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, individ...
Andy Richards' 80:10 (Pt 2) (George Michael, Pet Shop Boys, Chris de Burgh, Prefab Sprout, Producing, Misc)
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 MICHAELAn 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 BOYSA triple whammy of number one singles between July 87 - April 88 as Andy works on It’s a Sin, Always on my Mind and Heart (which he also produces). Not forgetting more hits in Suburbia and Rent as well as working on the Actually album.Later he works on the Liza Minelli album, Results (produced by the Pets) ‘resulting’ in another top 10 hit in Losing My Mind.Comparisons are made between working with Liza and Dusty Springfield (who he produced on her Reputation album).7. CHRIS DE BURGHFrom the great experience working on the sublime pop of the Pets to the more problematic cheesy monobrow of The De Burgh.Another massive number one single with The Lady In Red (with a little help from George Michael) but at some cost.Despite the experience (and like mothers forgetting the pain of childbirth) Andy returns and works on another top 3 hit in Missing You. Plus discussion at the end on where else George Michael appears in the ARoeuvre.8. PREFAB SPROUTAndy produces the wonderful “Hey Manhattan!” By The Sprouts from their From Langley Park To Memphis album.Discussion on Paddy’s views of the track (and why he is wrong, bless the little genius).9. PRODUCINGAs well as being the keyboard maestro go-to guy, Andy also produced many artists in the 80s.Here we go through some of them, from less successful experiences (Berlin) to yet more chart success with Fuzzbox and Holly Johnson. 10. MISCELLANEOUS80s odd and sods including the start of his film/TV work and a chance to mop up any other hits worked on, including a potential 10th number one (Foreigner’s I Want To Know What Love Is being the potential 9th). THE 80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUNDAnd why not.For more on Andy - andyrichards.comTo help fund the pod or say hi - 80sography@gmail (PayPal)Vaughn George. Neil Tennant vocal analysis “Heart”.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtMjGpyzAIsSend us a text
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Andy Richards' 80:10 (Pt 1) (The Early Years, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Trevor Horn, Peter Collins)
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 working on Two Tribes and the Welcome to the Pleasure Dome LP.Also discussed is the contrast with working on the follow-up, Liverpool.Rage Hard!3. TREVOR HORN (1983-86)As well as Frankie, Andy worked on other Trevor Horn projects such asDuck Rock, the massively influential Propaganda LP, A Secret Wish plusthe trifecta of 1985 pop perfection singles; Duel, Cry and Slave To The Rhythm.4. PETER COLLINS (1983-89)Another producer Andy cultivated a long working relationship with in the 80s wasthe late Peter Collins. From the pop of Nik Kershaw to the rawk of Rush andGary Moore.EITHER/ORNew feature (any excuse for another QFR). Andy’s 80s choices. Duran or Wham was a bit of a no brainer (unless he secretly worked on The Reflex as well)more on Andy at andyrichards.comTo help support the pod, donations gratefully received via PayPal [email protected] us a text
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Billy Currie's 80:10 (part 2) (Unreleased Solo LP, Lament, Live Aid, U-Vox, Transportation)
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 suchas 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 lastgig with the band until they reform in the 21st century.Billy discusses the day, how the stage set-up affects performance and what he discussed with Bowie on the way out of Wembley stadium.I forgot to ask how they chose the songs to play. Oh well.9. U-VOX (1986)Post-Live Aid and Midge's number one with If I Was (and now minusWarren), the band get together to make their last LP for 20 years. Billy discusses the issues surrounding making the album and regrets.I defend 60% of the album as actually pretty bloody good.Follow Your Heart is not defended though.10. TRANSPORTATION (1988)And finally we have the first Billy Currie solo LP released(supported by Steve Howe of Yes fame)80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUNDHow would Billy describe the other members of Ultravox in the 80s and other questions.Plus a countdown of Billy's best Ultravox solo's of the [email protected] (PayPal donations to keep us going appreciated)For Chris x Destined We Had To CollideSend us a text
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Billy Currie's 80:10 (part 1) (Fade To Grey, B Sides, Vienna, The Voice, George Martin)
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 discuss the many Ultravox b sides of the 80s. Billy discusses his favourites.3. VIENNA (1980/81)Another iconic hit of officially “the best number 2 of the 80s”, and another excerpt from an Anatomy of a Song episode. 4. THE VOICE (1981)Original concept of interview was to discuss ten tracks, this changed during the course of the chat. This is why The Voice is discussed rather than the brilliant LP, Rage in Eden.Originally we discussed the music video as an audio commentary but edited down due to large pauses and just included as part of the chat. 5. GEORGE MARTIN (1982)Moving away from Conny Plank, the boys decide to try an up-and-coming producer called George Martin. Billy discusses how they worked together and the influence George had on them.He later did the orchestration for All In One Day but that is not discussed at this point. [It’s farking great tho]For more on Billy check out billycurrie.comTo help support the pod via PayPal or say [email protected] This One Is For Chris xSend us a text
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My 80sography: Daniel Pearl (cinematographer) (pt 3, 1985-89) (Phil Collins, Lionel Richie, Don Henley, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, Wham, U2, Elton John, The Rolling Stones)
Final part of the magnum opus (my favourite ice cream, actually) with DP, DP...1985Don Henley - Not Enough Love In The WorldTina Turner - We Don’t Need Another HeroPhil Collins - No Jacket Required Tour (live video)Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris (live video) (1987)1986Lionel Richie - Dancing on the CeilingPaul McCartney - StrangleholdWham! - The Edge of Heaven/Where Did Your Heart Go1987U2 - With or Without You1988Elton John/Minnie Mouse - Don’t Go Breaking My Heart1989The Rolling Stones - Almost Hear You SighMore on Daniel at danielpearldp.comHelp the pod via PayPal or just complain at [email protected] Pride in colour;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsIlbWJQFisDancing on the Ceiling making of;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyMVuyUZgm4 What is Happening Here?Send us a text
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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