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For this episode, Danny is joined by the legendary cult singer-songwriter John Otway. John gained recognition in the 70s with his collaborations with Wild Willie Barrett, with whom he made his legendary appearance on The Old Grey Whistle Test, famously hurting himself rather dramatically in the process. He is known for his unpredictability on and off stage, his incredible relationship with his fan base and his famous double guitar. Over the course of 5,000+ gigs and TV appearances, he has worked with performers as diverse as Wild Willie Barrett, Attila the Stockbroker and Richard Holgarth. His autobiography - Cor Baby That's Really Me - Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure is available on Amazon and Otway - The Movie is also available to watch online. If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos. KEY TAKEAWAYS John has played most of London´s rock venues, including The Roundhouse and The Rock Garden. As well as the London Palladium and The Albert Hall. Throughout his career he has continued to play pub gigs. Elton John introduced John on Top Of The Pops. Unlike many London performers, John “crossed the river”. Being left-handed is part of the reason John is able to play his unique double-necked guitar. John´s excruciatingly painful accident on The Old Grey Whistle Test led to overnight stardom. John appeared in Heartbeat. John had to wait 25 years for his 2nd hit single. John uses crowdfunding to do things no record label would pay for and to gig in some weird places. During Coid, his Facebook Live gig got 10,000 attendees. That gig´s T-shirt sales kept food on the table. BEST MOMENTS “My life or career has been gigging. In about 2022, I did my 5,000th gig.” “I celebrated my second hit at the London Palladium and headlined the Albert Hall.” “Being shocking and sounding awful became in vogue.” “By leaping on the amp and crushing my testicles on it, I also unplugged it, which basically ruined his (Willie´s) guitar.” “It's micro-stardom, but it is stardom.” EPISODE RESOURCES Movie - https://vimeopro.com/otwaythemovie/movie/video/403710383 Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cor-Baby-Thats-Really-Me/dp/0956434304 HOST BIO Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurst facebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720 This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Bobby Bluebell remembers the “cuddly duffle-coat friendship” of Glasgow bands in the early ‘80s and the Bluebells' second act rebooted by the Volkswagen ad. The band are touring again and an even bigger part of the city's thriving musical community, and he looks back here at the first gigs he ever saw and played, along with … … singing “When I'm Dead And Gone' in an old folks home. … on the town with Siobhan Fahey, her sisters and boyfriends Kevin Rowland and Gary Crowley. … buying Rocket Man and Wee Neil Reid's Mother Of Mine, aged 13. And Elton John at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall. … his side project The Golden Tree (with Grahame Skinner of Hipsway) playing ‘Scottish' songs by Marmalade, Strawberry Switchblade, Ewan MacColl, Coldplay, the Easybeats, Talking Heads and the Bay City Rollers. … “Glasgow had six gangs. You had to choose your route home carefully if wearing Kickers.” … Clare Grogan's sister's part in the Bluebells' fortunes. … Edwyn Collins and Alan Horne holding HIT and MISS signs in the front row of an Oxfam Warriors gig. … “A cuddly duffle-coat friendship”: the Glasgow bands of the early ‘80s and memories of Altered Images and Peter Capaldi's Dream Boys. … why Dolly Parton was ditched and ‘Young At Heart' chosen for the Volkswagen ad. … playing the Old Grey Whistle Test with the Psychedelic Furs. … “the best way to get an audience to stop talking is to entertain them.” … “All hits are luck”. … his Golden Rule when playing festivals. The Bluebells tickets here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/315250-bluebells/calendar The Golden Tree: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HO0TGE0vgPgwDoaBUMAJF?si=LUsXAtrURVWYjEkzDpI0mQ&nd=1&dlsi=65dddbf6bf6c45e4Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bobby Bluebell remembers the “cuddly duffle-coat friendship” of Glasgow bands in the early ‘80s and the Bluebells' second act rebooted by the Volkswagen ad. The band are touring again and an even bigger part of the city's thriving musical community, and he looks back here at the first gigs he ever saw and played, along with … … singing “When I'm Dead And Gone' in an old folks home. … on the town with Siobhan Fahey, her sisters and boyfriends Kevin Rowland and Gary Crowley. … buying Rocket Man and Wee Neil Reid's Mother Of Mine, aged 13. And Elton John at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall. … his side project The Golden Tree (with Grahame Skinner of Hipsway) playing ‘Scottish' songs by Marmalade, Strawberry Switchblade, Ewan MacColl, Coldplay, the Easybeats, Talking Heads and the Bay City Rollers. … “Glasgow had six gangs. You had to choose your route home carefully if wearing Kickers.” … Clare Grogan's sister's part in the Bluebells' fortunes. … Edwyn Collins and Alan Horne holding HIT and MISS signs in the front row of an Oxfam Warriors gig. … “A cuddly duffle-coat friendship”: the Glasgow bands of the early ‘80s and memories of Altered Images and Peter Capaldi's Dream Boys. … why Dolly Parton was ditched and ‘Young At Heart' chosen for the Volkswagen ad. … playing the Old Grey Whistle Test with the Psychedelic Furs. … “the best way to get an audience to stop talking is to entertain them.” … “All hits are luck”. … his Golden Rule when playing festivals. The Bluebells tickets here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/315250-bluebells/calendar The Golden Tree: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HO0TGE0vgPgwDoaBUMAJF?si=LUsXAtrURVWYjEkzDpI0mQ&nd=1&dlsi=65dddbf6bf6c45e4Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bobby Bluebell remembers the “cuddly duffle-coat friendship” of Glasgow bands in the early ‘80s and the Bluebells' second act rebooted by the Volkswagen ad. The band are touring again and an even bigger part of the city's thriving musical community, and he looks back here at the first gigs he ever saw and played, along with … … singing “When I'm Dead And Gone' in an old folks home. … on the town with Siobhan Fahey, her sisters and boyfriends Kevin Rowland and Gary Crowley. … buying Rocket Man and Wee Neil Reid's Mother Of Mine, aged 13. And Elton John at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall. … his side project The Golden Tree (with Grahame Skinner of Hipsway) playing ‘Scottish' songs by Marmalade, Strawberry Switchblade, Ewan MacColl, Coldplay, the Easybeats, Talking Heads and the Bay City Rollers. … “Glasgow had six gangs. You had to choose your route home carefully if wearing Kickers.” … Clare Grogan's sister's part in the Bluebells' fortunes. … Edwyn Collins and Alan Horne holding HIT and MISS signs in the front row of an Oxfam Warriors gig. … “A cuddly duffle-coat friendship”: the Glasgow bands of the early ‘80s and memories of Altered Images and Peter Capaldi's Dream Boys. … why Dolly Parton was ditched and ‘Young At Heart' chosen for the Volkswagen ad. … playing the Old Grey Whistle Test with the Psychedelic Furs. … “the best way to get an audience to stop talking is to entertain them.” … “All hits are luck”. … his Golden Rule when playing festivals. The Bluebells tickets here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/315250-bluebells/calendar The Golden Tree: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HO0TGE0vgPgwDoaBUMAJF?si=LUsXAtrURVWYjEkzDpI0mQ&nd=1&dlsi=65dddbf6bf6c45e4Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Hepworth co-presented Live Aid on the BBC in 1985. He was also one of the presenters of the BBC rock music programme The Old Grey Whistle Test. David launched and edited magazines such as Smash Hits, Q, Mojo, Just Seventeen, Heat and The Word, among many others. He has won the Editor of the Year and Writer of the Year awards from the Professional Publishers Association and the Mark Boxer award from the British Society of Magazine Editors. He's written books about the recording studio Abbey Road, with a foreword by Paul McCartney, the British Invasion of the US charts called Overpaid, Over sexed and Over There, how the LP saved our lives, A Fabulous Creation and his latest book, Hope I Get Old Before I Die, why rock stars never retire, is out now, It looks at the time since Live Aid, when, according to David, live performance took over from record sales .David Hepworth is our guest in episode 489 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .But David's new book, Hope I Get Old Before I Die, here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-David-Hepworth/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ADavid%2BHepworth .Follow David Hepworth on Twitter/X: @davidhepworth & Instagram @dhepworth .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Simon Raymonde's affecting and beautifully written memoir ‘In One Ear' records life in the ‘60s growing up with a father who wrote and arranged for Dusty Springfield, Helen Shapiro and the Walker Brothers, the impossibly shy promotional activities of the Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil and the struggles and eventual jackpot of the Bella Union record label he founded. He's so perceptive, observant and self-mocking and we loved this energetic podcast which, among much else, lands upon … ... why 1979 was the Golden Year. … the time Scott Walker came to his parents' house. … why the Cocteau Twins might have tanked in the current age of self-promotion. … how a loathing for Phil Collins was a Sliding Doors moment. … the problem with bands that don't talk to each other. … why they refused to appear on Top Of The Pops. … following Rancid and the Ramones at Lollapalooza in 1996 and the sobering events that ensued. … why the Old Grey Whistle Test was “not a happy experience”. … the cryptic language of Elizabeth Fraser's lyrics why he never asked her what they meant. … “if I hadn't worked at the Beggars record shop I wouldn't be talking to you now”. … why bands are “less naïve now”. … and “Cocteau Twins - swirling sepulchral shards of sound that patter like raindrops against the windows of your mind” – ©️ the Music Press in 1985. Order Simon's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Ear-Cocteau-Twins-Raymonde/dp/1788709381Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Raymonde's affecting and beautifully written memoir ‘In One Ear' records life in the ‘60s growing up with a father who wrote and arranged for Dusty Springfield, Helen Shapiro and the Walker Brothers, the impossibly shy promotional activities of the Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil and the struggles and eventual jackpot of the Bella Union record label he founded. He's so perceptive, observant and self-mocking and we loved this energetic podcast which, among much else, lands upon … ... why 1979 was the Golden Year. … the time Scott Walker came to his parents' house. … why the Cocteau Twins might have tanked in the current age of self-promotion. … how a loathing for Phil Collins was a Sliding Doors moment. … the problem with bands that don't talk to each other. … why they refused to appear on Top Of The Pops. … following Rancid and the Ramones at Lollapalooza in 1996 and the sobering events that ensued. … why the Old Grey Whistle Test was “not a happy experience”. … the cryptic language of Elizabeth Fraser's lyrics why he never asked her what they meant. … “if I hadn't worked at the Beggars record shop I wouldn't be talking to you now”. … why bands are “less naïve now”. … and “Cocteau Twins - swirling sepulchral shards of sound that patter like raindrops against the windows of your mind” – ©️ the Music Press in 1985. Order Simon's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Ear-Cocteau-Twins-Raymonde/dp/1788709381Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Raymonde's affecting and beautifully written memoir ‘In One Ear' records life in the ‘60s growing up with a father who wrote and arranged for Dusty Springfield, Helen Shapiro and the Walker Brothers, the impossibly shy promotional activities of the Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil and the struggles and eventual jackpot of the Bella Union record label he founded. He's so perceptive, observant and self-mocking and we loved this energetic podcast which, among much else, lands upon … ... why 1979 was the Golden Year. … the time Scott Walker came to his parents' house. … why the Cocteau Twins might have tanked in the current age of self-promotion. … how a loathing for Phil Collins was a Sliding Doors moment. … the problem with bands that don't talk to each other. … why they refused to appear on Top Of The Pops. … following Rancid and the Ramones at Lollapalooza in 1996 and the sobering events that ensued. … why the Old Grey Whistle Test was “not a happy experience”. … the cryptic language of Elizabeth Fraser's lyrics why he never asked her what they meant. … “if I hadn't worked at the Beggars record shop I wouldn't be talking to you now”. … why bands are “less naïve now”. … and “Cocteau Twins - swirling sepulchral shards of sound that patter like raindrops against the windows of your mind” – ©️ the Music Press in 1985. Order Simon's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Ear-Cocteau-Twins-Raymonde/dp/1788709381Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gerry Colvin in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.gerrycolvin.co.uk/index.html In the 1970's Gerry joined pop band 'The Man Upstairs'. They released three singles and toured with 'The Smiths'. In the early 1980's he co-founded and fronted the legendary John Peel favourite skiffle-cowpunk indie outfit 'Terry & Gerry'. This seminal band toured Europe and the USA and appeared on countless Radio and TV shows including "The Tube" and "The Old Grey Whistle Test". Their five singles and album all reached No.1 in the indie charts. In 2010 Cherry Red released 'Let's Get the Hell Back to Lubbock', the definitive 'Terry and Gerry' compilation.
This week, I'm joined by JASON P. WOODBURY (of Aquarium Drunkard) and filmmakers BRIAN LINDSTROM & ANDY BROWN to discuss their incredible new film LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL. We talked about Judee Sill's gnostic relationship to her music and how she backed it up in her lifestyle, what our introductions to her music were like, Sill's disdain of being lumped in with Christian Rock & opening for rock bands, her influence on Andy Partridge of XTC, how the filmmakers shaped the film over the past ten years, Tooth & Nail Records, the mythologizing of a subject's life in documentary filmmaking, Asylum Records and her ups and downs with David Geffen, Some Kind Of Monster, Sill's vulnerability and ego in her diary writings and drawings, how they chose to animate Sill's artwork and found her voice, Sill's influence on a new generation of musicians, her iconic Old Grey Whistle Test performance of “The Kiss,” how the film addresses childhood trauma, addiction, and resilience, what parts of Sill's life didn't fit into the film, and the power of Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra, Guided By Voices & SST Records, So join us as we talk about one of the greatest songwriters to ever be part of the cosmos, Judee Sill, on this week's Revolutions Per Movie.WATCH LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILLhttps://greenwichentertainment.com/film/JASON P. WOODBURY:https://jasonpwoodbury.comREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday. If you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. There, you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods just for joining.SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieX, BlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.comARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was a great pleasure for this week's Nostalgia Interviews podcast to meet Simon Smith who was at Lampeter from 1988-91, where he studied Religious Studies, and then stayed on for the Interfaith Studies MA. Simon worked in a bank for six years before going to university, and we find out why he chose Lampeter of all places, and he reflects on the shape of the department of Theology and Religious in those days. He talks about how he could never have expected to write an essay on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy before embarking on his course. We talk about the perennial question ‘Are you religious?' and why it is important to study religion without having to subscribe to a particular tradition. Simon explains why he enjoyed the interactive element of MA teaching, and we learn about his work at the Philosophical and Religious Studies Study Centre in Leeds. Simon was born in Chester, moved to Hull and then near Birmingham, and we talk about Simon's music interests including the blog he writes. He was nine years old when he bought his first single, and we learn that his mother had the Light Programme on during the day when he was very young. His father was a BP tanker driver and Simon remembers once picking out a jukebox single while on one of the journeys. We find out too about Simon's radio memories including John Peel's shows, and listening to the charts on Tuesday lunchtimes when he would write down the Top 40 as it was being broadcast and would then share it with his friends at school. It was the centre of the week. Simon also used to create his own charts. Simon shares his thoughts on the music press and seeing John Peel and Gary Numan on Top of the Pops, and hearing the news of the death of John Lennon on Radio 1. We discuss the role of cultural memories and the death of cultural icons, as well as the seminal role played by Miles Davis and seeing The Damned perform on The Old Grey Whistle Test. We talk about quasi-memories and whether we can remember the memories of other people, and at the end of the interview Simon discusses the ways in which bad and good memories have affected him, and he reveals the lesson that he would impart to his younger self.
Matthew Bannister onAnnie Nightingale who was Radio 1's first female presenter and its longest serving DJ. Her son remembers meeting Jimi Hendrix over breakfast in her kitchen and the 72-hour-party at her home featuring some of the biggest names of the dance music scene.Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg, the psychoanalyst who changed the approach to treating young people's mental health.Bryan Ansell, the games designer who co-created Warhammer and helped lead the growth of the Games Workshop company.And Charlie Allan who was a Scottish farmer, an economist, a broadcaster and a caber tossing champion.Interviewee: Alex Nightingale Interviewee: Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg OBE Interviewee: Dr Valerie Sinason Interviewee: Sir Ian Livingstone CBE Interviewee: Susie Malcolm Interviewee: Frieda MorrisonProducer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesArchive used: Annie Nightingale 1940-2024, BBC Radio 1, 14/01/2024; Annie Nightingale, Desert Island Discs, BBC Radio 4, 24/07/2020; Interview with Annie Nightingale, Sussex-BBC Centenary Interview part of the Connected Histories of the BBC project. You can hear the interview in full by going to the Connected Histories of the BBC website at www.connectedhistoriesofthebbc.org ; Annie Nightingale interview about her Request Show, BBC Radio 1, Vintage, 22/12/2018; Old Grey Whistle Test, 100 Voices, BBC Four, 23/02/2018; Dungeons and Dragons News report, BBC News South East, 06/10/1983; Fantasy Board Games report, BBC Breakfast, BBC News 20/08/1984; Warhammer 40000, Darktide, Soundtrack, Fatshark Youtube channel, uploaded 18/11/2022; Charlie Allan sings, Blue Grey Coo and Other Bothy Ballads, Ardo Pedigree Cattle, published 1979; Charlie Allan - A Tribute to a North East Man O' Pairts, BBC Radio Scotland, 03/01/2024;
As it emerges from the upheaval of Cross Rail, music historian Peter Watts looks at this densely-packed thoroughfare between Charing Cross Road and Covent Garden, which started off selling sheet music, grew into the place where many writers sold their tunes for a few quid while a wise minority hung on and made fortunes, a street that continues to provide a home for music businesses to this day. Includes.......the Victorian "rookeries" of St Giles...how a coal mining accident made the street's first big hit...the true meaning of the Old Grey Whistle Test...when every office boy played the piano...how the Beatles changed music publishing ...how the Rolling Stones made their first (and best ?) album...how the Sex Pistols and the Stones made their first music yards from each other...what exactly are they doing with Denmark Street today?Buy Denmark Street - London's Street Of Sound here: https://www.paradiseroad.co.uk/denmark-street-londons-street-of-soundTickets for Word In Your Ear live at 21 Soho on Oct 30th here: https://www.tickettext.co.uk/ysY3FvyFaeSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free! - access to all of our content here: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As it emerges from the upheaval of Cross Rail, music historian Peter Watts looks at this densely-packed thoroughfare between Charing Cross Road and Covent Garden, which started off selling sheet music, grew into the place where many writers sold their tunes for a few quid while a wise minority hung on and made fortunes, a street that continues to provide a home for music businesses to this day. Includes.......the Victorian "rookeries" of St Giles...how a coal mining accident made the street's first big hit...the true meaning of the Old Grey Whistle Test...when every office boy played the piano...how the Beatles changed music publishing ...how the Rolling Stones made their first (and best ?) album...how the Sex Pistols and the Stones made their first music yards from each other...what exactly are they doing with Denmark Street today?Buy Denmark Street - London's Street Of Sound here: https://www.paradiseroad.co.uk/denmark-street-londons-street-of-soundTickets for Word In Your Ear live at 21 Soho on Oct 30th here: https://www.tickettext.co.uk/ysY3FvyFaeSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free! - access to all of our content here: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As it emerges from the upheaval of Cross Rail, music historian Peter Watts looks at this densely-packed thoroughfare between Charing Cross Road and Covent Garden, which started off selling sheet music, grew into the place where many writers sold their tunes for a few quid while a wise minority hung on and made fortunes, a street that continues to provide a home for music businesses to this day. Includes.......the Victorian "rookeries" of St Giles...how a coal mining accident made the street's first big hit...the true meaning of the Old Grey Whistle Test...when every office boy played the piano...how the Beatles changed music publishing ...how the Rolling Stones made their first (and best ?) album...how the Sex Pistols and the Stones made their first music yards from each other...what exactly are they doing with Denmark Street today?Buy Denmark Street - London's Street Of Sound here: https://www.paradiseroad.co.uk/denmark-street-londons-street-of-soundTickets for Word In Your Ear live at 21 Soho on Oct 30th here: https://www.tickettext.co.uk/ysY3FvyFaeSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free! - access to all of our content here: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Hepworth has been writing, speaking and broadcasting about music since the 1970s. David launched and edited some of the most important music magazines in the UK, including Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and The Word. He was a presenter on the BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test and the TV anchor for Live Aid in 1985. David Hepworth's books include 'Why the Beatles Were Underrated' and 'Abbey Road, The Inside Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studio'. Here he discusses the song that became the sound of Beatlemania in the UK in 1963, Twist and Shout.Website: http://www.davidhepworth.comWord in Your Ear: https://www.wiyelondon.comWord in Your Ear on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WordInYourEarTwitter: https://twitter.com/davidhepworthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhepworth/
We have a special guest joining Matthew for this Super Cool Radio interview. In July, Matthew had the opportunity to interview Kofi Baker. Kofi is the son of Cream and Blind Faith drummer, Ginger Baker. Kofi has been drumming for almost his entire life. His first live performance was when he was six on the UK TV music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. In the 80's, Kofi and his father performed drum duets in Europe. Kofi has toured with John Ethridge, Steve Marriot's Humble Pie, Jack Bruce, and Jonas Hellborg and Shawn Lane, to name a few. Kofi's current focus is his project, Cream Faith, which celebrates classic cuts from Cream and Blind Faith, with other top session musicians. In this interview, hear Kofi discuss his time in The Music of Cream, his favorite Cream and Blind Faith song to perform live, some stories from his childhood including his dad pouring gasoline while smoking a cigarette, new music with Rob Johnson, and so much more! SCR and Matthew Thomas would like to thank Kofi for the great interview. Kofi Baker's website: KOFI BAKER Promo pictures courtesy of Kofi Baker Intro and outro music composed by Jonny Neville If you like this video, please consider heading over to our merch store and supporting us. Your support means so much! Link: Super Cool Radio's Artist Shop | Featuring custom t-shirts, prints, and more (threadless.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supercoolradio/support
We're back in the van once again and heading out to our next gig. This time it's to discuss the deleted scene of Yitzhak preparing for his upcoming RENT audition - he's got this in the bag, surely - our man IS Angel! Today for you, tomorrow for Yitzhak. Phyllis accidentally finds herself witnessing more than she was supposed to... but she understands. Joining the band for this number is none other than a drag superstar, singing legend, comedian and musician - it's Anja Dick! Join us on Facebook at Hedwig's Wicked Little Town! Buy our merchandise at TeePublic! Subscribe to us on Patreon for even more content from our network! Review and follow us on Podchaser! Today's intro music was 'HEDWIG A JEJÍ ANGRY INCH - Praha (Prague) - trailer'. Today's outro music was Billy Joel - 'The Entertainer' (from Old Grey Whistle Test). Your host has been: Jonfen - Linktree - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram Today's guest: Anja Dick - Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube
The summer has melted Sam and Jason's brains to the point that they can barely function. Time to kick back and relax with an hour of on-stage freak-outs. From Billy Joel spazzing out to Fugazi scolding "ice cream eating motherf**kers" in the crowd, from Elvis packing heat to John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett freaking out on the Old Grey Whistle Test, this one has it all.Call us anytime at 1-877-WASTOIDS.Call us anytime at 1-877-WASTOIDS. More podcasts and videos at WASTOIDS.com | Follow us on Instagram and YouTube.
Theo Delaney's guest is the compelling Richard Williams whose illustrious career as a sports and music writer stretches from the sixties and includes stints as the Melody Maker's editor, The Old Grey Whistle Test's first presenter, artistic director of the Berlin jazz festival and chief sports writer on The Guardian. Among the scorers of the goals of his life are Ray Wilkins, Diego Maradona and Ian Storey-Moore. @rwilliams1947@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://thebluemoment.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links
Det här är berättelsen om den brittiska metalpionjären som kände sig tvungen att dölja sin sexualitet, samtidigt som han på scen tog läder och nitar till en helt ny nivå. Sommaren 1980. Texas. Dörren till toaletten på rastplatsen för lastbilar öppnas försiktigt. Rob drar nervöst handen genom sitt kortklippta blonda hår medan han försäkrar sig om att det stinkande rummet är tomt. Han andas ut och undersöker de olika toalettbåsen, innan han hittar det han söker.I väggen mellan två bås finns ett uppborrat hål, runt en decimeter brett. Rob går in och stänger dörren om sig. Låser. Fäller ner toalettlocket och sätter sig och väntar. Och väntar. Till slut hör han den gnisslande toadörren öppnas. Rob lyssnar noga. Mannen som kommer in sätter sig i båset bredvid. Sakta låter Rob sin fot glida längs med golvet, in under öppningen mellan båsen och han ser hur den okände mannen bakom den tunna väggen gör samma sak. Rob tar första steget. Lyfter sakta foten och knackar med den mot marken. Tre gånger. Mannen i båset bredvid gör samma sak. Och det är signalen Rob har väntat på, signalen som betyder att det nu är fritt fram. Utan att utbyta ett enda ord vet dom båda männen exakt vad som kommer att hända. Rob knäpper upp sina byxor och ställer sig vid hålet…När de är klara lämnar den okända mannen toaletten, medan Rob sitter kvar. Det är en oskriven regel för att se till att dom förblir anonyma för varandra. Rob tar ett djupt andetag och drar upp byxorna. Det är dags att åka tillbaka till efterfesten på lyxhotellet, där hans bandkollegor vid det här laget festar med champagne och groupies. Rob Halford möter sin egen blick i badrumsspegeln. Han är sångare i ett av världens största heavy metal-band. Och om nån skulle få reda på vad som precis har hänt är han övertygad om att det skulle vara slutet för både honom och Judas PriestP3 Musikdokumentär om Rob Halford handlar om att bryta ny mark både när det gäller musik och image - och att till slut våga visa världen vem man verkligen är.Dokumentären är gjord av Stefan Sundberg i mars 2023Producent Joanna KorbutiakExekutiv producent Lars TruedsonSlutmix Fredrik NilssonMedverkande: Sofia Bergström, Daniela Pilic och Susanne Ljung.Huvudsakliga källor som använts som underlag för dokumentären är Rob Halfords böcker Confess (2020) och Biblical (2022) samt K.K. Downings "Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest" (2018)Ljudklippen i dokumentären kommer från Stil i P1 (Sveriges Radio, 2015), Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest (1992), AXS TV (2021), The Old Grey Whistle Test (1975), Top of the Pops (1979), Backstage Pass (1989), Sirius XM (2020)
Rockshow Episode 174 Nina Hagen Nina Hagen is a pioneering artist and cultural icon who has broken new ground in the world of music and entertainment. With her distinct and often shocking style, she has captivated audiences around the world and earned a place in the annals of pop culture history. Born in 1955, to an opera singer mother, in what was then East Germany, Hagen began singing in musicals at the age of 8. She moved to West Germany, at the age of 13, where she studied operatic singing. In 1976, when she was 19, she moved to England and pursued a career in rock music. She was soon signed to the Ariola record label and released her first album, Fearless, in 1979. Her unique look, sound, and performances quickly gained attention and she became a celebrity in her own right. She drew influence from a variety of genres of music including punk, disco, rock, and New Wave. She achieved further success with singles such as "New York New York" and albums such as Unbehagen and NunSexMonkRock. Her performances throughout the 1980s were characterized by outrageous costumes and lyrics that were often sexually explicit. She frequently criticized politicians and gave voice to those without a voice, making her an outspoken advocate for social issues. She has appeared on television shows such as Top of the Pops and The Old Grey Whistle Test and has written books and starred in films such asCat's Play (1984). Nina Hagen's career has spanned more than four decades, during which time she has released numerous albums, performed live performances around the world, written books and appeared on television programs. She remains one of the most influential musicians of her generation and is remembered as a true icon of modern culture. #NinaHagen #NewGermanWave #Punk #Empowerment #Germany #punkninarock #newwave #Nina @NinaHagen https://m.facebook.com/NinaHagen/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdy4-BmGeA https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xZHrltZh8zIRvjimgABvj https://www.instagram.com/ninahagen_official/?hl=en https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC_vyqOOJH1-l3PdqLcZsMOw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nina-hagen/13501420 https://mobile.twitter.com/punkninarock?lang=en https://ninahagendas.beepworld.de/ Park Dental Care 12419 101st Ave South Richmond Hill Queens (718) 847-3800 https://www.718DENTISTS.com Please follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.com https://linktr.ee/RobRossi Get your T-shirt at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedup And https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/ Subscribe to the channel and hit the like button This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support https://www.patreon.com/Gettinglumpedup
Last year eccentric English singer-songwriter John Otway celebrated his 5000th show. Yet it's taken till this month for him to tour New Zealand. Self-dubbed "rock n roll's greatest failure", in 1977 Otway shot to UK attention for his antics playing on the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test.
Tony King was there when it all started, working for Decca in the late ‘50s, plugging records on Housewives' Choice and Family Favourites and looking after visiting Americans like the Ronettes, Roy Orbison and Phil Spector. He went on to become a close friend of many of the acts he worked with and his memoir ‘The Tastemaker' is full of wonderful tales and revelations about all of them. As is this podcast which includes … … the day Reg Dwight changed his name (and getting him session work with the Barron Knights). … wearing “lime green trousers, blue moccasins and a kaftan” at the Beatles' One World broadcast. … the weekend with George and Pattie Harrison in Esher when the Daily Express turned up to tell them McCartney had admitted he'd taken acid. … taking Brenda Lee to the pictures. … holidays with Charlie Watts in France and memories of his wake. … why he used to ring Elton up and ask, “what's the weather like there, Jean?” … seeing the Stones at the Scene club with Chrissie Shrimpton. … the advice he gave John Lennon (and getting him on the Old Grey Whistle Test) … and the qualities all stars need to be successful. Buy ‘The Tastemaker: My Life With The Legends and Geniuses of Rock Music' here …https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tastemaker-Life-Legends-Geniuses-Music/dp/0571371930 Tony dressed as the Queen in an ad for John Lennon's Mind Games album …https://www.facebook.com/johnlennon/videos/mind-games-advert/1009681682383878/Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for a whole world of extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony King was there when it all started, working for Decca in the late ‘50s, plugging records on Housewives' Choice and Family Favourites and looking after visiting Americans like the Ronettes, Roy Orbison and Phil Spector. He went on to become a close friend of many of the acts he worked with and his memoir ‘The Tastemaker' is full of wonderful tales and revelations about all of them. As is this podcast which includes … … the day Reg Dwight changed his name (and getting him session work with the Barron Knights). … wearing “lime green trousers, blue moccasins and a kaftan” at the Beatles' One World broadcast. … the weekend with George and Pattie Harrison in Esher when the Daily Express turned up to tell them McCartney had admitted he'd taken acid. … taking Brenda Lee to the pictures. … holidays with Charlie Watts in France and memories of his wake. … why he used to ring Elton up and ask, “what's the weather like there, Jean?” … seeing the Stones at the Scene club with Chrissie Shrimpton. … the advice he gave John Lennon (and getting him on the Old Grey Whistle Test) … and the qualities all stars need to be successful. Buy ‘The Tastemaker: My Life With The Legends and Geniuses of Rock Music' here …https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tastemaker-Life-Legends-Geniuses-Music/dp/0571371930 Tony dressed as the Queen in an ad for John Lennon's Mind Games album …https://www.facebook.com/johnlennon/videos/mind-games-advert/1009681682383878/Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for a whole world of extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony King was there when it all started, working for Decca in the late ‘50s, plugging records on Housewives' Choice and Family Favourites and looking after visiting Americans like the Ronettes, Roy Orbison and Phil Spector. He went on to become a close friend of many of the acts he worked with and his memoir ‘The Tastemaker' is full of wonderful tales and revelations about all of them. As is this podcast which includes … … the day Reg Dwight changed his name (and getting him session work with the Barron Knights). … wearing “lime green trousers, blue moccasins and a kaftan” at the Beatles' One World broadcast. … the weekend with George and Pattie Harrison in Esher when the Daily Express turned up to tell them McCartney had admitted he'd taken acid. … taking Brenda Lee to the pictures. … holidays with Charlie Watts in France and memories of his wake. … why he used to ring Elton up and ask, “what's the weather like there, Jean?” … seeing the Stones at the Scene club with Chrissie Shrimpton. … the advice he gave John Lennon (and getting him on the Old Grey Whistle Test) … and the qualities all stars need to be successful. Buy ‘The Tastemaker: My Life With The Legends and Geniuses of Rock Music' here …https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tastemaker-Life-Legends-Geniuses-Music/dp/0571371930 Tony dressed as the Queen in an ad for John Lennon's Mind Games album …https://www.facebook.com/johnlennon/videos/mind-games-advert/1009681682383878/Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for a whole world of extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The voice behind The Old Grey Whistle Test and Radio 2's country music show, Bob Harris, tells us why Manchester United Football Club manager Sir Matt Busby is his Great Life. Bob and Matthew hear how Sir Matt led the club out of the ruins of World War Two, through the tragedy of the Munich Air Disaster and on to European glory in 1968. Joining them is genealogist, historian and lifelong Manchester United fan Dr Michala Hulme. And you'll also hear legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson reflect on his own relationship with Sir Matt Busby in a specially recorded interview. Produced by Caitlin Hobbs for BBC Audio, Bristol.
John Otway in conversation with David Eastaugh www.johnotway.com Otway was born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Although his first single, "Gypsy"/"Misty Mountain" was released in 1972, Otway initially received some coverage on the back of punk rock and a performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test.[2] His sixth single, the half-spoken love song "Really Free" reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart in 1977.[3] It would be his greatest success for some time. The song earned him a five-album deal with Polydor Records, who viewed him as a punk rather than merely an eccentric. His first album, recorded with Wild Willy Barrett, was produced by Pete Townshend but sold only fitfully
Christopher & Jobst im Gespräch mit Vom. Wir sprechen über die Queen, die kleinen Ohren von Harry, inner tension, 45 Jahre auf Tour, Sonntagsnachmittags die Sex Pistols 1977 im TV, totaler Hendrix- & Sabbath-Fan, erster Proberaum mit Dr. Feelgood, in der Schule mit Depeche Mode, Teddyboy-Vater als Tour Manager, die simplicity von Punk, "God Save the Queen", die erste Band Miracle Babies, plötzlicher Erfolg mit Doctor & the Medics, Aufregung um den Auftritt von Crass, wegen Monique nach Düsseldorf, "The Old Grey Whistle Test" mit einem Bericht über Die Toten Hosen, irgendwie Rockstar-Sein aber auch nicht, "Do I really wanna be buried with these fucking Germans?", die kleinen Clubs sind die Roots, George Maguire als Billy Elliot mit Elton John vor der Queen, vor einer Woche zum ersten Mal Ed Sheeran hören, "Ich bin ein Party-Tier" auf dem Beatsteaks-Sofa, Toxic Twins mit Tom vom Ox, Emsdetten: Arsch der Welt, die Punkrock-Polizei hassen, der europäische Kulturpreis, genug von negativen Leuten haben, die Hosen-Lieder "Sofa-Lied" und "Was Zelt", das Gitarren-Genie Captain Sensible, Lieblingsplatten, uvm.
To close out Pavement's triumphant 2022 tour, another gift…Back in December 2021, Spiral Stairs was our very first guest on the program. Not only is our Roxy Music episode one of our best and most popular, but Scott remains one of the greatest and most gracious guests we've ever had. Have at it, fellow Pavement lunatics! -Listen to a curated Roxy Music playlist on Spotify -Check out Roxy Music emerging fully formed on a legendary Peel Session from 1972. Not available on streaming services but essential -Roxy Music looking and sounding like the coolest human beings on the planet on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1972 -A return to The Old Grey Whistle Test a year later, so good it's not fair -Tearing up "Pyjamarama" on Musikladen in 1974 -Still looking and sounding fabulous in 1982 -Excellent Roxy Music fan site if you're looking for more information CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/discograffiti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ CONTACT TODD ZIMMER: GRAPHIC DESIGN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddZimmer and https://www.facebook.com/punknjunkradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_todd_zimmer/ and https://www.instagram.com/punknjunkradioshow/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/discograffiti/message
We discuss Jon Anderson's first solo album, Olias of Sunhillow! What's the album about? How does it sound compared to Jon's other works? Could it ever be adapted into another medium? And what about the sequel that's been in the works? All this and more on Yesshift! Relevant Links: -www.yesfans.com -Old Grey Whistle Test promo (original and revised): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDG5B_BQcVU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Ni13zK8cU -Alison Steele interview: https://youtu.be/jiaTCJ4b07k -Peter D'Amore - Flying, Pt.II (featuring Billy Sherwood on Drums and Remix) [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG920bzWKTI -John Beagley and Robin Schell's cover of Jon & Vangelis song "Horizon": https://www.facebook.com/john.beagley.10/videos/362201989368539 -"Flight of the Moorglade" at Montreaux Jazz Festival 1979: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP7MglzSUoY -"Solid Space" live in Clearwater, Florida 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg1F-TKOPm8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yesshift/support
On this episode, we celebrate Patrick Moraz's 74th birthday by talking about his first solo album, The Story of I. Revisiting this album was a HUGE surprise for us! Check it out! Relevant Links: -Patrick Moraz solo Long Beach 6/23/75: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igjxO0-RbBY -Story of I Promo and video on The Old Grey Whistle Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysiKHdFSp0w -Patrick Moraz ft. Joe Cass "Cachaca" @ the Iridium: https://youtu.be/OeLOeW_C7ns -Billy Sherwood/Geoff Downes "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" Iridium NYC 4/6/17: https://youtu.be/_JkBkdqzXBI -Patrick Moraz solo at Yes 50 FanFest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH0EXst8JH8 -Yes: "Soon" Live with Patrick Moraz 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INs_aj2UYX4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yesshift/support
The dazzling super trouper of gentle enquiry is trained this week upon:- Our recent encounter with John Lydon – his high viz shirt, his smoking habit and his usefully commercial righteous indignation about the upcoming Danny Boyle-directed ‘Pistol' TV series. Why Spinal Tap was a blessing and a curse for their real-life drummer Ric Parnell (RIP). The magnificent bucolic frolic held in the memory of the Old Grey Whistle Test producer Mike Appleton. The sad fate of Jackie Wilson. The “pleasant illness” of record collecting. Musicians who died onstage. Why comedians might start to need bodyguards The curious meaning of a “stone fox chase”.----------Make a pact to make better coffee. If you haven't tried Pact Coffee yet, we'll help you get started with 50% off your first and third order when you create a new Pact Plan.Go to https://www.pactcoffee.com/Create your flexible coffee subscription.Enter the code YOUREAR at checkout.And get speciality coffee, through your letterbox.----------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on Saturday June 18th here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world, ad-free and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The dazzling super trouper of gentle enquiry is trained this week upon:- Our recent encounter with John Lydon – his high viz shirt, his smoking habit and his usefully commercial righteous indignation about the upcoming Danny Boyle-directed ‘Pistol' TV series. Why Spinal Tap was a blessing and a curse for their real-life drummer Ric Parnell (RIP). The magnificent bucolic frolic held in the memory of the Old Grey Whistle Test producer Mike Appleton. The sad fate of Jackie Wilson. The “pleasant illness” of record collecting. Musicians who died onstage. Why comedians might start to need bodyguards The curious meaning of a “stone fox chase”.----------Make a pact to make better coffee. If you haven't tried Pact Coffee yet, we'll help you get started with 50% off your first and third order when you create a new Pact Plan.Go to https://www.pactcoffee.com/Create your flexible coffee subscription.Enter the code YOUREAR at checkout.And get speciality coffee, through your letterbox.----------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on Saturday June 18th here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world, ad-free and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The dazzling super trouper of gentle enquiry is trained this week upon:- Our recent encounter with John Lydon – his high viz shirt, his smoking habit and his usefully commercial righteous indignation about the upcoming Danny Boyle-directed ‘Pistol' TV series. Why Spinal Tap was a blessing and a curse for their real-life drummer Ric Parnell (RIP). The magnificent bucolic frolic held in the memory of the Old Grey Whistle Test producer Mike Appleton. The sad fate of Jackie Wilson. The “pleasant illness” of record collecting. Musicians who died onstage. Why comedians might start to need bodyguards The curious meaning of a “stone fox chase”.----------Make a pact to make better coffee. If you haven't tried Pact Coffee yet, we'll help you get started with 50% off your first and third order when you create a new Pact Plan.Go to https://www.pactcoffee.com/Create your flexible coffee subscription.Enter the code YOUREAR at checkout.And get speciality coffee, through your letterbox.----------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on Saturday June 18th here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world, ad-free and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a bit of a break, we're back to talk about Chris Squire's first solo album, Fish Out of Water! We go over our general thoughts on the album, what we think of the contributions by the familiar musicians involved, and other places where the music has been played. Give it and then us a listen! Relevant Links: -"Hold Out Your Hand"/"You By My Side" promo (not live as the title implies): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InoqlYr5Cwc -Steve Howe and Chris Squire on Old Grey Whistle Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONm1gNPWq9g -"Hold Out Your Hand"/"You By My Side" live in Roanoke 1976: https://youtu.be/Ma86gUmxxJU -"Hold Out Your Hand"/"You By My Side" live in Memphis 1976: https://youtu.be/pl__F6V9aD0 -Chris Squire interview with Jim Ladd 1976: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Neto1a6jjCw -Innerviews with Jim Ladd and Chris Squire 1980: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hclAEgwmj4 -Conspiracy Live version of "Hold Out Your Hand"/"You By My Side": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwSNwTAQ8w -"Hold Out Your Hand" and "You By My Side" at Bass Player Live 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjo7WXPeTls -Chris Squire tribute at Cruise to the Edge 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvoBlmWAUHg -Steve Hogarth & Larry Fast cover of "Hold Out Your Hand": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ze4nqzzLA -A snippet of "You By My Side" on season 2 episode 13 of Good Girls. You can find the full sequence on Netflix in the US. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9xPdWT-PQs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yesshift/support
Joe and Dave are joined by Replacements biographer Bob Mehr to discuss the band's career from their major label debut 'Tim' through their swan song 'All Shook Down.' All releases are rated 0 through 5 stars, and Joe, Dave and Bob pick their favorite and least favorite Replacements albums. - Official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Live album 'The Shit Hits The Fans,' not on streaming services but available here on YouTube - Legendary performance on SNL in 1986 that got them banned from the show - "Kiss Me On The Bus" on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1986 - Coming full circle on their farewell reunion tour --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/discograffiti/message
Among the key questions being booted round the block this week in hot pursuit of entertainment:- Why is the billing of the Rolling Stones as just “Stones” on the current tour posters a monstrous affront to human decency? Why are Mozart and PG Wodehouse “like two peas in a pod”? Is there a better literary simile than “the drowsy stillness of the afternoon was shattered by what sounded like GK Chesterton falling on a sheet of tin”? Would pub rock, punk and the ‘80s club boom have ever happened if it hadn't been for the mighty Time Out? What's the howling error in all the Battle of Britain movies? And what pitiful fee did Yvonne Elliman choose to accept instead of royalties for the Jesus Christ Superstar album? And birthday patron guest Stephen Lambe has a couple of questions for the panel. ----------"Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/yourear to get up a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 1 additional month for free + a bonus gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee!"----------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on June 18th here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world... and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Among the key questions being booted round the block this week in hot pursuit of entertainment:- Why is the billing of the Rolling Stones as just “Stones” on the current tour posters a monstrous affront to human decency? Why are Mozart and PG Wodehouse “like two peas in a pod”? Is there a better literary simile than “the drowsy stillness of the afternoon was shattered by what sounded like GK Chesterton falling on a sheet of tin”? Would pub rock, punk and the ‘80s club boom have ever happened if it hadn't been for the mighty Time Out? What's the howling error in all the Battle of Britain movies? And what pitiful fee did Yvonne Elliman choose to accept instead of royalties for the Jesus Christ Superstar album? And birthday patron guest Stephen Lambe has a couple of questions for the panel. ----------"Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/yourear to get up a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 1 additional month for free + a bonus gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee!"----------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on June 18th here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world... and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Among the key questions being booted round the block this week in hot pursuit of entertainment:- Why is the billing of the Rolling Stones as just “Stones” on the current tour posters a monstrous affront to human decency? Why are Mozart and PG Wodehouse “like two peas in a pod”? Is there a better literary simile than “the drowsy stillness of the afternoon was shattered by what sounded like GK Chesterton falling on a sheet of tin”? Would pub rock, punk and the ‘80s club boom have ever happened if it hadn't been for the mighty Time Out? What's the howling error in all the Battle of Britain movies? And what pitiful fee did Yvonne Elliman choose to accept instead of royalties for the Jesus Christ Superstar album? And birthday patron guest Stephen Lambe has a couple of questions for the panel. ----------"Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/yourear to get up a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 1 additional month for free + a bonus gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee!"----------Tickets for Word In The Park in London on June 18th here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/were-throwing-a-party-for-paul-mccartneys-80th-and-youre-invited-tickets-259008229587Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world... and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discograffiti welcomes its very first guest: Scott Kannberg aka Spiral Stairs of the rock band Pavement. Scott selected one of his all-time favorite bands, Roxy Music to explore on this episode with hosts Dave and Joe and he reveals a deep personal connection he has with the band. Each release in the Roxy Music discography is rated 0 to 5 stars by our hosts and our guest, and all three share their picks for the top three must-own releases from the band, as well as the worst entry in their catalog. -Listen to a curated Roxy Music playlist on Spotify -Check out Roxy Music emerging fully formed on a legendary Peel Session from 1972. Not available on streaming services but essential -Roxy Music looking and sounding like the coolest human beings on the planet on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1972 -A return to The Old Grey Whistle Test a year later, so good it's not fair -Tearing up "Pyjamarama" on Musikladen in 1974 -Still looking and sounding fabulous in 1982 -Excellent Roxy Music fan site if you're looking for more information --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/discograffiti/message
Hey folks! Today's episode focuses on the title track from the sophomore album You're Gonna Get It! which is the second track on side one.If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/GzrEY9-uQd8The Alternate version that I discuss in the episode, which is from 2018's box set compilation, An American Treasure, can be found here: https://youtu.be/Lhs0cFpokU8 and the outstanding live version from The Old Grey Whistle Test, recorded on June 20th, 1978 can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NkDOstytmLA?t=1284I also talked about the similarity between Stan's drum pattern in the bridge and the intro to Second Home by the Sea by Genesis, so you can check that out here if you like: https://youtu.be/UKlIGh1-spkDon't forget to follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProjectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyproject/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6BLRWuuAR43zHpNKIirOwSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-tom-petty-project. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dave and Joe do a deep dive into the complete discography of legendary 4AD band Cocteau Twins, including every last EP (they may win the award for the band with the most EPs) and single, even the Christmas single (which the producer of this podcast has a soft spot for). Both hosts offer up their picks for the top 3 must-own albums from the Cocteaus as well as their pick for the worst album from the band. check out the official curated Cocteau Twins playlist on Spotify rare interview clip from the 80s Gear used by the Twins for you gear nerds Being fabulous on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1984 Segment about CT from the Beautiful Noise documentary Stunning live version of "Song To The Siren" from 1983 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/discograffiti/message
.. where we consider the brave new world in which Rick Astley plays the Smiths, a documentary explores the reasons people detest Kenny G and Rolling Stone rather self-consciously revise their list of the Best 500 Songs Of All Time (should they declare 2001 the new Year Zero and just reset the clock?). And featuring ... worst supergroups, acts who've never put out any cover versions, bands who arrived at the venue but never played and Morrissey answering the phones on Rock Around the Clock. Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world - and with full visuals!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat to a titan of music broadcasting, Bob Harris.It's a fascinating discussion on his remarkable career in radio and TV that takes us from being a John Peel protégé to Radio 1, from his love of country music to The Old Grey Whistle Test and the eclectic artists that show beamed into our lives in the 70's.Bob is a natural storyteller and this episode features encounters with Elton John, John Lennon, The Eagles and even a life or death moment as he get attacked by some punks back in the day.The Old Grey Whistle Test is 50 years old this week, so there is no guest better than Whispering Bob. Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we conclude our interview with Mark Refoy, talking about his extensive post-Spiritualized work. As well as Mark's many Slipstream albums, we talk about his time with Pet Shop Boys and the songs by other artists that he has guested on. Plus Graham Duff, writer of the BBC 3 comedy Ideal, tells us about his use of Mark's music in the programme. Slipstream on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/slipstreamuk Slipstream on Bandcamp: https://slipstream1.bandcamp.com/music Slipstream on Spotify (also includes a different Slipstream): https://open.spotify.com/artist/55bkpmIfvggwrDi3T1squ9 Slipstream on Apple Music (also includes a different Slipstream): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slipstream/5308967 Slipstream at the Northampton Labour Club – Crayon Angels (Judee Sill)/Everything And Anything (2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSv4Ch8TM5A Slipstream at the Northampton Labour Club – Psycho Paul (2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO8JcjJDZ5A Restoration of Mark's guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EdF5Tkzlnw Sunshine Valley Dance Band – Maybe Next Time (Demo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyLNdxSmLoI Compilation of Psycho Paul moments from Ideal, ending with the Slipstream song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1fFX0w3ZTM A reunion of friends – Walkin' With Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTR-fbcoQFw Interview with Mark at The Lazarus Files: https://thelazarusfilesblog.wordpress.com/mark-refoy-slipstream-nov-2019/ Interview with Mark at American Noir: https://american-noir.blogspot.com/2017/11/venturing-into-slipstream-interview.html Pet Shop Boys Peel session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCg5bcbKwWs Pet Shop Boys at Live 8 – It's A Sin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N60fO1xOcXA Pet Shop Boys – Love Comes Quickly (Cologne, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90dkSscYePQ Philip Parfitt – Are We Really Still The Same: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IibLAERS6zU Morningface & Slipstream – I Don't Wanna Know: https://soundcloud.com/broadcast-jones/morningface-slipstream-i-dont-wanna-know Fuxa – Real Wild Child: https://soundcloud.com/fuxa/real-wild-child-teaser Lucigenic – Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F4zPuBOaRA She Robot – Obsessed With You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzixUtcnrjo Paul Roderick – The Thrill Of New Love: https://soundcloud.com/mboppromotions/the-thrill-of-new-love-paul-roderick-diane-charlemagne-mark-refoy Paul Roderick – Shadow Boxing: https://soundcloud.com/mboppromotions/shadow-boxing-paul-roderick-feat-diane-charlemagne-and-mark-refoy Damian Smiler – 2020 Club: https://soundcloud.com/damien-smiler/2020-club Graham Duff's label Heaven's Lathe: https://music.heavenslathe.co.uk/album/crumb-dropper Judee Sill – The Kiss on the Old Grey Whistle Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0feFedDW_iQ Simon Wolstencroft on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonWolstencr1/with_replies Kraftwerk at Hammersmith Palais, 29/6/81: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joUUjvP2Sc8 Lieutenant Pigeon – The Villain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE7o0_2jJcM Anthony Tombling's project, Cuts: https://soundcloud.com/cutsmusic This podcast's site: spacemen3.co.uk/pod/ Twitter: twitter.com/SpacemenP Instagram: www.instagram.com/spacemenpod/
Journalist Richard Williams joins us to talk Dylan and to surf “the waves of his career”, from Freewheelin' (“one revelation after another”) to Murder Most Foul (“I was astonished by it. The level of detail. It's like a John Coltrane quartet.”). Richard reminds us of “one of the great things I learned from Dylan: if you don't understand something, that doesn't invalidate it”.Our discussion includes generally unloved albums like Knocked Out Loaded (“Brownsville Girl contains the best single line of phrasing in Dylan's entire canon”) and Down In The Groove (“we all lose our way a bit but the last three tracks are really very good”). Since writing his 1991 Bob Dylan book, A Man Called Alias, Richard has remained a true believer. “His phrasing has always been astonishing. Like that list of flowers he recites on Theme Time Radio Hour. He reads a seed catalogue and makes it sound like Visions of Johanna”. Prepare for the concise and clear musings of one of the best Bob brains out there in this ‘lectric episode.Richard Williams is a music and sports journalist. He was a writer, then deputy editor, at the weekly music newspaper Melody Maker, where he became an influential commentator on the rise of rock music in the 1960s. From 1970, he contributed to the Times. He left journalism to join Island Records' A & R department, becoming department head. He was the first presenter of the BBC2 rock show The Old Grey Whistle Test and later became editor of the London listings guide Time Out and then Melody Maker. He also worked at the Sunday Times and the Independent On Sunday. Richard's music journalism has been gathered in the volume Long Distance Call: Writings On Music. He has written biographies of Dylan, Miles Davis (The Man In The Green Shirt) and Phil Spector (Out Of His Head). Williams is also the former chief sports writer of the Guardian (he has written several books on Formula One). His comments about music and film, photography and art are published in his blog, The Blue Moment.Bob Dylan: Where to start in his back catalogue (The Guardian)2021/2020 selected blog pieces:When the Supremes met Jimmy WebbBob Dylan in SurbitonThe Band at the Albert HallBob Dylan and Barbara AllenTrailerTwitterSpotify playlistListeners: please subscribe and/or leave a review and a rating.Twitter @isitrollingpodRecorded 16th March 2021This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts
Journalist Richard Williams joins us to talk Dylan and to surf “the waves of his career”, from Freewheelin' (“one revelation after another”) to Murder Most Foul (“I was astonished by it. The level of detail. It's like a John Coltrane quartet.”). Richard reminds us of “one of the great things I learned from Dylan: if you don't understand something, that doesn't invalidate it”.Our discussion includes generally unloved albums like Knocked Out Loaded (“Brownsville Girl contains the best single line of phrasing in Dylan's entire canon”) and Down In The Groove (“we all lose our way a bit but the last three tracks are really very good”). Since writing his 1991 Bob Dylan book, A Man Called Alias, Richard has remained a true believer. “His phrasing has always been astonishing. Like that list of flowers he recites on Theme Time Radio Hour. He reads a seed catalogue and makes it sound like Visions of Johanna”. Prepare for the concise and clear musings of one of the best Bob brains out there in this ‘lectric episode.Richard Williams is a music and sports journalist. He was a writer, then deputy editor, at the weekly music newspaper Melody Maker, where he became an influential commentator on the rise of rock music in the 1960s. From 1970, he contributed to the Times. He left journalism to join Island Records' A & R department, becoming department head. He was the first presenter of the BBC2 rock show The Old Grey Whistle Test and later became editor of the London listings guide Time Out and then Melody Maker. He also worked at the Sunday Times and the Independent On Sunday. Richard's music journalism has been gathered in the volume Long Distance Call: Writings On Music. He has written biographies of Dylan, Miles Davis (The Man In The Green Shirt) and Phil Spector (Out Of His Head). Williams is also the former chief sports writer of the Guardian (he has written several books on Formula One). His comments about music and film, photography and art are published in his blog, The Blue Moment.Bob Dylan: Where to start in his back catalogue (The Guardian)2021/2020 selected blog pieces:When the Supremes met Jimmy WebbBob Dylan in SurbitonThe Band at the Albert HallBob Dylan and Barbara AllenTrailerTwitterEpisode playlist on AppleEpisode playlist on SpotifyListeners: please subscribe and/or leave a review and a rating.Twitter @isitrollingpodRecorded 16th March 2021This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts
Detailing is full of all kinds of acronyms, technical terms & shorthand, but what do they really mean? Leave us some more words/terms in the comment section, and we may define them on upcoming podcasts, or you can see it all for yourself at The Old Grey Whistle Test blog site: https://togwt1980.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-old-grey-whistle-test-togwt-your.html _____________________________ WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/jCUV6EQAjlA _____________________________ JOIN THE CLUB: Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/theragcompanypodcast and click "join" to become a member of the TRC Podcast Facebook discussion group! Also be sure to join the DETALKS group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DeTalks _____________________________ SHOW INFO: Hosts: Dane Hennen, Levi Gates, Anthony Fisher Recorded by: Tim O'Brien _____________________________ https://www.TheRagCompany.com Content provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2018
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