Lyrics Of Their Life - The Music Biography Podcast

In this brand new series, we dig deep into the story behind some of the most memorable hits that we all know and love. In this episode of The Story Behind we uncover the unexpected and harrowing origin of the feel-good anthem “Dancing in the Moonlight.”
What sounds like a carefree celebration of joy and unity under moonlit skies was, in fact, born out of a traumatic and violent experience. Songwriter Sherman Kelly and his girlfriend were brutally attacked by a notorious gang—a moment that would forever shape the song’s deeper meaning. Discover how a terrifying night sparked a timeless hit, and how music can transform pain into hope.

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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In this special episode I sit down for an interview with an up-and-coming indie artist out of Canada named Nova Wolf formerly known as Lil Wolf. Currently based in LA, Nova Wolf blends the genres of electronica, afro house and ambient soul creating warm melodic tracks with lyrics straight from the heart. During the interview we discover Nova Wolf’s musical influences, his struggles growing up including the loss of his mother at just the age of 10, his rebellious teenage years, his incredible experiences travelling the world including his fascinating spiritual experience during an Ayahuasca ceremony, we discuss Nova Wolf’s latest tracks and what we can expect from him leading into the future. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Nova Wolf, he was such an interesting, humble and down-to-earth guy and I think you’ll really feel that throughout this interview. Enjoy!

Links to Lil Wolf - 

Website: https://www.lilwolf.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilwolfheart/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lilwolfheart

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0E1G0HKcB71bk7Qq1F6AMk?si=WVnE8VKPSLCKlQ9VseQ6Bg

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Spotify or Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, X, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Website: www.lyricsoftheirlife.com

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

In this first instalment of the Meat Loaf story we explore Marvin Lee Aday's childhood as he struggled with being raised in a strict Christian household alongside his abusive alcoholic father Orvis and his "angel" of a mother Wilma. As we discover the origin of the name Meat Loaf, the severe bullying Meat endured while attending school due to  his weight, his incredible interaction with President JFK on the day he was assassinated, Meat's dramatic journey to LA after a violent interaction with his father which drove him out of the family home and we discover how Meatloaf first entered the theatre scene, finding himself in the cast of Hair and The Rocky Horror Show before meeting the brains behind the masterpiece that was the Bat Out Of Hell album, Jim Steinman. All that and more in this incredible first part of the Meat Loaf story.
Enjoy!

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyrics_their
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

In this episode of "On The Rise" we delve into the story of rising pop star Sabrina Carpenter as we follow her rise to stardom from her early days raised in small town Pennsylvania in the USA as she graced the stage at her elementary school talent shows to touring with the likes of Taylor Swift, selling out her own headline shows, bagging chart topping singles and albums worldwide and taking home 2 Grammy awards. In this episode we learn about Sabrina's greatest musical inspirations, her journey through both the acting and music scene, her troubled relationships and her most controversial moments. While also discussing what might be in store for Sabrina next with the recent release of the chart topping single "Manchild" and her upcoming 7th studio album "Man's Best Friend" set for release in late August 2025.
Enjoy!

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyrics_their
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

In this episode we delve into the story of Graeme "Shirley" Strachan and the Skyhooks members as we assess their rise to the top of the Australian music industry during the 1970's with hits like Horror Movie, Living In The 70's, Jukebox In Siberia, Ego Is Not A Dirty Word and All My Friends Are Getting Married. We also learn about all 5 members upbringings, how the Skyhooks formed, their attempt to make it in the USA, Bongo Starkie's crazy infamous axe story and the many break up's and reunion's the band experienced over the years. As we discover where all the members ventured off to after the Skyhooks called it quits, what legacy they left behind and we detail the tragic death of 49 year old Shirley Strachan as he was involved in a horrific helicopter accident while on a solo training flight during 2001.

Enjoy!

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyrics_their
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

In this episode of "On The Rise" we explore the music and journey so far of Amber Bain aka The Japanese House as we discover how Amber came up with her stage name, the meaning behind some of her songs including Something Has To Change, Saw You In A Dream, Lilo and more. We also delve into Amber's struggle with her sexuality, her musical influences, her biggest achievements so far and her interesting relationships with singer/songwriter Marika Hackman and as part of a throuple. All that and more in this episode. Enjoy!!!

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyrics_their
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lyricsoftheirlife?

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

In the final chapter of the Tiny Tim story we delve into his final living years as Tiny battles with being tagged with the dreaded "has been" tag while he also battles serious health issues that threaten to end his career and his life. In this episode Tiny joins the circus, stars in a horror film, marries twice and attempts to launch his own children's tv show while he also makes appearances on the Howard Stern show revealing his deepest darkest secrets on the controversial radio program while also swallowing his pride in tv commercials and tv show segments like the WWE aimed at poking fun at the former star. We also delve into the shocking moment that Tiny suffered a fatal heart attack as he passed while on stage performing Tiptoe Through The Tulips, dramatically collapsing into his wife Miss Sue Gardener's arms. While to finish we assess the aftermath of Tiny's passing and the legacy that remains today. Enjoy!

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyrics_their
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

In Part 3 of the Tiny Tim story, we delve into Tiny's tumultuous relationship with Miss Vicky riddled with cheating scandals, emotional abuse and some physical. As the couple also suffer the devastating loss of a child that Tiny controversially named "IT" and celebrate the birth of their daughter Tulip. However as their marriage comes to an end, so to does Tiny's relationship with his daughter as Miss Vicky runs off to England taking up a job as a go go dancer and as a pornographic model leaving Tiny to attempt to salvage what's left of his dying career as Tiny and Miss Vicky's divorce plays out in the media. This along with Tiny's distasteful comments about women ultimately lead to him being cancelled, as musically Tiny suffers commercial flop after flop as his downfall plays out for all to see on late night talk shows like the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Also covered in this episode are the 3 major accidents that almost cost Tiny and his entourage their lives, Tiny's Luna Park record breaking singing marathon, his collaboration with Australian pop artist Martin Sharp, the Luna Park ghost train fire tragedy, the death of Roy Radin, John Lennon and Tiny's father Butros and yet another failed relationship with a women by the name of Miss Dixie. All that and more in this packed episode of Lyrics Of Their Life Podcast. Enjoy!

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyrics_their
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

In Part 2 of the Tiny Tim story, we jump right back in as Tiny begins his climb to fame, performing in the gay bars of Greenwich village, New York, before landing his first record deal with Frank Sinatra's Reprise Records. We analyse Tiny's struggles with money, fame and women as Tiny becomes involved in a number of scandals that almost cost him his shot at the big time. We also take an in depth look into Tiny's first 3 studio albums including the classic, God Bless Tiny Tim, his iconic rendition of Tiptoe Through the Tulips, as well as his strange eating habits, his quirky and often inappropriate behaviour and his infamous marriage to the 17 year old Miss Vicki Budinger which controversially took place on national tv as millions around the USA and the world tuned in breaking viewership records. 

This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyrics_their
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lyricsoftheirlife?

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Featured Playlists (Listen to the songs spoken about in every episode)-
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w