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Cigar Coop Prime Time ShowPrime Time Jukebox Episode 167 Audio: Animals in MusicPrime Time Jukebox Episode 167 we discuss Animals in Music
Whether its song titles or even artists, we got you covered on this as Dave and Coop present their playlists featuring various animals. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the Week.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
Episode 167 Playlist
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2025 Battle of the Bands
Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Viso Horny 555
80sography Podcast
2025-08-051h 51Cigar Coop Prime Time ShowPrime Time Jukebox Episode 167: Animals in MusicPrime Time Jukebox Episode 167 we discuss Animals in Music
Whether its song titles or even artists, we got you covered on this as Dave and Coop present their playlists featuring various animals. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the Week.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
Episode 167 Playlist
References
2025 Battle of the Bands
Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Viso Horny 555
80sography Podcast
2025-08-051h 51
80sography - 80s music interviewsPhil Harding's 80:10 (pt 2) (Pet Shop Boys, SAW (2), Misc Singles, Charity Singles, 12" mixes)2nd part of the chat with Producer/Mixer/Engineer, Phil Harding6. PET SHOP BOYS7. STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN (pt 2)8. MISCELLANEOUS SINGLES9. CHARITY SINGLES10. 12" MIXES80SOGRAPHY QUICK FIRE ROUNDPhil can be found Website: philhardingmusic.comTwitter: @phardingmusicFacebook: Phil Harding80sography@gmail.comSend us a text2025-06-041h 55
80sography - 80s music interviewsPhil Harding's 80:10 (pt 1) (The Early Years, Matt Bianco/Basia, Stock Aitken Waterman (1/2), Dead or Alive, Bananarama)Phil Harding had his hands in as many hits in the 80s/90s as anyone you care to mention. We will only concern ourselves with the better decade as we look into his career as producer/engineer and mixer.1. THE EARLY YEARS (Pre-1980-83)How Phil got into the business in the 70s, working with the likes of Gerry Rafferty (Baker Street!), The Walker Brothers (No Regrets!) and The Clash (White Man in Hammersmith Palais!), etc.Phil moves into the 80s with KIlling Joke and a very...2025-05-022h 11
80sography - 80s music interviewsBill Smith's 80:10 (pt 2) (Queen, Loose Ends, Kate Bush, Eric Clapton, Misc)Second part with Bill discussing more great LP/single artwork courtesy ofBill Smith Studios...6. QUEEN (1984)BSS work with Queen on The Works LP and associated singles. Also discussed is other work in the rock world; AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Shakey.7. LOOSE ENDS (1985 - 88)Location! Location! Location! Bill draws the short straw and shoots some Loose Ends covers all over the world. It's a tough life...8. KATE BUSH (1985-89)The ut...2025-03-301h 29
80sography - 80s music interviewsBill Smith's 80:10 (pt 1) (The Jam, The Cure, Genesis, Thomas Dolby, Now That's What I Call Music)From the audio to the visual, we delve into the wondrous world of the album sleeve with Bill Smith, of Bill Smith Studios, responsible for some wonderful images in the 80s. 1. THE JAM (1977-1981) After getting his foot in the door at Polydor in the 70s, Bill has a breakthrough with The Jam. He is responsible for the artwork for all their albums up to and including Sound Affects as well as a number of single sleeves. More importantly, he has one shot at the iconic The Jam logo. RI...2025-03-181h 29
80sography - 80s music interviewsDavid Weiss AKA David Was' 80:10 (Pt 3) (What Up, Dog? LP, Elvis Costello, Walk The Dinosaur, Miscellaneous)And our Was (not Was) odyssey comes to an end with the glory years of What Up, Dog? and Walk The Dinosaur alongside working with Elvis Costello, Roy Orbison and Frank Sinatra Jr.7. WHAT UP, DOG? (1986-88)A two year process begun with a rejected album by Geffen. Then former podcast guest, David Bates saves the day and one of the best albums of the 80s results.Special focus made on the superlative ballads from the LP; Anytime Lisa, Somewhere in America There's a Street Named After My Dad, Anything...2025-03-022h 38
80sography - 80s music interviewsDavid Weiss AKA David Was' 80:10 (Pt 2) (Out Come The Freaks, Sweet Pea Atkinson LP, Born To Laugh At Tornados LP, Shake Your Head)Aaaand we are back for part 2 of the magnum octopus that is the David Weiss/Was interview with a cast list including Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna, Mel Torme, Kim Basinger, Bob Dylan, Versace, George Harrison, Rickie Lee Jones, etc, etc.3. OUT COME THE FREAKS (1981-90)After a brief preamble taking in his relationship with Don and diversions with The Rolling Stones and Rickie Lee Jones, we tackle the many iterations of the WNW classic, Out Come Freaks. We go through the litany of characters that populate the lyrics and David defines which were...2025-01-312h 15
80sography - 80s music interviewsDavid Weiss AKA David Was' 80:10 (Pt 1) (Wheel Me Out, Was Not Was LP, either/or)Next up is an intriguing chat with one half of the Was Brothers (Was (not Was)) (too many brackets), the eternally interesting Mr David Weiss.We spoke for a looong time so this will end up in three parts (still lost a couple of hours of tangents in the process).Part 1 will cover the early years of Was (not Was) including their debut LP as well as plenty of talk of Walk The Dinosaur as well as diversions involving interactions with the likes of Bob Dylan, George Michael and Bruce Springsteen.The hours...2025-01-152h 06
80sography - 80s music interviewsTrack-By-Track: Russ Titelman (Producer) (Hearts and Bones - Paul Simon, 1983)A very special episode with a great guest on a brilliant, underrated classic LP of the 80's, one of my personal favourites, Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon (second only in his back catalogue to Bridge Over Troubled Water in my book...)NOT an audio commentary so no syncing up required so sit back, relax, close your eyes and indulge (unless driving) with the legendary producer, Russ Titelman, on the majestically beautiful Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon (yet intended for Simon & Garfunkel).TRACKS;Side ONEAllergiesHearts and...2024-12-221h 38
80sography - 80s music interviewsAndy Richards' 80:10 (Pt 2) (George Michael, Pet Shop Boys, Chris de Burgh, Prefab Sprout, Producing, Misc)Part 2 with keyboard magic-dust provider, ~Andy Richards with more hits, more number ones (including a potential 2 more to make the full 10).And so much brilliant 80s pop…5. GEORGE MICHAELAn opportune meeting, a Sunday afternoon session and more immortality as Andy works with George on the iconic Careless Whisper. A later session with David Cassidy (on yet another top 10 smash) allows him the opportunity to work with George again.6. PET SHOP BOYSA triple whammy of number one singles between July 87 - April 88 as Andy wor...2024-11-262h 18
80sography - 80s music interviewsAndy Richards' 80:10 (Pt 1) (The Early Years, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Trevor Horn, Peter Collins)A great guy, a wonderful chat and a borderline genius of the keyboard, Andy Richards played on seven number ones of the 80s and loads more hits besides (as I attempt to define throughout the conversation). 1. THE EARLY YEARS (PRE-1980-83)Andy’s background in music culminating in him reaching the studio,And how working on jingles set him up for 80s chart success (cf Relax).2. FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD (1983-86)Andy sprinkles his magic synth-dust all over Relax for Trevor Horn as well as wor...2024-10-301h 52
80sography - 80s music interviewsBilly Currie's 80:10 (part 2) (Unreleased Solo LP, Lament, Live Aid, U-Vox, Transportation)Parts 6-10 of Billy's 80:10... 6. UNRELEASED SOLO LP (1983) Inbetween Ultravox albums, an attempt is made at a solo album. Billy explains why this does not come to pass. 7. LAMENT (1984)Another belter of an album is made and tracks suchas Dancing With Tears In My Eyes, Man of Two Worlds and the wondorous title track are discussed. [Check out the 12" mix. 8 minutes of glorious gorgeousness] 8. LIVE AID (1985)Billy and the boys play Live Aid in what ends up as Warren's lastgig w...2024-08-261h 43
80sography - 80s music interviewsBilly Currie's 80:10 (part 1) (Fade To Grey, B Sides, Vienna, The Voice, George Martin)Part 1 of the 80:10 for Ultravox keyboard player, Billy Currie, with lots of fabulous music discussed in lovely bite-sized pieces.Part one covers 1-5;1. FADE TO GREY (1980/81)After a pre-amble, setting up where Billy was come 1980, we start with the first of Billy’s seminal hits of the 80s, Fade to Grey by Visage.This is a 5 minute excerpt of Billy’s chat about F2G. The full version can be found on the Anatomy of a Song episode on said track.2. B SIDES (1980-87)An interesting deto...2024-08-141h 24
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Daniel Pearl (cinematographer) (pt 3, 1985-89) (Phil Collins, Lionel Richie, Don Henley, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, Wham, U2, Elton John, The Rolling Stones)Final part of the magnum opus (my favourite ice cream, actually) with DP, DP...1985Don Henley - Not Enough Love In The WorldTina Turner - We Don’t Need Another HeroPhil Collins - No Jacket Required Tour (live video)Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris (live video) (1987)1986Lionel Richie - Dancing on the CeilingPaul McCartney - StrangleholdWham! - The Edge of Heaven/Where Did Your Heart Go1987U2 - With or Without You2024-07-311h 48
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Daniel Pearl (Cinematographer) (pt 2, 1984) (U2, Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Elton John, Duran Duran)More honesty and endeavour from Mr Pearl and we cover just the one year in part 2. And below just a slither, a morsel of the work done in these twelve months.Enjoy.1984U2 - Pride (in the name of love)Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (original, unreleased)The Cars - DriveRay Parker Jr - GhostbustersPhil Collins - Against All OddsElton John - PassengersVan Halen - Hot For TeacherDuran Duran...2024-07-171h 27
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Daniel Pearl (Cinematographer) (pt 1, 1980-83) (The Police, Michael Jackson, U2, Genesis, Billy Idol, Leatherface)And we are back (after a brief hiatus, apologies...) for season 8 and an interview from 2023 I finally get around to releasing (apologies to Mr DP)As you will find out in these three parts, Daniel Pearl has had a quite phenomenalcareer as a DP/cinematographer - working on Texas Chainsaw Massacre at the age of 23 would be enough for immortality. Add that to filming some of the most iconic music videos of the 80s and beyond and working with just about every icon of the last 40 years you can name.McCartney, Dylan...2024-07-032h 01
80 of the 80s Music Podcast#28: Duran Duran - New ReligionWhat’s the most iconic 80sish album from the most iconic 80sish band? I think you know, but when it comes to their best song… hear us out. It's us who makes the noise. :00: Pun-e intro :02: Duran and then Duran :04: Waffles & other honorable mentions :09: Album countdown 5 to 2 :24: Commercial break :27: Of course #1 is… :33: Now we’re talking for free (It’s new religion) :40: Even more albums / Sympathy for those guitarists :47: Out of chime Featured Links: Arcadia's "The Flame" music video Annie Zale...2024-04-0149 min
80 of the 80s Music PodcastUHM: Q-Feel - Dancing In Heaven (& The Fixx concert review)We're not quite ready for #28. Let's warm up with an extraterrestrial dance. Was it influenced by swing, electro-funk, the aerobics craze, Thomas Dolby, Tom Tom Club, Ultravox, The Buggles, M, UFOs, or all of the heavens above? :01: Get the Feel :19: Take a break :20: Get yo Fixx Featured Links: 80sography Podcast Radio OwlsNest with Martin Page We want to hear from you! 80ofthe80s@gmail.com2024-01-0831 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsSimply The Best of 2023Finally 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" - Prefab Sprout ...2023-12-231h 18
80sography - 80s music interviewsThomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 2: Prefab Sprout, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Film Work, Aliens Ate My Buick)We 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 Rebel and "Heroes".8. JONI MITCHELL (1985)"Producer" for Dog Eat Dog and a...2023-11-261h 51
80sography - 80s music interviewsThomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 1: New Toy, Foreigner, The Golden Age of Wireless, She Blinded Me With Science, The Flat Earth)Hi,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 Lovich2. FOREIGNER (1981)Musician for hire for Foreigner as well as Def Leppard, Malcolm McLaren & Belinda Carlisle3. THE GOLDEN AGE OF WIRELESS (1982)The first album4. SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE (1982)The breakthru hit in America. Science!5. THE FLAT EARTH (1984)The second LP2023-11-131h 35
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Billy Currie (artist/songwriter) (Fade To Grey - Visage, 1980)Another 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_jeokUX8billycurrie.com80sography@gmail.com Hear The Notes From A Distant SongSend us a text2023-10-2943 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 2, 1985-89) (Phil Collins, Genesis, Thompson Twins, Paul McCartney, New Order)Pt 2 of the chat with John including lots more excellent 12" mixes and much more besides (including TWO quickfire rounds...)POTOKER'S PREFERENCESJohn's favorite film/TV/book/LP/live event of the decade1985Thompson Twins - Roll Over/Here's To Future DaysPhil Collins - Sussudio (12")/One More Night (12")Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us (Party Mix)Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer (Dance Mix) (1986)1986Paul McCartney - Pretty Little Head (12")Genesis - Invisible Touch (12")/Land of Confusion (12")/ Tonight x 3 (12")Was (not Was...2023-10-151h 27
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 1, 1980-84) (Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Phil Collins)And 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....1980Steely Dan - Gaucho Talking Heads - Remain In Light1981David Byrne/Brian Eno - My Life In The Bush of Ghosts2023-10-041h 24
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Billy Currie (artist/songwriter) (Vienna - Ultravox, 1981)Interview 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.comSupport the podcast via PayPal at 80sography@gmail.com So mystic and soulful xSend us a text2023-07-061h 13
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Thomas Dolby (producer) / Martin McAloon & Wendy Smith (Prefab Sprout)(Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout, 1985)Antiques! 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 Sproutbassist, 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 DolbyWebsite: thomasdolby.comTwitter: @ThomasDolbyAutobiography: Speed of Sound2023-06-212h 04
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: JJ Jeczalik (musician/artist) (Art of Noise, ABC, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Pet Shop Boys)Another 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 Lap1982: ABC - The Lexicon of Love (LP)1983 : Malcolm McLaren - Duck Soup (LP) Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax1984: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome (LP) Art of Noise - Close (to the edit)1985: Scritti Politti - Absolute Godley & Creme - Cry St...2023-06-071h 36
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (Invisible Touch - Genesis, 1986)Another 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 80sography@gmail.comHelp spread the word! Thanks x Play the game of happiness and never let on That it only lives on in a songSend us a text2023-05-251h 27
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Kevin Godley (music video director) (pt 2, 1984-89) (Yes, The Police, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Duran Duran, George Harrison)Pt 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...1984The Police - Synchronicity Live VideoYes - Leave ItFrankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (destructo mix) (audio commentary)1985Duran Duran - A View To A KillHoward Jones - Life In One DayArtists Against Apartheid - Sun CityGodley & Creme - Cry1986Lou Reed - No...2023-05-121h 32
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Kevin Godley (music video director) (pt 1, 1980-83) (Godley & Creme, The Police, Ringo Starr, Duran Duran)Pt 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-198010cc - IcebergGodley & Creme - An Englishman In New York1980Visage - Fade To GreyGodley & Creme - Wide BoyRob Jungklas - Boystown (1986)Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight (1986)2023-04-291h 15
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Tracey Belland aka Tracey Bryn (musician/songwriter) (Voice of the Beehive - Let It Bee, 1988)Audio 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/80sography@gmail.comSend us a text2023-04-131h 38
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Dave Bascombe (producer/engineer/mixer) (pt 2, 1985-89) (Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, Peter Gabriel)Pt 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!1985Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big ChairRed Box - Lean On Me1986It's Immaterial - Life's Hard and Then You DiePeter Gabriel - SoTears For Fears - Mothers Talk...2023-03-291h 08
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Dave Bascombe (producer/engineer/mixer) (pt 1, 1980-84) (Genesis, Echo & The Bunnymen, Tears For Fears)Part 1 of a My 80sography chat with the great Producer/Engineer/Mixer, Dave Bascombe, and what an eclectic mix it is;PRE-80'SMaida Vale studiosBBC sessions/Top of The Pops recordings1980Tony Banks - A Curious Feeling (1979)Mike Rutherford - Smallcreep's DayGenesis - Duke1981-83Elkie Brooks - Pearls II Marti Webb - I'm Not That Kind Of Girl Twisted Sister - Under The Blade Culture Club - White BoyWham! - Wham RapEcho & The Bunn...2023-03-121h 12
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Peter Cox (artist/songwriter) (Go West - Go West, 1985)Another 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 wonderful...2023-02-271h 31
80sography - 80s music interviewsRandom Questions with Trevor HornHello 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)Thanks again to Nikki at Bonnier Books 2023-02-141h 15
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins, Madonna, Carly Simon)Part 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...1984Chaka Khan - Eye To EyeJoe Cool - Party AnimalsPhil Collins - Against All Odds1985Madonna - Crazy For You1986Steve Winwood - Back In The High LifeBilly Joel - The BridgePaul Simon - Graceland2022-12-231h 29
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-83) (Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, Diana Ross, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Billy Joel)We 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-1980Animal House soundtrack1980Karen Carpenter - Karen Carpenter...2022-12-061h 34
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Bill Sharpe (artist/songwriter) (Down on the Street - Shakatak, 1984)It'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.com80sography can be safely ignored...2022-11-201h 06
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Toby Scott (engineer) (Born In The USA - Bruce Springsteen, 1984)This 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@80sography on...2022-11-061h 51
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Nigel Planer (artist) (Hole In My Shoe - neil, 1984)Hello 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-for-1 in the...2022-10-181h 32
80sography - 80s music interviewsBrucie Bonus Episode: Toby Scott (engineer) on Bruce Springsteen (Nebraska and odds & sods)A 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 wellas other odds and sods such as the later albums, writing the credits and deciphering Bruce's lyrics. Also, what is the one track...2022-10-0644 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Carol Decker (artist/songwriter) (Heart and Soul - T'Pau, 1987)Next 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 @caroldeckerIf you would like to donate to the pod via PayPal using 80sography@gmail.comthen for a shout out in future ep ple...2022-09-1957 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Martin Page (musician/songwriter) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Robbie Robertson, Heart, Starship, Paul Young, Go West, Tom Jones)Aaaaaaand 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 White1986 (13:33)Heart - These Dreams1987 (29:17)Bernie Taupin - TribeRobbie Robertson - Robbie Robertson1988 (51:23)Paul Young - Right About NowTom Jones - Who's Gonna Take You Home Tonight1989 (68:40)...2022-09-071h 51
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Martin Page (musician/songwriter) (Pt 1, 1980-84) (Barbra Streisand, Earth Wind & Fire, Q-Feel, Ray Parker Jr)The 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 this episode covers). Also why his immense success is 98% due...2022-08-211h 25
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Ian Stanley/Dave Bascombe (Songs From The Big Chair - Tears For Fears, 1985)Wow, 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 simplyone 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 Stanleyand 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...2022-08-071h 32
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Julian Mendelsohn (engineer/producer) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, Level 42, Nik Kershaw, Pet Shop BoysThe 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 LoveNik Kershaw - The RiddleLevel 42 - World MachineEndgames - Natural1986 (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 - ActuallyPet Shop Boys Always on my MindINXS - Need You T...2022-07-241h 27
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Julian Mendelsohn (engineer/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-84) (Yes, Peter Gabriel, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Nik Kershaw)Another 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 - Drama1981 (24.43)Dollar - Hand Held In Black and White1982 (27.18)Buggles - Video Killed The Radio...2022-07-131h 31
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Face Value - Phil Collins, 1981)And 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 @hughpadghamofficial80sography on Twitter/Instagram and email is 80sography@gmail.comMusic thanks to Tomas Mulcahy for the...2022-07-041h 31
80sography - 80s music interviewsRandom Questions with Midge UreShorter 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.com80sography@gmail.com Different Words Said In Different WaysSend us a text2022-05-1852 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Dee C Lee (artist/songwriter) (See The Day - Dee C Lee, 1985)Another 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.com80sography@gmail.comAlso on Twitter/Instagram: @80sographyLuvverlyxSend us a text2022-05-091h 22
80sography - 80s music interviewsThe Paul McCartney Interview Collection (Chris Hughes, Hugh Padgham, Julian Mendelsohn, Stephen Lipson, Gary Langan, Jim Yukich)To 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 LoveFigure of Eight (single version)STEPHEN LIPSON (30.44)Rough RideFigure of Eight (LP version)How Many PeopleOu Est Le SoleilHUGH PADGHAM (38.43)Spies Like UsPress To Play LP...2022-04-281h 39
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Gary Langan (engineer/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Art of Noise, Spandau Ballet, Public Image Ltd, Paul McCartney)Pt 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 Spandau Ballet - Through The Barricades 2022-04-151h 35
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Gary Langan (engineer/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-83) (Art of Noise, Malcolm McLaren, ABC, Spandau Ballet)It 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 HornBoogatti - Come Back MarianneBuggles - Video Killed The Radio Star Buggles - I Love You (Miss Robot) 1981 (19:03)Dollar - Mirror Mirror/Hand Held In Black a...2022-03-281h 31
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Martin Page (songwriter) (Starship - We Built This City, 1985)Another 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: @martinpagemusicfacebook: martin page website: martinpage.compodcast: radio owl's nestVersions referenced;piano versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aXjroHzoe4bardcorehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2022-03-111h 01
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Alannah Currie (artist) (Thompson Twins - Sister of Mercy, 1984)It 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;Twitter: @missPokeno2022-02-201h 11
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Daniel Kleinman (Music Video Director) (Madonna, Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Howard Jones, Stevie Wonder, Simple Minds)Another 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 works with and is later fired by Prince! (without ever actually meeting the purple pop...2022-02-111h 43
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Lynn Goldsmith (artist) (Will Powers - Kissing With Confidence, 1983)Enjoy 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 Dylan, Eric Clapton...and Graham Rix.Find out what Bob Dylan song s...2022-01-171h 12
80sography - 80s music interviewsAudio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Synchronicity - The Police, 1983)Very 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...email: 80sography...2022-01-061h 15
The HustleEpisode 348 - Stephen HagueWould you ever guess that one of the key producers for the radical synth-styled music coming out of the UK in the 80s was an American former LA session musician? Thanks to artists like New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, OMD and many others, Stephen Hague shaped what we think of when we think of the best music artists like that had to offer in the 80s. He's been a key figure in music ever since. Since his 80s career was recently covered fantastically on the 80sography podcast, we dig into other areas like the 90s and beyond that i...2022-01-052h 05
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Jim Yukich (Music Video Director) (Part 2, 1986-89) (Phil Collins, Genesis, Michael Jackson, Bruce Willis, The Beach Boys)Welcome 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 DoesMike & The Mechanics - All I Need Is A MiracleGTR - When The Heart Rules The MindGenesis - Land of Confusion (audio commentary)2021-12-222h 11
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Jim Yukich (Music Video Director) (Part 1, 1980-85) (Phil Collins, Genesis, David Bowie) * DEFINITELY ONE FOR PHIL COLLINS/GENESIS FANS *Heading into the visual stratosphere this week with the 80s music video career of director Jim Yukich, who now has a hugely successful career producing comedy specials for the like of Bill Maher and Chelsea Handler, etc.In the 80s though he was responsible for some of the best music videos around including all the best Phil Collins & Genesis videos of the period (and beyond).In this first part we cover his early career and his first videos with Genesis & Phil and others. This incl...2021-11-301h 42
80sography - 80s music interviewsAnatomy of a Song: Martin Page (keyboards) (Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr, 1984)And we go again for the 4th round of 80sography with brand new guests and new exciting features.One of which is Anatomy of a Song, where we explore a hit of the 80s with a special guest.Our first guest is songwriter Martin Page, here in his role as keyboard player on only fricking Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jnr.Martin is normally known for his writing hits such as These Dreams and We Built This City (more of in future episodes) for now we discuss how he got involved in the song...2021-11-2352 min
Art on your sleeveArt on your sleeve - Episode 18 - International Podcast DayThis episode is another slight diversion from the usual format and was put together specifically to mark International Podcast Day which falls on 30 September every year - a celebration of the power of podcasts and a great opportunity to connect with fellow podcasters, podcast listeners, podcast enthusiasts and leaders in the podcasting industry.
I wanted to promote the day by sharing some love for shows that I regularly listen to. Over the years, I've discovered much talent around the world through podcasting and spent many hours listening to voices that I would otherwise never have discovered. Almost everyone I asked to...2021-09-301h 06
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Stephen Hague (producer) (Pt3, 1987-89) (New Order, Erasure, PIL)Wow, we've reached the end of the road with Mr Hague with yet more continued success and fantastic pop records.1987 (2:39)New Order - True FaithNew Order/England World Cup Squad - World In Motion(I know it's 1990 but, come on, had to ask...)1988 (20:18)Climie Fisher - Love Changes EverythingJane Wiedlin - Rush HourErasure - The Innocents1989 (37:06)P.ublic Image Limited - 9Post 80's (41:20)Blur - To The EndDubstar - StarsPeter Gabriel...2021-09-171h 11
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Stephen Hague (producer) (Pt 2, 1986-87) (Pet Shop Boys, OMD, The Communards)Part 2 of the interview with the 'godlike' producer, Stephen Hague, with some great LP work in '86 followed by talk on 75% of the massive hits he produced in '87. Which one didn't he like? Couldn't cram it all into one second part so part 3 to come to conclude the decade. Don't tell me that you think it's green - me? I know it's red (YNWA) 1986 (4:06) Pet Shop Boys - PleaseOMD - The Pacific AgeHollywood Beyond - What's The Colour Of Money?1987 (25:28)2021-09-011h 04
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Stephen Hague (producer) (Pt 1, 1980-85) (Pet Shop Boys, OMD, Malcolm McLaren, The Rock Steady Crew)Grabbed another interview that would've gobsmacked the 14-year-old-me. Stephen Hague, the producer responsible for some of the most joyously beautiful pop music of the 80s - that most joyously musically beautiful of decades.Lots on West End Girls obvs but part 1 is a fascinating interview covering Stephen's earlier career as musician, writer and producer before the big breakthrough with The Rock Steady Crew.Hey you! Check this mother out! (sorry, don't know why I typed that..)Pre-1980s (1.41)Walter Egan/Jules and the Polar Bears 1980-82 (9.32)2021-08-181h 26
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley (producers) (Pt 2, 1983-89) (Madness, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Tears For Fears)More goodies in the second part of the interview with Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley, exploring the years 1983-89.More Madness! Excess Costello! Bowie! Morrissey! Dexys! And more importantly, Marilyn!! (I mock, but it's a cracking one hit wonder)Clive and Alan on top form - this is one of my favourite episodes so far. So enjoy...1983 (2:29)Elvis Costello - Punch The ClockElvis Costello - Everyday I Write The BookMadness/Elvis Costello - Tomorrow's Just Another DayMadness - Wings Of A DoveMarilyn...2021-08-041h 35
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley (producers) (Pt 1, 1980-82) (Madness, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Elvis Costello)Next up for the deep dive into their 80sography is the magnificent production team of Langer/Winstanley.Such a thrill to speak to the guys about their incredible 80s. In part 1 there is a lot of Madness, Dexys, a Teardrop Explodes and we find out what links Shipbuilding and Ullo John Got A New Motor.Beware - there is some exceptionally fruity language from the off. So if easily offended avert yer ears.1980 (9:01)Madness: My Girl/Embarrassment1981 (20:53)Madness: Return Of The Los Palmas 7...2021-07-221h 24
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Stephen Lipson (producer) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Paul McCartney, Grace Jones, Pet Shop Boys)2nd part of the interview with the great Stephen Lipson covering a lot of ground in the 80s (plus I indulged myself in allowing a few post 80s questions at the end. Mea culpa, etc)From Grace Jones to Macca. Frankie to The Pets - it's all here...1985:Slave To The Rhythm - Grace Jones (03:25)Duel - Propaganda (13:00)1986:Liverpool - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (19:31)1987:Tomorrow (12" mix) - The Communards (27:48)1988:Left To My Own Devices - Pet Shop Boys (34:14)2021-07-061h 10
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Stephen Lipson (producer) (Pt 1, 1980-84) (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones)2nd guest for the My 80sography is music producer, Stephen Lipson. An incredibly successful career for over 40 years who really made his mark in the 80s working with Trevor Horn.Episode 1 focuses largely on his incredible work with Frankie Goes To Hollywood on their epic double album, Welcome To The Pleasuredome and the massively successful singles;1980/81;Lindisfarne (07:07)Stop and Smell The Roses - Ringo Starr (11:01)1982:Undercover - The Rolling Stones (16:41)1983:Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (22:01)1984:Welcome To The...2021-06-2157 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears (part 4, 1986-1989, The Seeds of Love Interviews) (Chris Hughes, Dave Bascombe, Nicky Holland, David Bates, Ian Stanley, Langer & Winstanley, Hugh Padgham)* INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD MATERIAL *We conclude the epic season on The Boys From Bath with a compendium of interviews based on The Seeds of Love era (many thanks to listener Tom Teodorczuk for the idea).CHRIS HUGHES * (01:40)DAVE BASCOMBE ** (22.40)NICKY HOLLAND (44.09)DAVID BATES (65.12)IAN STANLEY (78.00)CLIVE LANGER/ALAN WINSTANLEY ** (97.51)HUGH PADGHAM * (105.41)SUMMARY (113.02)MY TOP 10 TFF SONGS OF THE 80S (115.20)* some unheard material** completely new stuffThanks for listening and hopefully s...2021-06-062h 09
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 4, 1986-89) (Genesis, Sting, Dream Academy, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins) We reach the end of the 80s Padgham Parade where we began with more success with Phil, Sting & Genesis. Plus more besides including an ex-Beach Boy (THE Beach Boy), Hojo’s last big hit and an underrated gem of an LP. In PART 4; 1986 (part 2); Invisible Touch – Genesis (1:50) No One Is To Blame – Howard Jones (20:35) 1987; …Nothing Like The Sun – Sting (24:00) Remembrance Days – The Dream Academy (32:25) 1988;Julia Fordham- Julia Fordham (46:01) Brian Wilson – Brian Wilson (51.44) 1989; Woman In Chains – Tears For Fears (64:36) …But Ser...2021-05-231h 31
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 3 1983-86) (Genesis, Human League, David Bowie, Phil Collins, Paul McCartney)Plenty more to uncover in the 3rd part of Hugh Padgham's 80sography as we hit the mid-80s with further success with Genesis, the task of following era defining hit albums with Human League and David Bowie, multi-platinum mega success of peak Collins and issues arising from working with an ex-Fab.In PART 3;1983 (part 2):King of Pain - The Police (2:40)Genesis - Genesis (5:31)1984:Hysteria - The Human League (18:49) Tonight - David Bowie (27:00)1985:No Jacket Required - Phil Collins ( 50:00)Spies Like Us...2021-05-101h 32
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears: Ian Stanley Interview Pt 2 (1984-89)Welcome back to the second part of the Ian Stanley interview. Much explored including the following;* The Working Hour* Mothers Talk (masterpiece!)* Listen* THE Big Chair (see picture, courtesy of Ian)* Which major pop act did Ian & Roland try to write a song for?* Sowing The Seeds of Love* The Quickfire Roundand so much more...A great thrill - much thanks to Ian (and also David Bates - check out his fantastic 2-part interview too and Carole at Helium).Please Listen (see what I...2021-04-251h 42
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears: Ian Stanley Interview Pt 1 (Musician, Co-Writer of Songs From The Big Chair)We could not end the interview section for the Tears For Fears season better than with our final interviewee; Mr Ian Stanley - band member from the beginning and part of the key creative unit behind Songs From The Big Chair. Chatting to Ian was a great thrill and we cover the early part of the decade here from initial meeting to working on The Hurting with diversions into the making of both Everybody Wants To Rule The World and Shout. *Many thanks to Carole and, especially, David Bates who was instrumental in getting m...2021-04-111h 32
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 2, 1982-83; The Police, Phil Collins, Split Enz, Genesis, Kate Bush, XTC, Hall & Oates)We are back for the 2nd part of the “My 80sography” interview with Hugh Padgham.Much to cover here in a phenomenally busy & successful stage of Hugh’s career.Discover the unique contribution he made to Maneater, the film David Bowie turned him on to and the one thing Sting is not good at (surprisingly, it’s not acting…) And much, much more.Also two quickfire rounds discussing Hugh’s favourites of the 80s and random questions on his career.IN PART 2;1982:Something’s Going On – F...2021-03-281h 27
80sography - 80s music interviewsMy 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 1, 1980-81; Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Phil Collins, The Police, Derek & Clive)Welcome to “My 80sography” a new 80sography series where we talk to key figures who had a cultural and creative impact in what is, of course, the most entertaining and enjoyable of decades.We start with a season on music producers and what better place to start than with Hugh Padgham; a man responsible for as many hits and platinum albums in the 80s as anyone.So much covered (and HUGHge thanks to Hugh for that) that I’ve had to break it down into 4 parts.In part 1;Pre-1980: Ad Na...2021-03-141h 24
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears: David Bates Interview Pt 2 (covering 1984-89)Second part of fascinating chat with A & R guru, David Bates where he details the years of success with the band (both in the UK and US).Worth listening out to discover;* Who fainted recording a vocal* Who won the bet with his US equivalent over which TFF single would sell the most* Which single actually helped shift the most copies of Big Chair* How he wangled dinner with Kim Basinger* Details of the last row between Curt & Roland* His answers to the world famous* quickfire round (including a...2021-03-0151 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears: David Bates Interview Pt 1 (A & R Svengali, man who signed Tears For Fears)Another great interview to add to the collection with the man who signed the boys in 1981 and was the only person there from the beginning through to the end of the 80s; A & R guy, David Bates.We spoke for three hours so edited it into two parts (2nd part next week).In this part, discover;* Which other huge band David wasn't allowed to sign* What caused Curt to cry while recording The Hurting* What was Curt's unique contribution to Everybody Wants To Rule The World* Why...2021-02-161h 05
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears: Nicky Holland Interview (co-writer, The Seeds of Love and Big Chair Tour band member)Another Tears For Fears related interview - in The Big Chair this time is the wonderful Nicky Holland, co-writer of 62.5% of The Seeds Of Love and key member of the live band during The Big Chair tour.A real thrill to speak to her and if you are a fan you will find plenty here to engage and entertain from Fun Boy 3 to Tears 4 Fears.Contact Nicky on Twitter @NickyJLHollandon Facebook at NickyHollandMusicContact 80sographyon Twitter @80sographyemail 80sography@gmail.comAlso, PLEASE r...2021-01-201h 08
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears: The Seeds Of Love Audio Commentary (with Producer Dave Bascombe)Something a bit different this time as we run through The Seeds of Love, track by track, with Co-Producer, Engineer and Mixer of said album, Dave Bascombe.Was a wonderfully enlightening conversation covering many aspects of the recording of the classic LP. Much to enjoy if you are a fan, love the album (and especially own the box set).So get set up on your devices....any 2 of the following will suffice;phonetabletcomputerlaptopsmart TVCD playerrecord playercassette player8-track2020-12-2259 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears: Chris Hughes Interview (Producer, The Hurting & Songs From The Big Chair)Managed to nab the great Chris Hughes (T4F producer & Merrick from Adam & The Ants) for a 2 hr interview recently. Some of the interview relating to Seeds of Love will be siphoned off for Episode 4 but that leaves plenty of T4F content discussed from first meeting to last goodbye.Find out;* Who was really behind the SFTBC album title* Which song inspired Roland's guitar solo in Shout!* Which 3 words best describe Roland and Curt* What two songs Chris thinks they should do live as medley2020-11-111h 22
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears (part 3, 1985-1986)37-year-old Loretta Castorini, an Italian-American widow, works as a bookkeeper and lives in Brooklyn Heights, New York, with her family: father Cosmo...wait, that's the synopsis for "Moonstruck" Hold on...copying from wrong bit...We are now halfway through the mid-80s TFF meisterwork that is Songs From The Big Chair and conclude with side two and all the goodies therein contained (actually that reads terribly, should I go back to the plot of "Moonstruck"? Was Cher ever better?*)Songs Included;Head Over HeelsI BelieveMother's Talk (US re-recording)...2020-09-271h 03
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears (part 2, 1984-1985)As John Lennon once remarked in song "Life is what happens to you while you're trying to finish episode 2 on a series of Tears For Fears podcasts.." (slight paraphrase there)Apologies - work, family, hospital stay (NOT the dreaded C-19) got in the way. But nothing (I say NOTHING) will deter us in our quest following Roland & Curt through the 80s jungleland to pop perfection (and horrific hairstyles - even for the 80s).Songs included;Mothers TalkShout! (yes, it should have a !)Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldLooking...2020-08-101h 05
80sography - 80s music interviewsTears For Fears (part 1, 1980-1983)And we are back! Back!! BACK!!! with an act very much defined by this glorious decade; Tears For Fears.Not picked purely cos their hometown is located not 30 miles from 80sography Central. If location was the definer then this would be part 1 of 4 of Douggie Alsopp’s Banjo Ragtime Razzamataz combo from Lechlade. And it’s not (that's further down the line between Huey Lewis and The Cure*).First up we explore the early years of Roland and Curt; the ska-inflected/infected early band, the failed singles, the breakthru single and The Hurting LP. And...2020-06-041h 10
80sography - 80s music interviewsElton John (part 4, Odds & Sods & Interview with Neil Barrett)And the Elton journey has endethed (breathes sigh of relief..) and we have our summary episode and also an interview with Neil Barrett, host of the premium EJ podcast, “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Elton John Podcast”. 00:00: The Elton interview03:25: The Summary06:36: The Worst 5 EJ Songs of the 80s07:39: The Top 10 Best EJ Songs of the 80s08:36: The Album Rankings09:39: The Interview with Neil Barrett43:30: The EJ Fan Feedback46:55: The Further Listening/Recommendations/Thanks Thing51:11: The Tro...2020-01-2055 min
80sography - 80s music interviewsElton John (part 3, 1986-1989)Finally our travails lead us to the end of the 80s road for Elton - and here he negotiates his rockiest terrain (regarding quality not style) but the final destination is a happy one creatively and commercially. Songs included;Slow RiversCandle In The Wind (live)I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like ThatHealing HandsSacrificeThese Dreams - HeartGive Me Love Your Way0:01:22: 19860:03:42: "Leather Jackets"0:38:14: 19870:45:15: 19880:46:18: "Reg Strikes Back"1:13:50: 1989 / "Sleeping With The Past" Grateful for re...2019-12-121h 45
80sography - 80s music interviewsElton John (part 2, 1983-1985)We’ve reached peak 80sElton with the middle trilogy as Our Reg re-locates his mojo and the hit parade and Bernie regains sole lyricist status. The peak was covered with plenty of snow.Songs included;I’m Still StandingI Guess That’s Why They Call It The BluesSad Songs (say so much)PassengersNikitaI’m Not Getting Married 02:25: 1983 / “Too Low For Zero” 33:02: 1984 / “Breaking Hearts” 41:24: William, It Was Really Nothing 1:01:50: 19851:04:54: “Ice On Fire”2019-11-171h 39
80sography - 80s music interviewsElton John (part 1, 1980-1982)We start the 80s odyssey with Sir Reginald Hercules Dwight - an 80s of excess both in and out of the recording studio but was quality control maintained? (spoiler alert - er, possibly...)SFirst doors, the prequel years of 80sElton - the lean times with the odd smash and a smattering of, shock, non-Bernie lyrics! Songs included;Little JeannieSartorial EloquenceNobody WinsBlue EyesEmpty GardenLove Truth and Emily Stone 02:32: 1980 / "21 at 33" 29:29: 1981 31:41: "The Fox" 42:12: innocuous reference to pudenda 1:04:01: 1982 / "Jump Up!"...2019-11-031h 34