Let Christy Take It

Kieran and Derek are joined by Matthew Devereux. The Pale are a Dublin band who formed in 1990. Busking on Grafton Street would allow the band develop their sound while building a reputation as one of the Ireland’s best live bands. The Pale are touring the 30th anniversary of ‘Here’s One I Made Earlier’ and have reissued their back catalogue on limited edition vinyl. Let Christy Take It bring you Matthew Devereux. 

Special thanks to Joe for arranging and to Mark for editorial work. “The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity”

Kieran and Derek are joined by Wet Wet Wet founding member Graeme Clark. Graeme penned classics such as Goodnight Girl, Angel Eyes and Wishing I Was Lucky. Forming in Clydebank, Scotland in the early 80's, Wet Wet Wet were propelled into the limelight from humble roots rehearsing in each others houses as teenage friends to mega stardom. We discuss dealing with the pressures of fame and a record-breaking stint at number 1 with "Love Is All Around Me". Graeme is currently touring with Wet Wet Wet and also recording and touring as a solo act.

Let Christy Take It bring you Graeme Clark.

Thanks to Mark for editing. 

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to drag you from your desserts".

Kieran and Derek are joined by the legendary singer, songwriter and musician, Evie Sands. A career that spans over 50 years we discuss the early years as a teenage singer, the classic performances, albums, Northern Soul and “Get Out Of Your Own Way” Evie’s latest release. Let Christy Take It bring you Evie Sands. Thanks to Mark Cullen for editing, he is all heart.

Kieran and Derek are joined by Carol Decker from the band T'Pau. Carol discusses her career as front woman for the British pop rock group who had a string of Top 40 hits in the UK in the late 1980's. The band formed in 1986 in Shropshire, taking their name from a Vulcan elder of the same name in the sci-fi series Star Trek. We discuss all the hits including Heart and Soul, China In Your Hand and the hugely successful album Bridge of Spies. We also discuss Carol's foray into movies and TV including that cameo on Benidorm with the late John Challis.

Let Christy Take It bring you Carol Decker

Thanks to Mark Cullen for putting his Heart and Soul into editing.

Derek and Kieran are thrilled to be joined by Gerry Leonard. Gerry is a musician and producer who hails from Dublin. We discuss the music scene of the 80's in the fair city, moving to New York and ultimately recording and touring with David Bowie. Gerry’s partnership with Bowie produced three studio albums (Next Day, Heathen and Reality). Gerry is an in-demand musician who's credits now also include Suzanne Vega, Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, Roger Waters and many others.  Leonard heads up his own project as Spookyghost, he has recorded two solo albums. The first recording simply called “Spookyghost” His second, “The Light Machine” was described by David Bowie as “Quite the most beautiful and moving pieces of work I have possessed in a long time.” 

We were delighted Gerry took the time to chat to us.

Let Christy Take It bring you Gerry Leonard.

Thanks to Mark Cullen for editorial work.