It's the third episode of the new series of This podcast is only temporary and Andy tries again to take us through the writing and recording of more than one song from Destination Beautiful, his classic 1994 album. However, The Beatles and a sociological theory for why the 60s were such a creative time in the UK threaten to get in the way. 

If you don't know the album, guess which John this song is dedicated to. And then get a hold of a vinyl copy of the album. Originally released on CD and cassette, Glasgow company LNFG have pressed up the first LP edition of Destination Beautiful and it's now on release. 

The album is a bright blue and yellow explosion of positivity and 'John' starts with an acoustic and organ groove, and Andy takes it from there, with help from Rod McVey on keyboards, Mudd Wallace on electric guitar, and Dan O'Neill's fabulous improvised vocals in the outro. And maybe he's Mr Tambourine Man on this track.

Andy mentions the video of Religious Persuasion in which they briefly visit Randalstown and asks us to fact check Mudd's claim that Get Back was John's only lead guitar break.

If you've listened to Series 1–4, welcome back. If you are a newcomer to the podcast, do check out previous episodes in which Andy goes track by track through his most recently released albums, telling stories about the songs and playing unreleased studio mixes that you will only find here. 

Please share and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts – and see you next week. For more than one song? Maybe. 

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

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In the second episode of the new series of This podcast is only temporary Andy sets out with the best of intentions and then goes down a few meandering paths talking about the second track of Destination Beautiful, his classic 1994 album. The Celtic Tiger, recording backwards, crystal sets and Walk on the Wild Side are just a few of the topics up for discussion.   

Originally released on CD and cassette, Glasgow company LNFG have pressed up the first LP edition of Destination Beautiful and it's on release this month. 

The album is a bright blue and yellow explosion of positivity and 'Thinking of Change' starts in the shared house in Dun Laoghaire, and everyone's situation about to change in a big way. 

If you've listened to Series 1–4, welcome back. If you are a newcomer to the podcast, do check out previous episodes in which Andy goes track by track through his most recently released albums, telling stories about the songs and playing unreleased studio mixes that you will only find here. 

Please share and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts – and see you next week!

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

Andy's back with a new series of This podcast is only temporary. This time he's telling the story of Destination Beautiful, his classic 1994 album. Originally released on CD and cassette, Glasgow company LNFG have pressed up the first  LP edition and it's on release from March 2026. 

The album is a bright blue and yellow explosion of positivity and in this first episode Andy finds himself living in Dun Laoghaire with fun flatmates and a situation about to change in a big way. Track one on the record is 'Street Scenes From My Heart' and the album starts on a street corner in Moscow.

The video Andy refers to is on his YouTube channel here and contains contemporary footage shot by Robert Monaghan, a performance at Homestead Studios, as well as the car driving from Belfast to Dublin.

If you've listened to Series 1–4, welcome back. If you are a newcomer to the podcast, do check out previous episodes in which Andy goes track by track through his most recently released albums, telling stories about the songs and playing unreleased studio mixes that you will only find here. 

Please share and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts – and see you next week!

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

The fourth series of Belfast songwriter Andy White's podcast 'This podcast is only temporary' tells the story of the recording of the live album recorded in Abbey Road Studio Two and released as The night is approaching though some would say it was morning in 2025.

Episode four takes us through from the end of the evening session through the café/bar and into the outside world. Some of the friends and family who were there reflect on the experience and Sebastian, Andy's son, goes into detail about the photography and design of the album cover. No guitars are mentioned. OK. Maybe the cases.

There is an excerpt from an unreleased track not on the album. The entire album is on Bandcamp and andywhite.com to listen to, download, or order a CD or LP. There are video clips from the Abbey Road session on our YouTube channel.

Welcome back, if you have been here before. If not, be sure to check out the first three series, which tell the story of the making of 'This garden is only temporary', the 'AT' album, and 'Good Luck I Hope You Make It'. Share and subscribe, and see you next time.

In this episode, words and music by Andy White.

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

The fourth series of Belfast songwriter Andy White's podcast 'This podcast is only temporary' tells the story of the recording of the live album recorded in Abbey Road Studio Two and released as The night is approaching though some would say it was morning in 2025.

Episode three takes us through the decisions and set list of the evening session. We discover themes connecting the songs, why they were chosen, and how the audience of family and friends made such an impact on the recording. There is only one mention of a guitar.

This series will include excerpts from the recordings and a couple of unreleased tracks not on the album. The entire album is on Bandcamp and andywhite.com to listen to, download, or order a CD or LP. There are video clips from the Abbey Road session on our YouTube channel and the clip of If You Want It mentioned in this episode. 

Welcome back, if you have been here before. If not, be sure to check out the first three series, which tell the story of the making of 'This garden is only temporary', the 'AT' album, and 'Good Luck I Hope You Make It'. Share and subscribe, and see you for the final episode next week.

In this episode, words and music by Andy White.

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

The fourth series of Belfast songwriter Andy White's podcast 'This podcast is only temporary' tells the story of the recording of the live album recorded in Abbey Road Studio Two and released as The night is approaching though some would say it was morning in 2025.

Episode two starts with a set list that's too long and a plan for the evening that helps calm the afternoon. We discover themes connecting the songs, why they were chosen, and how a producer can help in this process. Not forgetting the importance of guitar strings to only one person in the studio.

This series will include excerpts from the recordings and a couple of unreleased tracks not on the album. The entire album is on Bandcamp and andywhite.com to listen to, download, or order a CD or LP. There are video clips from the Abbey Road session on our YouTube channel and the clip of Things Start to Unwind mentioned in this episode. 

Welcome back, if you have been here before. If not, be sure to check out the first three series, which tell the story of the making of 'This garden is only temporary', the 'AT' album, and 'Good Luck I Hope You Make It'. Share and subscribe, and see you next week!

In this episode, words and music by Andy White.

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

The fourth series of Belfast songwriter Andy White's occasional podcast 'This podcast is only temporary' tells the story of the recording of the live album recorded in Abbey Road Studio Two and released as The night is approaching though some would say it was morning in 2025.

Episode one starts at a gig in Camden with an invitation from BBC DJ Janice Long and a suggestion from producer John Leckie. Before you could say "Why not record a live album", John and Andy are walking across the zebra crossing and going in through the Abbey Road doors. 

This series will include excerpts from the recordings and a couple of unreleased tracks not on the album. The entire album is on Bandcamp and andywhite.com to listen to, download, or order a CD or LP. There are video clips on our YouTube.

Welcome back, if you have been here before. If not, be sure to check out the first three series, which tell the story of This garden is only temporary, the AT album, and Good Luck I Hope You Make It. Share and subscribe, and see you next week!

In this episode, words and music by Andy White.

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

In the final episode of the current series, Belfast songwriter Andy White concludes the story of writing and recording Good Luck I Hope You Make It  by following the inscrutable logic of the series and looking at opening track The Revolution.

Written a month after Best of Times, the pandemic is deepening its hold, lockdown in Melbourne is strict, in the UK people are clapping the NHS in the streets, all over the world, musicians and actors are playing on balconies and performing online.

Diving into the recording session to play you some of the layers that contributed to the making of the song, Andy talks about Gil Scott Heron and discovers a vocal take with the original lyrics, written contemporaneously, that tell an alternate story to the album version of the song.

After playing the previously unheard rough mix of The Revolution, Andy explains how things have come full circle and wishes to thank all of you for listening to the latest series. There is always more to learn and more to say.

We appreciate your support and, if you haven't done so already, please check out the first two series in which Andy talks you through This garden is only temporary and AT. Exclusive outlets to download or buy Andy's albums are below.

Good luck we are glad you made it!

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

Belfast songwriter Andy White tells the story of writing and recording Best of Times from his latest album Good Luck I Hope You Make It. The pandemic is underway, lockdown has happened, and Andy starts writing this track after recording a song for a club in Italy and reading the opening passage of A Tale of Two Cities.

Andy dives into the original recording session to play you some of the layers that contributed to the making of the song. He discovers a bizarre alternative ending for the song involving a reenactment of D Cummings' fateful car trip to Durham, and this is included in the unreleased rough mix of the song included here.

Thanks for listening, we appreciate your support, and please subscribe if you haven't already. Do check out the first two series in which Andy talks you through This garden is only temporary and AT. Exclusive outlets to download or buy the album are below, plus the LP is on Amazon in the UK and streaming everywhere.

See you next time!

Empty Streets of Florence/Nelle Strade Deserte di Firenze

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White

Belfast songwriter Andy White tells the story of writing and recording Talk Don't Touch from his latest album Good Luck I Hope You Make It. This song became the album's closing track, although it was written and recorded about halfway through the sessions.

On March 16 the Victorian government announced a State of Emergency. Airports closed and the lockdown started. Restrictions were severe and news reports from around the world showed why. These and other events, and the prospect of solitary confinement in the studio for an extended period, all went into the song.

Andy dives into the original recording session to play you some of the layers that contributed to the making of the song. Hearing the different vocal sections that go to make up the narrative is especially cool. The episode ends with a rough mix which has a completely different ending from the released version.

Thanks for listening, we appreciate your support, and please subscribe if you haven't already. Do check out the first two series in which Andy talks you through This garden is only temporary and AT. Exclusive outlets to download or buy the album are below, plus the LP is on Amazon in the UK and streaming everywhere.

See you next time!

Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com

Podcast artwork: Sebi White