Wired For Sound With Paul Dyer

Red or Rose? Favourite Elvis movie? Colour of his current toothbrush find the answer's here. 

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I speak with Sir Cliff Richard about his favourite albums

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I chat with Cliff about his influences!

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Carla Williams' creative journey started with a single question: "Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Karen Carpenter?"
 
I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Carla ahead of her upcoming show in Nashville on the 40th Anniversary of the passing of Karen Carpenter. 

We talk about her album "Tribute To The Carpenters" which is out now!

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Paul chats with Collabro ahead of their new single with Sir Cliff Richard Mistletoe and Wine


Single Release Date – 26th November 2021 

“I’m finding it hard to believe that it has been 33 years since I first released Mistletoe and Wine. I am really thrilled with this newly recorded version with the Collabro boys. I love their harmonies and it was a pleasure to sing with them, and if this new version gets everyone into the Christmas Spirit we will be very happy!!” – Sir Cliff Richard 

Following a hugely successful tour as special guests to Sir Cliff Richard in 2017, Collabro and Sir Cliff have become close friends in the industry and have supported each other, including Sir Cliff joining an intimate gig where Collabro performed at Pizza Express Holborn and Collabro performing at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate Sir Cliffs 60 years in the music business. 

 Whilst Collabro were recording their Christmas album “Christmas Is Here” and Cliff was recording his “Music… The Air That I Breathe” album, they came up with the idea to re-record the festive Christmas classic “Mistletoe and Wine”, 33 years after its original release.

 The Collabro boys couldn’t be more thankful for this opportunity and are endlessly grateful to Sir Cliff for his continued support. 

“It really is a dream come true and probably the most surreal thing we have ever done. This song was first released before any of us were born so we have literally heard it every Christmas our whole lives. Working with Sir Cliff has always been the most incredible experience and we really hope people enjoy this new version of the song.” Michael Auger Collabro

 Collabro are the World’s Most Successful Musical Theatre Group. The boys met for their first rehearsal above a pub in London Bridge back in 2014. Soon after, they auditioned for ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, and a month later received a full standing ovation from all four judges and the full audience at the Hammersmith Apollo. They went on to win the competition with one of the highest voting majorities of any series, and their debut album Stars went straight into the UK album charts at number one, was quickly certified gold, and became the fasting selling album of 2014. To this day, they are one of the most popular Got Talent winners ever.
 
 Last year, Collabro released their album “Christmas Is Here” comprising of a range of festive classics and an original track, the titular ’Christmas Is Here’, which saw them team up once again with Ben Adams from A1. 

After going from strength to strength with six top-selling albums, four sell-out UK tours, two US tours, headline slots at the London Palladium, Wembley Stadium, the O2 arena and the Royal Albert Hall, this summer saw COLLABRO performing at Tatton Park Pop Up Festival, In The Park with Katherine Jenkins, Sound On The Ground Blackpool, and performing with Alfie Boe at Trentham Live and are currently on their major headline Greatest Hits Tour.

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Joining Paul on this special episode is Darren Price, straight from opening night of Sir Cliff's 2021 tour in Sheffield we get a first review on the show. 

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On this podcast I talk with UK-Based singer/songwriter Simon Goodall with a voice uncannily like Sir Cliff. Even Sir Cliff himself has said, "Simon does a better Cliff than I do".

Simon has had a tremendous career in music starting out in 1996. Simon doesn't try to be Sir Cliff he is just himself. 

We had the amazing opportunity in 2019 to host Simon here in New Zealand for his first ever Auckland show and what a night it was. 

Since Covid-19 Simon has been entertaining fans worldwide with his regular music live streams on Facebook.

These Miss You Nights will forever be the longest if you don’t listen to this podcast today.

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A not to be missed episode.

I interview the legendary songwriter Chris Eaton. With songs from Where Do We Go From Here to Falling For You.

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On this podcast I talk to Gordon Giltrap. MBE (born 6 April 1948) is an English guitarist and composer. His music crosses several genres. He has been described as "one of the most revered guitarists of his generation. He speaks about his career and also his time performing with Sir Cliff Richard in HeathCliff.

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Welcome to 2021!

This weeks show I chat with Record Producer David Mackay. Find out how he got into EMI, what it was like working in Abbey Road Studios and more.

David also has a biography out called 'That's Livin' Alright'

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