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The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded episodes

May 03, 2021 Tim DeLaughter – The Polyphonic Spree
Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree talks about new album Afflatus, which features songs from The Bee Gees, Daniel Johnston, ABBA, Rush, Wings and more.
Afflatus by The Polyphonic Spree is available from Bandcamp.
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1 hr 5 min
May 02, 2021 Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper talks about new album Fire It Up and key tracks from across his career. Hear the stories behind the hits of Otis Redding, Booker T & the MG’s, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd and Sam and Dave.
More information can be found on Steve Cropper’s official website.
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51 min
April 23, 2021 Jonathan Taplin – The Magic Years
Jonathan Taplin tells his extraordinary journey covered in memoir, The Magic Years, that saw him at the centre of the cultural waves of the 1960s and 1970s. Jon was tour manager for Bob Dylan and The Band, producer of major films, with cameos by George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, and other icons along the way.
Jonathan Taplin – The Magic Years tracks (available on https://thestrangebrew.co.uk/)
Robbie Robertson: “The Magic Years remarkably shares how Jon Taplin was on the front lines of so many pivotal and historic events. He has a helluva story to tell. I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t seen a lot of it with my own eyes.” jontaplin.com/the-magic-years
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1 hr 31 min
April 16, 2021 Bill Schnee
Bill Schnee talks about recording the soundtrack of a generation with Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Art Garfunkel and more.
Bill Schnee track list (available on https://thestrangebrew.co.uk/)
Bill Schnee is an internationally renowned producer, engineer and mix master. Further details on Bill’s book ‘Chairman at the Board’ is available at billschnee.com
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1 hr 44 min
April 09, 2021Steve Cradock
Steve Cradock talks about his music from Ocean Colour Scene, working with Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, PP Arnold, Leah Weller and solo material. The Peace City West vinyl remix is available from stevecradock.com
Steve Cradock – Last Days Of The Old World (Peace City West – Vinyl Remix, Kundalini Music, 2021)
Steve Cradock – Only Look Up When Your Down (Peace City West – Vinyl Remix, Kundalini Music, 2021)
Paul Weller – The Weaver (Wild Wood, Go!, 1993)
The Smokin’ Mojo Filters – Come Together (The Help Album, Go!, 1995)
Ocean Colour Scene – The Riverboat Song (Moseley Shoals, MCA, 1996)
Ocean Colour Scene – Outside of a Circle (B-Sides, Seasides & Freerides, MCA, 1997)
Ocean Colour Scene – Hundred Mile High City (Marchin’ Already, MCA, 1997)
Liam Gallagher & Steve Cradock – Carnation (Single, Ignition Records, 1999)
Steve Cradock – The Apple (The Kundalini Target, Moseley Shoals Records, 2008)
P.P. Arnold – The Magic Hour (The New Adventures Of…, Ear Music, 2019)
The Specials – Vote For Me (Encore, Island/Universal, 2019)
P.P. Arnold ‎– Baby Blue (The New Adventures Of…, Ear Music, 2019)
Leah Weller – Strangers (Single, Kundalini Music, 2020)
Steve Cradock – Lay Down Your Weary Burden (Peace City West – Vinyl Remix, Kundalini Music, 2021)
PP Arnold’s career spanning podcast is also available on The Strange Brew.
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1 hr 16 min
April 02, 2021 Barry Goudreau – former Boston guitarist
Former Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau talks about his journey from Boston to new Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room album The Road.
Further information can be found at barrygoudreausengineroom.com and barrygoudreau.com
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1 hr 38 min
March 26, 2021Glam Queens And Street Urchins 1970-76
The glam rock scene is explored with David Wells who presents highlights from the Oh! You Pretty Things: Glam Queens And Street Urchins 1970-76 box set. We also examine the link between the seedy, no-longer-swinging London of the early Seventies and the New York alternative rock scene.
Roxy Music – Pyjamarama (Single A-side, Island, 1973)
Sparks – Barbecutie (Kimono My House, Island, 1973)
Lou Reed – Satellite Of Love (Transformer, RCA Victor, 1972)
Duncan Browne – Send Me The Bill For Your Friendship (Single A-side, RAK, 1973)
Heavy Metal Kids – The Cops Are Coming (Anvil Chorus, Atlantic, 1975)
New York Dolls – Personality Crisis (New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973)
Sweet – The Six Teens (Single A-side, RCA Victor, 1974)
Rosie – Rosie’s Coming To Town (Previously unissued, recorded 1973)
Slade – Take Me Bak Ome (Single A-side, Polydor, 1972)
Hard Stuff – Ragman (Bolex Dementia, Purple, 1973)
The Troggs – Strange Movies (Single A-side, Pye, 1973)
A Raincoat – I Love You For Your Mind (Not Your Body) (Single A-side, EMI, 1975)
Jobriath – Earthling (Jobriath, Elektra, 1973)
England’s Glory – Bright Lights (England’s Glory, demo, 1973)
Mott The Hoople – Saturday Gigs (Single A-side, CBS, 1974)
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1 hr 27 min
March 19, 2021David Marks – The Beach Boys
Original Beach Boy David Marks talks about the formation and early years of the band, his groups Dave and The Marksmen and The Moon, return to the Beach Boys, plus collaborations with Brian Wilson and Al Jardine.
David will be playing live shows this summer with the Surf City Allstars including:
Community Arts Center, Williamsport, PA on Aug 27, 2021 and;
Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PA on Aug 28, 2021.
Further information can also be found at davidleemarks.com
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1 hr 35 min
March 16, 2021Rod Clements – Lindisfarne
Rod Clements of Lindisfarne reveals highlights from his 50 year career in advance of the live band’s 2021 tour dates.
Meet Me On The Corner (Fog On The Tyne, Charisma, 1971)
Lady Eleanor (Nicely Out of Tune, Charisma, 1970)
Fog On The Tyne (Fog On The Tyne, Charisma, 1971)
Don’t Ask Me (Dingly Dell, Charisma, 1972)
Train In G Major (Lindisfarne Live, Charisma, 1973)
Jack The Lad ‎- Why Can’t I Be Satisfied (Single A-side, Charisma, 1973)
Michael Chapman – The Man Who Hated Mornings (The Man Who Hated Mornings, Decca, 1977)
Ralph McTell ‎- Streets Of London (Single A-side, Reprise, 1974)
Bert Jansch – In The Bleak Midwinter (Single A-side, Charisma, 1974)
Bert Jansch – Looking For A Home (A Rare Conundrum, Charisma, 1977)
Run For Home (Back and Fourth, Mercury, 1978)
Rab Noakes – I Can’t Get Enough Of You (Rab Noakes, MCA, 1980)
Can’t Do Right For Doing Wrong (Here Comes The Neighbourhood, Park Records, 1998)
Rod Clements – We Have To Talk (Stamping Ground, Market Square, 2000)
Rod Clements – Freedom Square (Rendezvous Cafe, Batsville, 2014)
All tracks by Lindisfarne unless stated.
A podcast with Lindisfarne co-founder and drummer Ray Laidlaw and former front man Billy Mitchell is also available on The Strange Brew.
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1 hr 38 min
March 16, 2021Billy J Kramer
Billy J. Kramer talks about his life in music and memories of The Beatles, Brian Epstein and the Merseybeat music scene.
Do You Want To Know A Secret? (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1963)
Bad To Me (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1963)
I Call Your Name (Live) (Do You Want To Know A Secret? The EMI Years 1963-1983, EMI, 2009)
I’m In Love (The Songs Lennon and McCartney Gave Away, EMI, 1979)
I’ll Keep You Satisfied (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1963)
From a Window (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1964)
Little Children (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1964)
Sneakin’ Around (Trains And Boats And Planes (US album), Imperial, 1965)
Trains and Boats and Planes (Single A-side, Parlophone, 1965)
Town of Tuxley Toymaker, Part 1 (Single A-side, Reaction, 1967)
1941 (Single A-side, CBS, 1968)
Ships That Pass In The Night (Single A-side, EMI, 1978)
You’re Right, I’m Wrong (I Won The Fight, BJK Music, 2014)
Cow Planet (Dog Train: A Wild Ride on the Rock-And-Roll Side, Workman, 2007)
Sunsets of Santa Fe (I Won The Fight, BJK Music, 2014)
To Liverpool With Love (I Won The Fight, BJK Music, 2014)
‘Do You Want to Know a Secret?: The Autobiography of Billy J. Kramer’ by Billy J. Kramer with Alyn Shipton is available from all good bookshops. Further information can also be found at billyjkramer.com
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1 hr 20 min