CHOONS

On this bonus episode of CHOONS, we take a deep dive into the track listing of the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever," a landmark American film and a pop culture event that celebrates its 45th anniversary.

R&B crooner O’Bryan joins us on our latest CHOONS episode to look back at the making of his 1981 funky debut single “The Gigolo.”

Our latest CHOONS episode is dedicated to the life, work, and memory of the late singer and songwriter Joyce Sims, celebrating the power behind her 1988 classic "Come Into My Life."

No...it's not an illusion, and it's certainly not a product of your 'imagination'. It is him, the legend himself, Leee John! The British singer and songwriter joins us this week to celebrate 40 years of his group Imagination, and share memories of the making of his iconic hits, including the eternal 1982 single "Just An Illusion."

The multifaceted Penny Ford joins us on our latest CHOONS episode to talk about her life before, during, and after her involvement with Snap!, and the recording of the iconic 1990 single "The Power."

After a little trip "Inside The Factory," we now want to spend some time with you and our guest for this CHOONS episode, singer and songwriter Alton Edwards, who will go through the making of his signature song, "I Just Wanna (Spend Some Time With You)".

In this bonus "Inside The Factory" episode, CHOONS walks through the doors of Different Fur, a legendary studio in San Francisco's historic Mission District, where some of the most innovative performers like David Byrne and Brian Eno have laid down their tracks, and where the local music scene of today can still find a safe haven.

The journey through underrated club anthems continues this week with one of the godfathers of UK soul music, the legendary Junior Giscombe, who joins us to break down the making of his 1981 crossover hit “Mama Used to Say.”

Swing Out Sister's Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell join us to explore the creative process and legacy of their 1986 international smash, “Breakout.”

Former Motown Records artist Carrie McDowell discusses her extraordinary music career, as well as the release of her 1987 funky song "Uh Uh, No No Casual Sex."