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My 80sography: Stephen Hague (producer) (Pt 1, 1980-85) (Pet Shop Boys, OMD, Malcolm McLaren, The Rock Steady Crew)

Grabbed another interview that would've gobsmacked the 14-year-old-me. Stephen Hague, the producer responsible for some of the most joyously beautiful pop music of the 80s - that most joyously musically beautiful of decades.Lots on West End Girls obvs but part 1 is a fascinating interview covering Stephen's earlier career as musician, writer and producer before the big breakthrough with The Rock Steady Crew.Hey you! Check this mother out! (sorry, don't know why I typed that..)Pre-1980s (1.41)Walter Egan/Jules and the Polar Bears 1980-82 (9.32)Jules and the Polar Bears/Gleaming Spires/Slow Children/Dolly Parton  1983 (20.26)Rock Steady Crew - (Hey You) The Rock Steady CrewJules Shear - Watchdog  1984 (35.52)The World's Famous Supreme Team - Hey DJMalcolm McLaren - Madame Butterfly  HAGUE'S HAVES (48.58)Best LP/Song/Film/TV/Live Event of the 80s  1985 (56.28)OMD - CrushPet Shop Boys - West End Girls80sography@gmail.comtwitter: @80sographyGuardian Top 100  Greatest UK No 1's article;https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/apr/27/the-100-greatest-uk-no-1s                                          Have you got it? Do you get it? If so, how often??

My 80sography: Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley (producers) (Pt 2, 1983-89) (Madness, Dexy‘s Midnight Runners, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Tears For Fe...

More goodies in the second part of the interview with Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley, exploring the years 1983-89.More Madness! Excess Costello! Bowie! Morrissey! Dexys! And more importantly, Marilyn!! (I mock, but it's a cracking one hit wonder)Clive and Alan on top form - this is one of my favourite episodes so far. So enjoy...1983 (2:29)Elvis Costello - Punch The ClockElvis Costello - Everyday I Write The BookMadness/Elvis Costello - Tomorrow's Just Another DayMadness - Wings Of A DoveMarilyn - Calling Your Name 1984 (20:44)Elvis Costello - Turning The Town RedElvis Costello - Goodbye Cruel WorldElvis Costello/Roy Orbison - The ComediansMadness - Michael Caine1985 (31:19)Dexy's Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me DownMadness - Mad Not MadDavid Bowie/Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street1986 (46.10) David Bowie - Absolute Beginners Absolute Beginners OST - VariousElvis Costello/Eighth Wonder - Having It AllSandie Shaw - (are you ready to be) HeartbrokenMadness - (waiting for the) Ghost Train1987 (59:51)Tears For Fears - The Seeds of Love Sessions1988 (66:30)Hothouse Flowers - Don't GoCathal Smyth - A Comfortable Man (not '88 but it's great - check it out)1989 (71:54)Morrissey - Ouija Board Ouija BoardThey Might Be Giants - Flood (recorded)80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUND (77:23)email: 80sography@gmail.com x                                                                         hear what I say, see what I do 

My 80sography: Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley (producers) (Pt 1, 1980-82) (Madness, Dexy‘s Midnight Runners, Elvis Costello)

Next up for the deep dive into their 80sography is the magnificent production team of Langer/Winstanley.Such a thrill to speak to the guys about their incredible 80s. In part 1 there is a lot of Madness, Dexys, a Teardrop Explodes and we find out what links Shipbuilding and Ullo John Got A New Motor.Beware - there is some exceptionally fruity language from the off. So if easily offended avert yer ears.1980 (9:01)Madness: My Girl/Embarrassment1981 (20:53)Madness: Return Of The Los Palmas 7Teardrop Explodes: Treason/RewardTenpole Tudor: Swords Of A Thousand Men1982 (28:43)Madness: Cardiac Arrest/House Of Fun/Driving In My Car/Our HouseDexy's Midnight Runners: Celtic Soul Brothers/Come On Eileen/Too Rye Ay (LP)Alexei Sayle: Ullo John Got A New MotorRobert Wyatt/Elvis Costello: ShipbuildingCLAWS CLASSICS (67.32)Quickfire round as Clive & Alan go through their favourites of the 80s (give or take a decade)Enjoy!say hi at80sography@twittercheck out reference Madness website herehttp://sevenraggedmen.com/                                                                                        Is it worth it??

My 80sography: Stephen Lipson (producer) (Pt 2, 1985-89) (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Paul McCartney, Grace Jones, Pet Shop Boys)

2nd part of the interview with the great Stephen Lipson covering a lot of ground in the 80s (plus I indulged myself in allowing a few post 80s questions at the end. Mea culpa, etc)From Grace Jones to Macca. Frankie to The Pets - it's all here...1985:Slave To The Rhythm - Grace Jones (03:25)Duel - Propaganda (13:00)1986:Liverpool - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (19:31)1987:Tomorrow (12" mix) - The Communards (27:48)1988:Left To My Own Devices - Pet Shop Boys (34:14)1989:Flowers In The Dirt - Paul McCartney (41:38)Street Fighting Years - Simple Minds (48:43)My 80sography Quickfire Round (50:51)Check out Stephen's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/StephenLipsonProducer                                                Time to prove what forever should last

My 80sography: Stephen Lipson (producer) (Pt 1, 1980-84) (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones)

2nd guest for the My 80sography is music producer, Stephen Lipson. An incredibly successful career for over 40 years who really made his mark in the 80s working with Trevor Horn.Episode 1 focuses largely on his incredible work with Frankie Goes To Hollywood on their epic double album, Welcome To The Pleasuredome and the massively successful singles;1980/81;Lindisfarne (07:07)Stop and Smell The Roses - Ringo Starr (11:01)1982:Undercover - The Rolling Stones (16:41)1983:Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (22:01)1984:Welcome To The Pleasuredome (LP) - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (29:27)Welcome To The Pleasuredome (song) - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (32:12)The Power Of Love - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (37:48)Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (39:56)Lipson's List (and hide) 47:27Check out Stephen's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/StephenLipsonProducer                                                                             Make love your goal

Tears For Fears (part 4, 1986-1989, The Seeds of Love Interviews) (Chris Hughes, Dave Bascombe, Nicky Holland, David Bates, Ian Stanley, Langer & Wins...

* INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD MATERIAL *We conclude the epic season on The Boys From Bath with a compendium of interviews based on The Seeds of Love era (many thanks to listener Tom Teodorczuk for the idea).CHRIS HUGHES * (01:40)DAVE BASCOMBE ** (22.40)NICKY HOLLAND (44.09)DAVID BATES (65.12)IAN STANLEY (78.00)CLIVE LANGER/ALAN WINSTANLEY ** (97.51)HUGH PADGHAM * (105.41)SUMMARY (113.02)MY TOP 10 TFF SONGS OF THE 80S (115.20)*  some unheard material** completely new stuffThanks for listening and hopefully see you down the road hitching a ride on the My 80sography station wagon xGrateful for any nice ratings/reviews to help get the word out. Contact at 80sography@gmail.com or  on Twitter at @80sography                             working hour is over....

My 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 4, Genesis, Sting, Dream Academy, Brian Wilson, Phil Collins)

 We reach the end of the 80s Padgham Parade where we began with more success with Phil, Sting & Genesis. Plus more besides including an ex-Beach Boy (THE Beach Boy), Hojo’s last big hit and an underrated gem of an LP.   In PART 4;  1986 (part 2);  Invisible Touch – Genesis (1:50) No One Is To Blame – Howard Jones (20:35)  1987;  …Nothing Like The Sun – Sting (24:00) Remembrance Days – The Dream Academy (32:25)  1988;Julia Fordham- Julia Fordham (46:01) Brian Wilson – Brian Wilson (51.44)  1989;  Woman In Chains – Tears For Fears (64:36) …But Seriously – Phil Collins (66:36)     Thanks to Hugh and Joe. And thanks to all that listen and share a love for 80s music. When joy is in short supply it is our duty to share our own.  Yeah x                                          “At night a candle’s brighter than the sun” 

My 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 3, Genesis, Human League, David Bowie, Phil Collins, Paul McCartney)

Plenty more to uncover in the 3rd part of Hugh Padgham's 80sography as we hit the mid-80s with further success with Genesis, the task of following era defining hit albums with Human League and David Bowie, multi-platinum mega success of peak Collins and issues arising from working with an ex-Fab.In PART 3;1983 (part 2):King of Pain - The Police (2:40)Genesis - Genesis (5:31)1984:Hysteria - The Human League (18:49) Tonight - David Bowie (27:00)1985:No Jacket Required - Phil Collins ( 50:00)Spies Like Us - Paul McCartney (65:09)1986:Press To Play - Paul McCartney (66:57)Songs Covered;King of Pain - The PoliceMama - GenesisThe Lebanon - The Human LeagueLoving The Alien - David BowieSussudio - Phil CollinsOne More Night - Phil CollinsThanks for kind words and friendly reviews - feel free to give feedback or cup cake assortment via twitter @80sography or email at 80sography@gmail.com "Oklahoma was never like this"

Tears For Fears: Ian Stanley Interview Pt 2 (1984-89)

Welcome back to the second part of the Ian Stanley interview. Much explored including the following;* The Working Hour* Mothers Talk (masterpiece!)* Listen* THE Big Chair (see picture, courtesy of Ian)* Which major pop act did Ian & Roland try to write a song for?* Sowing The Seeds of Love* The Quickfire Roundand so much more...A great thrill - much thanks to Ian (and also David Bates - check out his fantastic 2-part interview too and Carole at Helium).Please Listen (see what I did there? x

Tears For Fears: Ian Stanley Interview Pt 1 (Musician, Co-Writer of Songs From The Big Chair)

We could not end the interview section for the Tears For Fears season better than with our final interviewee; Mr Ian Stanley - band member from the beginning and part of the key creative unit behind Songs From The Big Chair. Chatting to Ian was a great thrill and we cover the early part of the decade here from initial meeting to working on The Hurting with diversions into the making of both Everybody Wants To Rule The World and Shout. *Many thanks to Carole and, especially, David Bates who was instrumental in getting me the chat with Ian. And thanks to Ian for a brilliantly enjoyable conversation.Enjoy (part 2 to follow soon) x* still kicking myself that I didn't ask Ian why Shout didn't have the ! it clearly needed...