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Rosalie Cunningham
Rosalie Cunningham chooses eight key tracks from across her career, highlighting both personal and musical turning points. From
Jeff Wayne on The War of the Worlds
Jeff Wayne shares the influences that shaped his acclaimed musical adaptation of The War of the Worlds. From
The Thunderclap Newman Story
Mark Wilkerson uncovers the fascinating story of Thunderclap Newman, the group known for their 1969 hit Something in
John Paul White
John Paul White discusses his recent album The Hurting Kind, which was inspired by classic country, rock, and
American Bubblegum Pop 1966-1971
David Wells breaks down the irresistible world of late 60s American bubblegum pop, exploring its catchy hit singles,
Those Pretty Wrongs
Few collaborations feel as natural as Those Pretty Wrongs, where Big Star drummer Jody Stephens teams up with
Chris Leslie – Fairport Convention
Chris Leslie shares a selection of his favourite songs with Fairport Convention and reflects on his highlights with
Susan Cowsill – Continental Drifters, The Cowsills
Susan Cowsill reflects on her musical journey, from her time with the Continental Drifters to growing up as
Frank Zappa’s Apostrophe (‘) at 50
Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappas landmark album Apostrophe (). They explore
Terry Reid
Terry Reid unlocks a treasure chest of stories, being one of the most influential figures in rock history.