis hadn't made a music video. He made a short movie musical. And he wanted recognition for his efforts. So despite his standing in the industry as a semi-pariah due to the ongoing legal troubles concerning the Twilight Zone accident, Landis wanted an Oscar for his work. The movie was that good. Even though he had never worked with Disney in the past, Landis was able to convince the studio to allow him to screen the PG-rated Thriller mini-movie in front of the G-rated Fantasia, which was going to be released on Thursday, November 24th, on one screen in Los Angeles. The L.A. Times newspaper ad would be a split image. On the top half, Mickey in his Sorcerer's Apprentice getup, and on the bottom, listed as an “extra added attraction,” Michael in his leather jacket, in a nearly identical pose to the cartoon mouse above him. Five shows a day for seven days, with an extra late show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Academy members and one guest could present their membership card at the box office for free tickets to see Thriller on the Avco Cinema Center, then stay and watch Fantasia as well. If you want to see a not exceptional image of the newspaper ad, make sure you head over to this episode's entry on our website, the80smoviepodcast.com Now, I'm not sure how many free tickets were given away to Academy members that week, but practically every screening was sold out. While the $52,000 worth of tickets sold in those seven days would be credited to Disney and Fantasia, it was clear from the audiences who were leaving after the fourteen minute short was done what they were there to see. And for that week, this was the only way to see Thriller on the entire planet. On December 2nd, MTV would show Thriller for the first time in prime time. Ten times the regular audience would turn in to watch. At the end of the video, MTV told their viewers they would watch it again if they wanted at the top of the hour. And they would show it every hour at the top of the hour for twenty-four straight hours. It would be MTV's biggest day to date. In February 1984, Showtime would air the video and its corresponding making-of featurette six times, and those airings would be amongst their biggest days in their nearly decade-long history. Vestron Home Video, a smaller videotape distributor based in Connecticut, would pay for the home video rights to the video and making-of featurette, and release it later in the spring. It would sell more than 900,000 copies at $29.99 MSRP. It would be the first major sell-through home video title, and usher in the mindframe that collecting movies on VHS was a totally normal thing, like a record collection. And the album? It would quickly return to the top of the charts within weeks of the release of the video no one really wanted to make outside of Michael Jackson, and it would go on to sell another ten million copies just in 1984. The red leather jacket worn by Jackson in the video, designed by Deborah Nadoolman, would become as iconic in pop culture as Indiana Jones' fedora, which Nadoolman also hand-picked for that character. Shooting a music video as if it were a movie, and on 35mm film, would soon become the norm instead of the exception. Future filmmakers like Spike Jonze would use Thriller as a template for what they could get away with when they started making music videos in the 90s. Over the years, Thriller has been deemed THE single best music video of all time by a number of news organizations and fans all around the world. An official 4K remastered version of the video was uploaded to YouTune in October 2009, a few months after Jackson's unfortunately and untimely passing, where it has amassed more than 865m views over the past 13 years. And that's just for that one version of the video. There are dozens more copies available on YouTube, each with millions of views of their own. Thank you for joining us. And with that, we wrap up 2022 and our fourth season. We'll talk again in early January 2023, when the podcast will return for its fifth season, as we take a much needed vacation to Thailand for Christmas and New Years. 2022 has been the best year for this podcast so far, and I want to thank every single one of you for spending some of your valuable time listening to me talk about older movies. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all of you. Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about Michael Jackson's Thriller. The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment. Thank you again. Good night.
This week on The Metro, Warlock Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your time warp to the 1980s: Buggles, Sting, Nick Lowe, Ultravox, Humans, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, The J Geils Band, Kim Carnes, Bow Wow Wow, Real Life, The Human League, Peter Schilling, Let’s Active, Men At Work, and finishing with Billy Idol.
The Royal College of Nursing, the world's biggest nurses' union, has a culture of bullying and misogyny, according to an internal report. Jessica Creighton speaks to Pat Cullen, the General Secretary and Chief Executive of the RCN who commissioned the report. Helen O'Hara is a violinist and composer who plays the ear catching violin on the massive No.1 hit Come on Eileen. She joins Jessica to explain why she chose to become a key member of Dexy's Midnight Runners rather than join a symphony orchestra, how she picked up her violin again after a long break to raise her sons, and the story behind the title of her memoir – What's She Like. Today is International Day of the Girl, a global day of action for girls rights. The CEO of the charity Plan International, Rose Caldwell is the CEO of Plan International UK & the Welsh Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt will join Jessica Creighton to discuss how to get more women into leadership and where we are with achieving gender equality. At the end of the Coperni show during Paris Fashion Week, two men spray painted a white dress onto model Bella Hadid. After a few minutes the dress moved with Hadid's body like a regular, fitted fabric as she walked down the runway. Will we all be spraying on our clothes in the future? We speak to sustainable fashion journalist Megan Doyle to find out more. The war in Ukraine may have reached its culmination with the Russian invasion earlier this year, but for people living on the front lines, the fighting has been constant since 2014. Photojournalist Anastasia Taylor-Lind joins Jessica to discuss her work and new upcoming exhibition at the Imperial War Museum. Presenter: Jessica Creighton Producer: Lucinda Montefiore
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You're a Swinger... Good on Ya! In Scott's Head Everyone is Naked. Just like a Saturday night at Ibbot's Lyft. You're wearing the band! Pull your pants off! In Soviet Russia Chess Robot Breaks you. love lyft me up where we belong. I'm Sorry, I'm Drunk. Did the Movie Pop your Corn? Retired Admirals hang out at Old Navy. New Rule: No One is Allowed to Die! Tom Cruise, The Dream. He's a desecrated corpse. ambidextrous Midnight Runners. Old Action Heroes are Expendable. How many languages does Major Spoilers speak, and more on this episode of The Morning Stream.
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