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Audio Commentary: Peter Cox (artist/songwriter) (Go West - Go West, 1985) Feb 27, 2023

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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: @peterjohncox
Instagram: @officialpetercox
Facebook: officialpetercox
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Thanks Timothy, working on it!
No time to hesitate - we must communicate

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Random Questions with Trevor Horn Feb 14, 2023

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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 at
trevorhorn.com
Twitter: @Trevor_Horn-
Instagram: trevorhornmusic
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Shooting Stars Never Stop
Even When They Reach The Top

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My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 2, 1984-89) (Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins, Madonna, Carly Simon) Dec 23, 2022

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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...
1984
Chaka Khan - Eye To Eye
Joe Cool - Party Animals
Phil Collins - Against All Odds
1985
Madonna - Crazy For You
1986
Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life
Billy Joel - The Bridge
Paul Simon - Graceland
1987
Steve Khan/Rob Mounsey - Local Color
Aztec Camera - Love
1988
Carly Simon - Let The River Run
Brian Wilson - Brian Wilson
1989
Eric Clapton - Run So Far
Flying Monkey Orchestra - Dig It
Post 80s
Rihanna - Unfaithful
George Michael - It's Alright With Me
Elvis Costello/Burt Bacharach - God Give Me Strength
Aretha Franklin - Nessun Dorma
Phew!
Rob's website: robmounsey.com
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If you'll be my bodyguard, I can be your long lost pal

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My 80sography: Rob Mounsey (musician/arranger/producer) (Pt 1, 1980-83) (Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, Diana Ross, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Billy Joel) Dec 06, 2022

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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-1980
Animal House soundtrack
1980
Karen Carpenter - Karen Carpenter
Steely Dan - Gaucho
Irene Cara - Fame (this was recorded before her sad passing hence no reference to it)
1981
Rickie Lee Jones - Pirates
Diana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Simon & Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park
1982
Diana Ross - Silk Electric
Donald Fagen - The Nightfly
Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain
1983
Michael Franks - Passionfruit
Paul Simon - Hearts & Bones
MOUNSEY'S MUST-HAVE's
Rob gives his favourites of the 80s
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Anatomy of a Song: Bill Sharpe (artist/songwriter) (Down on the Street - Shakatak, 1984) Nov 20, 2022

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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.com
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Audio Commentary: Toby Scott (engineer) (Born In The USA - Bruce Springsteen, 1984) Nov 06, 2022

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This feels like a very special episode.

Engineer Toby Scott takes us track-by-track through the 80s behemoth that is Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA.
Toby goes through the working process on one of the most iconic albums of the (best) decade. Enjoy a bit of background to the making and then listen and/or sync up for the audio commentary of the LP.
Some fascinating stuff for all BruceHeads and lovers of 80s music.
With primal scrubs a-plenty!
Toby website: tobyscottaudio.com
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Thanks and keep the faith y'all (nb. I am from England)
just sitting back trying to recapture
A little of the glory, yeah

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Anatomy of a Song: Nigel Planer (artist) (Hole In My Shoe - neil, 1984) Oct 17, 2022

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Hello shoes, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to stand on you again...
Unique episode as we enter the world of comedic pop with the wonderful neil (always lower case) and his epic 80s cover of the Traffic classic, Hole In My Shoe.
neil's alter ego, the great Nigel Planer explains all things neil from initial character through to making of the Young Ones and the spin off single/LP (Lentil Nightmare has to be heard to be believed). And of course, reference to neil's masterpiece.
It's a 2-for-1 in the Anatomy of a Song dept, as we also get to discuss the massive no. 1 charity single, Livin' Doll, which The Young Ones recorded with Sir Cliff of Richard ("Can I go now?")
A wonderful interview (and the most fun I've had getting clips together for...)
Contact Nigel;
website: nigelplaner.co.uk
twitter @NigelPlaner1
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email/PayPal contributions: 80sography@gmail.com
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Brucie Bonus Episode: Toby Scott (engineer) on Bruce Springsteen (Nebraska and odds & sods) Oct 06, 2022

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A Brucie bonus!
For background, I was lucky to chat to legendary engineer, Toby Scott on his time in the
80s with Mr Bruce Springsteen - the majority of which will be in a future episode.
These are the extra bits not relevant to that chat which I could not bear to lose. Hear Toby talk about the process of recording, mixing and mastering Nebraska (40 years young!) as well
as other odds and sods such as the later albums, writing the credits and deciphering Bruce's lyrics. Also, what is the one track in the vaults Toby would most like released?
Check out Toby's website here;
www.tobyaudio.com
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Anatomy of a Song: Carol Decker (artist/songwriter) (Heart and Soul - T'Pau, 1987) Sep 19, 2022

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Next up on the 80sography odyssey is Carol Decker, lead singer and co-writer of T’Pau and an Anatomy of a Song episode on their worldwide smasheroonie, Heart and Soul.

We do side-track venture into China In Your Hand-land also (why not) but the main focus is on the effervescent brilliance of their first hit.

Enjoy!

Carol can be reached on Twitter @caroldecker

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then for a shout out in future ep please email your name/location, 3 x Eternal Jukebox choices and 3 words to describe your 80s. Go on.

Lovely.

Looking for a little bit of love to grow so…x

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My 80sography: Martin Page (musician/songwriter) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Robbie Robertson, Heart, Starship, Paul Young, Go West, Tom Jones) Sep 07, 2022

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Aaaaaaand we are back with part 2 of the interview with the infectious energy and enthusiasm of songwriter/musician Martin Page.
So many songs and artists to cover (and enjoy) so delve on in...
1985 (2:23)
Starship - We Built This City *
Maurice White - Maurice White
1986 (13:33)
Heart - These Dreams
1987 (29:17)
Bernie Taupin - Tribe
Robbie Robertson - Robbie Robertson
1988 (51:23)
Paul Young - Right About Now
Tom Jones - Who's Gonna Take You Home Tonight
1989 (68:40)
Go West - The King of Wishful Thinking (written/recorded)
Post-80s (83:39)
Curt Smith - Soul on Board
80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUND (88:15)
* 5 min excerpt. For full interview check out the Anatomy of a Song episode
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If you donate and want a shout out in future episode please email with
name/where from
your eternal jukebox (3 faves from 80s)
three words to describe your/the 80s
contact
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twitter/instagram@80sography
Contact Martin at
Twitter/instagram @martinpagemusic
website: martinpage.com
freedom is a kiss x

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