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In this episode, we speak with legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg, co-writer of Talk on Corners’ “Intimacy,” about his remarkable career and the story behind his work with The Corrs.Billy recalls how he first discovered his passion for songwriting, from his breakthrough hit “How Do I Make You” for Linda Ronstadt, to writing some of the most iconic songs of the 1980s including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” and Heart’s “Alone.”He takes us inside the origins of the song “Intimacy,” written with Rick Nowels and Neil Giraldo for Pat Benatar before finding its way to The Corrs through David and Jaymes Foster.Billy reflects on hearing the band’s version, the lyrical changes that surprised him, and gives us details regarding recording the track at A&M Studios with the band which included a guest appearance by David Foster on synth bass.We also hear about his friendships with Andrea, Sharon, and Caroline Corr, the unreleased track “In Love So Deep,” and the unique experience of working with one of Ireland’s most successful groups during their rise to international fame.At 00:10:06 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'Intimacy' created by Billy Steinberg and Rick Nowels and sung by Marc Nelson.At 00:21:42 you can hear a clip of the unreleased song 'In Love So Deep'.In this interview Billy mentions a photo taken by his late friend Robert Zuckerman at A&M Records, to see this image please see the link HERE. A copy of this photo is still proudly hung in Captain Americas on Grafton Street, Dublin.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Stacey Piersa, singer, songwriter, and performer, about her early career, creative journey so far, and the surprising path that led to her connection with The Corrs.Stacey shares how she began writing songs as a child, her first break at just 16 when she signed to Arista Records with producer Elliott Wolff, and the whirlwind of the 1990s — from winning a BMI award to appearing on a music video for the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack. She reflects on the hard graft of breaking into the pre-social-media music industry, navigating record deals, and with the full support of her parents, learning the business along the way.We discuss the full story of how she came to co write for “Love Gives, Love Takes”, working alongside her husband Elliot Wolff, and the unexpected way that session became part of the multi-million–selling album ‘Talk on Corners’.Stacey also talks about stepping away from the spotlight, why this is her first interview in years, and how she looks back on her time in the industry today.It’s an inspiring and candid conversation that captures both the excitement and the challenges of chasing a dream in the music business and a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of one of The Corrs’ most beloved tracks.At 00:17:15 you can hear a clip of the demo of 'Love Gives, Love Takes' with chorus lyrics by Stacey Pierca.At 00:26:09 you can hear a clip of the demo of 'Love Gives, Love Takes' with vocals by Robbie Brown. (Mixed by myself from the original 24 track tape transfers)At 00:35:14 you can hear a clip of Stacey Pierca playing the piano and singing her original lyrics to 'Love Gives, Love Takes'.To see a scan of the lyrics to 'Love Gives, Love Takes' hand written by Andrea Corr for use while developing the song in the studio with Oliver Leiber click HEREThis episode is dedicated to the memory of Elliot Wolff. More information about his incredible musical legacy can be found over at www.elliotwolff.comThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with songwriter Sean Hosein, whose credits appear on two standout tracks from Talk on Corners: “Queen of Hollywood” and “Love Gives, Love Takes.”Sean shares the remarkable and surprising story of how these songs first came to be. From writing sessions in L.A. with Glen Ballard and Elliott Wolff to a connection through David Foster’s sister, Sean explains how demos written years earlier ended up becoming key tracks on The Corrs’ multi-platinum album—without him ever meeting the band.We also hear about Sean’s early journey into songwriting, the grind of breaking into the publishing world, and the creative process behind co-writing with heavyweights like Steve Kipner. He gives behind-the-scenes detail on the writing and demo sessions, including how “Queen of Hollywood” was originally built around a much heavier, guitar-driven track, and how “Love Gives, Love Takes” came together in a day at a North Hollywood studio.Packed with great anecdotes, industry insight, and a behind-the-scenes look at the global rise of Talk on Corners.At 00:18:19 you can hear a clip of the backing track originally created for the song that would become 'Queen of Hollywood'.At 00:25:16 you can hear a clip of the backing track for the song that would become 'Love Gives, Love Takes'.Special thanks for this episode go to Dane DeVillerThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we have the incredible opportunity to sit down with two music legends—Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard—whose contributions have shaped some of the most iconic records of the past four decades.Siedah Garrett shares her journey as a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, from co-penning Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” to working with an array of world-renowned artists. She reflects on the creative force behind her songwriting, her experiences collaborating with industry giants, and some of the moments that have defined her career so far.Glen Ballard, a producer behind era-defining albums, gives us a deep dive into his approach to music production, his role in crafting unforgettable hits, and how this all started for him from the age of four. This episode is packed with insights from two of the most influential figures in contemporary music. Whether you're a fan of their work or curious about the magic behind the music, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of two extraordinary artists and their affect on The Corrs’ most successful album to date, ‘Talk on Corners’ with specific focus on the tracks ‘Queen of Hollywood’ (Where the album derives it's title) and ‘What I Know’.At 00:21:14 you can hear a clip of the demo by Siedah and Glen for 'What I know' as played to The Corrs for consideration.At 00:27:22 you can hear a clip of the demo of 'What I know' by The Corrs (All vocals and background vocals by Andrea).At 00:33:50 you can hear a clip of the demo by Glen and Andrea for 'Queen of Hollywood'.Siedah later released her own version of 'What I know' and this appears on the 2003 OmTown Records album entitled "Siedah":A photo of a provisional running order of 'Talk on Corners' (then untitled) including 'What I know' (Originally shared by Andy Murray in Episode 17) can be seen HERESiedah Garrett mentioned her podcast 'The Uppity Knitter' which can be a heard HERE (Opens in Spotify)Special thanks for this episode go to Erik Nuri, Chloe Pang and Scott Campbell.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Quincy Jones.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we have the great privilege of speaking with industry veteran Leo Pearson, who played a role in shaping the sound of Talk on Corners with a production credit on the album.Leo takes us back to where it all started—his mum’s basement —where The Corrs recorded demos that would eventually make their way onto the multi-million-selling album. He shares the unexpected journey that led him to work with the band, from experimenting with electronic music and samplers to suddenly finding himself recording a band, engineering, and programming for one of the biggest pop acts of the era.Leo recounts some of the creative process behind key tracks, his experience working with the band, and the whirlwind energy of their manager, John Hughes. He also reveals the difficulties of getting his recordings into the hands of legendary producer David Foster, just one of the many challenges the band faced in translating demos into polished album tracks.We hear firsthand about the evolving music industry of the late ’90s, the intersection of traditional and electronic sounds, and the lessons Leo carried forward into his career. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories and insights plus clips of unused demo songs, this episode gives greater insights into the music we have loved for decades. At 00:14:09 you can hear a clip of the song '23'.At 00:19:52 you can hear a clip of the demo mix for 'Little Wing'.At 00:26:36 you can hear a clip of the first demo version of 'Radio'.At 00:31:51 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'What Can I Do'.At 00:39:24 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'Remember'.At 00:45:35 you can hear a clip of 'Paddy McCarthy'.At 00:52:36 you can hear a clip of the song 'Uncanny'.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we have a first for the podcast, a returning guest! We again have the great privilege of talking with industry veteran Andy Murray, who was the European Marketing Director for Warner Music International during The Corrs' rise to fame.Andy recounts the challenges the band faced in the album's gestation period, from the initial recording of demo tracks to navigating the complex dynamics with their American label, Atlantic Records. He shares how he fought to ensure key songs like "So Young" and "What Can I Do" were included, despite some resistance, ultimately helping shape the album's final track list.We hear firsthand of the technical and creative decisions that went into the album’s success and details of the involvement of producers, David Foster and Glenn Ballard, as well as personal anecdotes - from the band gifting him a rare guitar to the making of some of the the album's iconic music videos. Andy shares insights that shed new light on the high-stakes environment of breaking an international act in the late 90s.At 00:09:27 you can hear a clip of the March 1997 Demo of 'What Can I Do' with as then, unfinished lyrics. Andrea can be heard to sing about 'Johnny' referring to the bands manager John Hughes who was no doubt watching her put down these vocals.At 00:32:51 you can hear the backing vocals for 'Helpless' (Hopelessly Addicted) sung by Andrea and layered by Oliver Leiber from the master recorded on 7th August 1997.At 00:43:04 you can hear a clip of the band's first ever live performance of Fleetwood Mack's 'Dreams' at Melkweg in Amsterdam on the 18th of November 1997.At 00:52:58 you can hear the beginning of 'What Can I Do?' as heard in the music video.At 01:09:38 you can 'Runaway' Tin Tin Out Remix as heard in the music video.At 01:29:03 you can hear a clip of 'Help Me Find My Heart’ produced by Andy Murray and Mike Gaffey for consideration by The Corrs for 'Talk on Corners'.In this episode Andy describes being gifted a limited edition Fender Stratocaster guitar by the band after the gig at the NEC in Birmingham on December 22nd 1998. An image of this wonderful gift can be found at the following link HERE.Andy also describes receiving a fax from Emma Hill (PA to John Hughes and the band) with a provisional running order of the songs for 'Talk on Corners', this can be seen HERE.Andy also shared with us a promotional poster which was ultimately unapproved by the band but was considered for early promotion of the Royal Albert Hall release on VHS and DVD, a link to this can be found HERE.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with producer Oliver Leiber and begin our exploration into the making of The Corrs’' second album, Talk on Corners. Oliver, known for his work with a range of successful artists such as Paula Abdul and Sheena Easton shares unique insights from the production of this beloved album. Ranging from the technical aspects of recording to the personal dynamics in the studio, Oliver offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at songs that inspired him and how some of the album's most memorable tracks came to be.A link to images of hand written lyrics to the songs 'Hawaiian High' (Only When I Sleep), 'Love Give and Love Takes' can be seen HERE.A link to images of the dated recording masters produced by Oliver can be seen HERE.At 00:22:50 you can hear a clip of 'Staring At The Sun' by 'U2'. This track inspired Oliver to write an early version of the song that eventually became 'Only When I Sleep'.At 00:29:23 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'Only When I Breath' by Oliver Leiber and John Shanks as handed to Caroline and Sharon.At 00:39:59 you can hear a clip of the 'Hopelessly Addicted' (Working title 'Helpless') work-tape in which Andrea and Oliver can be heard creating the lyrics and melody for the song.At 00:44:05 you can hear a clip of 'Love In The Milky Way'.At 00:51:41 you can hear a clip of the original version of 'Dreams' as recorded on 13/01/98 by Oliver for consideration on 'Legacy: A Tribute to Feetwood Mac's Rumours' album.At 00:55:43 you can hear a clip of 'Wrong' by 'Everything But The Girl' remixed by Todd Terry. This inspired Oliver when producing a less faithful version of 'Dreams'.At 01:07:45 you can hear a clip of the March 97 demo for the song 'So Young'.At 01:26:58 you can hear a clip of 'World Without You' as recorded by Trine Rein. Originally written and produced by Oliver for consideration by The Corrs.The 'Hawaiian High' incense which inspired Andrea while writing in her room at the Georgian hotel (1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401) can be sourced from the company Triloka HERESpecial thanks on this episode go to Jessica Kennedy of Windrose Trading and also Rachel Lewis for her continued support and friendship.Extra special thanks goes to Barry Rudolph for mixing down the digitised masters from the original recordings he made in the studio with the band in 1997.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Andy Murray, Andy was the European Marketing Director at Warner Music International and played a pivotal role in managing the marketing and promotion of The Corrs' albums. In our interview, we hear how he first heard of the band, his filming of the early Electronic Press Kit, and his helping to finalise a needed edit of the band’s music video for ‘Love to Love You'. He also conceptualised the band’s live EP, ‘The Corrs Live', to showcase the band’s live abilities, which contributed significantly to their widespread recognition as more than just a 'good-looking' pop act. As a long-term fan himself, he provides unique insights into his experiences with The Corrs, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on the meticulous work that shaped not only the promotion and production of 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten' but beyond.At 00:11:20 Andy mentions photos on paper that can be seen HEREAt 00:17:18 you can hear a clip of 'Runaway' performed acoustically as part of the EPK.At 00:25:30 Andy mentions John Mills scouting the location to recording the EPK. Images can be seen HERE The script for the EPK can be read HEREAt 00:29:08 you can hear a clip of Jim and Andrea answering the questions asked by Andy Murray to be used in the EPK.At 01:00:40 the episode features a clip of 'Leave me Alone' recorded at the Langelands Festival gig in Denmark on 27th July 1996. Mixed by Jim Corr and Tim Martin on 18th Sept 1996 for release on 'The Corrs Live', EP.At 01:09:58 Andrea and Jim can be heard playing 'Little Wing' during the gig at the Docks in Hamburg on 11th December 1996.An image of the Betacam tape containing the final edit of 'Love to Love You' by John Mills can be seen HEREAn image of the master DATs for The Corrs Live EP can be seen HERE and the EPK can be seen HEREThe geolocation of Normansfield Theatre used for the filming of the ‘Forgiven, Not Forgotten’ EPK can be found HEREThe CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with one of Ireland's most well-known and trusted photographers, Barry McCall. Barry's incredible work spans a huge range of clients over many decades, including names such as U2 and Liam Neeson and print magazines such as Vogue and Rolling Stone. We discuss his love of photography from an early age and how a chance meeting with the band led to the now iconic photos used to promote The Corrs' first tour. Join me as we talk of how he found himself in the 'Love to Love You' music video as well as the joy of being entrusted with wedding photography for band members and being asked to document Sharon's work with Oxfam on their 'Ending Poverty Starts With Women' campaign in Tanzania. More about Sharon's work on this campaign can be found HERE At 00:23:58 the episode features a clip of 'Leave me Alone' played live in Hamburg on December 11th, 1996, as part of the second European leg of the 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten' World Tour. During the interview, Barry mentions a number of images he has taken of the band over the years. He very kindly gave permission for some never before seen shots to be exclusively shared for listeners of the podcast to enjoy.Shots used for tour promotion can be seen HERE & HEREShots of the band in the studio as seen in the "Love to Love You' music video can be seen HERE & HEREBarry mentions shooting the band for press in a hotel room. An image from this set can be seen HEREThe CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Original photography is by Barry McCall and is used with permission. Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate, and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Special thanks for this episode go to Katie Chesher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Director of Photography Ciarán Tanham to discuss his work on the "Love to Love You" music video. The years he spent documenting the band's rise to fame through the documentary "Something Else In The Meantime" and the filming of the band's triumphant return home at their 40,000 crowd concert at Lansdowne Road in 1999.We hear how it all began with a childhood friendship with the band's manager John Hughes and what it was like to be a fly on the wall for The Corrs' first steps into the promotional work of music making.At 00:17:52 the episode features a clip of the band playing live at the Carrickdale Hotel in Dundalk on 26th August 1996.At 00:25:01 there are a number of audio clips and backstage interview highlights of the band playing live at the National Stadium in Dublin on 11th May 1996.At 01:03:24 the episode features a clip of 'Love to Love You' as heard performed to the 40,000 strong crowd at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on 17th July 1999.During the interview Ciarán mentions the 'controversy' regarding the JFK Aircraft carrier being docked in Dublin bay. Some 400 plus anti-war demonstrators took to the streets in protest. For more information please see the news article at the following LINKThe CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Sharon Ullman and Robert Brinkmann, two individuals who worked directly on the video shoot for the bands' first single 'Runaway'.Sharon and Robert discuss their backgrounds working in the industry and the many occasions they spent working alongside the video's Director Randee St Nicolas. They both share details of a last minute call asking them to fly to Ireland for this music video and discuss their thoughts and feelings of working with the Irish band on set over two days.At 00:20:22 the episode features a clip of the song 'Runaway' as performed live on ‘The Kelly Show’ on 26-01-1996The geolocation of Pierce Street Station in Dublin used for filming the train scenes can be found HEREThe geolocation of the tree used for filming in Phoenix Park in Dublin can be found HEREIn this episode Robert Brinkmann mentions photos taken with a Graflex camera, select examples of these can be seen HERERandee St. Nicholas shot a series of stills while filming this music video, select examples of these can be seen HEREDavid Humphries shot images while filming was happening at Pierce Street Station these can be seen HEREThe locomotive mentioned in the episode (Loco 171) and the carriages used (Diner 88 & Coach 1335) are awaiting funds for restoration. Donations are being accepted by R.P.S.I. at the following LinkSpecial thanks for this episode go to Tracey Richter, David Humphries and Charlotte Somers.The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosingThis episode is dedicated to the memory of the Runaway video's incredible stylist Lynne Bugai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with music supervisor and movie producer G. Marq Roswell.While working on Alan Parker's movie 'The Commitments' as music supervisor he was there to witness the formation of the group and aided in their securing a publishing deal with Polygram Music Publishing.Alongside John Hughes he guided the band on forming their first demos to present to labels in the hope of that all-elusive record deal, a deal and songs that eventually formed the album we now know as 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'. This episode also features a world exclusive of two songs;00:08:35 Heaven Knows (Demo)00:17:58 Leave Me Alone (Demo)The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with Grammy nominated director Mark Gerard. Mark's extensive portfolio of work includes the music video to the single 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'.With over 1.7 Million views on Youtube and the second single to the band's breakthrough album of the same title, We ask Mark how he ended up in the position of directing such an iconic video and what it was like to be on set back in 1996.Mark was able to share his production book from the shoot with us. The cover of which can be seen HERE and HEREIn this episode Mark mentions the production book turntable layout sketch and this can be seen HEREMark's website can be found at www.markgerard.comThe CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with Grammy and Emmy award winning record engineer, Mixer and record producer Bob Clearmountain.We discuss his groundbreaking talent for mixing and focus in on his time spent working on ‘Forgiven, Not forgotten’ beginning with how David Foster first led him to meeting the band in his studio in Malibu to a conversation that led to finding DAT tapes for songs which didn’t eventually make the final album lineup.  Join me as we talk with this legend of the music industry and hear of how impressed he was of their talents from the moment he first heard them.An image of the ‘I don’t know’ DAT tape mentioned in this episode can be found HEREThis episode has special thanks to Marlene Passaro.The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with Jason Flom who was head of A&R at Atlantic when The Corrs appeared for a meeting unannounced and after he heard their sound, agreed to sign the band to the label. Jason was one of the first music executives to recognise The Corrs' unique sound and enjoyed it. This meeting ultimately led to working with David foster and the production of the band's first album 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'.Join me as we discuss Jason's journey in the music industry and what it was like to have such a well-developed and unique band appear ready to be signed on the spot.As mentioned in this episode, a photo of the tape handed to Jason by John Hughes and the band at their first meeting can be seen here.An invitation link for the CorrsCast Discord server can be found here.A special mention goes out to Freddie Mercury (Jason’s dog) who gave his incredible vocal talents freely for a portion of this episode.This episode has special thanks to Julia Ostroff for her kindness. The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.Please subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with 'Guzman', The incredible husband and wife creative team of Connie Hansen and Russell Peacock. Connie and Russell were found behind the camera for the now iconic photoshoot of the band's first album 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'.The images were shot while the band were still recording the album in summer 1995, In this interview we discuss the themes and inspiration behind the shots taken and what it was like to create the imagery used for a first album.As mentioned, some of the photos discussed in this episode can be seen at the links below:*00:21:50 - Here*00:25:21 - Here*00:36:34 - Here*00:40:35 - Here*00:46:20 - Here*00:51:04 - HereThe geolocation of the image chosen for the cover of the album can be found HEREThe geolocation for the restaurant shots used for promotion can be found HEREThe geolocation for the unused and previously unseen beach shots can be found HEREThis episode was made with special thanks to Julie Torres and Ellen Letcher of LABspace Gallery and Basia Zamorska.The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterDiscordFacebook#CorrsCast on social media.Please subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with Basia Zamorska who worked as the stylist for The Corrs on the photoshoots for 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten' The images taken were then used for the album, inlay and some released singles as well as press packs.Throughout the episode Basia mentions "Connie and Russel" and "The Guzman’s" these are the photographers.The photos discussed in this episode can be seen at the links below:*00:31:17 - Here*00:32:23 - Here*00:34:11 - Here*00:35:33 - Here*00:40:04 - HereAs mentioned in this episode, the geolocation of the rooftop shoot can be found HERE an Image of which can also be seen HEREA special thanks goes out to Jayson McCormick for his generous geolocation expertise and guidance.Basia's Instagram can be found @basiazamorskaTo donate to Basia’s gofundme please use the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-i039m-down-and-i-can039t-get-upThe CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.Please subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosingThis episode is dedicated to the memory of Mike Hollingsworth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with David Reitzas who contributed his recording and mixing skills to The Corrs' first album 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'.We talk about why certain songs sound the way they do as well as his standout moments from the recording sessions. We also listen to exclusive and unheard recordings from the sessions themselves.Here is a link to some of David's footage taken at 'The Record Plant' for the sessions in 1994.https://youtu.be/11zWUJK-sDwDavid's website is: https://davereitzas.comDavid's Instagram can be found at: @davereitzasAs mentioned in this episode, Andrea drew a sketch of David while he mixed, this can be seen HERE and is shared with kind permission.The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.Please subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk with Noel Eccles and Desi Reynolds who contributed Celtic drums for the track 'Erin Shore' on The Corrs' first album 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'.The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.Please subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk with film and classical music composer Simon Franglen who was responsible for Synclavier programming on The Corrs' first album 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten'.I'm continually indebted to those who help inspire and encourage me in this project. Thank you for your support and kindness shown. This episode has very special thanks to Julien Treguer and Miguel Castillo.During this interview Simon Franglen mentions ‘Felipe’ was involved with engineering the traditional pieces. This is the recording engineer ‘Felipe Elgueta’ who worked alongside David Foster at chartmaker studios at the time.The CorrsCast logo uses the font 'Bodhran' and was created by the very talented @guillaumelechelon.design and used with kind permission. (Font design based on the original work of Sung Lee Crawforth).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Original photography by Guzman and used with permission.Connect with CorrsCastCorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscord#CorrsCast on social media.Please subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.