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A deep dive into the decade the Taste Police denied, 80sography offers interviews with the great, the good and the even better of a time of originality, individuality and zestful vitality. Shumon!
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Simply The Best of 2023

Simply The Best of 2023

2023-12-2301:18:07

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 "Moving The River" -      Prefab Sprout JOHN POTOKER on "Sussudio" (extended mix) - Phil Collins BILLY CURRIE on "Vienna" - Ultravox THOMAS DOLBY on sex and drugs & rock and rollThank you to the guests and thank you to YOU, the dear listener.To support the pod  (via PayPal) or get in contact80sography@gmail.com                                            Peace and love and hugs x
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 "Heroes".8. JONI MITCHELL (1985)"Producer" for Dog Eat Dog and a definite contrast to his experiences with Paddy and Davy Jones. 9.  FILM WORK (1985-87)Scored Fever Pitch (no, not that one) and did the songs for Howard The Duck (yes, that one) as well as a rather impressive score for Gothic.10. ALIENS ATE MY BUICK (1988)The third album. Contains the BEST SONG HE EVER DID (fact!)80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUND to finish. Including the favourite question I have ever asked (with a perfect answer)For more Thomas Dolby (not Dobly);thomasdolby.comTwitter: @ThomasDolbyFacebook/Instagram: thomasdolbyHelp support the pod via Pay Pal and complain about the mix at80sography@gmail.com                                                                                           Murder!
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 second LPMore on Thomas Dolby...www.thomasdolby.comTwitter: @ThomasDolbyFacebook: thomasdolbySupport the podcast via PayPal with 80sography@gmail.com                         Then a Dog Woke Inside Her Head to Watch the Explosion
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                                                  Hear The Notes From A Distant Song
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")/ Tonight x 3 (12")Was (not Was) - Robot Girl/11 Miles an Hour1987/88/89Fine Young Cannibals - Ever Fallen In Love (12")New Order - Blue Monday '88 (12")Red Hot Chilli Peppers - The Uplift Mofo Party PlanFacebook: john.potokerTwitter: @80sographyEmail: 80sography@gmail.com                                             "The World is Big Enough For Everyone"
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 & Simpson - Street OperaYazoo - Situation (12")1983Floy Joy - Into The Hot1984Motoharu Sano - VisitorsPhil Collins/Philip Bailey - Easy Lover (12")Blancmange - Mange ToutContact:https://www.facebook.com/john.potoker 80sography@gmail.com                                                      Seeing is Believing
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 x
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 McAloonWebsite: felikscupla.comTwitter: @CulpaFeliksWendy SmithTwitter: @wendyfinnandmax Help fund the Pod or say hi here;80sography@gmail.com (via PayPal)                                                                               Save Your Speeches. Flowers Are For Funerals x
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)              Art of Noise - Close (to the edit)1985: Scritti Politti - Absolute              Godley & Creme - Cry             Stephen 'Tin Tin' Duffy - Kiss Me             Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (original version)             Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us (Art of Noise mix)1986: Art of Noise - In Visible Silence (LP)1987:  Art of Noise - Dragnet1988: Art of Noise/Tom Jones - Kiss1989: Shakin' Stevens - Jezebel              Jean-Paul Gaultier - Ow Too Doo Zat              Art of Noise - Below The Waste (LP)80sography@gmail.com and twitter and all that stuff
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                                             Play the game of happiness and never let on                                                           That it only lives on in a song
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 '861987/1988NYNEX Yellow Pages Ad - Furniture StrippingGodley & Creme - 10,000 AngelsThe Day The Dream Died (JFK Assassination Documentary)George Harrison - When We Was Fab1989Godley & Creme - Mondo VideoHowling At The Moon (unmade film project)Fine Young Cannibals - Don't Look BackBand Aid II - Do They Know It's ChristmasTHE MY 80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUNDCheck out Kevin and read his excellent e-book autiobiography, Spacecake atkevin-godley.comPaypal donations to keep the chin above the podcast waters at 80sography@gmail.com (many, many thanks Robert and yes, I'm working on it....)                                   We Have The Same Intrigue As A Court of Kings x
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 (1986)1981Godley & Creme - Wedding BellsDuran Duran - Girls On FilmStatus Quo - Something 'Bout You Baby I Like1982Asia - Only Time Will TellRingo Starr - The Cooler198310cc - Feel The LoveGodley & Creme - Save A Mountain For MeThe Police - Wrapped Around Your FingerThe Police - Every Breath You Take (audio commentary)GODLEY'S GREATSKevin's favourites of the 80'sKevin's website: www.kevin-godley.comKevin's fab e-book autobiography "Spacecake" available herehttps://books.apple.com/gb/book/spacecake/id976249225?uo=4&mt=1180sography@gmail.com. PayPal donations gratefully received.            Give Me Shudders In A Whisper Take Me Up Til I'm A Shooting Star
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.com
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 Masses1988/89Danny Wilson - Mary's PrayerIan McCulloch - CandlelandTears For Fears - The Seeds of LoveOleta Adams - Circle of One (released 1990)POST-80sErasure - Abba-esqueManic Street Preachers - Gold Against The Soul80sOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUNDVal!!!For more on David B;www.echobeachmanagement.comand the upcoming Wiki page - let's do this!Support the podPaypal: 80sography@gmail.com (massive thanks to those that have so far x)                                                      Spreading the news around the world                                                         Taking the word to boys and girls
Part 1 of a My 80sography chat with  the great Producer/Engineer/Mixer, Dave Bascombe, and what an eclectic mix it is;PRE-80'SMaida Vale studiosBBC sessions/Top of The Pops recordings1980Tony Banks - A Curious Feeling (1979)Mike Rutherford - Smallcreep's DayGenesis - Duke1981-83Elkie Brooks - Pearls II Marti Webb - I'm Not That Kind Of Girl Twisted Sister - Under The Blade Culture Club - White BoyWham! - Wham RapEcho & The Bunnymen - PorcupineH20 - Dream To Sleep1984Freeze Frame - In the FoxholeTears For Fears - Mothers Talk/ShoutBASCOMBE'S BESTDave picks his personal favourites of the decadeMore on Dave athttp://www.echobeachmanagement.com/artist/dave-bascombe/Help support the podcast via PayPal at 80sography@gmail.com(I want to keep those damned paid ads OUT)                                              We Will Escape Our Lives x
Another episode, another audio commentary for a great album and another great guest in singer/songwriter and 50% of Go West, Peter Cox.Peter goes through the debut Go West album, called, er, Go West (listen to hear peter's nixed alternate title) and what a massively underrated joy of an album it is too.After a brief background to the formation of Go West we get into the album track by track so sync up and listen or be sync-less and enjoy the chat.Peter was great value and it was a wonderful chat. Check him out on socials;Twitter: @peterjohncoxInstagram: @officialpetercoxFacebook: officialpetercoxHelp keep 80sography afloat with a donation via PayPal at 80sography@gmail.comThanks Timothy, working on it!                                  No time to hesitate - we must communicate
Hello again. What better way to start a new season of 80sography than with a Random Questions with a man who defined the 80s more than anybody, the great producer Trevor Horn.It was a great pleasure to speak with Trevor and is definitely a big tick off the bucket list. Frankie, Buggles, ABC, Yes, McCartney, Dollar and much more covered within. Enjoy!Check out his great autobiography, Adventures In Modern Recording: From ABC to ZTT, on book or audiobook (recorded by the man himself)Thanks again to Nikki at Bonnier Books Trevor available attrevorhorn.comTwitter: @Trevor_Horn-Instagram: trevorhornmusicKeep the podcast afloat via PayPal: 80sography@gmail.com                                                       Shooting Stars Never Stop                                                 Even When They Reach The Top
Part 2 of the interview with the great musician/producer/arranger/songwriter, Rob Mounsey and so much to discuss; A couple of Simon's, a couple of hugely iconic No 1 power ballads, Billy, Brian, Aretha and so much more.Let me tell you all about it...1984Chaka Khan - Eye To EyeJoe Cool - Party AnimalsPhil Collins - Against All Odds1985Madonna - Crazy For You1986Steve Winwood - Back In The High LifeBilly Joel - The BridgePaul Simon - Graceland1987Steve Khan/Rob Mounsey - Local ColorAztec Camera - Love1988Carly Simon - Let The River RunBrian Wilson - Brian Wilson1989Eric Clapton - Run So FarFlying Monkey Orchestra - Dig ItPost 80sRihanna - UnfaithfulGeorge Michael - It's Alright With MeElvis Costello/Burt Bacharach - God Give Me StrengthAretha Franklin - Nessun DormaPhew!Rob's website: robmounsey.comPaypal donations to help keep the podcast going:  80sography@gmail.com                       If you'll be my bodyguard, I can be your long lost pal
We end season 5 (cripes, we nearly up to season 6??) with a two-parter with massively talented musician/producer/songwriter/horn & string arranger, Rob Mounsey.With the iconic likes of Diana Ross, Steely Dan and Karen Carpenter in his 80s CV as well as classic albums from the likes of Donald Fagen, Paul Simon and Billy Joel and his role as part of the band in the Simon & Garfunkel reunion at Central Park, Rob has many a tale to tell.pre-1980Animal House soundtrack1980Karen Carpenter - Karen CarpenterSteely Dan - GauchoIrene Cara - Fame (this was recorded before her sad passing hence no reference to it)1981Rickie Lee Jones - PiratesDiana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In LoveSimon & Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park1982Diana Ross - Silk ElectricDonald Fagen - The NightflyBilly Joel - The Nylon Curtain1983Michael Franks - PassionfruitPaul Simon - Hearts & BonesMOUNSEY'S MUST-HAVE'sRob gives his favourites of the 80srobmounsey.com80sography@gmail.com                                          People Will See Me and Cry x
It's only taken 23 years but 80sography has finally reached the 50th episode milestone! Hurrah to all and sundry! (sorry, don't know why I typed that...)Why not celebrate with another Anatomy of a Song episode and it's a real toe-tapper pop-pickers - the 1984 smash from Shakatak, Down on the Street.We speak to main Shakataker, musician/songwriter Bill Sharpe about the hit and his time with the Shaks and much more besides.Dedicated to my parents; without whom, etc, etc.www.shakatak.com80sography can be safely ignored on Twitter/InstagramZoom have put up their prices! - Help(!) by supporting the pod via patreon at 80sography@gmail.com Love x
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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.

Jul 16th
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Ernesto Di Fenza

Fun, funny, entertaining listen. You can hear that a lot of work as gone into making these episodes. Highly recommended.

Aug 6th
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