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$\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR John Ford Coley: The Voice You Know, the Story You Don’tJohn Ford Coley: The Life, the Hits and the Story Behind England Dan & John Ford ColeySome songs take you straight back to a moment, a place or a person. For millions of listeners, “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is the Answer” are among them.On this episode, Sandy Kaye celebrates the life and musical journey of John Ford Coley, the singer, pianist and guitarist whose partnership with Dan Seals, better known as England Dan, helped define the sound of 1970s soft rock.Growing up in...

2026-10-2152 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 17 Oct, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEDT Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-10-1821 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Remembering David Surkamp: The Unforgettable Voice of Pavlov’s DogSome voices bring a whole era rushing back. David Surkamp’s is one of them. Instantly recognisable for its soaring pitch and emotional intensity, his singing helped give Pavlov’s Dog a place in the hearts of listeners who wanted their rock music adventurous, melodic and a little different.David joined me for a conversation some time ago and when I learned of his passing today, I thought I'd share it with you. As many of us are accutely aware, David was the singer and songwriter behind one of the 1970s’ most distinctive bands...

2026-10-1538 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Paul Simon’s Graceland: The Cassette That Sparked a ComebackA borrowed cassette helped spark Paul Simon’s extraordinary comeback. But the journey towards Graceland also placed him at the centre of a fierce debate about music, apartheid and the international cultural boycott of South Africa.In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye speaks with author and music historian Ashley Kahn about his book, Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland. Together, they explore how Simon found a new creative direction after the disappointing commercial reception of Hearts and Bones—and why South African town...

2026-10-1452 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 10 Oct, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEDT Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-10-1020 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Paper Lace’s Philip Wright: The Truth Behind ‘Billy Don’t Be a Hero’ & ‘The Night Chicago Died’Step back into the unforgettable world of '70s pop as we welcom Philip Wright, original member, drummer and lead vocalist of the English band Paper Lace. In this episode, Philip shares the remarkable story of a group from Nottingham that spent years working the clubs before suddenly finding itself at the top of the charts in Britain, Australia and America.Paper Lace had been paying their dues for years when tv provided the breakthrough they desperately needed. Their appearances on the popular British talent show Opportunity Knocks introduced the band to millions of viewers...

2026-10-0752 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 03 Oct, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-10-0319 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 26 Sep, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-09-2621 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Carlos Santana: “I Am Not What Happened to Me”Carlos Santana is celebrated worldwide as the guitar visionary whose fusion of Latin rhythms, rock, blues and jazz created one of the most distinctive sounds in popular music. From Santana’s unforgettable appearance at Woodstock in 1969 to classics such as “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va” and “Evil Ways,” and the spectacular revival sparked by Supernatural, “Smooth” and “Maria Maria,” his music has crossed generations, genres and cultures.In this deeply personal episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Carlos joins Sandy Kaye for a conversation that goes far beyond his extraordinary musical career. He speaks candidly a...

2026-09-2352 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 19 Sep, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-09-1930 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR How Cheap Trick Became Rock Legends Completely By AccidentCheap Trick have been one of rock's most distinctive and enduring bands for more than five decades, creating timeless classics including I Want You To Want Me, Surrender, Dream Police and Ain't That a Shame. But behind the arena anthems lies a story filled with determination, disappointment, innovation and more than a few extraordinary twists of fate.In this fascinating episode, founding bassist Tom Petersson takes Sandy back to where it all began in Rockford, Illinois, explaining how the arrival of The Beatles and the British Invasion inspired a generation of teenagers to pick up...

2026-09-0952 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Steppenwolf's John Kay: From War Refugee to Rock LegendBefore stadium tours, platinum albums and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognition, John Kay was simply a young refugee searching for a better life. Music became his escape, his identity and ultimately the vehicle that carried him from the hardships of post-war Europe to the front of one of the most influential rock bands of all time.In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, host Sandy Kaye welcomes the legendary singer, songwriter and founding member of Steppenwolf for a deeply personal conversation about the remarkable life behind one of rock's most recognisable voices.

2026-08-2652 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 22 Aug, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-08-2223 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Savoy Brown: The Band That Changed Blues Rock ForeverLong before blues rock became a global phenomenon, Savoy Brown was helping define the genre. Founded in London in 1965 by legendary guitarist Kim Simmonds, the band became one of the most respected names to emerge from the British blues explosion, earning a devoted following through relentless touring, exceptional musicianship and an unwavering commitment to authentic blues music.In this episode, Pat DeSalvo and drummer Garnet Grimm share the remarkable story behind Savoy Brown's rise from the vibrant London club scene to becoming one of America's favourite live blues rock bands. The two reflect on the...

2026-08-1252 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 08 Aug, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-08-0822 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR The Damned's Rat Scabies: Inside the Birth of British Punk and 50 Years of ChaosBefore punk rock exploded into the mainstream, there was The Damned. They were the first UK punk band to release a single, the first to release an album, and among the first to take the raw energy of the London punk scene to audiences around the world. At the heart of that revolution was founding drummer Rat Scabies, one of the most colourful, talented and unconventional personalities in rock music.In this fascinating episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye sits down with Rat Scabies for a candid and often hilarious...

2026-08-0652 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 25 Jul, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-07-2521 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR The Angels' John Brewster - Aussie Rock Classics And How The Crowd Changed the Song ForeverFor more than five decades, The Angels have been one of Australia's most influential and enduring rock bands, delivering powerful live performances and timeless songs that have become woven into the fabric of Australian music. Their catalogue has stood the test of time, but perhaps no song is more iconic than Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary.In this episode, Sandy Kaye welcomes founding guitarist John Brewster for an engaging conversation that looks back on an extraordinary career while celebrating one of the most recognisable songs...

2026-07-0852 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass: How Brandy Became One of the '70s Greatest SongsMore than fifty years after it first sailed onto the charts, Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) remains one of the most beloved songs of the 1970s. In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye welcomes Elliot Lurie, the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter behind Looking Glass, for a fascinating conversation about the song that changed his life forever.Elliot shares the remarkable story of how Brandy was written in a farmhouse in rural New Jersey, revealing that the song originally began with the name "Sandy" before evolving into the fictional barmaid the...

2026-07-0152 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 27 Jun, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-06-2723 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Matt Sorum: Guns N’ Roses, Kings of Chaos and Rock's Wild RideRock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum joins Sandy Kaye for an honest, funny and deeply insightful conversation about life inside some of the biggest rock bands in history.Best known for his years with Guns N' Roses during the explosive Use Your Illusion era, Matt opens up about the journey that took him from the clubs of Hollywood’s Sunset Strip to stadiums packed with hundreds of thousands of fans around the world. He reflects on joining Guns N’ Roses at the height of their fame, the challenges of navigating massive personalities insi...

2026-06-2452 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 20 Jun, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-06-2022 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sun 14 Jun, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-06-1320 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Tony Burrows: The Voice Behind so many '70s HitsDid you know that one singer secretly voiced some of the biggest pop hits of the 1970s — all at the same time? Most people have no idea who he was.In this fascinating episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye chats with legendary British session singer Tony Burrows, the man behind an astonishing string of international hits including Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes), My Baby Loves Lovin', Gimme Dat Ding, United We Stand and many more.Tony reveals the incredible story behind his unique career as one of Britain’s most...

2026-06-1052 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 06 Jun, 2026"Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.au"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-06-0624 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR The Beach Boys' Al Jardine Al Jardine Reflects on The Band, Brian Wilson and the Music That Changed the WorldAl Jardine is perhaps one of few artists who can say they helped create an entirely new sound that changed popular music forever.In this warm and revealing conversation, the founding member of The Beach Boys looks back on the extraordinary journey that took a group of California teenagers from local surf culture to global music immortality. As Al prepares to tour Australia celebrating the 60th anniversary of the landmark album Pet Sounds, he shares deeply personal memories of growing up alongside Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson. Long before worldwide fame...

2026-06-0352 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 30 May, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-05-3020 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 23 May, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-05-2321 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 16 May, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-05-1619 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Dire Straits' John Illsley on Mark Knopfler, Fame & Walking Away at the TopToday, Sandy sits down with John Illsley, founding member and bassist of Dire Straits, for an intimate and revealing conversation about the extraordinary journey behind one of the most iconic bands in rock history.John takes us right back to the beginning, sharing the story of how a modest council flat in South London became the unlikely birthplace of Dire Straits. It was there that a chance encounter with Mark Knopfler—via his brother David—sparked a musical partnership that would go on to change their lives forever. What followed was a series of c...

2026-05-1352 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Dave Mason: The Untold Story. An Homage to the Late Guitar LegendSandy recently sat down with legendary guitarist, singer-songwriter and founding member of Traffic, Dave Mason, for a candid and often humorous look back at a remarkable life in music.Dave reflects on his early beginnings, revealing how a failed ambition to join the Royal Air Force led him instead toward music—a path he committed to in his teens after forming his first bands. He shares how his connection with Steve Winwood and others came about, giving insight into the organic, free-spirited formation of Traffic during the vibrant 1960s music scene.The conversation explores Dave’s so...

2026-04-2252 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 18 Apr, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEST Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-04-1823 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Don McLean – The Story Behind American Pie, Vincent & A Life in MusicIn this episode, Sandy Kaye sits down with legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean, the voice behind one of the most iconic songs in music history—American Pie.Best known for that timeless anthem, Don’s career spans more than five decades, with a remarkable catalogue that includes Vincent, And I Love You So, and many more. But as you’ll hear, there’s so much more to his story than a single hit.Don takes us back to the turbulent late '60s, where his early career unfolded against a backdrop of political unrest, riots, and social u...

2026-04-1552 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Inside Michael Jackson’s HIStory Era and the Epic Records Years with Dan BeckStep behind the curtain of the music industry and into the high-stakes world of one of pop’s most fascinating eras. In this episode, Sandy Kaye explores the remarkable story of Dan Beck — the music executive who worked closely with Michael Jackson during a pivotal and turbulent time in his career.Dan Beck wasn’t just another record label executive. As a senior figure at Epic Records, he became Michael Jackson’s key marketing and product manager in the early 1990s, placing him right at the centre of one of the most complex and pressured periods in pop hist...

2026-04-0852 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Free & Bad Company's Simon Kirke: His Rock 'n Roll StoryToday’s guest is a true rock icon. Simon Kirke is the powerhouse drummer and co-founder of two of the most influential bands in classic rock history—Free and Bad Company. From the raw, blues-driven energy of Free to the arena-filling success of Bad Company, Simon has lived a life that most musicians only dream about.And as you’re about to hear, it all began with a simple toss of a coin.In this warm and revealing conversation, Simon takes us right back to his early days in London, chasing a dream agains...

2026-04-0152 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Earth Wind & Fire's Verdine White: The Groove and Heart Behind The BandIn this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye sits down with Verdine White, the legendary bassist and founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire, to explore the remarkable life and career of one of music’s most dynamic performers.Verdine reflects on growing up in a large and deeply musical family in Chicago, where jazz, blues and rhythm and blues filled the house and helped shape his earliest influences. He talks about the enormous impact of his older brother Maurice White, whose vision, talent and guidance would not only help launch Verdine’s care...

2026-03-2552 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 21 Mar, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEDT Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-03-2218 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Ross Wilson: The Story Behind Daddy Cool, Eagle Rock and Mondo RockIn this episode, Sandy Kaye sits down with one of the true pioneers of Australian rock music — Ross Wilson. With a career spanning more than six decades, Ross has shaped the sound of Australian music as a performer, songwriter and producer.From his early beginnings in Melbourne in the '60s, Ross quickly became part of the thriving local music scene. Inspired by blues records and armed with a harmonica, he joined his first band The Pink Finks while still at school, scoring a local chart hit with their version of Louie Louie. In an er...

2026-03-1852 min

The Simon Owens Show Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - Sat 14 Mar, 2026Each Saturday at 8pm AEDT Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon.Listen live on 3AW & 6PR, or catch the podcast here.Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026-03-1418 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Burton Cummings: The Voice That Defined Canadian RockIn this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye explores the remarkable life and career of Burton Cummings, one of the most influential and recognisable voices in Canadian music history. From his beginnings in Winnipeg to international superstardom — and now a highly anticipated return to the stage with The Guess Who — Cummings’ story is one of talent, ambition, creative independence and enduring legacy.Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Burton Cummings showed an early passion for music, studying piano and developing a powerful, expressive voice that would later become instantly recognisable. His career took a...

2026-02-0452 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Tommy James: Hits, Hustle & the Mob Behind the MusicOn this week’s A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy welcomes a man whose songs have woven themselves into the fabric of several generations. Tommy James, the legendary frontman of Tommy James & The Shondells, joins us for a deep, revealing conversation about the highs, the heartbreaks and the astonishing twists behind one of the most successful hit-making careers of the 1960s and beyond.Tommy’s journey is the kind of story Hollywood couldn’t invent — though they’re certainly trying, with his bestselling memoir Me, the Mob and the Music currently being adapted for the big screen...

2026-01-0752 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Steve Kilbey – The Church, Creativity, and the Quest for MeaningFew artists in Australian rock can rival the mystique and creative longevity of Steve Kilbey, the visionary frontman, bassist, and chief songwriter for The Church. In this captivating and wide-ranging episode of A Breath of Fresh Air with Sandy Kaye, Steve joins Sandy for an honest, funny, and deeply revealing conversation about his extraordinary life in music — before, during, and long after The Church became global icons.Born in Welwyn Garden City, England, and raised in Canberra, Australia, Steve’s story begins long before his name became synonymous with the band that gave us Under the...

2025-10-2952 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Cherie Currie and The Runaways: One Helluva Wild Rock ’n’ Roll RideWhen you think about '70s rock ’n’ roll, few names bring to mind teenage rebellion and raw energy like Cherie Currie, the original lead singer of The Runaways. She was only 15 years old when she fronted one of the most groundbreaking all-girl rock bands of the era, making waves with her powerhouse voice, striking stage presence, and that iconic corset-and-chains outfit that became part of rock history.Cherie was born in California and grew up in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Before she ever thought about fronting a rock band, she was just...

2025-08-2752 min

Saturday Night Live with Simon Owens Showbiz - Sandy Kaye with Simon Owens - 10 May, 2025Each Saturday at 8.30pm Sandy Kaye talks Showbiz with Simon Listen live on 3AW, or catch the podcast here. Check Out Sandy’s great work at www.abreathoffreshair.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-1019 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Jay and the Americans - The Sandy Yaguda (Deanne) storyJoin host Sandy Kaye to discover the story of Jay and the AmericansLong before arena tours and pop stardom, Sandy Yaguda—later known by his stage name Sandy Deanne—was just a Brooklyn kid with a dream, harmonizing with friends on the street corner. As a founding member of Jay and the Americans, Sandy helped shape one of the most enduring vocal groups of the 60s, delivering classics like “This Magic Moment,” “Come a Little Bit Closer,” and the unforgettable “Cara Mia.” But Sandy's journey wasn’t just about chart hits—it was about survival...

2025-05-0752 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TrailerA show that delves into the musical and personal lives of the greatest hitmakers of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, uncovering the stories and inspirations that shaped some of the most unforgettable tunes of our generation. Join host Sandy Kaye for this intimate multi award-winning, music interview podcast that celebrates the timeless songs we grew up with and the legendary artists behind them. Relive the soundtrack of your youth, uncover secrets, recall cherished memories, and immerse yourself in their lives, their stories and their music. This is an honest, fresh...

2024-12-3000 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR DON MCLEAN: From Folk Roots to Rock LegendDon McLean III is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an 8.5-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation (US #1 for four weeks in 1972 and UK #2). Though some of his early musical influences included Frank Sinatra and Buddy Holly, as a teenager, Don became interested in folk music, particularly the Weavers' 1955 recording At Carnegie Hall. He often missed long periods of school because of childhood asthma, particularly music lessons, and although Don slipped back in his studies, his parents allowed his love of m...

2024-05-3052 min

The Boomer Woman’s Podcast Sandy Kaye Interviews Our Favourite Musicians From the 60s, 70s, 80sAfter a career in media and entertainment media, Sandy Kaye was a natural to interview all the musicians we know and love across three continents. In this episode, Sandy has memories, anecdotes, and shares so much about so many music artists. When I listen to her podcast (which I do now, often!) I'll think "I don't know that musician..." and then "Oh, wait a minute, I love that song!" Today she tells us: which interviews were coups for her her favourites who leaves her star struck all the good gossip - ok, there's none.

2024-02-151h 15 $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Orleans' JOHN HALL - From Rock Rythms to CongressJohn Hall is a founding member of the band Orleans and one of the main instigators of the No Nukes and MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) movements. He’s been intimately involved in promoting social change and environmental advocacy, both as a private citizen and as an elected representative in Congress. John was studying piano at 5, playing French horn, guitar bass and drums by 12. He started playing in the clubs of Greenwich Village by 18 and at 21 wrote and directed music for a Broadway and Off-Broadway play. He then worked on numerous projects including Seals and Crofts’ albu...

2024-02-1452 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR LITTLE FEAT's Bill Payne: The Master of Musical Fusion and Timeless InnovationIn the rich tapestry of rock and roll history, certain bands stand out for their ground-breaking sound and unwavering commitment to pushing musical boundaries. Among these legends is Little Feat, a band known for their seamless fusion of rock, blues, R&B, and country. At the heart of their unique sound was the exceptional talent of keyboardist BILL PAYNE. This week’s episode delves into the remarkable journey of Bill Payne and Little Feat, celebrating their musical fusion and enduring impact. Little Feat burst onto the music scene in the late 1960s, captivating audiences with their melodies an...

2023-06-0152 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR BADFINGER'S Joey Molland - The Tragic Demise of the Band Destined to be the Next BeatlesHailed as the new Beatles but "mismanaged and exploited beyond the bounds of human decency" Badfinger's thankless career drove two members to take their own lives. Badfinger could have been huge. What’s more, the band’s connections with The Beatles once earned them the tag of ‘the new Fab Four’. But instead, despite writing and recording some wonderfully memorable music, Badfinger went down in the annals of rock history for all the wrong reasons. Most people who remember the band today will probably point to the fact that two key members took their own lives. The story of...

2023-05-2552 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR GORDON LIGHTFOOT - "my life, regrets and music". A Tribute to a Legend.Yesterday the world lost yet another legend. GORDON LIGHTFOOT was 84. He was born on Nov 17, 1938 in Ontario, Canada. His parents recognised and encouraged his interest in music; his first guest appearance on stage came just before he turned 13, as the winner of a competition for boys whose voices had not broken yet. After a background in barbershop quartets, and as a member of a duo, Lightfoot struck out on his own in the early 60’s. He had already written around 75 songs, caught up in the country music scene and folk revival of the time. His music was di...

2023-05-0218 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL's Doug 'COSMO' Clifford on Tensions, Triumphs & Timeless TunesThe history of the iconic rock band CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL (CCR) spans from humble beginnings to their rise to fame and eventual breakup. Best known for a string of top chart hits, CCR has left a lasting impact on the music scene, inspiring fans and musicians alike. Throughout their journey, the band faced numerous challenges and internal conflicts, contributing to the bittersweet nature of their legacy. Even so, the band's music, characterised by its blend of southern rock and roll influences, remains cherished and celebrated today, demonstrating their enduring influence in the music world. During a chat...

2023-04-1452 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR SERGIO MENDES - The World's Greatest Exponent of Brazilian MusicSERGIO MENDES is an iconic pianist, producer, songwriter, band leader, Grammy winner and Oscar nominee. He is widely considered the best known Brazilian musician of all time, having reinvented himself continually over the course of a 60 year career. Since a very early age, growing up in a small town in Brazil, Sergio began exploring different styles of music and his unique sound, including his use of Portuguese lyrics, was embraced all over the world. His career took off with worldwide hits by his group Brasil '66. He has more tha...

2023-03-2452 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR ROGER COOK - The Man Who Taught the World to Sing with Roger GreenawayDuring his lengthy international songwriting career, ROGER COOK has had more than 80 top 30 hits, including classics such as Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart – Gene Pitney, Something Tells Me – Cilla Black, Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress – The Hollies, and You’ve Got Your Troubles – The Fortunes. However, Roger is perhaps best known for his song I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing, which was recorded by the New Seekers and became the theme song for a long-running series of Coca-Cola commercials. Starting out with co-songwriter Roger Greenaway in the early sixties, the two Rogers wer...

2023-02-0352 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Melanie, TRAFFIC's Dave Mason and PILOT's David PatonScottish musician DAVID PATON led the band Pilot to huge success in the 70s, with two major hits, Magic and January. David talks about how he came up with the idea for both songs, what it was like working with Kate Bush and Elton John and how he gets a buzz each time his grandson reacts to hearing them. We all know MELANIE SAFKA as the singer who became famous for her performance at the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. She went in unknown and emerged a celebrity. Melanie joins me this week to tell us how terrified...

2022-12-2352 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Alice Cooper, Talking Heads, Paul Williams, Average White Band, Norman Greenbaum A smorgasbord of talent this week. The world’s most notorious ‘one-hit-wonder, NORMAN GREENBAUM shares his experience writing ‘Spirit in the Sky’. The song was a huge success, selling over 2 million copies and appearing in 65 movies. In my conversation with him he talks about his orthodox Jewish upbringing and what his family thought about his hit song that was all about Jesus. Rocker ALICE COOPER joins us too to talk about his love for his home town Detroit, his latest album 'Detroit Stories' which is dedicated to that city and what life is like for him today...

2022-12-1652 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR The Oak Ridge Boys' Richard Sterban on Elvis, Elvira and Johnny CashThe OAK RIDGE BOYS are a country and gospel vocal quartet that originated in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet and became popular in Southern gospel during the 50s. Their name was changed to the Oak Ridge Boys in the early 60s, and they remained a gospel group until the mid-1970s, when they changed their image and concentrated on country music. The band produced some incredible country and crossover hits – the biggest of which was 1981’s Elvira - which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. RICHARD STERBAN is best...

2022-12-0952 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Abba's Janne Schaffer, Five Man Electrical Band, Kelly LangLet's head to Sweden to meet that country’s most famous songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work playing with the smash hit group, ABBA. In our interview from Stockholm, JANNE SCHAFFER talks of his experience building his own guitar in school when he was just 12 years old. He tells us stories of how his disapproving father came to a gig one night to haul him off the stage and how he had to continue practicing and playing in secret. He talks about how he formed a friendship with ABBA’s Benny Andersson and how it was, in part...

2022-12-0252 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Dexy's Midnight Runners' Helen O'Hara - Backbone of the BandThere could have been no DEXY'S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS without violinist HELEN O'HARA. She has an amazing story to tell and she’s written it all into a memoir titled ‘What’s She Like’, named after the Dexy’s Midnight Runners song that she herself inspired. It’s an exuberant, joyful account of a classical musical student who suddenly finds herself on Top of the Pops. What’s She Like takes in Helen's time working with Tanita Tikaram and Graham Parker before she walked away from music for more than two decades at the start of the 1990s. But inevitably...

2022-11-1852 min

The Chris & Sandy Show The Chris & Sandy Show With Laci Kaye BoothWe had a great conversation with Laci Kaye Booth on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, music, American Idol, sacrifices, she told some great stories plus a whole lot more!Laci is releasing a new single called "Damn Good In A Dive Bar" soon. Date TBD. She is hitting the road with Blanco Brown for the next couple of months. She is also playing a handful of shows with HunterGirl and Noah Thompson over the next few months as well.With her deeply personal and heartfelt lyrics, Laci Kaye Booth’s...

2022-10-2927 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR The Cowsills, KT Tunstall and Pavlov's Dog David SurkampIt's a mixed bag this week that I think, has something for everyone. We meet 60s family band THE COWSILLS, or at least what's left of them - Bob, Paul and Susan Cowsill. The siblings have recently released a brand new album - their first in 30 years and I gotta say, it’s pretty good! I have a chat with them about their lives growing up in the public eye, about being the role models for the TV show, The Partridge Family and about the reasons behind why all of the Cowsill kids always got on so well together.

2022-10-2852 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Dr Hook's DENNIS LOCORRIERE on His Journey From The StartI’m so happy to be sharing this week’s show with you because it’s not only a super interview, it’s also a response to one of our listeners’ requests. Shayne from Sydney wrote me asking if she could possibly hear from her long time favourite, Dr. Hook. The American country- rock band's core comprised of the late Ray Sawyer and the irrepressible Dennis Locorriere who met by accident and forged a gigantic musical path together. As Dr Hook (and the Medicine Show) the pair achieved 60 gold and platinum records, hit the number one spot in 42 coun...

2022-10-2152 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Jethro Tull's Martin Barre, Merrilee Rush and Oz's Kevin BorichGuitarist Martin Barre was an integral part of English band Jethro Tull for many years and had been joined at the hip with founder, Ian Anderson since 1969. The two had a massive falling out which led to the band breaking up in 2011 but Martin refused to lay down his guitar and today travels solo with his own band making wonderful music. We catch up with Martin to discover the roots of Jethro Tull and how being in that band, changed him forever. American singer, Merrilee Rush is best known for her song "Angel of the Morning", a...

2022-10-1452 min

Last First Date Radio EP 525: Michael Kaye - Latest Dating Trends From the Head of PR at OKCupidMichael Kaye is the head of public relations at OkCupid and has become a leading voice on dating and relationships. He also teaches at New York University, and volunteers with the Human Rights Campaign. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How is OkCupid different from other dating apps? What are some dating changes you’ve seen since the pandemic? What are the latest dating trends you’re seeing on OkCupid? What is cuffing season and when does it begin? What are some tips for creating a great dating app profile? What’s your best advice...

2022-10-0447 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR The Corrs, Lobo and The StrawbsThis week, Irish family band, THE CORRS, joins me for an interview. They're an outfit that combines pop rock with traditional Irish themes. The group consists of the Corr siblings, Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim who all hail from Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. The Corrs have released seven studio albums and numerous singles, which have reached platinum in many countries, and have sold 40 million albums worldwide. SHARON CORR joins us to tell us all about what The Corrs are up to today and fill us in about her own solo projects. We’re also going to check in...

2022-09-3052 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Graham Nash talks The Hollies, CSN, CSNY and SoloMeet one of rock’s most recognisable musicians – GRAHAM NASH. Graham’s been making music for more than 60 years - first with English band The Hollies then as Crosby Stills and Nash and later when Neil Young joined them, as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. At 80 years young, Graham Nash has recently released a new solo album. Graham Nash: Live - a new concert album featuring the acclaimed musician performing his first two solo LPs, 1971’s Songs For Beginners and 1974’s Wild Tales, in their entirety. The album spans 20 tracks that were recorded over the course of four shows...

2022-09-2352 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR The Rubettes, Matt Bianco and Bryan DaviesMeet THE RUBETTES - Mick Clarke and John Richardson who founded the UK band in 1973. They were the definitive one-hit-wonder band that came together after they had that instant smash hit with 'Sugar Baby Love’. Somehow they are still at it today delighting the crowds wherever they play. But there’s so much more to these guys than what meets the eye. Find out about their unlikely path to success which has seen them both on top of the world and wondering where their next hit will come from. Was MATT BIANCO's first album 'Whose Side Are You...

2022-09-1652 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Kenney Jones, Drummer Extraordinaire - Small Faces, Faces and The WhoEnglishman KENNEY JONES has spent the best part of five decades at the heart of the rock music industry. As drummer with the Small Faces, Faces and The Who, he has been involved in three of the biggest bands the music business has ever known. From the moment he started drumming in the front room of his parents home, Kenney became hooked on music. He shot to fame with the Small Faces in 1965 and had his first hit single when he was just 17. The band were at the heart of the Mod revolution that swept...

2022-09-0952 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Bill Haley Jr, Steam's Bill Pascali and Bluesman Larry McCrayHis dad was known as 'The Father of Rock and Roll' but he was, unfortunately, no father to his own son. BILL HALEY JR has a new book out about his legendary dad and tells us that all Bill Haley wanted to do was get kids up and dancing again. Join me to hear that despite Bill Haley being way ahead of his time, playing ‘race music’ with a ‘hillbilly touch’ he enjoyed success for only a few short years before Elvis 'pipped him at the post', sending him spiralling into depression until his life was tragically cut short. Me...

2022-09-0252 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Steppenwolf's John Kay on Life Stories, Passions and MusicHi my friends, Hope you’re having a good one. STEPPENWOLF have always been one of my very favourite bands so nailing JOHN KAY for an interview was something of a coup. He speaks to the media very rarely these days and when he does, it’s usually about his charitable foundation - https://mauekay.org/ After months of hounding him, the founder and lead singer of the 60's Canadian American rock band, finally agreed to chat with me. He delves deep into his past with personal stories about his treacherous escap...

2022-08-2652 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, Maria Muldaur and Australia's Own, Richard ClaptonA Breath of Fresh Air loves the music and the musicians of the 60's 70's and 80's. And, if you’re a fan of 80’s music, you’re likely a huge fan of English new wave band, SPANDAU BALLET. The group was inspired by London’s post-punk underground dance scene and became one of the most successful groups of the New Romantic era. We meet lead singer TONY HADLEY who tells us all about his time with the band, why he left it and we check in with some of his latest music that he's taking on tour. My nex...

2022-08-1952 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR DIRE STRAITS' Bassist, JOHN ILLSLEY on The Rise To FameDIRE STRAITS filled giant stadiums around the world and sold hundreds of millions of records. Throughout the eighties they were one of the biggest bands on the planet. Their classic songs - 'Sultans of Swing', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Money for Nothing', 'Brothers In Arms' - formed the soundtrack of a generation and live on today: still racking up sales, still being played on the radio on every continent. This week we devote the entire episode of A Breath of Fresh Air to Dire Straits’ founding member and bassist, JOHN ILLSLEY who shares the story of one of th...

2022-08-1252 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera on tour and latest album with Tim Finn, Mr "Gitarzan" Ray Stevens talks 60 years of comedy records and One-Hit-Wonders, The Outsiders on what went wrongHe’s a guitarist who’s played with Roxy Music since 1972; he’s produced albums and tracks for David Gilmour, Pink Floyd and Rod Stewart as well as for New Zealand’s Split Enz. Today PHIL MANZANERA has a new solo album with Crowded House's Tim Finn and he joins me this week to talk about how he and his friend collaborated on it. Phil also chats about his time in Roxy Music; how he joined the band, what it was like and how excited he is to be heading out on tour again with the guys for Roxy Music's...

2022-08-0552 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera, Ray "Gitarzan" Stevens and The OutsidersHe’s a guitarist who’s played with Roxy Music since 1972; he’s produced albums and tracks for David Gilmour, Pink Floyd and Rod Stewart as well as for New Zealand’s Split Enz. Today PHIL MANZANERA has a new solo album with Crowded House's Tim Finn and he joins me this week to talk about how he and his friend collaborated on it. Phil also chats about his time in Roxy Music; how he joined the band, what it was like and how excited he is to be heading out on tour again with the guys for Roxy Music's...

2022-08-0552 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Gordon Lightfoot, Elvis Costello and Peter Frampton - 100th episodeThis week: It's our 100th episode of A Breath of Fresh Air so we're celebrating by bringing you the most requested artists of all time. We hear from the stars and reminisce through their classic hits. You voted for these guys so here they are. We start with the inimitable GORDON LIGHTFOOT who at 83 years of age is still going strong and currently out on tour. Gordon walks us through many of the highlights of his mammoth career but also shares some of his deepest regrets. Don't miss an extraordinary chat with the 60+ year legend of country...

2022-07-2952 min

The Comfortable Spot The Comfortable Spot with Sandy KayeToday I'm joined by broadcaster Sandy Kaye. Sandy has built up an impressive reputation as a journalist in both radio and television in Australia and recently embarked on a new venture as a host of A Breath of Fresh Air which is a radio show featuring conversations with legends in pop and rock music. What started out as a Covid project is now a weekly, hour-long show that is broadcast on radio stations right across the world and as a podcast on all the leading podcast platforms. Sandy took some time out to chat with me about her life...

2022-07-2451 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Air Supply, Richie Furay and UK Singer/Songwriter Barry BlueIf you, like me, have been into music for some time, the name RICHIE FURAY should be very familiar to you. He was a founding member of Buffalo Springfield with Neil Young and Stephen Stills and then formed Poco with Jim Messina. Today, Richie Furay runs solo and has just released a terrific new album of his favourite tunes, called 'In the Country'. He joins me this week to chat about the album and the highs and lows in his life to date. BARRY BLUE started out as a singer in the UK but quickly turned his talents to writing...

2022-07-0852 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Pete Murray, Billy Swan and Procol Harum's Mick Grabham He's an Australian artist who's produced 20 singles and 7 studio albums, the first of which reached number one and stayed in the top 100 for two and a half years. He’s won countless awards and is known as the quiet achiever of the Aussie music scene. PETE MURRAY has just released a couple of new EP’s. I tracked him down to his home in Byron Bay, NSW to learn more about his latest music. BILLY SWAN epitomises the genre that is 'One-Hit-Wonders' and he couldn't be happier about it. He never imagined he'd find success at all but went on t...

2022-07-0252 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Charlie Musselwhite, The Foundations' Alan Warner and Cornelius Brothers & Sister RoseHi, this is Sandy, thanks for joining me for this week's episode. I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to three terrific musical guests. Grammy Award-winning music legend CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE is renowned worldwide as a master harmonica player, a seasoned, truth-telling vocalist and an original songwriter rooted deep in the blues tradition. He’s won 14 Blues Music Awards, been nominated for six Grammys, and received multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards. With a new album out now, I caught up with Charlie in Clarksdale Mississippi and discovered a humble, down to earth and extremely talented gentleman. They were a family band fr...

2022-06-0352 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Jimmy Webb, The O'Jays' Eric Nolan and Real Life's David SterryI’m excited to catch up with one of the best known and most loved singer- songwriters from the '60s and '70s. He’s written hundreds of tunes many of which you’ll instantly recognise. The extraordinary JIMMY WEBB takes us on a journey through his life, from humble beginnings on the farm in midwest America to Hollywood where he lived the life of excess, hobnobbed with the who’s who of showbiz and when honoured with multiple grammy awards, finally met the artist he’d most admired since childhood. We’ll also catch up with Soul and R&B legends...

2022-05-2752 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Graham Bonnet, Bill Medley, Manfred Mann's Chris ThompsonIf you grew up in the 70's you were probably a huge GRAHAM BONNET fan. Graham used to front Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow and Alactrazz. Now he has a new album called "Day Out In Nowhere." I caught up with Graham as he lounged in the Californian sunshine in LA. BILL MEDLEY from THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS has been enjoying a hugely successful career as a singer for more than 60 years. After Bobby Hatfield's death, Bill has reinvented the Righteous Brothers and is wowing audiences all over again. Bill walks us through the highlights of his incredible career and introduces us to...

2022-05-2152 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Randy Bachman, The Romantics' Mike Skill and One-Hit-Wonder Napoleon XIV aka Jerry SamuelsMeet 80's band, THE ROMANTICS guitarist, MIKE SKILL who wrote the classic 'What I Like About You' - a song that became one of the classic party anthems of our generation. Mike has a new solo album out this week. It's a tribute to the motor city of Detroit. What a treat to catch up with 84 year old JERRY SAMUELS aka NAPOLEON XIV. Do you remember his one-hit-wonder? You certainly won't forget it after you hear this interview. 'You're Coming To Take Me Away' takes the cake for being the biggest selling novelty hit ever! And my highly anticipated interview w...

2022-05-1252 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Sutherland Brothers and Quiver, The Youngbloods' Jesse Colin Young and Lee Shapiro from Frankie Valli's Four SeasonsWe catch up with GAVIN SUTHERLAND from that 70's Scottish group THE SUTHERLAND BROTHERS and QUIVER to relive some of their biggest hits .. and misses. JESSE COLIN YOUNG is best known for the anthem he recorded in back in the 60's for the flower power generation. 'Get Together' catapulted THE YOUNGBLOODS' singer onto the world stage and a diagnosis of chronic lyme disease ripped him off it. We meet Jesse and find a gentle soul still keen on pushing his messages of peace and love, through his music. LEE SHAPIRO was one of the original members of FRANKIE VALLI'S FOUR...

2022-05-0752 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Katrina and the Waves, Joe Satriani, Human NatureThis week we check out new music from GILBERT O’SULLIVAN. We meet guitar virtuoso, JOE SATRIANI who's sold more than 10 million albums, has been nominated 15 times for Grammy awards and is well known for a member of Chickenfoot. Joe has just released his 19th studio album called The Elephants of Mars - it's amazing. Remember 80’s British- American rock band KATRINA AND THE WAVES? They had that huge hit with 'Walking On Sunshine' and won the Eurovision song contest in 1997. Well, now Katrina is back. She's just turned 62 and released a brand new album called 'Hearts Loves and Babies' When...

2022-04-2952 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Shane Howard - Goanna, Jeff 'Stick' Davis - Amazing Rhythm Aces, Jim McCarty - YardbirdsThey were the band that first appeared on Victoria’s surf coast in 1977 at a time when Australians seemed ready for change. SHANE HOWARD's GOANNA wasn’t alone in its quest for social and environmental justice. Bands like Midnight Oil and Redgum were calling for it too. Shane joins me this week as the band gets ready for a national tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s first monster hit – 'Solid Rock’. Come with me and hear the stories from that legendary guitarist JEFF 'STICK' DAVIS who has played with artists like B.B King, Al Green and countl...

2022-04-2152 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR George Baker Selection, Johny Barbata (Turtles, Jefferson Starship, CSNY), Bonham-Bullick bandLet me introduce you to the UK Blues-rock band BONHAM-BULLICK. Singer/songwriter DEBORAH BONHAM is actually sister to the late John Bonham who we all knew as the drummer for Led Zeppelin. Deborah and Peter Bulick are husband and wife and their new self-titled covers album is and an inspiring blend of blues, rock, and a bit of soul. Meet Deborah and Peter and check out their music. Ever wondered who George Baker from THE GEORGE BAKER SELECTION really is? The George Baker Selection, the iconic Dutch pop group led by singer-songwriter George Baker (Johannes Bouwens), is c...

2022-04-1852 min $\'60s \'70s \'80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR$

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Joan Armatrading, Bad Finger, John Oates, Pointer Sisters, Gordon Lightfoot, Dion Di MucciThis week we catch up with JOAN ARMATRADING who recently celebrated her 70th birthday. Born in the West Indies, she's been singing up a storm for 50 years. 22 albums, countless music awards and several honours later she's still on fire. JOEY MOLLAND was the lead singer for the band BAD FINGER. Today he is its sole surviving member. Joey tells us all about the good times and the bad. Everyone knows JOHN OATES as one half of the best-selling duo of all time, HALL & OATES. Together with DARYL HALL whom he met while studying journalism at university, the pair have had 6 #1...