This episode hears some amazing stories behind the 1980s charity singles, the rise of Mary Black and why Whitney Houston couldn’t top the Irish charts.

We hear how a Ramone’s legend came to influence the Irish scene, the Waterboys ended up drinking whiskey and feeding lambs (at the same time), and why the Stunning’s tour manager felt compelled to assault a member of Blur.

Up north, how Cher cheated death and the terror reason why Banarama gigs were cancelled.

This podcast is hosted by Róisín O, and produced by Headstuff.

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