Don't Look Back Podcast

Rob Snarski of The Blackeyed Susans reflects on the power of Nancy Sinatra's 'Bang Bang'

Def FX's Fiona Horne lets us know which song got her through the highs and lows of her life.

Over four decades on, the magnificence of this classical piece still transports him back into his eight-year-old self.

Sarah Blasko was told in high school that she didn't have a musical bone in her body. She has carried that with her over her prolific and successful career.

The song ‘seared’ in Giarrusso’s heart comes from a seminal album by Van Morrison. It speaks to his romantic Italian sensibilities.

As a journalist and host of the ABC’s ethics and faith based program Compass, Kumi Taguchi has a passion for life’s important questions. George Michael helped create that passion.

Andrew Bird talks about a Townes Van Zandt song that flicked a switch in him, challenging his views as a musical artist.

Dionne Farris was singing about, not just me, but all women out there who wanna say it but can’t.

Don't Look Back looks back on the conversations we've had so far with an eye for the inspiring detail in the stories told and an ear for learning more about the ability of one song to change our lives and continue to nourish us in enduring and creative ways. Angie Hart talks about the impact of one woman powerhouse Neneh Cherry, Descendents drummer Bill Stevenson recalls fondly the country pop of Kenny Rogers, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith takes us deep into minimalist and ambient music and Dave Graney shares the ultimate in post punk perfection.

Released in 1981, the Talking Heads hit Once In A Lifetime made its mark as an instant classic. To David Bridie, who has had a long, varied and distinguished career, this song, and the album it’s from, provide him with the simple pleasure of enjoyment as a listener.