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In this episode we welcome classically trained from a young age, Steve Nichol, keyboard player and composer with UK 80s soul sensation, loose Ends.

Steve tells us all about his full and colourful career working in America surrounded by incredible talent and it all started outside the post office in Peckham!!

3 facts about Loose Ends that we learned, Steve played in the The Jam's brass section, Loose Ends knocked Prince off the no.1 spot in the US and the band are not from Romford! - DA

Steve chooses his five 80s tracks for us to enjoy. The music we played in this episode is as follows: LooseEnds 'Hangin On A String' (Eugene, Nichol, McIntosh) / Alexander O'neal & Cherelle 'Everything I Miss At Home (Harris, Lewis) / Patrice Rushen 'Haven't You heard' (Brown, Chapman, Bright, Swoop, Harris) / Debarge 'I Like it' (W Debarge, E Debarge, E Debarge) / Cameo 'Candy' (Blackmon, Jenkins, Toby, Smith) / Michael jackson 'Rock With you' (Temperton) / Loose Ends 'Dial 999' (Eugene, Nichol, McIntosh)

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In this episode, John and Dave were lucky to speak to 3 members of the band Perfect day. Kevin, Andy and Mark gave us a good picture of the landscape of their time signed to major label London Records at the tail end of the decade.

As to why this band did not explode to a higher level is beyond us all, particularly as the TV & radio promo roll out was immense and their fan base were loyal. It is felt that with the rise of dance music and the independent scenes from the North of England driving the trends in culture and counter culture from 88' onwards, that perhaps Perfect Day's Pop/ Rock flavour was mixed into the UK's music cauldron just a tad too late.

Lead singer Mark Jones left the band and went on to form the hugely successful and influential Big beat dance label Wall Of Sound.

It was a joy and pleasure to have the lads on the show, they kindly chose some fantastic 80s tracks for us as well as presenting an incredible ghost story with a twist!! - DA

Perfect Day have released some remastered demos and a selection of music which is all available to listen to now on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kGAgwRcCs1Jdtm4CReUOQ?si=tL4GxgkuQqmROV0J4CT8Zg

Music played in this episode is as follows: Perfect Day 'Jane', 'King of Fools', 'Bad Apple', 'Liberty Town' / Tears for Fears 'Listen' (Stanley, Orzabel) / 'Prince 'Sign Of The Times' (Prince) / Echo & The Bunnymen 'Bring On The Dancing Horses' (Pattinson, De Freitas, McCulloch, Sergeant) / Psychedelic furs 'Ghost In you' (Butler, Butler) / David Bowie 'This Is not America' (Bowie, Metheny, Mays) / Depeche Mode 'Never Let Me Down Again' (Gore) / It Bites 'You'll Never Get To Heaven' (Dunnery, Beck, Nolan, Dalton) / Japan 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' (Sylvian) / Spandau Ballet 'Chan't no.1' (Kemp) /

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In this episode we welcome Record Company heavy weight, Nick Stewart who, during his time at Island Records under Chris Blackwell's tenure, he signed Killing Joke, Julian Cope, World Party and nearly The Thompson Twins but Blackwell didn't like their name! Nick admits his finest piece of work was signing U2 -quite rightly!

We were truly under Nick's spell as he talked us through his life from Public school, semi pro cricket, his obsession with Factory records and his passion and knowledge for films which led him to appear on Mastermind!

Nick chose his favourite 80s tracks, may have had a ghost story that mentioned Oliver Cromwell, but either way, a true old school gent who was an absolute pleasure to have on as a guest - DA

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Episode 73 welcomes special guests JJ Jeczalik and Gary Langan from The Art Of Noise We discuss their journey through the decade to this point where we celebrate the 40TH ANNIVERSARY of their seminal debut album 'Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise'

We hear about their early days and the in roads into the music via parental Jazz, loving Yes, roadying for Landscape, and making tea for Buggles!! Enter Trevor Horn and it all kicks off. The guys talk about their toil and triumph with the infamous Fairlight system, the skills of Miss Melody - Anne Dudley, the angular thought attack of Paul Morley and the Sarm studio experiences with ZTT. We hear about Duane Eddy, Tom Jones and Dragnet.

Dave & John change the format slightly and decide to guess which guest chose which track which was a lot of fun - DA

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In Episode 69 we had a great chat with the wonderful and humble actor Clive Mantle. Clive talks about his career starting way back in the British Youth theatre, an early John Smiths commercial to working on the cult classic British movie Party Party to starring along side both Clint Eastwood and Michael Cain. Clive was also part of the largely English cast in Alien 3 and was also involved in Superman IV.

His list of TV credentials is endless including Minder, Dempsey & Makepiece, but Clive is most well known for his character Mike Barratt in Casualty. Unsurprisingly, hugely supportive of the NHS with the view that it should indeed be protected.

Now the author of a series of Freddy Malone adventure books for children, with a new release coming in 2025.

Clive chooses some great tracks from the 80s for us - DA

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Welcome Kevin R McNally, prestigious English actor talks to us about his career. From his early roles in the 70s in The Last Good Friday, I-Claudius, Spy Who Loved me ("I was a sonar operator, I wasn't fed a line, but Roger Moore handed me a gun and I shot a man in an orange tabbard!!"), to his work on Dr. Who under Colin Baker's tenure, and his character in the Pirates Of The Carribbean franchise.

Charming, funny and generous, Kevin chooses some great tracks from the 80s marking his love of Tina Turner, Pink Floyd and The Who - DA

**Listener discretion - Features content about Mental health and addiction**

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We talk to the inspiring Anita Chellamah - most famed as a member of female British pop group Toto Coelo.We delve into her dancing career on the stage working with Yul Brynner and at the BBC in the Legs & Co dance troupe. From the more rock driven flavour of The Cherry Bombs through to the medal worthy work she does now, as an addiction and trauma therapist. Plus Anita chooses her top 5 tracks form the 80s - DA

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Welcome Kit Clark, multi intrumentalist member of Danny Wilson, brother of lead vocalist Gary.

Kit tells us all about his early discovery of classic song arrangers, the Sinatra era, the Bowie Purchases as a kid and the band's shared love of Steely Dan.

Following a string of single releases culminating in the huge hit 'Mary's Prayer', as is often the case, the band struggled to field the record company demand to deliver replica hits, which led the guys to disband Danny Wilson and write unhindered. Still working together but under different guises. Kit has more recently been working, writing several plays.

He also chooses 5 wonderful tacks from the 80s for this episode -DA

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We are chuffed to have spent the evening hearing the Andy Kyriacou story. A proud Greek Cypriot, something he shared in common with his friend George Michael. Andy was the drummer in the original line up of Modern Romance and remains to this day, the only original member, but now fronts the band. Once a relentless clubber, with a diary full of detail on the outfits worn and the celebrities he would meet. Now a proud father and still a dedicated musician. He has a huge appetite for music and chooses 5 belters from the 80s for our listening pleasure.
Andy puts the record straight about his Latin Jazz pop band with the party reputation, who are a collective of great players and a force to be reckoned live. Whether they would win in a fight with Blue Rondo A La Turk though remains to be seen - DA

**Advance Warning**Strong language, adult themes and discusses mental health**

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In this episode, We have a frank, honest and at times overwhelming heart to heart with lots of laughter and swearing, so buckle up for a bumpy ride!!

Griff Griffths is a Croydon punk who has somehow survived a life most people wouldn't have. A drummer in signed punk & pop groups, a wealthy business entrepreneur, a pro comedian, a documentary maker, best selling author, radio show presenter, with enough anecdotes to sink a ship, like beating Dave Lee Roth in an arm wrestle!
A life long mental health sufferer, a hard worker, with a love for music & a lust for life.
Griff chooses his top five 80s cuts - DA

Biography: I was The King Of Spain: https://olympiapublishers.com/book/i-was-the-king-of-spain
Punk documentary: Are They Hostile official trailor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRIZc5BupWI&t=61s
Strength: The Girl For Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUw7YfEz6Do