Let Christy Take It

Kieran and Derek are delighted to be joined by the wonderful Rowetta for episode 19.

A key member of the Happy Monday's Rowetta began performing in talent contests at a young age, and after leaving school, Rowetta pursued a career as a professional club singer. In the late '80s, she provided guest vocals for dance acts Vanilla Sound Corp and Inner City before joining the Happy Monday's in 1990 and the rest is history. Rowetta is still as busy as ever with her release of the new single Enough with the excellent Solardo. The Happy Monday's will be touring in 2021, check out social media and Ticketmaster for ticket details.

This episode is sponsored by Powertoolhub,ie. For all your powertool needs pay the lads a visit and don't forget to mention let Christy take it when ordering. 

Directed by Sidney Lumet in 1975 and starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick, and Charles Durning, it chronicles the events following a bank robbery committed by Sonny Wortzik (Pacino) and Salvatore Naturile (Cazale). Dog Day Afternoon is largely a dramatization of the 1972 bank robbery masterminded by John Wojtowicz which became a classic movie. Ladies and Gentlemen let Christy take it give you Dog Day Afternoon.

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Kieran and Derek talk to Stan Cullimore about his time in The Housemartins. Stan discusses the background to the formation of the band and the stories behind the classic songs.. Stan also discusses his successful career as a author and his new you tube channel, Stan's Happy Hour! Visit Stan’s channel at YouTube.com/StansHappyHour.

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Kieran and Derek talk about the first of the Cornetto trilogy, Shaun of the Dead. 

Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his best friend, Ed (Nick Frost), in a small flat on the outskirts of London. Shaun's girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield)  wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother (Penelope Wilton).

For over 20 years Brian Brody has become a force to be reckoned with, both domestically and internationally. In his home town of Dublin (Ireland) Brian has been hailed as quote “one of Dublin’s most beloved entertainers” [evening herald], and has received awards for entertainment and contribution to Irish tourism. He is also a proud Clondalkin man.

Derek and Kieran are Joined by the brilliant Pete Williams. Pete is a founding member of Dexys Midnight Runners, The Bureau and These Tender Virtues. Pete has released three solo albums and is in production of his fourth.  The single, Road, is released 30th October 2020 and will raise funds and awareness of homelessness.  Please visit https://petewilliamsmusic.com/ to support.

Derek and Kieran discuss the subliminal 1990 Martin Scorsese movie GoodFellas. The story of Henry Hill and his journey through the Mafia and into witness protection.

Derek and Kieran discuss the classic album Rumours. The episode delves into the turmoil that went on behind the scenes into the making of one of the biggest albums in the history of music. We are also joined by Europe's  premier tribute Mack Fleetwood for a special performance of one of the bands timeless classics. Bass guitarist Graham Smith offers us some insight to his love of all things Fleetwood Mac

A special bonus episode where Kieran and Derek discuss and ponder what to watch, read and listen to over the lock down. Please note all this advice is not compulsory but thoroughly recommended.