Sounds Like Rock & Soul: Rock Music History Podcast

The rock music history podcast. This week: why LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy really did invite Daft Punk to play at his house; why Kevin Rowland paid tribute to Ireland's greatest writers; how ABC's Martin Fry beat cancer with a little help from Motown's finest; why Bono was arguing with his friend Michael Hutchence from INXS; and how Carly Simon first met that very vain man.Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is TRIBUTES. In Part One: Daft Punk Is Playing At My House by LCD Soundsystem, Hello by The Beloved, Dance Stance by Dexys Midnight Runners, When Smokey Sings by ABC, Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of by U2, Back On The Chain Gang by The Pretenders, Steve McQueen by Sheryl Crow, Marie Provost by Nick Lowe, Gary Gilmore's Eyes by The Adverts, Janie Jones by The Clash, Al Capone by Prince Buster and You're So Vain by Carly Simon.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. This week: find out why Stevie Wonder paid tribute to four jazz legends; how George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Ronnie Wood all fell in love with the same woman; why Kate Bush wrote a song about dancing with Hitler; and how John Cale channelled the spirit of Andy Warhol.Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs. This week's theme is TRIBUTES. In Part Two: Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, Take Me To The River by Al Green, Domino by Van Morrison, Something by The Beatles, Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton, Stand Down Margaret by The Beat, Celebrate (The Day After You) by Blow Monkeys & Curtis Mayfield, Heads We're Dancing by Kate Bush, Walk On The Wild Side by Lou Reed and A Dream by Lou Reed & John Cale.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. This week: How David Bowie wanted "a shop girl" to sing backing vocals on Absolute Beginners; how lock-ins at Dan Aykroyd's late-night bar gave birth to The Blues Brothers; how the James Bond Theme originated in a stage musical about an Indian family; how DJ Pete Tong talked Danny Boyle into including All Saints on The Beach soundtrack; and how Tarantino's most famous movie moment was soundtracked by a song about a music biz cocktail party.Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is MOVIES. In Part One: Absolute Beginners by David Bowie, Gone Dead Train by Randy Newman, Gimme Some Lovin' by The Blues Brothers, James Bond Theme by Moby, Skyfall by Adele, 007 A Fantasy Bond Theme by Barry Adamson, Pure Shores by All Saints, Will You? by Hazel O'Connor, Stuck In The Middle With You by Stealers Wheel and Keep Me Hangin' On by Vanilla Fudge.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: find out how the Batman soundtrack saved Prince from almost going bust; why Spike Lee hired Public Enemy to write the theme for Do The Right Thing; why Independent Women was inspired by Beyonce's row with her boyfriend; why the musical Fame was almost named after an X-rated sexual practice; and why Elvis Presley was banned in Mexico for more than a decade.Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is MOVIES. In Part Two: Batdance by Prince, Fight The Power by Public Enemy, Independent Women by Destiny's Child, Hot Lunch Jam by Irene Cara, Bossa Nova Baby by Elvis Presley, Good Morning Heartache by Diana Ross, Round Midnight by Herbie Hancock and A Symphony For Shafted Souls by Gordon Parks.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: Find out why Bono spent his honeymoon in the Caribbean writing songs; how an abandoned track called The Disco Song turned into Blondie's Heart Of Glass; how Aztec Camera's biggest hit almost didn't get released; what the connection is between The Bluebells' Young At Heart and Bananarama; and how Only Love Can Break Your Heart was written about Joni Mitchell.Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is HEARTS. In Part One: Groove Is In The Heart by Deee-Lite, 2 Hearts by Kylie Minogue, Heart Of Glass by Blondie, Hello I Am Your Heart by Bette Bright, Two Hearts Beat As One by U2, Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart by Patrik Fitzgerald, You Broke My Heart by The Vibrators, Heart Of The City by Nick Lowe, Somewhere In My Heart by Aztec Camera, Young At Heart by The Bluebells, Two Hearts In 3/4 Time by The Avalanches and Only Love Can Break Your Heart by St Etienne.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: find out why Siobhan Fahey quit Bananarama; why Dionne Warwick had a 20-year feud with Cilla Black; how an argument between the Bee Gees inspired one of Al Green's greatest recordings; why Alexander O'Neal owes his career to a row with Prince; and learn the story behind Was Not Was singer Sweet Pea Atkinson.Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is HEARTS. In Part Two: Break My Heart by Shakespears Sister, Heartbreak Hotel by The Jacksons, Straight From The Heart by George Duke, My Heart Is In Danger by Alder Ray, Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City by Bobby "Blue" Bland, Anyone Who Had A Heart by Dionne Warwick, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart? by Al Green, A Broken Heart Can Mend by Alexander O'Neal, Heart Made Of Stone by The Viceroys, Straight To Pagan Heart by Jah Woosh and Someone Could Lose A Heart Tonight by Sweet Pea Atkinson.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: Learn how hecklers in the audience persuaded rock group Wild Cherry to change their style; how a classic Stones song emerged from an all-night jamming session with the Faces and David Bowie; how Lou Reed's life was saved by rock & roll; how the arrival of commercial radio and music videos upset Elvis Costello and Queen; and how an ad jingle for Diet Pepsi gave birth to an unforgettable 60s easy listening hit.Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is MUSIC and life in the music business. In Part One: Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, Anything That's Rock & Roll by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, It's Only Rock & Roll by The Rolling Stones, Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Rock & Roll by The Velvet Underground, Modern Music by Be Bop Deluxe, Radio Radio by Elvis Costello, Radio Ga Ga by Queen, Music To Watch Girls By by Andy Williams, Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley and Soul Soul Soul by The Wild Magnolias.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: Learn why French House act Stardust only ever released one record; how producer Arthur Baker created one of the first cut-and-paste hiphop classics of the 1980s; how Madonna was inspired by a concert by Sting; how Dire Straits' first big hit was written about a Dixieland jazz band in a South East London pub; how Deep Purple's most famous song was written in a panic about a real-life disaster at a Swiss casino; and why The Clash, Graham Parker and the Sex Pistols all hated their record labels.Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is MUSIC and life in the music business. In Part Two: Music Sounds Better With You by Stardust, Put The Needle To The Record by The Criminal Element Orchestra, Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey-Rae, Music by Madonna, We're An American Band by Grand Funk Railroad, Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits, Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple, Complete Control by The Clash, Mercury Poisoning by Graham Parker & The Rumour, EMI by The Sex Pistols and Let The Music Set You Free by Santana.The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: Learn how reggae superstars Peter Tosh and Sly & Robbie launched the career of Gwen Guthrie; how the Bee Gees resurrected their career as a result of a magazine article about working class kids in the New York suburbs; how Peggy Lee turned someone else's rock and roll song into a jazz classic; about what Alison Goldfrapp saw on an emergency visit to hospital; how Roger Waters got inspired by a bout of hepatitis; and about the way a dying friend inspired Van Morrison. Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul archive and some of the music history behind the songs. This week's theme is DOCTORS. In Part Two: Dance Fever by Gwen Guthrie, Night Fever by The Bee Gees, Burnin' Hot by Kylie Minogue, Tell Me When The Fever Ended by Electribe 101, Fever by Peggy Lee, A&E by Goldfrapp, Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd, Sick On You by The Boys, Sick Of Being Sick by The Damned and TB Sheets by Van Morrison. The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.

The rock music history podcast. On this week's show: Learn who first came up with the phrase Dr Feelgood and how its meaning changed over the years; how a German criminal mastermind from the movies inspired Propaganda's first single; how The Smiths broke up over a Cilla Black cover version; how Joy Division's Ian Curtis got his inspiration from the tragic story of a girl with epilepsy; about the bad boy lifestyle of "cool ruler" reggae star Gregory Isaacs; and about the mysterious stage magician and illusionist who inspired Lemon Jelly. Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs.  This week's theme is DOCTORS. In Part One: Down At The Doctors by Dr Feelgood, Dr Dupree by Wilko Johnson's Solid Senders, Dr Feelgood by Aretha Franklin, Good Lovin' by The Young Rascals, A Bad Case Of Loving You by Robert Palmer, Somebody Get Me A Doctor by Van Halen, Why Does It Hurt When I Pee? by Frank Zappa, Dr Mabuse by Propaganda, Girlfriend In A Coma by The Smiths, She's Lost Control by Joy Division, Night Nurse by Gregory Isaacs and Nervous Tension by Lemon Jelly. The best 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music and more, with the stories behind the songs for classic rock pop reggae and soul tracks from the archive.