Episodes
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Mauritian actress, model, and Producer Françoise Pascal has been in the business for 50 years and has worked with some of the biggest names in film and TV.
Now, in a new play, 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-out of Ronan Keating' (yes, really!) written by PT Rose, actress and music lover Françoise Pascal is treading the boards again. In this podcast, we talk with her about working with some of those great names like Peter Sellers. A career that might never have happened as a near-death experience jumping from a house fire, it could have all turned out so differently.
A true survivor who has lived to tell the tale and go on to become a much sought-after actress. A podcast you won't want to miss.
Karen Struel-White and Pascal Productions present 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-Out of Ronan Keating' by PT Rose at the Drayton Arms Theatre, November 5th - 9th, 2024.
Tickets on sale now from www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/ronan-keating
SERIES 5; EPISODE 6
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It's been an incredible 50 years for the leather-cladded singer and musician since she topped the UK charts with 'Devil Gate Drive'.
In her 60th year in the business, Suzi Q still feels as fresh as the first time she walked on stage. She talks about the glam rock period, her respect for Mary Weiss and writing music with KT Tunstall.
Part 1 of 2.
An intimate podcast you won't want to miss.(Recorded in February 2024)
SERIES 5: Episode 5
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Steve Ellis has always been outspoken about his views, and the former Love Affair frontman has plenty to say.
Released on his birthday, this podcast pulls no punches as we ask him what makes him the man he is today. Friends like Zoot Money, Keith Moon, and Paul Weller all get a mention, as well as the reason why he left the band when he did.
A mod and soul lover at heart, this is one podcast you won't want to miss.
(Recorded in 2022 after the release of his album 'Boom, Bang, Twang' and published in the 2022 November issue of the Beat magazine)
Series 5: Episode 4
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Smokie's lead singer, Chris Norman, has reached a 55-year milestone in his music career, marking a new achievement in pop.
If his latest album 'Junction 55' is anything to go by, the Bradford boy has emerged in 2024 with some great new tracks that will keep his popularity to the fore.
In this interview, Chris looks back at his early career and collaborations with the likes of Suzie Quatro and the odd footballer! This is a podcast you won't want to miss.
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"Then when the flap went down the noise was just incredible"...
The former Spandau Ballet lead singer recalls the surreal moment after being pranked on BBC's Michael McIntyre's Big Show.
Off the back of that prime-time BBC show recently watched by millions of viewers, the tickets for his upcoming tour have been selling like hotcakes.
In this podcast ahead of his new Big Swing Tour, Tony reveals the time that he met crooning legend Tony Bennett backstage, which crooner he took his mum to see and having to turn down an offer to attend a big Hollywood movie star's party.
A podcast you won't want to miss!
For tickets, go to www.tonyhadley.com
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Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel celebrated their 50th Anniversary last year and the celebratory shows were such a joy that Steve is once more on the acoustic road to mark ‘50 Years A Rebel’…
For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood. In this interview, we talk with the Cockney Rebel about what those 50+ years were like. Talking McCartney, Bolan, Eddie Reader, Viagra, and serendipity. Steve admits in this interview in his own words 'that he's not a regular guy' and we find out why in this exclusive interview you won't want to miss.
An intimate discussion that looks at the real Steve Harley behind-the-stage persona.
Recorded in London in 2023
Series 5, Episode 1
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It's been 40 years since 5 Star exploded onto our screens and now their lead singer Deniece Pearson has released her first Christmas single...
For the Pearson family, music has always been in their blood. From their humble beginnings listening to their father's demos to forming the successful quintet that took the UK by storm during the 80s. In this podcast, Brit Award winner Deniece talks about those early days, the Michael Jackson love of her sisters, and eventually playing him on the London West End stage.
Oh yes, she talks about Christmas too!
Her 2023 Christmas single 'Santa Claus is Comin' is out now.
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Gary Puckett and his group the Union Gap were one of the most successful musical groups of the 60’s with his unmistakable signature voice getting the band six consecutive gold discs.
From his beautiful home in Florida, USA, we talk with Gary about his long career including singing in front of President Nixon and Prince Charles at the White House. Did you know as a Beatles fan himself, in 1968 Gary outsold the Fab Four and every other act!
A revealing podcast which you won't want to miss.
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"One day we rocked up at Nottingham University with our band and asked to play a free gig. The head was apprehensive until we told him we had Paul McCartney waiting to perform with us outside"...
The American drummer Denny Seiwell recalls the bizarre moment when the ex-Beatle decided to hit the road after forming his new band Wings. Denny passed the audition to join one of the biggest names in pop history and ended up living on a remote farm in Scotland.
This fascinating story includes how Denny acquired part of Ringo's drum kit many years after the Beatles drummer had played at the Shay Stadium in 1965.
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It's now 50 years since they topped the UK charts with their first No.1 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing' which everybody remembers as that Coca-Cola song. Selling millions of records worldwide, the New Seekers was never out of the charts in the first half of the 1970's...
In this episode, we talk with former member Lyn Paul about the band's Eurovision fan worship, touring with Liza Minelli, the Boy George Taboo connection, and her successful transition to actress in the 1997 stage production of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers.
Now currently appearing in the hit 2023 musical Calendar Girls, this is a podcast you won't want to miss!
Season 4 Episode 8
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10cc's GRAHAM GOULDMAN
SWEET'S ANDY SCOTT
BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN
GORDON GILTRAP
PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
JOHN OTWAY
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
DON McLEAN
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Keyboardist Geoff Downes has done it all down the years. Starting out in Buggles before joining one of the biggest rock bands in the 80’s and then forming Asia, he now juggles his time between the two and he still holds that World record...
In this episode, we talk with him about finding fame after applying for a magazine ad with his music college buddy Trevor Horn. He also talks about the surprise announcement of joining one of the worlds biggest groups and that world record.
A podcast you won't want to miss!
SERIES 4 : EPISODE 7
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We chat with the former lead singer of the 60's Welsh rock group Amen Corner - Andy Fairweather Low...
In this episode, Andy talks about his long career with the chart-topping band before having a successful solo career of his own in the 70s and working with all the big names in the music business.
Taking time out on his tour with the Low Riders, Andy talks about being influenced by the Rolling Stones including the loss of his brother-in-law and band member Neil Jones. He also talks about his admiration for his friend Georgie Fame and working with Roger Waters and Eric Clapton.
(Recorded in 2019)
For more information on Sweet, visit their website at www.thesweet.com
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MARK WYNTER Pt.1
WHO KILLED JOHN LENNON?
ROAG BEST TALKS EARLY BEATLES
ANITA HARRIS
DION
MARTY WILDE
CRAIG DOUGLAS
P.P. ARNOLD
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Journalist and TV producer Suzan has woven her love for Elvis and The Beatles into two hilarious stories that also draw on her own dating disasters - before she met her musician husband - former Slade frontman Noddy Holder!
Speaking with Suzan Holder, it's clear that this independently strong woman has carved her own way in a male-dominated world of music. Long before she ever met the Slade frontman of one of Glam rock's most successful bands, her life experience was worth being put into print.
Her latest novel is set in (where else?) Liverpool and features a Beatles-obsessed fifty-something mother of three who gets into trouble when she goes looking for love on a dating website. Can ‘Beatles Bev’ ever find a man to love as much as she loves Paul McCartney? It’s not looking good when her antics become atalking point on a daytime TV talk show! Also discussed is her trip to Elvis's birthplace in the US which gave her inspiration for her other novel Rock 'n' Rose.
Both Shake it Up, Beverley and Rock 'n' Rose (published by One More Chapter, HarperCollins) are available from all good bookstores.
Series 4, Episode 3.
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LESLEY-ANN JONES on Who Killed John Lennon
CHRIS GREGORY on Bob Dylan
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Selling over 30 million albums, 11 top ten hits with 3 chart toppers, 10cc’s success and musical innovation is never in dispute.
With 50 years in the business, Graham Gouldman talks about his early years, the success of their Strawberry Studios in Stockport and the songwriting that has made him work with some of the greatest names in the pop business.
(Recorded in 2021 to celebrate 10cc's 50 years in the music industry)
Season 4 Episode 4
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SWEET'S ANDY SCOTT
BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN
GORDON GILTRAP
PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
JOHN OTWAY
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
DON McLEAN
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In the second part of the interview talking with Sweet's guitarist, Andy Scott talks about Blockbuster! and beyond...
Competing with the other Glam rockers of the 70s, Sweet up their game and show more maturity in their songwriting. Andy opens up candidly about the loss of fellow band members Steve Priest and Mick Tucker.
(Recorded in 2021, this is part 2 of 2.) Listen to part 1 here
For more information on Sweet, visit their website at www.thesweet.com
Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists?
BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN
GORDON GILTRAP
PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
JOHN OTWAY
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
DON McLEAN
LEO SAYER pt.1
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In 2007, Sam inexplicably lost her original singing voice and thinking her career may be over, started her own ukulele school. Now she's back with a new voice and sound that will please her fans...
In this podcast, we talk with Sam about her career since she entered the pop charts with the haunting 80s ballad "Stop". Sam also reveals how her talented parents helped her during her early years and working with the likes of the Small Faces' Steve Marriott and Pink Floyd as well as how she coped with losing her voice. This an intimate podcast you won't want to miss.
Sam Brown's new album "Number 8" was released in January 2023 along with the first single released from it "Doll". Available now from www.misssambrown.com and all good record stores.
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Former Stranglers' frontman Hugh Cornwell is literally coming out of the wilderness...
As the man regularly described as the poet laureate of the punk era, you can bet his latest album Moments of Madness will ease his fans coming out of Covid. In this podcast, Hugh talks about working on his latest video with award-winning US animator Jesse Bond, his early years after leaving the Stranglers, and his recent tour before Christmas. This a podcast you won't want to miss!!!
NOTE: This interview was recorded before the recent death of musician Jet Black.
For more information on Hugh Cornwell, visit his website at www.hughcornwell.com
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On the latest II Divo tour, Steven Labrie joins the trio after the sad loss of Carlos Marín. With a new tour underway and a new album, we caught up with one of its members Sébastien Izambard on the eve of their upcoming Christmas tour...
Talking candidly on hearing the sad news that Carlos had died, Seb was not in a good place at that time. We also talk about his love of Motown, the Christmas tour, and his new solo record From Seb With Love.
This a special Christmas-themed podcast you won't want to miss.
For tickets to see the show, go to www.ildivo.com
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Judie Tzuke is currently on her third Woman To Woman UK tour with Beverley Craven, Julia Fordham, and Rumer and is the songwriter of their latest charity single Humankind supporting Greenpeace and Wildlife Aid UK...
Not many kids can come home from school to witness Andrew Lloyd-Webber tinkling the ivories on their piano. To a young Judie Tzuke, this was her induction into the world of music. In this revealing interview ahead of the tour, Judie talks about her love of music, and her own personal battle to overcome stage fright.
The new single, Woman To Woman’s environmental anthem, is accompanied by a sobering and thought-provoking video that highlights the devastating effect of human behaviour on our planet and is available to download now via https://smarturl.it/g024u8
For tickets for the UK Woman To Woman tour are on-sale now via https://www.seetickets.com/tour/woman-to-woman
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Back in the 1970s, Sweet was one of the most successful pop groups to come out of the glam rock musical era. Now fifty years on, guitarist Andy Scott is the only surviving original member of the band.
In this interview with Andy from his country home in Wiltshire, he reveals how the group came to be formed and how a chance encounter in Germany with T. Rex's Marc Bolan made them up their 'glam' game. He also talks about the time they almost walked off the set of Top Of The Pops. Along with other revealing insights into their rock philosophy including the time that Brian Connolly suffered serious throat injuries after being involved in a fight - an experience that plunged their lead singer into a spiraling world of alcoholism.
Currently, on tour in Germany, they have released a brand new album called Isolation Boulevard, this is one podcast you won't want to miss.
(Recorded in 2021, this is part 1 of 2.) Listen to part 2 here
For more information on Sweet, visit their website at www.thesweet.com
Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists?
BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN
GORDON GILTRAP
PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
JOHN OTWAY
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
DON McLEAN
LEO SAYER pt.1
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