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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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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 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 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.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 Masse...
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 Sleep1984Fr...
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 c...
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 agai...
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...
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 -...
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.com80sograp...
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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.
Fun, funny, entertaining listen. You can hear that a lot of work as gone into making these episodes. Highly recommended.