Wise Choice

This episode takes a look into the early days of house and dance music kicking off the journey in the emerging Chicago house scene in the 80's.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

Your Love - Jamie Principle / Frankie Knuckles

Baby Wants To Ride - Jamie Principle / Frankie Knuckles

You Got The Love - The Source ft. Candi Staton

Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber

Adagio For Strings (Ferry Corsten Radio Edit) - William Orbit

Papua New Guinea - The Future Sound of London

Freed from Desire - Gala

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This episode takes a look at classic songs from classic including Kill Bill, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance and more..

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

My Sharona - The Knack

Gloria - Laura Branigan

Stay - Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs

Stay (Carribean Mix) - Maurice Williams Feat. Luke Balbosa

Stay - The Hollies

(Where Do I Begin) Love Story - Andy Williams

(Where Do I Begin) Love Story - The Ray Conniff Singers

(Where Do I Begin) Love Story - Shirley Bassey (Away Team Remix)

Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood/Esmerelda Suite - Santa Esmerelda

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In this episode we're looking for music from all corners of the world, from France to Japan, the Sahara desert to Venice and beyond.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

Kono Samourai - Yamasuki Singers

The Healer - Erykah Badu

Mum Tells Me - WaqWaq Kingdom

Alghalem - Terakaft

Arghane Manine - Terakaft

Clouds - Gigi Masin

Broken Clouds - Gaussian Curve

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This episode takes a look at some of the groups emerging in the 60's that helped guide the sound from Ska and rocksteady into the more laid back Reggae including the legends; Bob Marley & the Wailers and Toots and the Maytals.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers

Get Up, Stand Up (Thievery Corporation Remix) - Bob Marley & the Wailers

Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley & The Wailers

Buffalo Soldier (Stephen Marley Remix) - Bob Marley & The Wailers

Got To Be Tough - Toots and The Maytals

Got To Be Tough (Until The Ribbon Breaks Re-Imagination)

Why Must I? - The Heptones

Through the Fire I Come - The Heptones

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This episode takes a look at Otis Redding and two of his signature tracks which then leads to some interesting versions and connections.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

That’s How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding

That’s How Strong My Love Is - O. V. Wright

That’s How Strong My Love Is - The Rolling Stones

That’s How Strong My Love Is - Candi Staton

That’s How Strong My Love Is - The Hollies

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother - The Hollies

Hope - Allan Clarke

I Can’t Make It - James Carr

Try A Little Tenderness - Bing Crosby

Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra

Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding

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This episode takes a look at some of the gorgeous collaborations with contemporary artists in the Wise Music catalogue, including: Ólafur Arnalds, Anoushka Shankar and Ngaiire to name a few.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

Loom - Ólafur Arnalds feat. Bonobo

Lose My Way - Ane Brun & Dustin O’Halloran

Horizons (From ‘Puzzle’) - Dustin O’Halloran, Ane Brun

In This Mouth - Anoushka Shankar (feat. Alev Lenz)

Bright Eyes - Anoushka Shankar (feat. Alev Lenz)

Jupiter - Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister

Ordinary - Ngaiire (ft Brian Campeau and Elana Stone)

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This episode looks at cover songs including some that you might not have realised were not the original featuring: The Sonics, Carpenters, Sonic Youth, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Sharon Van Etten.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

Have Love Will Travel - Richard Berry & The Pharaohs

Have Love Will Travel - The Sonics

Groupie (Superstar) - Delaney & Bonnie

Superstar - Carpenters

Superstar - Sonic Youth

Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles

Unchain My Heart - Joe Cocker

Unchain My Heart - The Daydream Club

The End of the World - Skeeter Davis

The End of the World - Sharon Van Etten

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This episode looks at classic 80's soul and R&B legends including; Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston and George Benson.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me - Chaka Khan

What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me - The Average White Band

Eye To Eye - Chaka Khan

All At Once - Whitney Houston

On the Wings of Love - Jeffrey Osborne

Turn Your Love Around - George Benson

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This episode looks at Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent and the early days of Rockabilly / Rock and Roll with stories behind the tracks also including; The Mills Brothers, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, PJ Harvey and Marc Bolan.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

Twenty Flight Rock - Eddie Cochran

You Always Hurt the One You Love - The Mills Brothers

You Always Hurt the One You Love - Fats Domino

Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps

Be-Bop-A-Lula - Everly Brothers

Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran

The Words That Maketh Murder - PJ Harvey

Rings of Fortune - Marc Bolan

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This episode looks at the looks at iconic instrumentals and the facts behind the tracks including; Perez Prado, The Moontrekkers, The Tornados, Joe Meek, Bill Frisell, Dick Dale and His Del-Tones, James Last and Jefferson Airplane.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

Guaglione - Perez Prado

Guaglione - Aurelio Fierro

Night of the Vampire - The Moontrekkers

Telstar - The Tornados

Telstar - Bill Frisell

Misirlou - Dick Dale & His Del-Tones

Pump It - Black Eyed Peas

Einsamer Hirte (Lonely Shepherd) - James Last & Gheorghe Zamfir

Embryonic Journey - Jefferson Airplane

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