Woolleys Beat

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

Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists?

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

LEO SAYER

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

Want to listen to podcasts from other 70's artists?

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

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

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

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BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN

LIMAHL

GORDON GILTRAP

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)

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

Like to listen to more 70's singer's podcasts?

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

From his early days in the Q Tips, Paul Young's soulful voice has taken him all around the World...

In this podcast, we chat with him about his early life and career before his recognition as one of the most recognisable voices of the 1980's. He reveals which of the many prestigious musical concerts down the years hold special memories for him. Now helping him heal after the sad loss of his wife back in 2018, he sings with his TexMex band of friends in Los Pacaminos as well as his solo stuff.

A revealing podcast which you won't want to miss!

Series 2: Episode: 35

For more information about Paul Young and Los Pacaminos, visit their website at www.lospacaminos.com

Want to listen to more 80's podcasts?

TONY HADLEY

CHERYL BAKER

LIMAHL

SHAKIN' STEVENS

EDDY GRANT

OWEN PAUL

MARK SHAW (THEN JERICO)

A man who reached dizzy heights, Mark Wynter has been up there with the best of them...literally

Playing the lead role in Barnum, Wynter has done it all. Appearing on the small screen as well as treading the boards, this episode focuses on his musical career. After a brief encounter with Lionel Bart, his rise to fame quickly followed with numerous chart hits in the '60s. (part 1 of 2)

Series 2: Episode: 34

For more information on Mark Wynter, go to his official website HERE

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WHO KILLED JOHN LENNON?

ROAG BEST TALKS EARLY BEATLES

ANITA HARRIS

DION

MARTY WILDE

AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS)

CRAIG DOUGLAS

A man who reached dizzy heights, Mark Wynter has been up there with the best of them - literally...

Playing the lead role in Barnum, Wynter has done it all. Appearing on the small screen as well as treading the boards, this episode focuses on his musical career. After a brief encounter with Lionel Bart, his rise to fame quickly followed with numerous chart hits in the '60s. (part 1 of 2)

Series 2: Episode: 34

For more information on Mark Wynter, go to his official website HERE

Want to listen to more 60's related podcasts?

WHO KILLED JOHN LENNON?

ROAG BEST TALKS EARLY BEATLES

DION

MARTY WILDE

AL JARDINE (BEACH BOYS)

Singer Tony Christie has been around the block a bit - Amarillo and Las Vegas to name a few...

With the recent release of his autobiography 'The Song Interpreter', we thought it time we caught up with Tony to talk about his incredible career. Songs like 'Is This The Way To Amarillo', `I Did What I Did For Maria', Avenues & Alleyways' in the 1970s have all achieved critical acclaim and sound as fresh today as they were then. Tony's albums have achieved several Gold and Platinum discs and he was the only singer in 2005 to have a single release and album simultaneously at Number 1. We also chat about that telephone call from comedian Peter Kay which resulted in his big hit being used for the Comic Relief record and in him appearing in the video with Peter's jacket!

A podcast you won't want to miss.

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Like to listen to more 70's singer's podcasts?

BAY CITY ROLLER'S LES McKEOWN

GORDON GILTRAP

SHAKIN' STEVENS

AL STEWART

NICKY STEVENS (BROTHERHOOD OF MAN)

JOEY MOLLAND (BADFINGER)

JOHN OTWAY

GILBERT O'SULLIVAN

ROD CLEMENTS (LINDISFARNE)

LEO SAYER

To celebrate the new release the 50th Anniversary Box Set of Rory’s eponymous 1971 debut album will be released on September 3rd, we chat with his long-time guitarist Gerry McAvoy about working with arguably the greatest rock guitarist this planet has ever seen...

In this podcast, Gerry talks about the early days when he joined Taste through to playing on Rory's last three albums before his untimely death some 26 years ago at the young age of only 47 years old.

Rory's debut album released in 1971 has been lovingly reissued into a unique box set for his fans new and old. 

Further info www.rorygallagher.com

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