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 w...
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'...
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 detour as we dis...
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 You1988Elton John/Minnie Mouse - Don’t Go Breaking My Heart1989The Rolling Stones - Almo...
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 - The Reflex/Arena Live VideoFor more on Daniel;danieldp.comInstagram: @dpearldpSend us a text
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 nam...
Finally 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 "...
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 "Her...
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 se...
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 &nbs...
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")/ Ton...
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 Ghosts1982Ashford &am...
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 text
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 SoundMartin McAloo...
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) ...
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 ...
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 Money DownPeter Gabriel/Kate Bush - Don't Give UpThe Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me '8...
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...
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 text
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 (US Version)1987Depeche Mode - Music For The Masse...
Craig Bryant
I love Ultravox and Billie, but I'm sorry the sound quality on the interview is awful. I have a podcast and would never release anything so poor in audio quality.
Ernesto Di Fenza
Fun, funny, entertaining listen. You can hear that a lot of work as gone into making these episodes. Highly recommended.