Toby Jones Talks Music

Phil Lynott's first solo album Solo In Soho, was released in 1980, while Thin Lizzy were still delivering commercial success. The album sees Phil experimenting with a larger group of musicians, while still retaining Lizzy alumni on some tracks; outside musicians include Mark Knopfler and Huey Lewis.In this video, prior to the fast approaching release of the 8CD The Story Of My Life box set, I look back at where Phil's solo career began, with Solo In Soho.00:00 Introduction00:26 Context behind the album06:42 Song-by-song review20:06 Summary

Whatever Happened To Benny Santini, Chris Rea's debut album from 1978 marks a strong start to Rea's career, with a sound that highlights a band enjoying themselves on this record. In this video, I'll dive deep into this album and review how it compares to Chris Rea's other early material.00:00 Introduction00:21 Context behind the album07:08 Song-by-song review17:33 Summary

Serenade marks Neil Diamond's first studio album with Columbia, following his Jonathan Livingston Seagull soundtrack album a year prior. Serenade continues where Jonathan Livingston Seagull left off, with songs containing emotional depth and introspective ideas. Yet the album is still somewhat isolated, not part of either his previous Uni era or the change that Robbie Robertson's production would bring about with Diamond's next album, Beautiful Noise.In this video, I do a deep dive on Neil Diamond's 1974 album, Serenade.00:00 Introduction00:40 Context behind the album12:06 Song-by-song review27:16 Summary

Night Flight is Justin Hayward's second solo album, and it sees Justin working with someone other than Tony Clarke on production for the first time; it's Jeff Wayne, who Justin worked with on the War Of The Worlds album.In this video, I'll be taking a look at Justin Hayward's 1980 solo album, Night Flight.00:00 Introduction00:25 Context behind the album06:41 Song-by-song review16:40 Summary21:13 Looking forward to the next episode

Sting turns 75 today. To celebrate, I pick out 7 songs that I've decided to play today to mark the occasion, all the way from Synchronicity to Brand New Day.00:00 Introduction00:45 If I Ever Lose My Faith In You01:41 Shadows In The Rain03:04 Wrapped Around Your Finger04:55 Brand New Day06:38 All For Love07:33 Mad About You08:55 They Dance Alone10:21 Summary