Woolleys Beat

American singer-songwriter Dean Friedman talks about his latest studio masterpiece American Lullaby and his career to date.

After bursting on the scene with the catchy Ariel, Dean failed to make an impression on the American public when a certain song about a famous restaurant chain hampered (or should that be hamburgered!) his blossoming career. Across the rest of the world though, Dean's clever songwriting has garnered him many fans down the years, and in this podcast, we talk about getting close to his virtual fans, why his new 9th studio album is so poignant in 2021 plus his dog Lola...the smallest dog in the World!

Does he like hamburgers? Listen and find out.

For more information about Dean, go to his website at www.deanfriedman.com 

Series 2: Episode: 30

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From the moment he was born, blues played a big part in Jimmy Thomas’s life growing up in Osceola in Arkansas. Raised by his aunt and uncle, it was their family friend Albert King who nicknamed him ‘Popeye’ and would go on to influence him throughout his life and play a very important part in his career.

In this podcast, we talk about Jimmy's early roots and being such a focal point of Ike Turner's band The Rhythm Kings before moving to England and launching his own record label. He talks about his friendship with Albert King and working with Tina and Ike from their early days to Worldwide prominence. Later he became a big hit in his own right on the Northern Soul circuit.

Now with a new single out, The Weak End Is Mine, and a forthcoming album, 'Popeye' is truly doing what he loves best!

For more information about Jimmy's new music, visit his Facebook page HERE

Series 2: Episode: 30

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Tommy Hunt

With the release of her autobiography Faith Of A Child, this year will see the 50th anniversary year of Patti’s West End debut in the musical Hair. An incredible 50 years that spans the incredible life of Patti Boulaye OBE.

From escaping the dreadful civil war of Nigeria, a young wide-eyed Patti arrives in England and by chance a trip to see the sights of London would change her life in a way she could never imagine. From getting a coveted part in Hair, she would eventually blossom into a talented singer through her appearance on the New Faces TV talent show.

Her deep Christian faith has kept her grounded throughout her incredible career and now with her new must-see one-woman show Aretha & Me and the release of her autobiography, the future is bright for Patti.

For more information about Patti, go to her website at  www.pattiboulaye.com

Series 2: Episode: 29

From the age of only 16, Anita Harris set out on a path that would take her on an incredible journey in show business. 

Ice skater, dancer, singer and actress she has done it all. In this podcast we go right back to her roots starting out in a dancing troupe in Las Vegas, before her incredible long career to performing at the Palladium.

Series 2: Episode: 28

For more information on Al Jardine, go to his official website HERE

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Morecambe-based poet and author Chris Gregory talks about his latest book that celebrates one of the most influential musicians of all time.....Bob Dylan...

As Dylan turns 80, we chat with Chris about the last few decades of the songwriting re-invention of his music which has been put into a new book Determined To Stand (The Re-Invention Of Bob Dylan).

Series 2: Episode: 27

For more information on Chris Gregory, go to his official website HERE

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Beach Boy co-founder Al Jardine takes time out in the run-up to the planned re-release of his acclaimed 2010 album A Postcard from California to chat about lockdown life in Big Sur...

With the East Coast version of Waves Of Love 2.0 released and getting plenty of airplay around the World, Al talks about future plans afoot approaching the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys, bringing Bach back to Germany, working with his sons, and rescuing a cow he named Jenny from being slaughtered. The latter of which he wrote and dedicated a love song to! 

It seems Surfs Up again for Al to ride those airwaves in our latest podcast. 

Series 2: Episode: 26

For more information on Al Jardine, go to his official website HERE

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Guitarist, singer and songwriter Joey Molland, founder member of Badfinger who were one time touted as the next Beatles...

The story of Badfinger is one of rock’s saddest and most tragic tales. But one thing is for certain: the group that practically invented “power pop” was abundantly filled with talent. To have three great songwriters in one band was reminiscent of the group’s original label founders, the Beatles. Badfinger’s singles are still regarded as pop gems some 50 years later: “Come and Get It,” “No Matter What,” “Day After Day,” and “Baby Blue.”

Perhaps the most unheralded of the three in Badfinger was Liverpudlian guitarist Joey Molland. His songwriting talent started to blossom with the group’s finest album, 1971’s Straight Up. Molland contributed five songs to the group’s fourth platter including “I’d Die Babe,” “Sweet Tuesday Morning” and “Suitcase.” Joey continued to play and write as Badfinger motored through the ’70s recording and touring. But great albums like 1974’s Wish You Were Here were met with the record company and personal mismanagement. And in 1975, the group’s leader, Pete Ham, tragically passed away.

Molland eventually left the group, returned, and left again to launch his own solo career. He’s played in various groups and under the name Joey Molland’s Badfinger since 1983. His several solo albums won critical acclaim but nothing could have prepared us for his latest album.

In this podcast, Joy talks about his life and career, plus working with the likes of Julian Lennon and ex-Monkees Micky Dolenz on his latest album - Be True to Yourself.

Series 2 Episode 25

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LES McKEOWN (Bay City Rollers)

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Now with the 35th anniversary of My Favourite Waste Of Time, Scotland's Owen Paul's new forthcoming album is already creating a stir over the airwaves...

At 15 years of age, from the basement of his house came the sound of a single which was going to greatly influence him for the rest of his life. Little did he know that one of the musicians on that song would play on one of his. We chat about his early days when he was scouted and signed to one of the great British football clubs which he turned down to pursue his love in the music business. A chance hearing of one of Bette Midler's songs and a memorable appearance on BBC's Pebble Mill that would change his destiny forever.

We also talk about producing an album for the popular Japanese 80's band Buck-Tick, his chance meeting with Boy George to hire his venue to stage Taboo and being invited to work and tour with Mike Rutherford and Mike & The Mechanics. Now with new material for his new 2021 album Overblown Superstar and a country remake of his big hit My Favourite Waste Of Time, he's back in the charts once more.

Series:2 Episode: 24

For more information about Owen Paul, visit his website at www.theowenpaul.com

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As one-half of Yell, actor and singer Daniel James knows a thing or so about working a crowd. He started out as a cheerleader on Top of the Pops!

With a failed attempt to represent the UK in the Eurovision, he came to the attention of Simon Cowell who paired him up with Paul Varney under the name of Yell! Despite having initial success worldwide, the duo split up and went their separate ways which resulted in Daniel going back to his career as an actor. With varied roles on TV and film, his cameo appearance in Eastenders just before the lockdown was short-lived. 

In our podcast, he tells of how pounding the streets of London gave him the inspiration to start writing songs again after becoming disillusioned with the breakup of his band. The result is his new single 'Set Your Spirit Free' which has unsurprisingly received a lot of airplay with it's uplifting lyrics and melody. 

Series 2: Episode:23

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Over the past forty years, Gordon Giltrap MBE has graced the music business with his dedication to his craft and his affection for his audience. As one of the UK's most respected guitarists, he has consistently proved the adage that respect cannot be bought, it must be earned. Now with yet another new album coming out, this 73-year-old shows no sign of slowing down his creative juices...

Over the years, Giltrap has worked with an amazingly broad range of artists, from rock musicians such as Brian May, Rick Wakeman and Midge Ure to the jazz virtuoso Martin Taylor, classical guitarist Raymond Burley and the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1996, Gordon realised a dream of playing guitar alongside Cliff Richard, on stage in Cliff's West End musical Heathcliff. 

In this podcast, we talk with Gordon about what in his wife's words is "maintaining the standard". Through his early life, family tragedy and health scares that made him revalue his career, now Gordon is back with his latest musical masterpiece.

Series 2: Episode:22

For more information about Gordon Giltrap, visit his website at www.giltrap.co.uk

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