Woolleys Beat

By Ian Woolley

Interviewing some of the biggest names and legends in the music and TV business, we talk about what makes them tick. Their life and career plus all the gossip on what's coming soon.... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

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June 26, 2022 Chatting with Then Jerico's Mark Shaw
One of the 80's true survivors, the lead singer of Then Jerico knows how it is to give his fans his all. Shattering his feet during one such performance is a testament to that...
As a little boy, he always wanted to be a stuntman but decided it was safer to be a musician. Boy was he wrong!
In this revealing interview, Mark talks candidly about his musical career and how he came to learn with his disability to still perform to this day. Now playing acoustic gigs at intimate venues around Britain, he's taking his fans down memory lane by playing his hits - some of which haven't been performed in over 30 years.
Mark will be performing his Then Jerico Acoustic at Pizza Express Live in Holborn, London WC1V 6LF on 26th November 2022.
Series 3, Episode 7
Check out Mark Shaw's Spotify link HERE
The official Then Jerico website can be found HERE

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OWEN PAUL
JOHN OTWAY
HAZEL O'CONNOR
LEO SAYER
...more
22min
May 25, 2022 Chatting with Tommy Hunt
Now a Northern Soul legend, Tommy Hunt's life hasn't been easy...
Experiencing racial abuse in the Army when he wanted to see his ill mother, Tommy took his destiny in his own hands. Joining the doo-wop group The Flamingos gave Tommy a step up from what could have been a tougher road.
Success was his destiny and he's worked with the best down the years - Elvis, Gene Vincent, and Buddy Holly to name a few. In fact, Tommy reveals who he tried to persuade not to get on the plane on that fateful Iowa flight the night the music died...
For all Northern Soul and Blues fans, this is one intimate podcast you won't want to miss.
Series 3, Episode 6
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Jimmy Thomas
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31min
April 24, 2022 Chatting with Leo Sayer (part 1)
In our first part of talking with Leo, we look back at his early career. Dressing up as a clown wasn't easy. Leo also talks about life in Australia and his new album Northern Songs which covers many Beatles classics. He also shares some funny anecdotes about meeting the fab four (Leo was a big fan) and reveals which one gave him advice about his hair!
A revealing insight into the 70's legend as he embarks on his world tour later this year.
Season 3 Episode 5
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BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN
GORDON GILTRAP
PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
JOHN OTWAY
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
DON McLEAN
...more
19min
April 03, 2022 Chatting with Don McLean
As a paperboy, Don McLean remembers very well that fateful morning when he saw the news about the death of Buddy Holly. Now 62 years on, that resulting song American Pie has been voted one of the best songs of the Century...
Now on tour celebrating its 50th anniversary, Don opens up candidly about those songs and how early swimming lessons taught him how to keep his voice in tip-top condition to this day. He also talks about those other artists' interpretations of his hits. With Madonna and George Michael having covered his material, McLean also reveals whom he would most like to hear cover one of his songs. This is one podcast you won't want to miss.
Catch him on his 50th Anniversary Of American Pie tour now. For more information from Don McLean, visit his website www.donmclean.com
Series 3, Episode 4
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12min
February 21, 2022 Chatting with Kim & Lee
Kimberley Rew & Lee Cave-Berry are obviously upbeat about the extensive airplay these guys have been having lately...
Kimberley is no stranger to success. He wrote Katrina & the Waves' biggest hits. In 1985, ‘Walking On Sunshine’ gave them a top ten hit and she followed this with the UK’s last Eurovision winner ‘Love Shine A Light’ which done even better commercially.
The Bangles covered another of his songs, ‘Going Down To Liverpool’ and ‘That’s Just The Woman In Me’ was covered by Celine Dion.
He played with both The Soft Boys, alongside Robyn Hitchcock, and Katrina & The Waves, before embarking on a twenty-year plus solo career with his musical and life partner, Lee Cave-Berry.
Lee is a bassist and songwriter and takes the lead vocals on the deceptively simple yet acoustically intricate ‘Growing Up Song’. Now they are currently riding high with a new album Purple Kittens and single You Can Rely On Me.
Find out more about this Blues and Pop Cambridge duo from their website at www.kimandlee.co.uk
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19min
February 06, 2022 Chatting with Gilbert O'Sullivan
He was the superstar who topped the UK and US single charts in the 70s with songs of endearing tunefulness, unabashed sentiment and existentialist musings...
Today, Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan continues to be regarded with tremendous affection and his songs remain well-loved around the world. Gilbert O'Sullivan set out to be a guitarist. This all changed when the Beatles came along but one thing has never changed for Gilbert...his ability to create beautiful songs.
In this podcast, he talks candidly about his long career and why Alone Again (Naturally) will never be tinkered with as rapper Biz Markie found out to his cost. He also reveals who he'd like to cover one of his own songs!
A podcast not to be missed!
Season 3 Episode 2

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GORDON GILTRAP
PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
JOHN OTWAY
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
DON McLEAN
LEO SAYER
...more
14min
January 09, 2022 Rod Clements - My Lindisfarne Days
Rod Clements has been there from the early days of his folk roots...
Lindisfarne is one of the biggest bands to come out of the North East and the recent BBC4 Documentary presented by Sam Fender pushes the legendary band back once more into the spotlight.
Rod talks about the early days, guesting on a chart-topping record and eating sickly sausage rolls with Gazza! Hear why Lindisfarne are flying the Geordie musical flag for cleverly crafted songs woven about harsh life in the North East. Alan Hull's untimely death at 50, cheated us of his talent. Thankfully his rich back catalogue of timeless songs is still brought to life with the present band with Rod at the helm.
Fog on the Tyne is still theirs!
Season 3 Episode 1

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BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN
GORDON GILTRAP
PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
JOHN OTWAY
GILBERT O'SULLIVAN
LEO SAYER
...more
19min
December 19, 2021 Chatting with Basil Brush
A star of the screen and stage, the most famous fox in the World (sorry Michael J.), Basil Brush takes time out to chat about his long career...
Currently starring in panto at the Theatre Royal in Windsor in Jack & The Beanstalk, Basil reveals why he still looks so young since he burst onto our screens back in 1962. He reveals who he'd like to work with and now he's got a new Charity record out to raise funds for Shooting Star's Children's Hospices, the fun he had recording it. A potential Christmas No.1 this year? We'll have to wait and see but this podcast will please fans of the friendly fox both young and old.
If you'd like a special message from Basil himself, or to download his new charity single 'I'm Gonna Dream This Christmas that it's 1979', go to his website at www.basilbrush.com
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14min
December 05, 2021 Chatting with Barbara Dickson OBE
Celebrated Scottish singer and actress Barbara Dickson OBE talks about her incredible career from the folk circuit to treading the boards...
Recorded in late 2020. Barbara gives an insight into her faith and personal life from working the Scottish folk circuit working alongside the likes of the Humblebums with Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty who became good friends in the early days. Appearing in the Willy Russell stage production of ‘John Paul George Ringo...and Bert’, after he had spotted her singing in a folk club in Liverpool, this was to be the start of many successful musicals including Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ (starring as the original Mrs. Johnstone) and playing the infamous Pools winner Viv Nicholson in ‘Spend Spend Spend'.
Barbara Dickson has sold more albums worldwide than any other Scottish female to date. A podcast with a Christmas message to see us through these pandemic times.
For more information about Barbara Dickson, go to her website at www.barbaradickson.net

SERIES: 2 EPISODE 37
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LIMAHL
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PATTI BOULAYE
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
EDDY GRANT
TONY HADLEY
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
CHERYL BAKER (BUCKS FIZZ)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
OWEN PAUL
JOHN OTWAY
HAZEL O'CONNOR
GILBERT O'SULLIVAN
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
LEO SAYER
MARK SHAW (THEN JERICO)
...more
18min
November 14, 2021 Chatting with John Otway
The self-proclaimed Rock & Roll's Greatest Failure's defining moment came in an improvised 1977 Old Grey Whistle Test live performance that made him an overnight sensation.
This English singer-songwriter has built up a cult following down the years through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. In this episode, we talk about that plus working with Wild Willie Barrett and recording at Epstein's house in Montserrat. John also reveals the deep depression he was in when he decided to write his autobiography.
With his 5,000th gig planned for next year (April 2nd, 2022) at the Shepherds Bush Empire, this is a quirky podcast you won't want to miss.
For more information on John Otway, visit his website at www.johnotway.com
SERIES: 2 EPISODE 36
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BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN
GORDON GILTRAP
SHAKIN' STEVENS
AL STEWART
NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)
JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)
TONY CHRISTIE
GILBERT O'SULLIVAN
ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)
LEO SAYER
...more
13min

FAQs about Woolleys Beat:

How many episodes does Woolleys Beat have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.