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My 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 2, 1982-83; The Police, Phil Collins, Split Enz, Genesis, Kate Bush, XTC, Hall & Oates)

We are back for the 2nd part of the “My 80sography” interview with Hugh Padgham.Much to cover here in a phenomenally busy & successful stage of Hugh’s career.Discover the unique contribution he made to Maneater, the film David Bowie turned him on to and the one thing Sting is not good at (surprisingly, it’s not acting…) And much, much more.Also two quickfire rounds discussing Hugh’s favourites of the 80s and random questions on his career.IN PART 2;1982:Something’s Going On – Frida (03:11)The Dreaming – Kate Bush (07:47)H20 – Hall & Oates (11:47)English Settlement – XTC (20:43)Hello, I Must Be Going – Phil Collins (26:53)PADGHAM’S PICKS (33:11)1983:  Conflicting Emotions – Split Enz (43:14)Synchronicity – The Police (50:22) MY 80SOGRAPHY QUICKFIRE ROUND (74:53) Songs Covered; Maneater – Hall & OatesSenses Working Overtime – XTCI Don’t Care Anymore – Phil CollinsYou Can’t Hurry Love – Phil ColliinsEvery Breath You Take – The PoliceMother – The PoliceMurder By Numbers – The Police Please rate & review kindly on iTunes and any other relevant platforms and help  get word out to 80s-loving hepcats (sorry don’t know why I wrote that). Thanks.  x Hall & Oates on MTV;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqn4LgDwm1IContact on Twitter @80sography or email 80sography@gmail.com “It’s hip to be detached and precious”

My 80sography: Hugh Padgham (Producer) (pt 1, 1980-81; Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Phil Collins, The Police, Derek & Clive)

Welcome to “My 80sography” a new  80sography series where we talk to key figures who had a cultural and creative impact in what is, of course, the most entertaining and enjoyable of decades.We start with a season on music producers and what better place to start than with Hugh Padgham;  a man responsible for as many hits and platinum albums in the 80s as anyone.So much covered (and HUGHge thanks to Hugh for that)  that I’ve had to break it down into 4 parts.In part 1;Pre-1980: Ad Nauseum – Derek & Clive (09:28) 1980: Peter Gabriel (melt) – Peter Gabriel (12:33)Drama – Yes (29:58)Face Value – Phil Collins (recording) (36:45) 1981:Abacab – Genesis (47:58)Ghost In The Machine – The Police (60:25) Songs Covered;Intruder – Peter Gabriel (gated reverb!)In The Air Tonight – Phil CollinsBehind The Lines – Genesis/Phil CollinsAbacab – GenesisWho Dunnit? – GenesisEvery Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The PoliceOmegaman – The Police Please rate & review kindly on iTunes and any other relevant platforms and help get word out to like-minded souls. Thanks.  x Contact on Twitter @80sography or email 80sography@gmail.com “I wish that I could really tell you all the things that happened to me”

Tears For Fears: David Bates Interview Pt 2 (covering 1984-89)

Second part of fascinating chat with A & R guru, David Bates where he details the years of success with the band (both in the UK and US).Worth listening out to discover;* Who fainted recording a vocal* Who won the bet with his US equivalent over which TFF single would sell the most* Which single actually helped shift the most copies of Big Chair* How he wangled dinner with Kim Basinger* Details of the last row between Curt & Roland* His answers to the world famous* quickfire round (including a surprising Least Fave Track)Thanks to Carole for helping to set this up, Another big TFF interview to come...Ciao x* by 'world famous' I mean I've done it more than once...

Tears For Fears: David Bates Interview Pt 1 (A & R Svengali, man who signed Tears For Fears)

Another great interview to add to the collection with the man who signed the boys in 1981 and was the only person there from the beginning through to the end of the 80s; A & R guy, David Bates.We spoke for three hours so edited it into two parts (2nd part next week).In this part, discover;* Which other huge band David wasn't allowed to sign* What caused Curt to cry while recording The Hurting* What was Curt's unique contribution to Everybody Wants To Rule The World* Why their success is due to a large flourescent pink duckAll this and more..enjoy.

Tears For Fears: Nicky Holland Interview (co-writer, The Seeds of Love and Big Chair Tour band member)

Another Tears For Fears related interview - in The Big Chair this time is the wonderful Nicky Holland, co-writer of 62.5% of The Seeds Of Love and key member of the live band during The Big Chair tour.A real thrill to speak to her and if you are a fan you will find plenty here to engage and entertain from Fun Boy 3 to Tears 4 Fears.Contact Nicky on Twitter @NickyJLHollandon Facebook at NickyHollandMusicContact 80sographyon Twitter @80sographyemail 80sography@gmail.comAlso, PLEASE rate & review on itunes - I am just one guy and would appreciate any help in getting word out on the pod. Thanks!Spldonge. x

Tears For Fears: The Seeds Of Love Audio Commentary (with Producer Dave Bascombe)

Something a bit different this time as we run through The Seeds of Love, track by track, with Co-Producer, Engineer and Mixer of said album, Dave Bascombe.Was a wonderfully enlightening conversation covering many aspects of the recording of the classic LP. Much to enjoy if you are a fan, love the album (and especially own the box set).So get set up on your devices....any 2 of the following will suffice;phonetabletcomputerlaptopsmart TVCD playerrecord playercassette player8-trackDAT recorderMini discjedi holocronlucky astrology mood watch...get synced up and 3..2..1...let's go! xcontact me at twitter @80sographyemail 80sography@gmail.comcontact Dave attwitter @d_n_bascombeemail echobeachmanagement.com/artist/dave-bascombe

Tears For Fears: Chris Hughes Interview (Producer, The Hurting & Songs From The Big Chair)

Managed to nab the great Chris Hughes (T4F producer & Merrick from Adam & The Ants) for a 2 hr interview recently. Some of the interview relating to Seeds of Love will be siphoned off for Episode 4 but that leaves plenty of T4F content discussed from first meeting to last goodbye.Find out;* Who was really behind the SFTBC album title* Which song inspired Roland's guitar solo in Shout!* Which 3 words best describe Roland and Curt* What two songs Chris thinks they should do live as medleyand much, much more (it's late, baby is crying so need to rush..)Check it out and check out all other episodes and please send feedback on twitter or at 80sography@gmail.com. Chris Hughes on Twitter @C_M_HughesThanks. Ridicule is nothing to be scared of x

Tears For Fears (part 3, 1985-1986)

37-year-old Loretta Castorini, an Italian-American widow, works as a bookkeeper and lives in Brooklyn Heights, New York, with her family: father Cosmo...wait, that's the synopsis for "Moonstruck" Hold on...copying from wrong bit...We are now halfway through the mid-80s TFF meisterwork that is Songs From The Big Chair and conclude with side two and all the goodies therein contained (actually that reads terribly, should I go back to the plot of "Moonstruck"? Was Cher ever better?*)Songs Included;Head Over HeelsI BelieveMother's Talk (US re-recording)Everybody Wants To RUN The WorldFree My SoulThanks again to Jon at The Hustle podcast for interview snippets so instead of promoting my twitter or email here is his link;https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-hustle/id1050310200In some cultures Lammykins is a term of abuse x* Yes, in "Silkwood".

Tears For Fears (part 2, 1984-1985)

As John Lennon once remarked in song "Life is what happens to you while you're trying to finish episode 2 on a series of Tears For Fears podcasts.." (slight paraphrase there)Apologies - work, family, hospital stay (NOT the dreaded C-19) got in the way. But nothing (I say NOTHING) will deter us in our quest following Roland & Curt through the 80s jungleland to pop perfection (and horrific hairstyles - even for the 80s).Songs included;Mothers TalkShout! (yes, it should have a !)Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldLooking Inside Your PrisonYou can find 80sography on twitter or contact at 80sography@gmail.com and all the other blah blah malarkey. A decent rating on iTunes means another angel gets his Wings deluxe CD box-set.No fairlights were harmed during the making of this episode. x 

Tears For Fears (part 1, 1980-1983)

And we are back! Back!! BACK!!! with an act very much defined by this glorious decade; Tears For Fears.Not picked purely cos their hometown is located not 30 miles from 80sography Central. If location was the definer then this would be part 1 of 4 of Douggie Alsopp’s Banjo Ragtime Razzamataz combo from Lechlade. And it’s not (that's further down the line between Huey Lewis and The Cure*).First up we explore the early years of Roland and Curt; the ska-inflected/infected early band, the failed singles, the breakthru single and The Hurting LP. And more besides (including b sides). Plus what is the sound that best defines Roland?Songs included;Mad WorldPale ShelterChangeThe Way You AreMarked With Death04:37: 1980/Graduate08:29: 198110:20: Suffer The Children (single)13:40: 1982/Pale Shelter (single)16:36: Mad World23:43: 1983/THE HURTING32:22: Wazzocks on fire62:33: The Way You Arefeedback welcome at80sography@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/80sographyI am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together x* Man, if it had been Huey Lewis & The Cure I'd have paid for the front row. If only to see Huey in smudged lipstick.