*In this edition we use 3rd party musical content*

Episode 52 features special guest, Phil Thornalley.

A master in the studio who worked on hundreds of great records based at Micky Most's famous RAK studios in London. Phil was a protoge under the great Alex Sadkin, producing records for Duran Duran, Thompson Twins, John Martyn to name just a few.

A musician and songwriter both in his own right and as well as a touring session player with The Cure, Bryan Adams and Johnny Hates Jazz. Phil chooses a great selection of 80s tracks and even manages to include something of his hero Todd Rundgren!

Check out Phil's solo material, the various releases with the Astral Drive project and his latest album, "Holly Would" - DA.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holly-Would-Phil-Thornalley/dp/B0CT8BCZ7J

Here in Episode 36 sees Singer/ Songwriter Owen Paul tell his story.

"I'll always be known as the brother of a Simple Mind!"

Owen's career as a musician began early. From the age of 15 was touring in a grass roots band, learning his craft in a bid to get to level to be noticed for his songs. And that's exactly what happened.

"I never wanted to be famous, I just wanted to make the kind of music that's true to me, but unfortunately I had a smash hit and that changed everything."

One appearance on the legendary Oxford Road Show and he got signed to CBS. A world wide smash hit single and an 8 album deal. But, disillusioned by the Record Company's desire to force Owen to be a pop object, he walked away.

what happened after has created a varied CV. From running a theatre in the West End, vocal arranger for Mike & The Mechanics, Music lecturer in the States, but more recently, a prolific recording artist making the music that remains true to himself. A mainstay on the much loved Heritage Chart.

Owen's mantra is simple, "Do Your best, Be nice, Be kind, Give It Everything You've Got" - DA