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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 Masses1988/89Danny Wilson - Mary's PrayerIan McCulloch - CandlelandTears For Fears - The Seeds of LoveOleta Adams - Circle of One (released 1990)POST-80sErasure - Abba-esqueManic Street Preachers - Gold Against The Soul80sOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUNDVal!!!For more on David B;www.echobeachmanagement.comand the upcoming Wiki page - let's do this!Support the podPaypal: 80sography@gmail.com (massive thanks to those that have so far x)                                                      Spreading the news around the world                                                         Taking the word to boys and girls

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 Sleep1984Freeze Frame - In the FoxholeTears For Fears - Mothers Talk/ShoutBASCOMBE'S BESTDave picks his personal favourites of the decadeMore on Dave athttp://www.echobeachmanagement.com/artist/dave-bascombe/Help support the podcast via PayPal at 80sography@gmail.com(I want to keep those damned paid ads OUT)                                              We Will Escape Our Lives x

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: @peterjohncoxInstagram: @officialpetercoxFacebook: officialpetercoxHelp keep 80sography afloat with a donation via PayPal at 80sography@gmail.comThanks Timothy, working on it!                                  No time to hesitate - we must communicate

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 attrevorhorn.comTwitter: @Trevor_Horn-Instagram: trevorhornmusicKeep the podcast afloat via PayPal: 80sography@gmail.com                                                       Shooting Stars Never Stop                                                 Even When They Reach The Top

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 - Love1988Carly Simon - Let The River RunBrian Wilson - Brian Wilson1989Eric Clapton - Run So FarFlying Monkey Orchestra - Dig ItPost 80sRihanna - UnfaithfulGeorge Michael - It's Alright With MeElvis Costello/Burt Bacharach - God Give Me StrengthAretha Franklin - Nessun DormaPhew!Rob's website: robmounsey.comPaypal donations to help keep the podcast going:  80sography@gmail.com                       If you'll be my bodyguard, I can be your long lost pal

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 - Karen CarpenterSteely Dan - GauchoIrene Cara - Fame (this was recorded before her sad passing hence no reference to it)1981Rickie Lee Jones - PiratesDiana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In LoveSimon & Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park1982Diana Ross - Silk ElectricDonald Fagen - The NightflyBilly Joel - The Nylon Curtain1983Michael Franks - PassionfruitPaul Simon - Hearts & BonesMOUNSEY'S MUST-HAVE'sRob gives his favourites of the 80srobmounsey.com80sography@gmail.com                                          People Will See Me and Cry x

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.com80sography can be safely ignored on Twitter/InstagramZoom have put up their prices! - Help(!) by supporting the pod via patreon at 80sography@gmail.com Love x

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@80sography on Twitter/InstagramAlso, if you would like to help support the podcast then donations appreciatedvia PayPal at 80sography@gmail.com Thanks and keep the faith y'all (nb. I am from England)                                               just sitting back trying to recapture                                                          A little of the glory, yeah  

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.uktwitter @NigelPlaner1Contact/support 80sography;email/PayPal contributions: 80sography@gmail.comtwitter/instagram @80sography                                                  Vegetable rights and peace!

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 wellas 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.comtwitter/instagram @80sographyemail/paypal contributions  80sography@gmail.com (all that heaven will allow..)                                                                    Find Some Reason To Believe x

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 If you would like to donate to the pod via PayPal using 80sography@gmail.com 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  

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 White1986 (13:33)Heart - These Dreams1987 (29:17)Bernie Taupin - TribeRobbie Robertson - Robbie Robertson1988 (51:23)Paul Young - Right About NowTom Jones - Who's Gonna Take You Home Tonight1989 (68:40)Go West - The King of Wishful Thinking (written/recorded)Post-80s  (83:39)Curt Smith - Soul on Board80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUND (88:15) * 5 min excerpt. For full interview check out the Anatomy of a Song episodePayPal donations gladly received at 80sography@gmail.comIf you donate and want a shout out in future episode please email withname/where fromyour eternal jukebox (3 faves from 80s)three words to describe your/the 80scontact80sography@gmail.comtwitter/instagram@80sographyContact Martin atTwitter/instagram @martinpagemusicwebsite: martinpage.com                                                                             freedom is a kiss x

The wonderful renaissance man, Martin Page, returns for the full My 80sography experience.Because I had extracted two parts of our interview from last year for Anatomy of a Song episodes this was pushed back to make way for other interviews but now has its time to shine.Martin was extremely good value in the single longest interview I have done yet (4 hrs plus) and was especially fascinating in describing the plight of an aspiring songwriter/musician for hire in the early-mid 80s (which this episode covers). Also why his immense success is 98% due to Ron Davies.PRE-1980 (2:36)Southampton Football Club trainee 1980/1981/1982 (11:27)Martin Page/Brian Fairweather - Relaxation Theme (Gina's Song)  (Felicity Kendal!!)Tight Fit - Secret HeartQ-Feel - Dancing In Heaven1983 (33:55)Earth, Wind & Fire - Electric UniverseKim Carnes - Invisible Hands1984 (49.58)Barbra Streisand - Time MachineRay Parker Jr - Ghostbusters*PAGE TURNERS (70.13)Martin's verdict on his favourite film/TV series/LP/Book/Live Event/Song of the 80s* 5 min extract. For full version please check out Anatomy of a Song episode on GhostbustersContact Martin atTwitter/Instagram: @martinpagemusicWebsite: martinpage.comPodcast: Radio OwlsNestContact 80sography atTwitter/Instagram: @80sographyEmail: 80sography@gmail.comPayPal set up with 80sography@gmail.com if looking to contribute. Grateful for any assistance offered (want to avoid using paid ads). Regardless, I love you anyway x                               Now Your Eyes Are Open, You Can Explore Each Moment

Wow, this is a biggie...and part 14 of the TFF saga....I have been trying to set this up for the longest time, an audio commentary for simplyone of THE best albums of the 80s with two of the key guys behind it's creation;Songs From The Big Chair - Tears for Fears with engineer, Dave Bascombe, and co-writer/musician, Ian Stanleyand it's a delight - they were brilliant company and there is so much to enjoy. So much in fact that if you listen through to the end you will get more chat that did not fit within the audio commentary format. Worth checking out for Ian's take on Paul McCartney and Phil Collins' drum fill on Woman in Chains. Anyway, sync up and play or just listen to a hugely enjoyable interview with two of my very favourite guests. And find out who really is responsible for the first second of EWTRTW.Twitter/Instagram:  @80sographyEmail/Paypal: 80sography@gmail.com (help!)                                                 "love on your own to an occasional smile"

The second part of the interview with the very talented, very successful and very Australian producer/engineer Julian Mendelsohn.Nik, Kate, Macca, The Pets, Liza and Dusty - they are all here...1985 (1:46)Kate Bush - Hounds of LoveNik Kershaw - The RiddleLevel 42 - World MachineEndgames - Natural1986 (20:41)Paul McCartney - It's Not True (12")/Tough on a Tightrope (12")Pet Shop Boys - Suburbia (7"/12")1987 (36:24) Pet Shop Boys - ActuallyPet Shop Boys  Always on my MindINXS - Need You Tonight (12")Level 42 - Running in the Family1988  (52:29)Level 42 - Staring at the Sun1989  (54:46)A Certain Ratio - Good TogetherLiza Minnelli - ResultsDusty Springfield - ReputationPOST-80s (65:56)Paul McCartney - Off The GroundMY 80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUND (73:36)Julian Mendelsohn email: www.morenoiz.comemail: 80sography@gmail.com twitter/instagram: @80sographyPaypal (any support appreciated to cover costs): 80sography@gmail.com                                                     A dam burst of dreams flows thru' me

Another My 80sography episode and another 2-parter with another great Producer, Engineer; Julian Mendelsohn.involved in so many hits (as you will hear) he is not sure which he worked on and which he didn't but he was an absolute delight and a great interview so enjoy.[also find out who Julian thinks is a genius above all he worked with - the answer may surprise you...]1980 (17.29)Yes - Drama1981 (24.43)Dollar - Hand Held In Black and White1982 (27.18)Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star (1979)Buggles - I Am A CameraMusical Youth - Pass The DutchiePeter Gabriel - Shock The Monkey1983 (42.48)Yes - 90215Tracey Ullman - They Don't KnowFrankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax1984 (56.09)Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two TribesNik Kershaw - The RiddleBlancmange - Don't Tell MeElton John - Passengers (12")Go West - Call Me (12") (1985)Bob Marley - One Love (12")JULIAN'S JUDGEMENT (73.16)Julian picks his favourites of the 80sJulian's website: www.morenoiz.comSay hi or complain on twitter/instagram @80sographyemail/paypal in case you wish to contribute (so I don't have to sell any of my kids for medical experiments): 80sography@gmail.com                                                             "I only know what to discuss"

And we are back! Back!! BACK!!! with season 5 and another audio commentary with legendary producer Hugh Padgham.This time it is the first solo LP from Phil Collins; the massively successful and wonderful Face Value,Enjoy Hugh's track by track assessment as an interview or queue up your device and enjoy the album as we discuss the classic LP. You know what I mean...Hugh is on Instagram @hughpadghamofficial80sography on Twitter/Instagram and email is 80sography@gmail.comMusic thanks to Tomas Mulcahy for the music - more at tomasmulcahy.bandcamp.comHave paypal account at 80sography@gmail.com if you would like to support this podcast.Any contributions massively appreciated. Thanks for listening x

Shorter interviews require new formats!Personal one for me this, getting to interview the great Midge Ure, a man whose music I have loved for over 40 years.Effectively an extended Quickfire Round, I grill Midge on random questions relating to his 80s career. Enjoy.[thanks to Erika]midgeure.com80sography@gmail.com      Different Words Said In Different Ways

Another Anatomy of a Song and another wonderful guest; the great Dee C Lee.As well as discussing the classic single, See The Day, we also cover her time with Wham! and The Style Council as well as Girls Aloud, Strictly and her life and career in the 80s.Contact Dee at her website: www.deeclee.com80sography@gmail.comAlso on Twitter/Instagram: @80sographyLuvverlyx

To celebrate the 80th birthday of Sir Fab Macca Whacky Thumbs Aloft we have the collated interviews with past guests discussing their experiences working with McCartney.Starting off with an unheard interview with Chris Hughes, enjoy the return to Pepperland so just press to play...CHRIS HUGHES (02:50)*Motor of LoveFigure of Eight (single version)STEPHEN LIPSON (30.44)Rough RideFigure of Eight (LP version)How Many PeopleOu Est Le SoleilHUGH PADGHAM (38.43)Spies Like UsPress To Play LPGARY LANGAN  (59:37)My Carnival JIM YUKICH (63:53)*The EMI Beatles CommitteeJULIAN MENDELSOHN (72:09)It's Not True (remix)Tough On A Tightrope (12" mix)Off The Ground LPA PAUL McCARTNEY TOP TEN (90.33)* unreleased materialOn Twitter & Instagram under 80sographyEmail at 80sography@gmail.com                                                On the waters of life you row your boat                                               Into the strongest tide that you can find