2nd part of the chat with Producer/Mixer/Engineer, Phil Harding 6. PET SHOP BOYS 7. STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN (pt 2) 8. MISCELLANEOUS SINGLES 9. CHARITY SINGLES 10. 12" MIXES 80SOGRAPHY QUICK FIRE ROUND Phil can be found Website: philhardingmusic.com Twitter: @phardingmusic Facebook: Phil Harding 80sography@gmail.com Send us a text...
Phil Harding had his hands in as many hits in the 80s/90s as anyone you care to mention. We will only concern ourselves with the better decade as we look into his career as producer/engineer and mixer. 1. THE EARLY YEARS (Pre-1980-83) How Phil got into the business in the 70s, working with the likes of Gerry Rafferty (Baker Street!), The Walker Brothers (No Regrets!) and The Clash (White Man in Hammersmith Palais!), etc. Phil moves into the 80s with KIlling Joke and a very unique contribution to...
Second part with Bill discussing more great LP/single artwork courtesy of Bill Smith Studios... 6. QUEEN (1984) BSS work with Queen on The Works LP and associated singles. Also discussed is other work in the rock world; AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Shakey. 7. LOOSE ENDS (1985 - 88) Location! Location! Location! Bill draws the short straw and shoots some Loose Ends covers all over the world. It's a tough life... 8. KATE BUSH (1985-89) The utterly iconic Hounds of Love LP cover is d...
From the audio to the visual, we delve into the wondrous world of the album sleeve with Bill Smith, of Bill Smith Studios, responsible for some wonderful images in the 80s. 1. THE JAM (1977-1981) After getting his foot in the door at Polydor in the 70s, Bill has a breakthrough with The Jam. He is responsible for the artwork for all their albums up to and including Sound Affects as well as a number of single sleeves. More importantly, he has one shot at the iconic The Jam logo. RIP Rick. 2. THE C...
And our Was (not Was) odyssey comes to an end with the glory years of What Up, Dog? and Walk The Dinosaur alongside working with Elvis Costello, Roy Orbison and Frank Sinatra Jr. 7. WHAT UP, DOG? (1986-88) A two year process begun with a rejected album by Geffen. Then former podcast guest, David Bates saves the day and one of the best albums of the 80s results. Special focus made on the superlative ballads from the LP; Anytime Lisa, Somewhere in America There's a Street Named After My Dad, Anyth...
Aaaand we are back for part 2 of the magnum octopus that is the David Weiss/Was interview with a cast list including Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna, Mel Torme, Kim Basinger, Bob Dylan, Versace, George Harrison, Rickie Lee Jones, etc, etc. 3. OUT COME THE FREAKS (1981-90) After a brief preamble taking in his relationship with Don and diversions with The Rolling Stones and Rickie Lee Jones, we tackle the many iterations of the WNW classic, Out Come Freaks. We go through the litany of characters that popul...
Next up is an intriguing chat with one half of the Was Brothers (Was (not Was)) (too many brackets), the eternally interesting Mr David Weiss. We spoke for a looong time so this will end up in three parts (still lost a couple of hours of tangents in the process). Part 1 will cover the early years of Was (not Was) including their debut LP as well as plenty of talk of Walk The Dinosaur as well as diversions involving interactions with the likes of Bob Dylan, George Michael and Bruce Springsteen. T...
A very special episode with a great guest on a brilliant, underrated classic LP of the 80's, one of my personal favourites, Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon (second only in his back catalogue to Bridge Over Troubled Water in my book...) NOT an audio commentary so no syncing up required so sit back, relax, close your eyes and indulge (unless driving) with the legendary producer, Russ Titelman, on the majestically beautiful Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon (yet intended for Simon & Garfunkel). TRA...
Part 2 with keyboard magic-dust provider, ~Andy Richards with more hits, more number ones (including a potential 2 more to make the full 10). And so much brilliant 80s pop… 5. GEORGE MICHAEL An opportune meeting, a Sunday afternoon session and more immortality as Andy works with George on the iconic Careless Whisper. A later session with David Cassidy (on yet another top 10 smash) allows him the opportunity to work with George again. 6. PET SHOP BOYS A triple whammy of number one singles between...
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 worki...
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 such as 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's last gig with the band un...
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 ...
Final part of the magnum opus (my favourite ice cream, actually) with DP, DP... 1985 Don Henley - Not Enough Love In The World Tina Turner - We Don’t Need Another Hero Phil Collins - No Jacket Required Tour (live video) Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris (live video) (1987) 1986 Lionel Richie - Dancing on the Ceiling Paul McCartney - Stranglehold Wham! - The Edge of Heaven/Where Did Your Heart Go 1987 U2 - With or Without You 1988 Elton John/Minnie Mouse - Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 1989 The Rolling S...
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. 1984 U2 - Pride (in the name of love) Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (original, unreleased) The Cars - Drive Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters Phil Collins - Against All Odds Elton John - Passengers Van Halen - Hot For Teacher Duran Duran - The Reflex/Arena Live Video For more on Daniel; danieldp.com Instagram: @dpearldp Send us...
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 phenomenal career 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 name...
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 POTO...
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 "He...
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 Lovich 2. FOREIGNER (1981) Musician for hire for Foreigner as well as Def Leppard, Malcolm McLaren & Belinda Carlisle 3. THE GOLDEN AGE OF WIRELESS (1982) The first album 4. SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE (1982) The breakthru hit in America. Science! 5. THE FLAT EARTH (1984...
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_jeokUX8 billycurrie.com 80sography@gmail.com Hear The Notes From A Distant Song Send us a text...
Pt 2 of the chat with John including lots more excellent 12" mixes and much more besides (including TWO quickfire rounds...) POTOKER'S PREFERENCES John's favorite film/TV/book/LP/live event of the decade 1985 Thompson Twins - Roll Over/Here's To Future Days Phil Collins - Sussudio (12")/One More Night (12") Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us (Party Mix) Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer (Dance Mix) (1986) 1986 Paul McCartney - Pretty Little Head (12") Genesis - Invisible Touch (12")/Land of Confusion (12...
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.... 1980 Steely Dan - Gaucho Talking Heads - Remain In Light 1981 David Byrne/Brian Eno - My Life In The Bush of Ghosts 1982 Ashford...
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.com Support the podcast via PayPal at 80sography@gmail.com So mystic and soulful x Send 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 Sprout bassist, 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 Dolby Website: thomasdolby.com Twitter: @ThomasDolby Autobiography: Speed of Sound Martin...
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 Lap 1982: ABC - The Lexicon of Love (LP) 1983 : Malcolm McLaren - Duck Soup (LP) Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax 1984: 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...
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.com Help spread the word! Thanks x Play the game of happiness and never let on That it only lives on in a song S...
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... 1984 The Police - Synchronicity Live Video Yes - Leave It Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (destructo mix) (audio commentary) 1985 Duran Duran - A View To A Kill Howard Jones - Life In One Day Artists Against Apartheid - Sun City Godley & Creme - Cry 1986 Lou Reed - No Money Down Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush - Don't Give Up The Police - Don't Stand So Clo...
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-1980 10cc - Iceberg Godley & Creme - An Englishman In New York 1980 Visage - Fade To Grey Godley & Creme - Wide Boy Rob Jungklas - Boystown (1986) Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun T...
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 Send 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! 1985 Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair Red Box - Lean On Me 1986 It's Immaterial - Life's Hard and Then You Die Peter Gabriel - So Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (US Version) 1987 Depeche Mode - Music For Th...
Part 1 of a My 80sography chat with the great Producer/Engineer/Mixer, Dave Bascombe, and what an eclectic mix it is; PRE-80'S Maida Vale studios BBC sessions/Top of The Pops recordings 1980 Tony Banks - A Curious Feeling (1979) Mike Rutherford - Smallcreep's Day Genesis - Duke 1981-83 Elkie Brooks - Pearls II Marti Webb - I'm Not That Kind Of Girl Twisted Sister - Under The Blade Culture Club - White Boy Wham! - Wham Rap Echo & The Bunnymen - Porcupine H20 - Dream To Sleep 1984 Freeze Frame...
