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đ„ Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! đ„
In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen is joined by the brilliant Bobby Bluebellâsongwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the iconic Scottish band The Bluebells.
Best known for timeless hits like Young at Heart and Cath, The Bluebells helped define the sound of 1980s indie pop with jangly guitars, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious melodies. Bobby shares stories from the bandâs early days, the unexpected return of Young at Heart to the charts, and his enduring love for songwriting and storytelling.
đ¶ In this episode, we cover:
â The rise of The Bluebells and their place in UK pop history
â The story behind Young at Heart and its surprise second life
â Bobbyâs songwriting process and collaborations over the years
â Reflections on the music industry, legacy, and whatâs next
đ Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more amazing conversations with music legends!
đ„ Support the Podcast:
â Buy Me a Coffee â https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen
đ§ Patreon â Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack
đ Stay Connected:
đ Website â www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com
đŠ Twitter â @beatandtrackpod
đ Facebook â Off The Beat & Track Podcast
#OffTheBeatAndTrack #BobbyBluebell #TheBluebells #YoungAtHeart #80sIndie #ScottishMusic #IndiePop #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #Songwriter #SubscribeNow
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack.
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đ„ Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! đ„
In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen is joined by the brilliant Bobby Bluebellâsongwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the iconic Scottish band The Bluebells.
Best known for timeless hits like Young at Heart and Cath, The Bluebells helped define the sound of 1980s indie pop with jangly guitars, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious melodies. Bobby shares stories from the bandâs early days, the unexpected return of Young at Heart to the charts, and his enduring love for songwriting and storytelling.
đ¶ In this episode, we cover:
â The rise of The Bluebells and their place in UK pop history
â The story behind Young at Heart and its surprise second life
â Bobbyâs songwriting process and collaborations over the years
â Reflections on the music industry, legacy, and whatâs next
đ Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more amazing conversations with music legends!
đ„ Support the Podcast:
â Buy Me a Coffee â https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen
đ§ Patreon â Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack
đ Stay Connected:
đ Website â www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com
đŠ Twitter â @beatandtrackpod
đ Facebook â Off The Beat & Track Podcast
#OffTheBeatAndTrack #BobbyBluebell #TheBluebells #YoungAtHeart #80sIndie #ScottishMusic #IndiePop #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #Songwriter #SubscribeNow
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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