80sography - 80s music interviews
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA deep dive into the decade the Taste Police denied, 80sography offers interviews with the great, the good and the even better of a time of originality, individuality and zestful vitality. Shumon!
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Simply The Best of 2023
December 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBFinally got round to doing one of these (always have the idea in the summer when it's too late). The best of the guests of 2023. TREVOR HORN on "Leave It" - Yes PETER COX on his voice DAVE BASCOMBE on Tears For Fears TRACEY BELLAND on meeting Morrissey KEVIN GODLEY on "Two Tribes" video - Frankie Goes To Hollywood HUGH PADGHAM on "Anything She Does" - Genesis JJ JECZALIK on "Relax" - Frankie Goes To Hollywood THOMAS DOLBY/MARTIN McALOON/WENDY SMITH on "Moving The River" - Pre...
Thomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 2: Prefab Sprout, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Film Work, Aliens Ate My Buick)
November 26, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBWe return to part two of Thomas Dolby's 80:10 with production work with two songwriting icons; one massively successful the other less so, plus playing Live Aid with yet another. Plus lots of film work and a technicolour third solo album... 6. PREFAB SPROUT (1985-89) Producer for Steve McQueen, From Langley Park to Memphis and Jordan: The Comeback (recorded 1989, released in 1990, pedants!) 7. DAVID BOWIE (1985) Keyboards for Bowie at Live Aid, playing on TVC 15, Modern Love, Rebel Rebe...
Thomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 1: New Toy, Foreigner, The Golden Age of Wireless, She Blinded Me With Science, The Flat Earth)
November 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBHi, Another episode, another format. 80:10 breaks down a guest's 80s into 10 parts - whether a song, album, artist or category. The inaugral guest is the uniquely brilliant Thomas Dolby. 1. NEW TOY (1981) Songwriter for Lena Lovich 2. FOREIGNER (1981) Musician for hire for Foreigner as well as Def Leppard, Malcolm McLaren & Belinda Carlisle 3. THE GOLDEN AGE OF WIRELESS (1982) The first album 4. SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE (1982) The breakthru hit in America. Science! 5. THE FLAT E...
Anatomy of a Song: Billy Currie (artist/songwriter) (Fade To Grey - Visage, 1980)
October 29, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBAnother day, another great Billy Currie episode - this time another Anatomy of a Song released in 1980 which hit the charts in 1981; the eternally brilliant Fade to Grey by Visage. Chris Payne on F2G as referenced in episode can be found on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmF_jeokUX8 billycurrie.com [email protected] Hear The Notes From A Distant Song
My 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 2, 1985-89) (Phil Collins, Genesis, Thompson Twins, Paul McCartney, New Order)
October 15, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBPt 2 of the chat with John including lots more excellent 12" mixes and much more besides (including TWO quickfire rounds...) POTOKER'S PREFERENCES John's favorite film/TV/book/LP/live event of the decade 1985 Thompson Twins - Roll Over/Here's To Future Days Phil Collins - Sussudio (12")/One More Night (12") Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us (Party Mix) Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer (Dance Mix) (1986) 1986 Paul McCartney - Pretty Little Head (12") Genesis - Invisible Touch (12")/Land of Co...
My 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 1, 1980-84) (Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Phil Collins)
October 04, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBAnd we have returned after a little break at 80sography Towers to indulge in more 80s goodness with Engineer, Producer and 12" Mixmaster John 'Tokes' Potoker. Before we enter the realm of the extended mix we first travel with John through the early part of the 80s and John's part in some truly iconic music with Steely Dan and Talking Heads. Plus plenty more besides.... 1980 Steely Dan - Gaucho Talking Heads - Remain In Light 1981 David Byrne/Brian Eno - My Life In The Bush of Ghosts ...
Anatomy of a Song: Billy Currie (artist/songwriter) (Vienna - Ultravox, 1981)
July 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBInterview with one of the chief architects discussing simply one of the best songs of the 80s; Ultravox keyboard player/violinist, Billy Currie on the making of Vienna. www.billycurrie.com Support the podcast via PayPal at [email protected] So mystic and soulful x
Audio Commentary: Thomas Dolby (producer) / Martin McAloon & Wendy Smith (Prefab Sprout)(Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout, 1985)
June 20, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours - 85.7 MBAntiques! Do we have a special episode for you, or what? (answer: not 'what') Only an audio commentary of one of the very best albums of the 80s (if not all time) Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen, with producer, Thomas Dolby and Sprout bassist, Martin McAloon. Much covered, much discussed, much to enjoy. Sync up or standalone listen to possibly my favourite ever episode of the Pod. Check out our guests; Thomas Dolby Website: thomasdolby.com Twitter: @ThomasDolby Autobiography: Speed of ...
Audio Commentary: Thomas Dolby (producer)/ Martin McAloon (musician) (Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout, 1985)
June 20, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours - 85.7 MBAntiques! Do we have a special episode for you, or what? (answer: not 'what') Only an audio commentary of one of the very best albums of the 80s (if not all time) Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen, with producer, Thomas Dolby and Sprout bassist, Martin McAloon. Much covered, much discussed, much to enjoy (with an added guest thrown in). Sync up or standalone listen to possibly my favourite ever episode of the Pod. Check out our guests; Thomas Dolby Website: thomasdolby.com Twitter: @Thom...
My 80sography: JJ Jeczalik (musician/artist) (Art of Noise, ABC, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Pet Shop Boys)
June 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBAnother day, another part of the ZTT story, another member of the Art of Noise and another great guest, Mr JJ Jeczalik. 1980 : Yes-Drama (LP) 1981: Kate Bush - Sat In Your Lap 1982: ABC - The Lexicon of Love (LP) 1983 : Malcolm McLaren - Duck Soup (LP) Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax 1984: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome (LP) Art of Noise - Close (to the edit) 1985: Scritti Politti - A...
Audio Commentary:Hugh Padgham (Producer) (Invisible Touch - Genesis, 1986)
May 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAnother audio commentary and another Hugh Padgham to add to the collection. Following The Police and Phil Collins we had to have a Genesis one and why not their most successful and (IMHO) their best, Invisible Touch? Sync up and enjoy this fab outing from Phil and the boys (or Tony and the guys. Or Mike + the non-Mechanics) PayPal Contributions gratefully received via [email protected] Help spread the word! Thanks x Play the game of happi...
Audio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (Invisible Touch - Genesis, 1986)
May 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAnother audio commentary and another Hugh Padgham to add to the collection. Following The Police and Phil Collins we had to have a Genesis one and why not their most successful and (IMHO) their best, Invisible Touch? Sync up and enjoy this fab outing from Phil and the boys (or Tony and the guys. Or Mike + the non-Mechanics) PayPal Contributions gratefully received via [email protected] Help spread the word! Thanks x Play the game of happi...
My 80sography: Kevin Godley (music video director) (pt 2, 1984-89) (Yes, The Police, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Duran Duran, George Harrison)
May 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBPt II of chat with Kevin Godley on his music video career in the 80s. So many great videos of great songs so delay no more and dive in... 1984 The Police - Synchronicity Live Video Yes - Leave It Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (destructo mix) (audio commentary) 1985 Duran Duran - A View To A Kill Howard Jones - Life In One Day Artists Against Apartheid - Sun City Godley & Creme - Cry 1986 Lou Reed - No Money Down Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush - Don't Give Up The Police - Don't Stan...
My 80sography: Kevin Godley (music video director) (pt 1, 1980-83) (Godley & Creme, The Police, Ringo Starr, Duran Duran)
April 28, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBPt 1 of chat with 25% of original 10cc line up and 50% of Godley & Creme, the 100% Kevin Godley. The discussion focuses exclusively on his music video directing career (bar the opening chat around a 10cc track). So much great music and great visuals discussed. Was an absolute pleasure to speak to Mr G. Pre-1980 10cc - Iceberg Godley & Creme - An Englishman In New York 1980 Visage - Fade To Grey Godley & Creme - Wide Boy Rob Jungklas - Boystown (1986) Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Toni...
Audio Commentary: Tracey Belland aka Tracey Bryn (musician/songwriter) (Voice of the Beehive - Let It Bee, 1988)
April 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBAudio Commentary time with the wonderfully effervescent debut LP by Voice of the Beehive, Let it Bee analysed by singer/songwriter and Queen Bee, Tracey Belland aka Tracey Bryn. Lots covered beyond the album including Michael Stipe, Chrissie Hynde and Roland Rat. At the end of the experience I was buzzed. You will be too. Enjoy. https://www.facebook.com/VoiceOfTheBeehive/ [email protected]
My 80sography: Dave Bascombe (producer/engineer/mixer) (pt 2, 1985-89) (Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, Peter Gabriel)
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBPt 2 of the Dave Bascombe interview and much success with Tears For Fears and Depeche Mode plus mega hits with Danny Wilson & Red Box. Plus Peter Gabriel, Danny Wilson and Val Doonican. Not enough of old VD, to be honest. My fault, sorry. Let's get that Wiki page created for DB! 1985 Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair Red Box - Lean On Me 1986 It's Immaterial - Life's Hard and Then You Die Peter Gabriel - So Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (US Version) 1987 Depeche Mode - Musi...
My 80sography: Dave Bascombe (producer/engineer/mixer) (pt 1, 1980-84) (Genesis, Echo & The Bunnymen, Tears For Fears)
March 12, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBPart 1 of a My 80sography chat with the great Producer/Engineer/Mixer, Dave Bascombe, and what an eclectic mix it is; PRE-80'S Maida Vale studios BBC sessions/Top of The Pops recordings 1980 Tony Banks - A Curious Feeling (1979) Mike Rutherford - Smallcreep's Day Genesis - Duke 1981-83 Elkie Brooks - Pearls II Marti Webb - I'm Not That Kind Of Girl Twisted Sister - Under The Blade Culture Club - White Boy Wham! - Wham Rap Echo & The Bunnymen - Porcupine H20 - Dream To Sleep 1984 F...
Audio Commentary: Peter Cox (artist/songwriter) (Go West - Go West, 1985)
February 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBAnother episode, another audio commentary for a great album and another great guest in singer/songwriter and 50% of Go West, Peter Cox. Peter goes through the debut Go West album, called, er, Go West (listen to hear peter's nixed alternate title) and what a massively underrated joy of an album it is too. After a brief background to the formation of Go West we get into the album track by track so sync up and listen or be sync-less and enjoy the chat. Peter was great value and it was a won...
Random Questions with Trevor Horn
February 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBHello again. What better way to start a new season of 80sography than with a Random Questions with a man who defined the 80s more than anybody, the great producer Trevor Horn. It was a great pleasure to speak with Trevor and is definitely a big tick off the bucket list. Frankie, Buggles, ABC, Yes, McCartney, Dollar and much more covered within. Enjoy! Check out his great autobiography, Adventures In Modern Recording: From ABC to ZTT, on book or audiobook (recorded by the man himself) Tha...
My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins, Madonna, Carly Simon))
December 23, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBPart 2 of the interview with the great musician/producer/arranger/songwriter, Rob Mounsey and so much to discuss; A couple of Simon's, a couple of hugely iconic No 1 power ballads, Billy, Brian, Aretha and so much more. Let me tell you all about it... 1984 Chaka Khan - Eye To Eye Joe Cool - Party Animals Phil Collins - Against All Odds 1985 Madonna - Crazy For You 1986 Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life Billy Joel - The Bridge Paul Simon - Graceland 1987 Steve Khan/Rob Mounsey - Loc...
My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins, Madonna, Carly Simon)
December 23, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBPart 2 of the interview with the great musician/producer/arranger/songwriter, Rob Mounsey and so much to discuss; A couple of Simon's, a couple of hugely iconic No 1 power ballads, Billy, Brian, Aretha and so much more. Let me tell you all about it... 1984 Chaka Khan - Eye To Eye Joe Cool - Party Animals Phil Collins - Against All Odds 1985 Madonna - Crazy For You 1986 Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life Billy Joel - The Bridge Paul Simon - Graceland 1987 Steve Khan/Rob Mounsey - Loc...
My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-83) (Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, Diana Ross, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Billy Joel)
December 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWe end season 5 (cripes, we nearly up to season 6??) with a two-parter with massively talented musician/producer/songwriter/horn & string arranger, Rob Mounsey. With the iconic likes of Diana Ross, Steely Dan and Karen Carpenter in his 80s CV as well as classic albums from the likes of Donald Fagen, Paul Simon and Billy Joel and his role as part of the band in the Simon & Garfunkel reunion at Central Park, Rob has many a tale to tell. pre-1980 Animal House soundtrack 1980 Karen Carpent...
Anatomy of a Song: Bill Sharpe (artist/songwriter) (Down on the Street - Shakatak, 1984)
November 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIt's only taken 23 years but 80sography has finally reached the 50th episode milestone! Hurrah to all and sundry! (sorry, don't know why I typed that...) Why not celebrate with another Anatomy of a Song episode and it's a real toe-tapper pop-pickers - the 1984 smash from Shakatak, Down on the Street. We speak to main Shakataker, musician/songwriter Bill Sharpe about the hit and his time with the Shaks and much more besides. Dedicated to my parents; without whom, etc, etc. www.shakatak.c...
Audio Commentary: Toby Scott (engineer) (Born In The USA - Bruce Springsteen, 1984)
November 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBThis feels like a very special episode. Engineer Toby Scott takes us track-by-track through the 80s behemoth that is Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA. Toby goes through the working process on one of the most iconic albums of the (best) decade. Enjoy a bit of background to the making and then listen and/or sync up for the audio commentary of the LP. Some fascinating stuff for all BruceHeads and lovers of 80s music. With primal scrubs a-plenty! Toby website: tobyscottaudio.com @80so...
Anatomy of a Song: Nigel Planer (artist) (Hole In My Shoe - neil, 1984)
October 17, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBHello shoes, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to stand on you again... Unique episode as we enter the world of comedic pop with the wonderful neil (always lower case) and his epic 80s cover of the Traffic classic, Hole In My Shoe. neil's alter ego, the great Nigel Planer explains all things neil from initial character through to making of the Young Ones and the spin off single/LP (Lentil Nightmare has to be heard to be believed). And of course, reference to neil's masterpiece. It's a 2-fo...
Anatomy of a Song: Nigel Planer (artist) (Hole In My Shoe - neil, 1984)
October 17, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBHello shoes, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to stand on you again... Unique episode as we enter the world of comedic pop with the wonderful neil (always lower case) and his epic 80s cover of the Traffic classic, Hole In My Shoe. neil's alter ego, the great Nigel Planer explains all things neil from initial character through to making of the Young Ones and the spin off single/LP (Lentil Nightmare has to be heard to be believed). And of course, reference to neil's masterpiece. It's a 2-fo...
Brucie Bonus Episode: Toby Scott (engineer) on Bruce Springsteen (Nebraska and odds & sods)
October 06, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBA Brucie bonus! For background, I was lucky to chat to legendary engineer, Toby Scott on his time in the 80s with Mr Bruce Springsteen - the majority of which will be in a future episode. These are the extra bits not relevant to that chat which I could not bear to lose. Hear Toby talk about the process of recording, mixing and mastering Nebraska (40 years young!) as well as other odds and sods such as the later albums, writing the credits and deciphering Bruce's lyrics. Also, what is the...
Anatomy of a Song: Carol Decker (artist/songwriter) (Heart and Soul - T'Pau)
September 18, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBNext up on the 80sography odyssey is Carol Decker, lead singer and co-writer of T’Pau and an Anatomy of a Song episode on their worldwide smasheroonie, Heart and Soul. We do side-track venture into China In Your Hand-land also (why not) but the main focus is on the effervescent brilliance of their first hit. Enjoy! Carol can be reached on Twitter @caroldecker If you would like to donate to the pod via PayPal using [email protected] then for a shout out in future ep please email y...
Anatomy of a Song: Carol Decker (artist/songwriter) (Heart and Soul - T'Pau, 1987)
September 18, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBNext up on the 80sography odyssey is Carol Decker, lead singer and co-writer of T’Pau and an Anatomy of a Song episode on their worldwide smasheroonie, Heart and Soul. We do side-track venture into China In Your Hand-land also (why not) but the main focus is on the effervescent brilliance of their first hit. Enjoy! Carol can be reached on Twitter @caroldecker If you would like to donate to the pod via PayPal using [email protected] then for a shout out in future ep please email y...
My 80sography: Martin Page (musician/songwriter) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Robbie Robertson, Heart, Starship, Paul Young, Go West, Tom Jones)
September 06, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBAaaaaaand we are back with part 2 of the interview with the infectious energy and enthusiasm of songwriter/musician Martin Page. So many songs and artists to cover (and enjoy) so delve on in... 1985 (2:23) Starship - We Built This City * Maurice White - Maurice White 1986 (13:33) Heart - These Dreams 1987 (29:17) Bernie Taupin - Tribe Robbie Robertson - Robbie Robertson 1988 (51:23) Paul Young - Right About Now Tom Jones - Who's Gonna Take You Home Tonight 1989 (68:40) Go West - ...
My 80sography: Martin Page (musician/songwriter) (Pt 1, 1980-84) (Barbra Streisand, Earth Wind & Fire, Q-Feel, Ray Parker Jr)
August 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThe wonderful renaissance man, Martin Page, returns for the full My 80sography experience. Because I had extracted two parts of our interview from last year for Anatomy of a Song episodes this was pushed back to make way for other interviews but now has its time to shine. Martin was extremely good value in the single longest interview I have done yet (4 hrs plus) and was especially fascinating in describing the plight of an aspiring songwriter/musician for hire in the early-mid 80s (which...
Audio Commentary: Ian Stanley/Dave Bascombe (Songs From The Big Chair - Tears For Fears, 1985)
August 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWow, this is a biggie...and part 14 of the TFF saga.... I have been trying to set this up for the longest time, an audio commentary for simply one of THE best albums of the 80s with two of the key guys behind it's creation; Songs From The Big Chair - Tears for Fears with engineer, Dave Bascombe, and co-writer/musician, Ian Stanley and it's a delight - they were brilliant company and there is so much to enjoy. So much in fact that if you listen through to the end you will get more chat th...
My 80sography: Julian Mendelsohn (engineer/producer) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, Level 42, Nik Kershaw, Pet Shop Boys
July 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe second part of the interview with the very talented, very successful and very Australian producer/engineer Julian Mendelsohn. Nik, Kate, Macca, The Pets, Liza and Dusty - they are all here... 1985 (1:46) Kate Bush - Hounds of Love Nik Kershaw - The Riddle Level 42 - World Machine Endgames - Natural 1986 (20:41) Paul McCartney - It's Not True (12")/Tough on a Tightrope (12") Pet Shop Boys - Suburbia (7"/12") 1987 (36:24) Pet Shop Boys - Actually Pet Shop Boys Always on my Mind INXS...
My 80sography: Julian Mendelsohn (engineer/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-84) (Yes, Peter Gabriel, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Nik Kershaw)
July 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBAnother My 80sography episode and another 2-parter with another great Producer, Engineer; Julian Mendelsohn. involved in so many hits (as you will hear) he is not sure which he worked on and which he didn't but he was an absolute delight and a great interview so enjoy. [also find out who Julian thinks is a genius above all he worked with - the answer may surprise you...] 1980 (17.29) Yes - Drama 1981 (24.43) Dollar - Hand Held In Black and White 1982 (27.18) Buggles - Video Killed The ...
Audio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Face Value - Phil Collins, 1981)
July 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBAnd we are back! Back!! BACK!!! with season 5 and another audio commentary with legendary producer Hugh Padgham. This time it is the first solo LP from Phil Collins; the massively successful and wonderful Face Value, Enjoy Hugh's track by track assessment as an interview or queue up your device and enjoy the album as we discuss the classic LP. You know what I mean... Hugh is on Instagram @hughpadghamofficial 80sography on Twitter/Instagram and email is [email protected] Music thanks...
Random Questions with Midge Ure
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBShorter interviews require new formats! Personal one for me this, getting to interview the great Midge Ure, a man whose music I have loved for over 40 years. Effectively an extended Quickfire Round, I grill Midge on random questions relating to his 80s career. Enjoy. [thanks to Erika] midgeure.com [email protected] Different Words Said In Different Ways
Anatomy of a Song: Dee C Lee (artist/songwriter) (See The Day - Dee C Lee, 1985)
May 09, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBAnother Anatomy of a Song and another wonderful guest; the great Dee C Lee. As well as discussing the classic single, See The Day, we also cover her time with Wham! and The Style Council as well as Girls Aloud, Strictly and her life and career in the 80s. Contact Dee at her website: www.deeclee.com [email protected] Also on Twitter/Instagram: @80sography Luvverlyx
Anatomy of a Song: Dee C Lee (artist) (See The Day - Dee C Lee)
May 09, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBAnother Anatomy of a Song and another wonderful guest; the great Dee C Lee. As well as discussing the classic single, See The Day, we also cover her time with Wham! and The Style Council as well as Girls Aloud, Strictly and her life and career in the 80s. Contact Dee at her website: www.deeclee.com [email protected] Also on Twitter/Instagram: @80sography Luvverlyx
Anatomy of a Song: Dee C Lee (artist/songwriter) (See The Day - Dee C Lee)
May 09, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBAnother Anatomy of a Song and another wonderful guest; the great Dee C Lee. As well as discussing the classic single, See The Day, we also cover her time with Wham! and The Style Council as well as Girls Aloud, Strictly and her life and career in the 80s. Contact Dee at her website: www.deeclee.com [email protected] Also on Twitter/Instagram: @80sography Luvverlyx
The Paul McCartney Interview Collection (Chris Hughes, Hugh Padgham, Julian Mendelsohn, Stephen Lipson, Gary Langan, Jim Yukich)
April 28, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBTo celebrate the 80th birthday of Sir Fab Macca Whacky Thumbs Aloft we have the collated interviews with past guests discussing their experiences working with McCartney. Starting off with an unheard interview with Chris Hughes, enjoy the return to Pepperland so just press to play... CHRIS HUGHES (02:50)* Motor of Love Figure of Eight (single version) STEPHEN LIPSON (30.44) Rough Ride Figure of Eight (LP version) How Many People Ou Est Le Soleil HUGH PADGHAM (38.43) Spies Like Us Press T...
My 80sography: Gary Langan (engineer/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Art of Noise, Spandau Ballet, Public Image Ltd, Paul McCartney)
April 14, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBPt 2 of the Gary Langan interview - great music, lawsuits, self-assembly Grammys, rock guitar hero's and punk garlic. All human life is here. 1984 (02:48) Art Of Noise - Close To The Edit Art of Noise - Moments of Love 1985 (18:19) Art Of Noise v ZTT Scritti Politti - Absolute Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome (12" mix) Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy (12" mix) Paul McCartney - My Carnival (12" mix) 1986 (40:16) Art of Noise - In Visible Silence S...
My 80sography: Gary Langan (engineer/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-83) (Art of Noise, Malcolm McLaren, ABC, Spandau Ballet)
March 27, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIt was a pleasure to speak to the renowned engineer/producer and Art of Noiser, GaryLangan. Consider part one the Trevor Horn era of his career where he was involved with some massive hits and some of the most perfect pop of the decade. Much to enjoy here (with even more in pat 2); Pre-1980/1980 (2:52) Meeting Trevor Horn Boogatti - Come Back Marianne Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star Buggles - I Love You (Miss Robot) 1981 (19:03) Dollar - Mirror Mirror/Hand Held In Black and Whi...
Anatomy of a Song: Martin Page (songwriter) (Starship - We Built This City, 1985)
March 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAnother gem of a AOOS with songwriter/musician Martin Page and is there anything more iconic and anthemic than the equally loved and (wrongly) derided 80s classic, We Built This City. Loads to enjoy here - Martin's enthusiasm is infectious. And does Marconi play the Mamba? Check out Martin here; twitter: @martinpagemusic facebook: martin page website: martinpage.com podcast: radio owl's nest Versions referenced; piano version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aXjroHzoe4 bardcore https...
Anatomy of a Song: Alannah Currie (artist) (Thompson Twins - Sister of Mercy, 1984)
February 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIt was an absolute thrill to be able to chat to the female Thompson Twin, the iconic Alannah Currie under the pretence of an Anatomy of a Song episode. Although we discussed the fantastic Sister of Mercy it was an excuse to discuss much more about her time with Tom & Joe in the 80s; the highs and lows, the music, the fame, the pressures, the writing & recording and just what role exactly the mum of Grace Jones played. Many thanks to Alannah and catch her at the following soc meds; Twitte...
My 80sography: Daniel Kleinman (Music Video Director) (Madonna, Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Howard Jones, Stevie Wonder, Simple Minds)
February 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBAnother day, another dollar, another cracking episode of 80sography (and another lame intro to an episode description..) Luckily the guest is the brilliantly talented director, Daniel Kleinman, a hugely successful ad maker of the past 30 years, the creator of all James Bond sequences since Goldeneye (bar one) and who made his start in the 80s directing some of the most innovative music videos of the decade. So many great icons - Madonna! Rod Stewart! Stevie Wonder! Fleetwood Mac! And work...
Anatomy of a Song: Lynn Goldsmith (artist) (Will Powers - Kissing With Confidence, 1983)
January 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBEnjoy this interview with the hugely successful photographer Lynn Goldmsith on her 80s music side project, Will Powers and the hit single, Kissing With Confidence. And what a cast list; vocals by Carly Simon, co-written and played by Steve Winwood, Nile Rodgers and Todd Rundgren. Further co-writes on the LP with Sting and Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins. We explore the creation of this fabulous track with many other famous names along the way; Robert Palmer, Marianne Faithfull, Bob Dyla...
Anatomy of a Song: Lynn Goldmsith (artist) (Will Powers - Kissing With Confidence)
January 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBEnjoy this interview with the hugely successful photographer Lynn Goldmsith on her 80s music side project, Will Powers and the hit single, Kissing With Confidence. And what a cast list; vocals by Carly Simon, co-written and played by Steve Winwood, Nile Rodgers and Todd Rundgren. Further co-writes on the LP with Sting and Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins. We explore the creation of this fabulous track with many other famous names along the way; Robert Palmer, Marianne Faithfull, Bob Dyla...
Anatomy of a Song: Lynn Goldsmith (artist) (Will Powers - Kissing With Confidence)
January 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBEnjoy this interview with the hugely successful photographer Lynn Goldmsith on her 80s music side project, Will Powers and the hit single, Kissing With Confidence. And what a cast list; vocals by Carly Simon, co-written and played by Steve Winwood, Nile Rodgers and Todd Rundgren. Further co-writes on the LP with Sting and Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins. We explore the creation of this fabulous track with many other famous names along the way; Robert Palmer, Marianne Faithfull, Bob Dyla...
Audio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Synchronicity - The Police, 1983)
January 05, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBVery excited about this one - I've been looking to do another audio commentary for a while and what better place to continue with than one of the best-selling LPs of the decade. We join Producer, the great Hugh Padgham, and go through each song track-by-track, with additional chat further on, and, of course, a quickfire round on the album at the end. So sync up (should that be your desire) or just listen to a great interview on The Police's greatest album. And no skipping Mother... emai...
My 80sography: Jim Yukich (Music Video Director) (Part 2, 1986-89) (Phil Collins, Genesis, Michael Jackson, Bruce Willis, The Beach Boys)
December 21, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 90 MBWelcome back to part 2 of the chat with 80s music video director, Jim Yukich, and it's a biggie - in fact, the longest episode yet. Much enjoyment to be had and FOUR audio commentaries for music videos so get syncing peeps. And checkout Jim's Michael Jackson impression - top notch! 1986 (08:51) Genesis - Invisible Touch/In Too Deep/Tonight Tonight Tonight/Anything She Does Mike & The Mechanics - All I Need Is A Miracle GTR - When The Heart Rules The Mind Genesis - Land of Confusion (audi...