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Simply The Best of 2023
80sography - 80s music interviews - December 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFinally 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 -...
Thomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 2: Prefab Sprout, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Film Work, Aliens Ate My Buick)
80sography - 80s music interviews - November 26, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe 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 McQuee...
Thomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 1: New Toy, Foreigner, The Golden Age of Wireless, She Blinded Me With Science, The Flat Earth)
80sography - 80s music interviews - November 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHi, 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...
Anatomy of a Song: Billy Currie (artist/songwriter) (Fade To Grey - Visage, 1980)
80sography - 80s music interviews - October 29, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnother 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_je...
My 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 2, 1985-89) (Phil Collins, Genesis, Thompson Twins, Paul McCartney, New Order)
80sography - 80s music interviews - October 15, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPt 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...
My 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 1, 1980-84) (Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Phil Collins)
80sography - 80s music interviews - October 04, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnd 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...
Anatomy of a Song: Billy Currie (artist/songwriter) (Vienna - Ultravox, 1981)
80sography - 80s music interviews - July 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsInterview 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] ...
Audio Commentary: Thomas Dolby (producer) / Martin McAloon & Wendy Smith (Prefab Sprout)(Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout, 1985)
80sography - 80s music interviews - June 20, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAntiques! 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...
Audio Commentary: Thomas Dolby (producer)/ Martin McAloon (musician) (Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout, 1985)
80sography - 80s music interviews - June 20, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAntiques! 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...
My 80sography: JJ Jeczalik (musician/artist) (Art of Noise, ABC, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Pet Shop Boys)
80sography - 80s music interviews - June 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnother 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 Lonel...
Audio Commentary:Hugh Padgham (Producer) (Invisible Touch - Genesis, 1986)
80sography - 80s music interviews - May 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnother 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 g...
Audio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (Invisible Touch - Genesis, 1986)
80sography - 80s music interviews - May 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnother 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 g...
My 80sography: Kevin Godley (music video director) (pt 2, 1984-89) (Yes, The Police, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Duran Duran, George Harrison)
80sography - 80s music interviews - May 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPt 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...
My 80sography: Kevin Godley (music video director) (pt 1, 1980-83) (Godley & Creme, The Police, Ringo Starr, Duran Duran)
80sography - 80s music interviews - April 28, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPt 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 ...
Audio Commentary: Tracey Belland aka Tracey Bryn (musician/songwriter) (Voice of the Beehive - Let It Bee, 1988)
80sography - 80s music interviews - April 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAudio 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 ...
My 80sography: Dave Bascombe (producer/engineer/mixer) (pt 2, 1985-89) (Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, Peter Gabriel)
80sography - 80s music interviews - March 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPt 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 F...
My 80sography: Dave Bascombe (producer/engineer/mixer) (pt 1, 1980-84) (Genesis, Echo & The Bunnymen, Tears For Fears)
80sography - 80s music interviews - March 12, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPart 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 El...
Audio Commentary: Peter Cox (artist/songwriter) (Go West - Go West, 1985)
80sography - 80s music interviews - February 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnother 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...
Random Questions with Trevor Horn
80sography - 80s music interviews - February 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHello 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, ...
My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins, Madonna, Carly Simon))
80sography - 80s music interviews - December 23, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPart 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 - P...
My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins, Madonna, Carly Simon)
80sography - 80s music interviews - December 23, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPart 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 - P...
My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-83) (Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, Diana Ross, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Billy Joel)
80sography - 80s music interviews - December 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe 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 ...
Anatomy of a Song: Bill Sharpe (artist/songwriter) (Down on the Street - Shakatak, 1984)
80sography - 80s music interviews - November 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt'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 ...
Audio Commentary: Toby Scott (engineer) (Born In The USA - Bruce Springsteen, 1984)
80sography - 80s music interviews - November 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis 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 th...
Anatomy of a Song: Nigel Planer (artist) (Hole In My Shoe - neil, 1984)
80sography - 80s music interviews - October 17, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHello 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 ne...
Anatomy of a Song: Nigel Planer (artist) (Hole In My Shoe - neil, 1984)
80sography - 80s music interviews - October 17, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHello 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 ne...
Brucie Bonus Episode: Toby Scott (engineer) on Bruce Springsteen (Nebraska and odds & sods)
80sography - 80s music interviews - October 06, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA 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 ...
Anatomy of a Song: Carol Decker (artist/songwriter) (Heart and Soul - T'Pau)
80sography - 80s music interviews - September 18, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNext 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 t...
Anatomy of a Song: Carol Decker (artist/songwriter) (Heart and Soul - T'Pau, 1987)
80sography - 80s music interviews - September 18, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNext 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 t...
My 80sography: Martin Page (musician/songwriter) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Robbie Robertson, Heart, Starship, Paul Young, Go West, Tom Jones)
80sography - 80s music interviews - September 06, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAaaaaaand 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 - T...
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