Podcast appearances and mentions of Elton John

What does it take to pull off the biggest night in music — live, global, and with zero room for error? In this episode, Linda sits down with Ben Winston, executive producer of the GRAMMY Awards, founder of Fulwell Entertainment, and one of the most influential forces behind modern live television. Ben takes us inside the pressure, creative decisions, and cultural responsibility of producing music's biggest moments — and what it really means when you only get one shot to get it right.   Behind the GRAMMYs What must go right in the first 60 seconds of the broadcast How live TV chaos is managed when millions are watching The unseen risks audiences never realize are happening in real time The State of Music & Culture What the 2026 GRAMMY nominations reveal about where music is headed Balancing genres, generations, and global representation Protecting the soul of the GRAMMYs in the age of streaming and AI Creating Iconic Performances What separates a good performance from a historic one Working with artists like Adele, Elton John, Bruno Mars, and Harry Styles How creative trust between artist and producer is built Beyond Music's Biggest Night Lessons learned producing live television at the highest level What unscripted fame (The Kardashians) reveals about modern celebrity How GRAMMY-level production thinking carries over to the LA 2028 Olympic ceremonies Leadership & Perspective The most valuable mistake Ben has made in live television The moment that tells him, "We nailed it" once the lights go down Connect with Ben Winston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbenwinston/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/benwinston Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mrbenwinston LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-winston-95a603301 Fulwell Entertainment: https://www.fulwell.com/about-us GRAMMY.com Artist Page: https://www.grammy.com/artists/ben-winston/52241 Television Academy (Emmys): https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/ben-winston

I first noticed Marc Ribot's slinky, spiky guitar playing as “Jockey Full of Bourbon,” from Tom Waits' Rain Dogs, slithered over the opening of Jim Jarmusch's Down By Law. Rain Dogs was a breakthrough for Ribot, who previously had played in Brother Jack McDuff's soul-jazz band, backed Wilson Pickett and Solomon Burke, and been a member of the Lounge Lizards. More Waits collaborations followed, as did work with Elvis Costello, Sam Phillips, McCoy Tyner, Yoko Ono, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss, Elton John and Leon Russell, and many others. Here Ribot reflects on his robust studio-musician and solo career; his love of Latin American music; the creative leeway that Waits, Costello and others gave him; the impact of producers such as T Bone Burnett and Hal Willner; his decision to sing lead for the first time on his long-gestating 2025 album, Map of a Blue City; and his fight for indie musicians' rights with the Music Workers Alliance. (Photo by Eric van den Brulle.)

Loud, fast, and built to start a riot — “Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting” didn't happen by accident. In this audio highlight, we dig into how Elton John and Bernie Taupin crafted one of the most explosive tracks on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — from the song's working-class roots to the energy that made it an instant crowd favorite. This insight comes from Andrea Grasso, co-author of Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – The Making of an Epic Album, featured on Booked On Rock.Listen to Episode 352 - 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': The Making Of An Epic

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Released in 1973, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' marked a creative peak for Elton John — a bold, genre-spanning double album that helped define his legacy. In this episode, we explore the making of the album with authors Andrea Grasso and Luca Perasi, co-authors of 'Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – The Making of an Epic Album'. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the Château d'Hérouville sessions, insights into Elton John and Bernie Taupin's creative partnership, and why this ambitious record continues to resonate more than 50 years later. From glittering anthems to intimate ballads, this is the story of how one of rock's greatest albums came to life.Purchase a copy of Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The Making of an Epic AlbumVisit the L.I.L.Y. Publishing website

A countdown, a cheer, and then a white bloom in the sky. We start with that January morning when Challenger lifted off with a teacher aboard and a nation watching, and we unpack how a routine launch became a rupture—O-rings, cold air, and the way live TV freezes time. The story isn't just technical; it's personal. Sneaking a screen at work, bargaining for a miracle, and remembering how hope hangs on for a few impossible seconds. From there, we follow the thread of wonder into a brighter palette.Cue the Batman theme. Adam West's deadpan responses and the pulpy poetry of Bam and Pow show how camp can be both silly and exacting. We dig into the Batmobile's improbable lineage—from the 1955 Lincoln Futura.Then it's a crate-dig through the Beach Boys Party album, where Barbara Ann's singalong charm and Dean Torrance's cameo capture a band between eras, loose and luminous before Pet Sounds. We jump to Elton John's Your Song and the city-streaked cinema of Dire Straits' Skateaway—drums, Roy Bittan's piano, and a roller girl writing her own movie. We also get candid about taste with Blondie's shift to The Tide Is High and Rapture.Finally, the volume tilts toward Public Image Ltd.'s Rise and the notorious Album project. “May the road rise with you” meets “anger is an energy,” a split-screen of blessing and bite, wrapped in no-frills packaging that turned the grocery aisle into a design joke.Learn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pagesReach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.comSend us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Holy hell, somebody done showed up a little late to the top-albums-of-2025 party. List week = missed week. NBD, better late than never, right? RIGHT? It's the sixth annual big episode, where Jay and Deon discuss their favorite twenty-two vinyl releases of this past year. That be eleven each, because Lickers go to eleven while these other suckaz be stuck on ten. LLR goes deep. LLR goes long. LLR wishes what you just read was code for something way cooler, but it isn't. It's just really long. The flippin' Free Bird of podcats.Dig this list? What did they miss? Let ‘em know your favorite long player releases in the year of our Lord 2025, it's never too late to share what sonically inspires you. Lightnin' Licks Radio Podcast's one big beautiful twenty twenty-five year in review episode SAMPLE SOURCES include: NPR, Beastie Boys, James Todd Smith. John Ussery, Prince Paul, Frukwan, Method Man, Brothers Johnson. Harry Shearer, Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kankles McTaco Tits, Elton John, The Time with Prince. Jeremy Gan, Josh Heath Scott, Jim DeRogatis, Anthony Fantano. Molly Sanborn, Matt O'Leary, Eli Enis, Ian Cohen. A Tribe Called Quest, Bon Iver, Justin Vernon, Missy "Misdemeanor” Elliot, Nicole “Lady” Wray, Tropical Fuck Storm, The Bee Gees, The sisters Haim. Calvin Harris, The Beatles… always. Kaytranada. Janet Jackson, De La Soul, Kelly Moonstone, Quelle Chris. Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, The AutumnDefense. NewDad, Aesop Rock, Blockhead. Verity Den, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Winter, Debby Friday. Water From Your Eyes, This Is Lorelei. Greg Freeman, Richmond Fontaine, Poison, The Darkness, KISS, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Aerosmith. Lael Neale, The Cars, Weakened Friends, Buckethead. Liquid Mike, The Rentals. Pile, Cody Maresec, YUM! The Smith Westerns, Whitney, Billy Nomates, Sleaford Mods. Fleetwood Mac, Eric Gale, Faces, Ry Cooder, Randy Weston. Pines, Greet Death, Christian Science Reading Room. Momma. Chris Keys (a lot), Amosdoll, Atlys, The Zombies. Cozy Cole, Andy Cohen, Raúl "El Gordo" De Molina, Tommy Chong, James Austin Johnson, Tim Robinson (YOU CAN'T DO THAT!), and lastly - and certainly least… Swamp Thing. Alternate links to the uninterrupted 2025 EOY mixtape will be available in short order,Have a great year!LLR's Top 22 albums of 2025 SPOTIFY PLAYLISTHear the mix via Soundcloud here!Part 1(Deon) : Intro _ Liquid Mike – AT&T _ HAIM – Everybody's Tryin' to Figure Me out! _ Pile – Bouncing in Blue _ NewDad – Entertainer _ Kelly Moonstone – Nananabooboo _ Weakened Friends – Queen of Town _ This Is Lorelei – Mouth Man _ The Autumn Defense – More Than I Can Say _ KAYTRANADA featuring TLC – DO IT! (Again) _ Debby Friday – Lipsync _ Greet Death – Love Me When You Leave Part 2(Jay) : Greg Freeman – Gulch _ Lael Neale – Down on the Freeway _ Aesop Rock – Full House Pinball _ Momma – Last Kiss _ Bon Iver – S P E Y S I D E _ Billy Nomates – Nothin' Worth Winnin' _ Lady Wray – Best of Us _ Whitney – Damage _Verity Den – Wet Glass _ Winter - The Beach _ Tropical Fuck Storm – Stepping on a Rake.Lickers drink champagne and shop at Electric Kitsch.Please act kindly to our neighbors and be patient with those who serve us. Let some light in. Good will prevail. Cheers and later.Dedication: Rob Ervin 1961 - 2025

Steve Lindsey is a wildly successful music entrepreneur. He's a musician, songwriter, producer, publisher and record label owner. He started out working with the legendary producer Richard Perry on albums by The Pointer Sisters, Elton John, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, and Ray Charles. He's gone on himself to produce artists like Marvin Gaye, Leonard Cohen, Aaron Neville, Celine Dion, Elton John and Chris Botti. He's worked with Cher and Keith Urban. He started several music publishing companies that published works by Bruno Mars and others. And he started several record labels. This man is a jack of all trades.My featured song is “All Of The Time”. It's a light, airy, whimsical love song. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH STEVE:https://www.extrememusic.com/atonerecordings/------------------------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Charlene, Chris, Lizzie, and Royal Commentator Afua Hagan unpack Harry's emotionally charged week fighting the Daily Mail's publisher in court.After Prince Harry gave evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Royal Commentator Afua Hagan to unpack what we've learnt and what might come next.Chris was in court as Prince Harry became almost overwhelmed with emotion, fighting back tears as he described how the press had made his wife's life "an absolute misery". Harry is one of seven claimants bringing this group action against the Daily Mail's Publisher Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), including Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the mother of the murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.They all claim ANL had written articles based on information, which was gathered unlawfully, like phone hacking, phone tapping and blagging.Associated Newspapers Limited denies the claims of wrongdoing and says the articles were based on 'legitimate sources' and 'carefully curated contacts'.The team explain why Prince Harry has chosen to fight the case now, why it's different from his previous legal battles with the press, and what happens if he wins.Also this week on Talking Royals: Where is Meghan? The Duchess of Sussex was not in the UK with Harry - indeed, the Prince has always said he would not bring his family back to Britain without his full personal security being reinstated.  Now the pair are off to Sundance Film Festival, where they executive produced a documentary about Girl Scouts selling cookies. Plus, what's going on with Princess Eugenie and her father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor? Reports suggest Eugenie has cut off all contact with him following a series of allegations relating to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein - allegations he strongly denies.Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales were up in Scotland where they tried their hands at curling - and Kate managed to style out a precarious moment where she lost her balance on the ice!And, hot on the heels of a popular online trend: What was the Royal Family doing in 2016? We take a look back at the best photos of the year - from Harry and Meghan's third date in Botswana to the Queen's 90th birthday to Prince George's meeting with President Obama.

The Duke of Sussex has been giving evidence in the high court, accusing the publisher of the Daily Mail of ‘grave breaches of privacy' and unlawfully gathering information. The prince is joined in the legal action by a group of other notable figures including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Doreen Lawrence. Lucy Hough speaks to the senior national news editor Aaron Sharp. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

#115.In this episode, Josh, Matt, and Mike dive into a lively discussion about evolving trends in the restaurant industry. They kick things off by debating the rising popularity of mocktails and the economics behind charging premium prices for what is essentially juice. Matt shares his perspective on the value of sommeliers in the age of AI, arguing for the irreplaceable human element in hospitality versus the efficiency of algorithms. The trio also debates the modern dining culture of mandatory shared plates versus traditional individual courses. They discuss the impact of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic on dining habits, with insights into how these medications are reshaping consumer behavior and the surprising rise of the non-alcoholic beverage market.Links and resources

Happy 2026! In this new occasional series "Famous Covers," we'll explore some of the most successful Beatles and solo artist covers from a wide range of musicians. The first entry features a 1975 double-sided single by Elton John, covering two John Lennon-penned songs - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "One Day At A Time." Elton stays largely faithful to the original recordings, but puts his own spin on the tracks. John Lennon himself contributed guitar and background vocals on Elton's version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and played guitar on "One Day At A Time." So which Elton John cover do we like better - his take on the psychedelic "Lucy In The Sky" or the more introspective "One Day At A Time?"  Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"  

Prince Harry heads into a high-stakes High Court showdown with the publisher of the Daily Mail, joined by Elton John and other prominent figures, in what could become the most consequential press trial in years. Allegations range from phone hacking to covert surveillance, all fiercely denied by the newspaper. As cameras swarm Fleet Street, the Royal Family quietly fans out across Scotland and beyond, steering clear of the case. Meanwhile, questions swirl about Harry's long game, his hopes for reconciliation, and whether this legal battle marks his final reckoning with the British press — even as Meghan faces fresh criticism over her latest sold-out product and leans into online nostalgia.Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Bonus Episode: Prince Harry's final showdown with the British media is due to start this week. The duke is set to give evidence in court on Thursday in his case against the Daily Mail publishers.Harry, alongside a group of claimants including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Lawrence, has accused Associated Newspapers Limited of hiring private detectives to place listening devices inside cars and of accessing private records and phone conversations.Associated Newspapers denies all the allegations, calling them "preposterous smears".What does this case mean for his stated aim of cleaning up the British press? And how will it further affect his relationship with the rest of the royal family?Niall speaks to Sky correspondents Laura Bundock and Katie Spencer, who will be covering the case.Producers: Natalie Ktena & Tom GillespieEditor: Mike Bovill

Paul McCartney's “Rockestra Theme” wasn't just a song — it was a gathering of rock royalty. In this audio highlight, author Luca Perasi tells the story behind McCartney's all-star Rockestra, featuring Pete Townshend, John Bonham, and David Gilmour, along with other major names like Elton John, Jeff Beck, and Eric Clapton who were connected to the project. A rare look at how one of rock's most ambitious collaborations came together.Listen to Episode 351 - Paul McCartney's Bold Gamble: The Story of 'Back to the Egg'

This week we're sharing a series of episodes that capture one of our favorite themes on Second Act Stories: the moment when life changes key. These Key Changes episodes feature people whose lives have been shaped by music: some who left it behind for something new; others who found their way to it later than expected. Together, they're the stories we return to when we want to show how reinvention really works, not as a clean break, but as a shift in rhythm, perspective, and purpose. Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering the show, these episodes reflect the heart of the podcast: bold pivots, unexpected harmony, and second acts that still have plenty to say. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is a rock and roll legend. He was the founding lead guitarist in Steely Dan, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Doobie Brothers. As a hired gun, he's played with a who's who of music royalty, including Linda Ronstadt, Donna Summer, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon… the list goes on and on. From the time he was a child, the mechanically inclined Baxter loved taking things apart to see how they worked and putting them back together. He became an expert guitar repair technician and built custom guitars. He traded a custom white Fender Stratocaster he built in the 1960s to Jimi James, who would later re-emerge as the legendary Jimi Hendrix. In the 1980s, Skunk parlayed his more-than-casual interest in all things technical into a career as a missile defense consultant. After writing a paper that was quickly classified, he received the necessary clearances and now regularly consults with the U.S. government, the Pentagon and the Joint Chiefs on topics including counterterrorism and wargaming. Skunk just released a new solo album, his first, called Speed of Heat. Please enjoy our exciting deep dive into the second act of one of rock's greatest guitarists. ******* If you enjoy Second Act Stories, please leave us a review here. We may read your review on a future episode! Subscribe to the Second Act stories Substack. Check out the Second Act Stories YouTube channel. Follow Second Act Stories on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Second Act Stories theme music: "Between 1 and 3 am" by Echoes.

Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy remains one of Elton John's most personal and important albums, telling the true story of his early years with lyricist Bernie Taupin.In this RadioBypass All Access special, we explore the newly released expanded 50th anniversary edition of Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Hear Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on the making of the album, the struggle before success, and the songs that helped define a generation of rock and roll.We also play select tracks from this seminal 1975 album, which debuted at No. 1 and changed the way artists told their own stories through music.Elton John. Bernie Taupin. Captain Fantastic at 50.Rock and roll that DESERVES to be heard — only on RadioBypass.

How Did Michael Jackson's $98,000 Console Inspire the Ultimate Studio Compressor? What happens when missile-grade engineering meets music? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Bill Cheney of Spectra 1964 joins me to reveal how a company born from aerospace tech became the secret sauce behind Stax, Ardent, and The Record Plant - and how that same precision lives on in Spectra's modern C610, STX mic pres, and new designs shaping today's studios. Bill shares the incredible story of the $98,000 Spectra console built for Michael Jackson, how John Lennon, Elton John, ZZ Top, and others tracked through Spectra desks, and why their gear still defines headroom and musical accuracy sixty years later. We dig into RMS vs peak clipping, console restoration, plugin modeling with Chad Blake, and what makes Spectra's circuits run ice cold while sounding hot as hell. If you've ever wondered why the most musical recordings in history still sound so alive, this episode takes you inside the circuits that made it possible.     THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://usa.sae.edu/ https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.adam-audio.com/ https://www.spectra1964.com https://gracedesign.com/ https://pickrmusic.com  https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to the podcast theme song "Skadoosh!" https://solo.to/lijshawmusic Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TzboLsCf0C4mlKX1dNqtT?si=k3tHsiPgR3CRv-zuuo5GKA   If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review   CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRoockstars.com/541

As the new year gets rolling, I've been trying to make room for what I call “the soul.” To me, this means being more receptive to those mysterious synchronicities, insights, and feelings so easily missed when I keep myself busy and distracted. Sometimes this energy comes from within, and sometimes it's a “postcard from God,” as Walt Whitman would say.Bernie With His Plough & The Great Horned OwlIt could be a lyric that aligns with something on my mind. The other day, I heard Elton John sing the lyric about the howling old owl in the woods (from “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”). Though I've heard the line many times before, this time was different. Recently, each night when I take my dog out, I hear the haunting sound of a great horned owl in the woods behind my house.But what do I do with that synchronicity? Is it the owl itself - a symbol of wisdom, intuition, mystery, and the ability to see beyond illusion- that I should listen to? Maybe it's the lyric Bernie Taupin wrote for Elton about a desire to leave the superficial ego-driven world behind and return to a more grounded life - a more authentic self. Bernie was ready to leave the yellow brick road of striving for success. He wanted to go back to his plough and back to the howling old owl in the woods.Maybe it's both - the haunting sound of the owl and a longing to return “home.” Maybe the owl's saying, “Leave me alone already and just honor the mystery.” Maybe Bernie is telling me he'd love my simple, quiet life in rural Kentucky, a life that at times doesn't feel full enough.Contemplating Solitude With MertonA couple of days ago, while doing Qigong (meditative movements similar to Tai Chi), I wondered if there is a place nearby where people gather and move in these gentle ways. The first place that came to mind was the Abbey of Gethsemani, which is not far from here. Finding a group of monks, at least Trappist monks, doing Qigong, would be quite unlikely. Maybe if Merton were still around.Gethsemani was made famous by Thomas Merton, an influential spiritual writer and Trappist monk who lived at the monastery for 27 years. Four of those years, he spent mainly in his hermitage - a secluded cabin in the woods. “Not all of us are called to be hermits, but all of us need enough silence and solitude in our lives to enable the deeper voice of our own self to be heard at least occasionally.” - Thomas MertonBefore entering the Abbey at 26, Merton was worldly, raucous, and rebellious. Like Bernie and many of us, he struggled with the tension between a simple, humble life and a desire to engage with and influence the outside world.While at Gethsemani, Merton wrote over 70 books about contemplation, prayer, Eastern religions, interfaith dialogue and social justice, including his famous autobiography, “Seven Story Mountain.”What do I do with that? Merton did all of that while living a quiet life right here in my neck of the woods. Hmmmmmm….Reclaiming That Girl That Used to Be MineSometimes the soul provides a shift in how we think about ourselves and our lives. Sometimes, however, a postcard cuts right through all the analysis and goes straight to the heart.Yesterday, I saw a video reel of Sara Bareilles and Rufus Wainwright singing, “She Used to Be Mine.” Though I'd heard parts of this song before, I never stopped long enough to listen. Last night, with my reclaimed intention of receptivity, I did. Instead of landing on some great insight, I found myself in tears. Quickly, I pulled myself out, before sliding right back into those tears, tears that I realized I was grateful could still flow.When was the last time I cried? And why was I crying? And, why were so many of the people in the audience crying? The song is about losing one's self, and losing the connection to the child we once were - a universal loss that can make some of us ache, even at the age of 58, when we think we've done such a brilliant job of putting all of those parts of ourselves back together.Though no longer recognizing herself, she still remembers the girl she used to be. She sings with tenderness about that girl's imperfection, effort, goodness, and self-reliance. She questions what life would have been like if she could rewrite the ending for that girl.Sara Bareilles wrote this song for the 2016 Broadway musical, “Waitress.” The lead character sings it at the end of the second act when she has hit rock bottom. She is lost and struggling to remember who she is. Through the song, she mourns the loss of herself before starting to gain footing and for a moment taps into the strength and grit of that child she starts to reclaim.The story isn't over. We all have an opportunity to write the next act and to extend unconditional affection for the child that she describes as messy, but kind, lonely most of the time, but more, she is all of this “mixed up,” and “baked in a beautiful pie.”Why Here & Now?My long-held hope in sharing information online has been to balance the mind and spirit (the right and left brain). In recent times, I've leaned into the left-brain science. That's what people tend to read or listen to. That's what people need and can't easily find elsewhere. I'd forgotten, however, that expressing myself from my heart is something that I need. It is who I am. My own health and healing required much more than scientific information. It would be dishonest to only share part of that story.Even as a child, writing was my lifeline. It helped me find my place in the world. It gave me peace. That child wouldn't need to make sense of why the owl speaks to me at night. Or, why Bernie showed up with a plough in hand. Or, why Merton put down his pen and stepped out of his cabin to greet me in the woods. Or, even why Sarah, dressed as a waitress, crossed my path while singing a song I'd be sure was written just for me.But, I'm not only that child. I'm all grown up and can't help but wonder why these particular energies showed up now, beyond the fact that I created some space for them to do so? What would they have me know? I think, to embrace paradox and to remember that we are physical beings of this world, and also spiritual beings who transcend it. We need connection, and we need solitude. We are adults shaped by a lifetime of experience, and still vulnerable children filled with wonder and sometimes hurt. We are light, and we are shadow. And as Sara would say, we are all of this “mixed up and baked in a big beautiful pie.”Wishing you wholeness as you make your way through this year,CourtneyTo learn more about my discovery calls, non-patient consultations, or mentoring, please visit my website at:CourtneySnyderMD.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

It's 2009 in Fairview, North Carolina. Two teenage cousins are hanging out in a treehouse ten feet off the ground, stereo playing Elton John's "Benny and the Jets" into the cool fall night. Then, right around the third "Benny," time seems to stop. A massive finger, easily twelve inches long and covered in matted gray-brown fur with a thick black talon, slides through the cracks in the floorboards. Not frantically. Methodically. Back and forth. Whatever was attached to that finger was standing on the ground below, which means this thing had to be enormous. The boys froze, paralyzed by a fear Blake describes as primordial. Something deep in his DNA telling him there was no escape, no fight, just freeze and hope.But that's just the beginning. Blake's story opens up into a lifetime of strange encounters across the Carolina mountains: precognitive dreams that run in his Cherokee family line, a UFO sighting that vanished the moment it knew it was being watched, and a bizarre vision of a Native American chief named Timbo that he never went looking for. We dig into what makes North Carolina such a thin place, the connection between curiosity and intelligence in these creatures, and why Blake believes these encounters, terrifying as they are, have only deepened his walk with Christ. This one's got Bigfoot, orbs, little people lore, and a whole lot of Appalachian strangeness. Want to listen to this episode and an entire back catalog of exclusive members-only content? Check out a Blurry Creatures membership at ⁠https://blurrycreatures.com/pages/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's something about Mary Houlihan (comedian/painter) and musician Daniel Lopatin (aka Oneohtrix Point Never, Marty Supreme original score). And that something is that they were both wonderful guests! We laughed, we watched some weird stuff from Mar-a-Lago, we had some synth talk, some Pink Floyd, Billy Joel & Elton John talk, and we heard a poem from Jimmy Stewart.Support Office Hours, watch or listen to another hour of today's episode with Doug's new sounds for electric cars, Vic's "Bad Endings" compilation and tons more every week with OFFICE HOURS+ - get a FREE seven-day trial at patreon.com/officehourslive.Shop our new merch items now at officehours.merchtable.comWatch the latest season of On Cinema at the Cinema and get tickets to The Certified Five Bags of Popcorn tour before it sells out at heinetwork.tvFollow Office Hours Live at instagram.com/officialofficehours tiktok.com/@officehourslive & youtube.com/officehourslive Find everything else officialofficehours.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chaque matin, Soanne nous dévoile les commentaires les plus méchants des internautes sur les réseaux sociaux.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Mary Coughlan – aka “Ireland's Billie Holiday”, adored by Nick Cave, Shane MacGowan and Elvis Costello - is on tour again in 2026. This warm, funny and circuitous conversation looks back from her home in Wicklow at the first shows she ever saw and played and various milestones along the road, among them … … singing Two Little Orphans (aged 5) at a Christmas party: “The adrenaline rush! Applause and lemonade!” … escaping down ladders from school to see Rory Gallagher in Galway and the nuns waiting when she returned … seeing Donovan on the Aran Islands in 1969, a trip from the mainland by currach … meeting Mike Stoller and re-recording Peggy Lee's savaged Mirrors album: “more relevant now than ever”… Elton John (dressed as a hornet) at Watford Stadium and the embroidered floral skirt she'd made to watch him … her love of cabaret and old 78s and the songs she and Erik Visser chose to launch her career … her transformative slot on the Late Late Show in 1984: “I played to four people the night before; a week later they were queuing round the block” … Frank Sinatra's mysterious autocue and sitting next to Roger Moore in his audience (“very orange”) … “I adored St Dominic's Preview and 15 years later Van Morrison was in my dressing-room” … her cure for insomnia … why Joe Strummer meant so much to her … and her 200-song live repertoire – from Meet Me Where They Play The Blues and Don't Smoke In Bed to Love Will Tear Us Apart. Order Mary Coughlan tickets here: https://www.marycoughlan.ie/upcoming-showsHelp us keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Coughlan – aka “Ireland's Billie Holiday”, adored by Nick Cave, Shane MacGowan and Elvis Costello - is on tour again in 2026. This warm, funny and circuitous conversation looks back from her home in Wicklow at the first shows she ever saw and played and various milestones along the road, among them … … singing Two Little Orphans (aged 5) at a Christmas party: “The adrenaline rush! Applause and lemonade!” … escaping down ladders from school to see Rory Gallagher in Galway and the nuns waiting when she returned … seeing Donovan on the Aran Islands in 1969, a trip from the mainland by currach … meeting Mike Stoller and re-recording Peggy Lee's savaged Mirrors album: “more relevant now than ever”… Elton John (dressed as a hornet) at Watford Stadium and the embroidered floral skirt she'd made to watch him … her love of cabaret and old 78s and the songs she and Erik Visser chose to launch her career … her transformative slot on the Late Late Show in 1984: “I played to four people the night before; a week later they were queuing round the block” … Frank Sinatra's mysterious autocue and sitting next to Roger Moore in his audience (“very orange”) … “I adored St Dominic's Preview and 15 years later Van Morrison was in my dressing-room” … her cure for insomnia … why Joe Strummer meant so much to her … and her 200-song live repertoire – from Meet Me Where They Play The Blues and Don't Smoke In Bed to Love Will Tear Us Apart. Order Mary Coughlan tickets here: https://www.marycoughlan.ie/upcoming-showsHelp us keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Новогодний специальный Top Club Chart — DJ-сет от Rezone. Резидент шоу замиксовал все знаковые хиты десятилетия в честь прошлогоднего юбилея хит-парада. 1. Gorgon City feat. Katy Menditta - Imagination 2. Calvin Harris & Disciples ft. Ina Wroldsen - How Deep Is Your Love 3. Martin Solveig & GTA - Intoxicated 4. Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ - Lean On 5. Peggy Gou - (It Goes Like) Nanana 6. Duke Dumont - Ocean Drive 7. Rezone & MACROLEV - El Ritmo 8. Jack ü with Justin Bieber - Where Are U Now (Kaskade Remix) 9. CamelPhat & Elderbrook - Cola 10. FISHER - Losing It 11. Jengi - Bel Mercy 12. Calvin Harris & Sam Smith - Promises 13. Meduza feat. Goodboys - Piece Of Your Heart 14. Diplo & SIDEPIECE - On My Mind 15. John Summit - Deep End 16. Joel Corry feat. MNEK - Head & Heart 17. Tinlicker x Robert Miles - Children 18. Goom Gum - It's A Lot 19. Tiësto - The Business 20. Shouse - Love Tonight (David Guetta Remix) 21. Elton John, Dua Lipa - Cold Heart (Claptone Remix) 22. Fred again.. feat. The Blessed Madonna - Marea (We've Lost Dancing) 23. ACRAZE Ft. Cherish - Do It To It 24. Riton x Nightcrawlers ft. Mufasa x Hypeman - Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit) 25. James Hype & Miggy Dela Rosa - Ferrari 26. Mau P - Drugs From Amsterdam 27. David Guetta & Bebe Rexha - I'm Good (Blue) 28. Joel Corry x Da Hool - The Parade 29. Dynoro feat. Gigi D'Agostino - In My Mind 30. Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding - Miracle 31. Kelis - Milkshake 20 (Alex Wann Remix) 32. Cassö, RAYE & D-Block Europe - Prada 33. Kevin de Vries - Dance With Me 34. Disclosure - She's Gone, Dance On 35. Mr. Belt & Wezol - It's Not Right (But It's Ok) 36. Adam Port, Keinemusik - Move (RITN Edit) 37. Raffa Guido - Famax (Goom Gum Remix) 38. Loofy - Last Night 39. Maceo Plex & Faithless - Insomnia 2021 (Epic Mix) 40. Majestic x Boney M – Rasputin 41. Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal - B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) 42. Creeds - Push Up 43. Artemas - i like the way you kiss me (Oliver Heldens Remix) 44. Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz - Miss You 45. Jaxomy x Agatino Romero x Raffaella Carra - Pedro (W&W Remix)

We crack open a brand-new 80s music trivia game, celebrate Snoop Dogg's endzone catch, and honor a 104-year-old sax performance while revisiting Elton John, Springsteen, The Clash, and early Billy Idol. Play along, keep score, and hear which deep cuts still hit hardest.• 80s trivia game rules, lyric call-and-response, and score swings• Snoop Dogg's Arizona Bowl catch and why fun revives bowl season• Pop-Tarts Bowl spectacle and the butter vs frosting toaster debate• 104-year-old WWII veteran Dominic Cartelli's saxophone anthem• Elton John's Tumbleweed Connection non-singles with staying power• Springsteen's 10th Avenue Freeze-Out and album-oriented radio• The Clash's Sandinista: highlights and misses• Minute with Jimmy: Gen X lineup and Dancing with MyselfLearn Something New orRemember Something OldLet us know what you thought of our 1980s music trivia game and anything else we discussed about on this episode.Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pagesReach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.comSend us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Ce 20 novembre 2008, une modeste cérémonie se tient en toute discrétion au crematorium du Père-Lachaise, à Paris, sur fond de musique qualifiée d'« épouvantable » par les rares personnes présentes. Un comble, si l'on connaît l'identité du défunt : Peter Ikin, 62 ans, ancien vice-président de Warner Music, producteur par le passé de Madonna, ami intime de Rod Stewart, Peter Green ou encore Elton John. Une telle carrière laisserait présager des funérailles en grande pompe et pourtant, aucune de ces vedettes autrefois fréquentées ne fait l'honneur de leur présence aujourd'hui. En lieu et place, une poignée de convives anonymes, 6 ou 7 pas plus, viennent lui rendre un bref hommage avant de déserter la salle où demeure auprès du cercueil une ombre esseulée, un jeune veuf inconsolable : Alexandre Despallières, tout juste 40 ans, tout juste lié à Peter Ikin. Leur union remonte au 10 octobre dernier, célébré dans un hôtel de ville londonien, jusqu'à ce que la mort les sépare.Crimes • Histoires Vraies est une production Minuit. Notre collection s'agrandit avec Crimes en Bretagne, Montagne et Provence.

In this episode, I sit down with drummer Paul Stewart for a conversation that starts with how music can connect people across oceans and turns into a deep dive on taste, touch, craft, and the long arc of a career. Paul and I talk about how I first discovered his band The Feeling years ago from a CD a friend handed me after a gig, and how that one listen turned into a long-term appreciation for the songs, the playing, and the production. Paul shares why so many musicians connected with that sound, and how their work pulled from both the 70s world of Supertramp, 10CC, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac, and the deeper 60s roots that fed that era, like The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, and The Zombies. We get into drum sound, why that thuddy, dead 70s tone fits their music so well, and how those choices shaped the identity of the recordings.Paul walks me through his origin story, from being hooked on drum sound as a kid, to getting his first kit at 12, to saying yes to every playing opportunity he could find. He tells an incredible story about a middle school teacher who stayed late after school so Paul could get extra time in the drum room, and we zoom out on how mentors, parents, and supportive educators change the course of a life. From there, we talk about preparation, professionalism, and the responsibility you carry in an ensemble, including how the anxiety of being underprepared can be its own lesson in why doing the work matters. Paul also shares a regret he has about not keeping his reading chops sharper, and why playing along with records became his true north as a drummer.We dig into influences from both sides of Paul's musical world, from rock and early Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine, to the cassette tapes an uncle sent that opened the door to jazz, funk, fusion, and players like Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, and the Tower of Power world. Paul explains how the UK acid jazz scene became a significant pull, and how an acid jazz band at music college eventually evolved into The Feeling. We also talk about what it's like working with major artists outside the band, including how touring logistics can lead to local musicians being hired, and how surreal it can be to play iconic songs with legendary voices while still remembering they're just musicians on stage doing the same job.A meaningful part of our conversation is about performance anxiety, stage fright, and the emotional extremes musicians ride before, during, and after gigs. We talk honestly about confidence, coping, and what it means to choose a healthier path, and we acknowledge that even global superstars can struggle with fear right before walking on stage. Paul and I also reflect on the approaching anniversary of The Feeling's first album, how those songs were originally recorded as a weekend friends project without any expectation of success, and how playing them now carries twenty years of growth, finesse, and perspective while still honoring the original parts that make the songs work. We close with what Paul has been up to recently, including work with Anastacia, Paul Young, The Voice UK, and the broader creative world around the band, and why music remains a powerful source of joy, balance, and hope for people everywhere.Music from the Episode:Never Be Lonely (The Feeling)Everyday and All of the Night (The Feeling)Sun Won't Shine (The Feeling)I Want You Now (The Feeling)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.

What do you get when you combine re-imagined classic rock and roll with jazz music delivered by a Grammy award winning Big Band orchestra and Grammy nominated vocalist? In this case, you get a newly-minted  Grammy nomination for ‘Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album' from The Count Basie Orchestra, featuring Billboard's #1 jazz artist - and our podcast guest - Deborah Silver, for “Basie Rocks!” This 11 track project is packed with iconic hits from the likes of Elton John, Peter Frampton The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, the Steve Miller Band and more, delivered by The Count Basie Orchestra and Silver, in collaboration with Arturo Sandoval, Kurt Elling, Wycliffe Gordon, Trombone Shorty, Bill Frisell and others.    Join me as our conversation with Deborah Silver discusses her fascinating story, and how her collaboration with The Count Basie Orchestra ultimately led to this extraordinary GRAMMY nominated album.

Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist who has sold over 300 Million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

What does 2017's KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (aka Kingsman 2) have to do with New Year's Eve, the holiday season, or even anything in the month of December? NOTHING!  But our original choice wasn't streaming on any services this month, so we decided to finally circle around back to one of our fav fake presidential actors, the legendary Bruce Greenwood, last seen (by us) as the potus in NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS (aka National Treasure 2). This time out Bruce is the unnamed "President of the United States" in an R-rated, edgy, action comedy from a true British Knight, director and co-writer Matthew Vaughn, surrounded by a impressive cast including Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Julianne Moore, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Emily Mortimer, and introducing the one and only Sir Elton John, in maybe his most outlandish performance ever in front of a camera. Find us on most social media sites @Fake_President (Instagram, Bluesky, Threads) or email us at fakepresidents [at] gmail.com to join the convo and suggest our next subject!

1. Adam Port, Keinemusik, Stryv, Malachiii - Move (Original Mix) 2. TECH IT DEEP - Maria Maria (Extended Mix) 3. Meduza feat. Hozier - Tell It To My Heart (Kream Extended Mix) 4. John Summit - Deep End (Extended Mix) 5. Elton John & Dua Lipa - Cold Heart (Claptone Extended Remix) 6. Diplo & Miguel - Don't Forget My Love (Joel Corry Extended Remix) 7. Adele - Easy on Me (Rising Sun Remix) 8. Kylie Minogue - Padam Padam (Jax Jones Extended Remix) 9. LF SYSTEM - Afraid To Feel (Extended) 10. ACRAZE - Do It To It (Joe Maz Remix) 11. Alan Walker x Imanbek - Sweet Dreams (DES3ETT Remix) 12. VIZE & Tom Gregory - Never Let Me Down (Extended Mix) 13. Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars (Vintage Culture, Future Class Remix) 14. Vintage Culture - Strange Feelings (Solomun Extended Remix) 15. The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Cosmic Dawn Remix) 16. Ed Sheeran - Shivers (Alok Extended Remix) 17. Biscits - Don't Stop (Original Mix)

Episode 653 also features an E.W. Poetic Piece titled, "The Still Is Yet." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Elton John, David Bowie, LCD Soundsystem, Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

In his new book B-Sides: A Flipsided History of Pop (Headpress, 2023), Andy Cowan explores a century of music b-sides. Pop music would be a different beast without the B-Side. Music history is riven with songs deemed throwaway that revolted against their lowly status and refused to be denied. Be it rock'n'roll's national anthem ('Rock Around The Clock'), disco's enduring game-changer ('I Feel Love') or hip-hop's most notorious dis track ('Hit 'Em Up'), all three started life as the so-called 'lesser' track on releases primed for maximum chart impact. But the B-side has done much more than make stars of Bill Haley, Donna Summer and 2Pac. Whether it was the Beatles, the Kinks and the Yardbirds in the 60s, Elton John, the Who and Queen in the 70s, Depeche Mode, the Cure and Prince in the 80s, or Oasis, Pulp and Radiohead in the 90s, the B-side allowed many of the world's greatest artists freedom to experiment with no commercial constraints in an age where physical product ruled the roost. A quickfire A-Z of 500+ flips, B-SIDE is the first serious examination of the format's covert role in pushing the musical envelope. Best read with one eye on YouTube and one ear on a streaming service, its revelations will prick up the ears of music fans of all persuasions. Rebekah Buchanan is a Professor of English and Director of English Education at Western Illinois University. Her research focuses on feminism, activism, and literacy practices in youth culture, specifically through zines and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In his new book B-Sides: A Flipsided History of Pop (Headpress, 2023), Andy Cowan explores a century of music b-sides. Pop music would be a different beast without the B-Side. Music history is riven with songs deemed throwaway that revolted against their lowly status and refused to be denied. Be it rock'n'roll's national anthem ('Rock Around The Clock'), disco's enduring game-changer ('I Feel Love') or hip-hop's most notorious dis track ('Hit 'Em Up'), all three started life as the so-called 'lesser' track on releases primed for maximum chart impact. But the B-side has done much more than make stars of Bill Haley, Donna Summer and 2Pac. Whether it was the Beatles, the Kinks and the Yardbirds in the 60s, Elton John, the Who and Queen in the 70s, Depeche Mode, the Cure and Prince in the 80s, or Oasis, Pulp and Radiohead in the 90s, the B-side allowed many of the world's greatest artists freedom to experiment with no commercial constraints in an age where physical product ruled the roost. A quickfire A-Z of 500+ flips, B-SIDE is the first serious examination of the format's covert role in pushing the musical envelope. Best read with one eye on YouTube and one ear on a streaming service, its revelations will prick up the ears of music fans of all persuasions. Rebekah Buchanan is a Professor of English and Director of English Education at Western Illinois University. Her research focuses on feminism, activism, and literacy practices in youth culture, specifically through zines and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

In his new book B-Sides: A Flipsided History of Pop (Headpress, 2023), Andy Cowan explores a century of music b-sides. Pop music would be a different beast without the B-Side. Music history is riven with songs deemed throwaway that revolted against their lowly status and refused to be denied. Be it rock'n'roll's national anthem ('Rock Around The Clock'), disco's enduring game-changer ('I Feel Love') or hip-hop's most notorious dis track ('Hit 'Em Up'), all three started life as the so-called 'lesser' track on releases primed for maximum chart impact. But the B-side has done much more than make stars of Bill Haley, Donna Summer and 2Pac. Whether it was the Beatles, the Kinks and the Yardbirds in the 60s, Elton John, the Who and Queen in the 70s, Depeche Mode, the Cure and Prince in the 80s, or Oasis, Pulp and Radiohead in the 90s, the B-side allowed many of the world's greatest artists freedom to experiment with no commercial constraints in an age where physical product ruled the roost. A quickfire A-Z of 500+ flips, B-SIDE is the first serious examination of the format's covert role in pushing the musical envelope. Best read with one eye on YouTube and one ear on a streaming service, its revelations will prick up the ears of music fans of all persuasions. Rebekah Buchanan is a Professor of English and Director of English Education at Western Illinois University. Her research focuses on feminism, activism, and literacy practices in youth culture, specifically through zines and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Irish artist CMAT has got it all: the voice, the songwriting talent, the charm.Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, (aka CMAT), has been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and counts Elton John as a fan. Her Euro-Country songs capture heartbreak with a healthy dose of humour, which is why she gravitated towards country music in the first place. Gary Stewart – 'She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)'This is one of the Best Bits from Take 5. You can hear the full episode here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/cmat-take-5-suckerpunch-songs/104404882

** OHH: Episode 167: New Music ** We're back with this episode dedicated to all the NEW MUSIC of 2025. Tune in as we track what was in our ears the last year. New Music *Top Artists and Hits of 2025 * K-Pop Demon Hunters, Shaboozy, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Kehlani Folded Single, Beyonce Album, Bad Bunny, Drake, Kedrick Lamar & Sza tour, Summer Walker Album, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Pink Floyd, Mariah Carey, Biggest Tour: Chris Brown and Beyonce _ **Year started off with _** * Sexxy Redd / Bruno Mars - Fay Juicy, Wet - SINGLE * Leon Thomas - MUTT single POP * Sabrina Carpenter - Expresso * DRAKE - $ome $exy $ongs 4 U * Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die with a Smile - SINGLE ** R&B** * Lady Wray - Cover Girl / BEST for US single * Thundercat - Upside Down (Candy Crush) - * Leon Thomas - PHOLKS / Just How You Are - SINGLE * Jane Handcock - It's Me, Not You / Stare at Me - SINGLE * Jenevieve - CRYSALIS * Kehlani - Folded * Cardi B - AM I THE DRAMA * Summer Walker - Finally Over It, The Afterparty * Heart of a Woman - SINGLE * Go Girl * SAULT - 10 * TEYANA Taylor - Escape Room * 803FRESH - Boots on the Ground * Mariah Carey - Here for it All * SZA & MoRuf - PT Cruiser - SINGLE * Chris Brown - RAP * GloRilla & Sexxy Redd - Whatchi Kno about me Gospel Say the Name - Deitrick Haddon

It's almost time to say goodbye and good riddance to 2025. Who knows what delights and horrors await us in 2026, but before we get there, we have a Music of the Mat annual tradition: the year-end episode! Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play some of their favorite music that came out during the year. Artists played include Elton John & Brandi Carlile, CMAT, Bartees Strange, Jane Inc., Pulp, Kehlani, Ghost, The Last Dinner Party, Sam Fender, and many more. Thank you to everyone for listening to and supporting the show in 2025!Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrew / @mauraMaura's website: maura.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the final episode of their four-part December series, Chris DeMakes and Chris Fafalios wrap things up with Elton John's festive classic “Step Into Christmas.” They talk about the song's spontaneous feel, the lighthearted lyrics, and the unmistakable style shaped by Elton's longtime collaborators Gus Dudgeon and Bernie Taupin. The conversation touches on the Phil Spector-inspired wall of sound production, the standout bass line, and that gloriously chaotic outro that perfectly captures the energy of early '70s rock. From its iconic music video to its unexpected return to the charts decades later, this episode celebrates how “Step Into Christmas” became one of the all-time holiday favorites. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musical Journey Through the Final Week of December: This Week in Music History As the calendar year draws to a close, the week of December 22nd through December 28th stands as a powerful reminder that music history never sleeps—not even during the holidays. In this captivating episode of “This Week in Music History,” hosts Buzz Knight and Harry Jacobs take listeners on an extraordinary journey through decades of musical milestones, tragic losses, and triumphant achievements that have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. The conversation opens with a poignant reflection on the end of another year of exploring music’s rich tapestry. Buzz muses on how, despite covering similar calendar dates year after year, they continue to uncover new stories and perspectives. “When you think about it, you would think, well, if you do it year after year, you’re going to be talking about the same things,” Buzz observes. “And the truth is, we continue to uncover new and different things.” This sentiment perfectly captures the infinite depth of music history and the endless stories waiting to be told. The Clash’s Revolutionary Voice Falls Silent December 22nd marks the anniversary of one of punk rock’s most devastating losses—the death of Joe Strummer in 2002. Born John Meller, the Clash frontman passed away from pneumonia at a time when his influence on music and culture was still reverberating through generations of artists. The Clash represented more than just a band; they were a political and social force that challenged conventions and inspired countless musicians to use their platform for more than entertainment. Strummer’s legacy as a voice for the disenfranchised and his commitment to authentic, passionate rock and roll continues to inspire artists today. A Candle in the Wind That Lost Its Luster The hosts touch on Elton John’s iconic “Candle in the Wind,” originally written about Marilyn Monroe in 1967. While the song initially resonated as a beautiful tribute, its later reworking for Princess Diana’s funeral created what Buzz describes as “overkill.” The constant repetition following Diana’s tragic death in 1997 caused the song to lose some of its original emotional impact for many listeners. This phenomenon speaks to how even the most beautiful pieces of music can become dulled through overexposure, demonstrating the delicate balance between honoring memory and respecting the power of restraint. Cheap Trick’s Complex Family Dynamics A fascinating deep dive into the internal dynamics of Cheap Trick reveals the complicated nature of band relationships and business structures. Rick Nielsen, the legendary guitar player known for his collection of hundreds of guitars—including his famous five-neck Hamer guitar—represents the performative and creative heart of Cheap Trick. The band’s 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction marked a peak moment, but beneath the surface lay complex tensions. The departure of bassist Bunny Carlos and the subsequent addition of Rick Nielsen’s son, Dax, initially appeared to follow the pattern of other famous rock family transitions, like Michael Anthony’s replacement by Wolfgang Van Halen in Van Halen. However, the reality proved far more nuanced. Buzz’s research uncovered ongoing strife within the band, though Carlos remains part of the Cheap Trick corporation—a business structure similar to Journey’s arrangement with Steve Perry. This setup ensures that founding members maintain ownership stakes even when they’re no longer actively touring, though it can also create lasting tension and legal complications. The hosts explore the darker side of band politics, touching on stories of sabotage and ego clashes. There are tales of Journey band members allegedly pulling on Steve Perry’s microphone cord during performances to make him trip—petty acts of revenge that reveal the intense pressures and personalities at play in successful rock bands. Yet they also note that time can heal wounds, pointing to Perry and Neal Schon’s apparently warm relationship at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, despite whatever conflicts may have existed in their past. The Therapeutic Approach: A New Model for Band Longevity In a refreshing counterpoint to tales of band dysfunction, Buzz shares insights from his conversation with The Head and the Heart on his “Music Saved Me” podcast. This indie pop alternative band has taken an innovative approach to managing interpersonal relationships: group therapy. Band members openly discuss how they’ve used professional counseling to navigate the challenges of creative collaboration, life on the road, and the inevitable conflicts that arise when passionate artists work together for years. This revelation prompts fascinating speculation about how many legendary bands might have avoided breakups, lawsuits, and lasting bitterness if they’d embraced therapy earlier. The deeply personal nature of musical creation—leaving your heart exposed in every performance, every recording—makes these relationships particularly vulnerable to conflict. As Harry notes, “even if it’s a drummer or a bass player, it’s still your piece of that performance of that song you left your heart out there.” The music exists forever as a testament to that vulnerability, creating permanent emotional stakes that can intensify disagreements and hurt feelings. Joe Cocker: A Voice That Couldn’t Be Contained The passing of Joe Cocker at age 70 in 2014 brings reflection on an artist whose expressive, explosive performances made him unforgettable. While 70 might not seem particularly old from our current vantage point—as Buzz and Harry, approaching 60 and 70 respectively, can attest—Cocker’s hard-living lifestyle took its toll. His performances were legendary, inspiring John Belushi’s spot-on “Saturday Night Live” impersonation that Cocker himself found hilarious. Cocker’s career highlights include his cover of The Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends,” which became the theme for the television series “The Wonder Years,” and “Up Where We Belong,” his duet with Jennifer Warnes from the film “An Officer and a Gentleman.” The latter song became inextricably linked with that powerful film starring Richard Gere and Lou Gossett Jr., whose portrayal of a drill instructor was genuinely frightening and contributed to one of cinema’s most memorable moments—Gere’s character’s desperate declaration: “I got nowhere else to go.” Eddie Vedder: The Humble Superstar December 23rd celebrates the birthday of Eddie Vedder, born in 1964, whose appreciation for musical history and those who came before him sets him apart in an industry often dominated by ego. The hosts draw parallels to Dave Grohl, noting how both artists exhibit genuine humility and respect for their influences. Vedder’s collaborations with Neil Young, particularly their version of “Rockin’ in the Free World,” helped establish his credibility beyond Pearl Jam circles, while his passionate renditions of The Who’s classics—especially “Love, Reign o’er Me”—have become legendary in their own right. Vedder’s versatility shines through in his cover work, from The Waiting by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to The English Beat’s “Save It for Later,” featured in the television series “The Bear.” His interpretation of Tom Petty’s “Room at the Top” particularly resonates, described as “so beautiful” in its delicate handling of Petty’s original composition. The discussion of “The Bear” opens a tangent about the show’s exceptional soundtrack curation, featuring all Tom Petty covers including a barn-burning version of “Runnin’ Down the Dream” by Larkin Poe. Despite Pearl Jam’s reputation for deep cuts and extensive catalogs—which might intimidate casual fans—the hosts acknowledge being captivated whenever they hear Vedder sing anything. His voice and interpretive skills transcend the barrier of familiarity, making even unknown material compelling. The Unsung Guitar Legends of Country Music The conversation shifts to Glen Campbell, whose passing on December 24th prompts reflection on his extraordinary but often underappreciated guitar skills. Campbell represents a generation of country musicians whose technical prowess gets overshadowed by genre stereotypes. Like Roy Clark, Campbell could do virtually anything on guitar, yet many people don’t associate country music with virtuoso instrumentalists. Campbell’s session work tells the story of his versatility—he played on albums by The Monkees, The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, and soundtracks for Elvis films and Phil Spector productions. This breadth demonstrates how the Nashville studio system produced some of the most skilled musicians in any genre, even if they didn’t always receive recognition outside country music circles. The discussion of Campbell also touches on Brian Wilson’s 1964 breakdown, a tragic moment that had long-lasting consequences for the Beach Boys and Wilson himself. The psychological damage inflicted by Wilson’s abusive father Murry Wilson—compared to Joe Jackson’s treatment of his children—demonstrates how family trauma can derail even the most talented artists. Brian’s struggles with touring and performing were just the beginning of severe mental health challenges that would plague him throughout his career. The Police: Reunion Done Right In 2007, The Police earned recognition as the year’s highest-grossing tour, thirty years after the band’s inception and 24-25 years after their previous collaboration. The reunion tour, which Buzz witnessed in Las Vegas, comprised over 150 shows worldwide and generated nearly $400 million—not a bad payday for a comeback. This success demonstrated the enduring appeal of Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland’s unique blend of rock, reggae, and new wave, proving that some artistic chemistry remains potent even after decades apart.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's PART ONE of our CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!! The gals are feeling festive - and they have a real fight! Just like Xmas!!! On the agenda is Elton John's baby, Big S and her Witchy Naked Wood dancing, Hannah's hair colour drama and BIG S GOT LYNNED.  Tarot gives us some (santa) carrots? Stunning. Tits out and good vibes only.  Story 1  Big S has a story set in deepest darkest Wales... Choo Choo!!!! Story 2  Hannah tells a tale about some very strange whistling at snowed-in Christmas...  Story 3 Big S has a shorty - Santa's trying to wrap me up! Creep of the Week this week is from Jen read by Hannah! THANKS HUN! Out on the stables... is this ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF A GHOST? Chilling.  Finally we end with POSSESSION - Brenda. Helicopter. 1993. Brenda...Blood? Hello? This has gotten very strange.  ENJOY HUNS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!! More chaos next week for Gooch Week!  xoxoxo  JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is hard to believe that 2025 is concluding on December 31. This year has come and gone so fast!Professional Milestones:   It has been an incredible year for Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar, as we received our first award – a Silver Stevie for “Best Interview / Talk Show” in the inaugural podcasting division. Million Podcasts placed the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast at number 72 on their Best 100 Celebrity Interview Podcasts in the US. I am honored to be included on this list, joining On Air with Ryan Seacrest (number four), The Drew Barrymore Show (number five), Entertainment Tonight (number 20), Zach Sang Song (number 21), and Vanity Fair's Little Gold Men (number 49). Finally, I am delighted to announce that I was named a Small Biz Superstar by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.   State of the Podcast: It's time for the annual state of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Season Six has ended, and what a year! Our downloads surpassed 2024 and crossed the 15,000- and 16,000-lifetime download milestones. In 2025, the podcast reached its highest listenership to date, with listeners in 76 countries! I want to thank the listeners in the United States, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Germany, France, Brazil, and the Netherlands, who listened to the podcast the most.   Our most downloaded episodes of 2025 were my conversations with Taskmaster UK's Greg Davies and Alex Horne; my two-part interview with The Challenge 41 champion Yeremi Hykel; Emmy-winning actor Mike Manning; the 375th episode, starring Challenge Mania co-host Scott Yager; and the Reality TV Godfather, Mark Long. Emmy-winning actor and advocate Yuval David, Canada's Got Talent winner, Jacob Lewis (whose interview is my seventh most viewed YouTube video), actor and Rookie Revolution host Oscar Chark, Tony Mantor, award-winning journalist Jane Eisner, and Men Explained, Finally author Tom Sturges round out the Top 10.  Music Notes:   This year saw a lot of impeccable music! My Top 40 songs playlist features duets from Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan's “My Funny Valentine” and Calum Scott and the late Whitney Houston's “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” originals including Morgan Wallen's “I'm the Problem,” Yuval Raphael's “A New Day will Rise” and Zac Brown Band's “The Sum.” There were also exceptional covers such as Adam Lambert's “Heaven's on Their Minds” and Cynthia Erivo's show-stopping “No Good Deed.”  In addition to Ms. Streisand, Mr. Scott, Mr. Wallen, and the Zac Brown Band, 2025 produced impeccable albums from Ciara, Elton John and Brandi Carlile, Lady Gaga, Michael Lazar, Tim Johnson, Jr., Toby Gad, and The Weeknd.  Previewing The 15th Anniversary:   2026 marks the 15th anniversary of Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar brand. I never thought when I started jakes-take.com in August 2011, I would still be creating content. 13 episodes of the podcast's seventh season have been recorded! Reality TV legends Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk will be the guests on the milestone 400th episode. Other returning guests include Demi the Daredevil's Jeff, three-time Tony-winning producer Evan McGill, Kim Yarbrough (her first appearance on my platform in 14 years), Mike Lewis, and Rookie Revolution host Oscar Chark (in a joint appearance), Paulie Calafiore, and Tony Berardo.  Reality TV icon and three-time Challenge champion Wes Bergmann and his wife, Amanda, freelance rockstar Julie Cortes, actor Jake Jensen, award-winning TV producer Woody Woodbeck, and singers Kendra Erika and Tristan are making their first visits.   In Memoriam: Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar pays homage to several impeccable people who passed away in 2025. Chef Anne Burrell, Anthony Geary, Brian Wilson, Diane Keaton, George Wendt, James Carter Cathcart, Jim Shooter, Leslie Charleson, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Michelle Trachtenberg, Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Yarrow, Rod Reiner, Ruth Buzzi, Sam Moore, Sly Stone, and Val Kilmer all left remarkable imprints on pop culture, and they will be missed.   I also want to acknowledge the tragic deaths and passings of my fellow Kansas Citian, Sarah Milgrim, and her boyfriend, Yaron Lischinsky, who were fatally shot in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Jewish Museum. I am also still reeling from the shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where 15 people were massacred, and 40 people were injured.   Season's Greetings:Thank you, everyone, for all your support this year! I want to thank all my guests who took time out of their schedules to visit the podcast, as well as the media teams who trusted my platform to help their clients see and share their stories. I also want to give a special shoutout to my family: mom Gloria, dad Matthew, brother Aaron, sister-in-law Whitney, nephew Nash, and nieces Emory and Kennedy. I love you all to pieces!  Finally, thank you to the readers and listeners who followed me on this journey! I hope 2026 will be a phenomenal year for all of us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Neil Stubenhaus is a legendary bass player who has performed with just about everyone. His credits list is like the NYC phone book. It's 12 pages long with too many names to recite including Blood Sweat and Tears, Quincy Jones, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack and a zillion others. He's been Barbra Streisand's bassist forever. He's also a fixture in the session world where he's performed on more than 600 albums (of which over 70 have been Grammy nominated), over 20 Grammy winning songs, and more than 60 Gold and Platinum records. He's also recorded over 150 movie soundtracks as well as countless jingles and commercials.My featured song is “Sunday Slide”, my recent single. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH NEIL:www.nstubenhausbass@facebook.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Anna and Jeffrey host an Add to Playlist Yuletide special. They are joined by jazz musician and songwriter Joe Stilgoe and baroque recorder player Heidi Fardell to pick apart five cracking festive tracks, from Sleigh Ride to the Carol of the Bells.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Sleigh Ride by Ella Fitzgerald Sinfonia from The Christmas Oratorio by J S Bach Carol of the Bells by The Sixteen, written by Mykola Leontovych and Peter Wilhousky Step into Christmas by Elton John and Bernie Taupin Feliz Navidad by José FelicianoOther music in this episode:Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by The Torero Band Sleigh Ride by the Boston Pops Orchestra Sleigh Ride by The Andrews Sisters Sleigh Ride by The Ronettes Christmas Oratorio Pt 1 by J S Bach Shchedryk by Mykola Leontovych Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be a Turkey at Christmas) by Elton John and Bernie Taupin Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer by Elton John Maoz Tzur by The Maccabeats Yalda by Hossein Tavakoli

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Should adults get 2 hour delays? Also did Mendoza deserve to win the Heisman Trophy? We talk about Ryan Trahan's latest video, TikTok shaming Elton John for his oven, and lots more!

Patti LaBelle is not just a music icon, she's also a food icon. She's written best-selling cookbooks, hosted a food TV show, and even cooked for Elton John, The Rolling Stones, and Prince. She talks with Dan about touring the segregated South in the ‘60s, the viral video that made her sweet potato pie a Walmart sensation, and the one recipe in her cookbook that's perfect for women going through menopause. Plus food writer Adrian Miller joins us to discuss why Patti's sweet potato pie has particular significance in the Black community.This episode previously aired on June 5, 2017, and November 1, 2021, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Anne Saini, and Dan Charles. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer.Every Friday, we reach into our deep freezer and reheat an episode to serve up to you. We're calling these our Reheats. If you have a show you want reheated, send us an email or voice memo at hello@sporkful.com, and include your name, your location, which episode, and why.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-13:59) Broadcasting live from the surface of the sun. Martin, you're hot garbage, pal. Are we just the Pirates in red uniforms now? Bring your sorority sisters down to Spring Training to see us. CFP Playoff first round games.(14:07-24:38) Continuing the tribute to the '92 VMAs. People offering to come in and tint our windows. The Freese and Maroon interview is out. Jeff Burkett loved the interview. Is Maroon gonna be the next Biz Nasty? Principal Burkett is a made man. Iggy joining QFTA tomorrow.(24:48-42:06) What's your favorite Elton John song? Benny The Jet Rodriguez. I say a lot of words, but there are rules. Audio of Justin Herbert's reluctant interview with Laura Rutledge following the Chargers OT win last night on MNF. Media Saban vs. Coach Saban. Speaking of sex Jackson found the Laura Rutledge audio with Saban and Kirby Smart. Drink's extension agreement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From a quiet forest outside Stockholm to the world's most glamorous runways, Swedish designer Anna-Karin Karlsson has built one of fashion's most distinctive eyewear brands. Her bold, sculptural glasses and sunglasses are worn by Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, Madonna and Elton John – yet their inspiration comes from a quiet life surrounded by trees and animals. Cultural journalist Anna Åkerlund steps inside Karlsson's world. We discover how the designer blends fantasy with craftsmanship, and challenges the conventions of both global luxury brands and Swedish restraint.