In this first episode we speak with Simon Philips (Drums) and Michael Thompson (Guitars) regarding their time working with the band and the producer David Foster on the recording of The Corrs' first album Forgiven, not Forgotten. This episode also includes a bonus comment from Neil Stubenhaus (Bass).

I'm incredibly indebted to those who helped inspire and encourage me in this project. This episode has very special thanks to Laurent Biehly, Julien Treguer and Miguel Castillo.

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At 00:07:16 you can hear a clip of Simon Phillips recording the drum fill for 'Toss the Feathers' as recorded in the Record Plant L.A. studio using handy-cam by David Reitzas.

At 00:08:58 you can hear Simon Phillips recording his drum part for the unreleased track 'I Don't Know'. This was also recorded the same day in the same session at Record Plant.

At 00:13:02 you can hear Simon Philips testing the drum mics and getting ready for takes.

At 00:23:03 you can hear more from the 'I Don't Know' recording session.

At 00:36:59 you can hear an early mix of 'Someday' before Michael Thompson recorded guitar for the track (This is followed by the album version for comparison).

At 00:40:08 'Closer' can be heard sung live at Lansdowne Road on 17th July 1999.

At 00:43:56 a clip of the B-Side 'Rainy Day' can be heard.

Simon Philips mentions 'Bob' being asked to come in and record his drum sessions. 'Bob' is none other than Grammy award winning recording engineer and mixer Bob Clearmountain.

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Original photography shot by and copyright to Guzman.

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