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Sounds with Simon Tesler

Simon Tesler

Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and some of the stories behind the songs, with Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

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#83
Wednesday · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (Part 2)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part Two: Big Spender by Shirley Bassey, How To Be A Millionaire by ABC, Opportunities by Pet Shop Boys, Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, Money's Too Tight To Mention by Simply Red, Pounds Shillings & Pence by The Windmills, Money by The Drums, Pennies by Smashing Pumpkins, Money by Barret Strong, Money by The Flying Lizards, Money In My Pocket by Dennis Brown, Offshore Banking Business by The Members, In It For The Money by Supergrass and Money by Pink Floyd.
#83
Wednesday · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (Part 1)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part One: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, Money Changes Everything by Cyndi Lauper, Money Don't Matter 2 Night by Prince, I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc, Dirty Sexy Money by David Guetta & Afrojack, Take The Money & Run by The Steve Miller Band, Free Money by Patti Smith, For The Love Of Money by Defunkt, Cash Money by Prince Charles & The City Beat Band, Pennies From Heaven by Louis Prima, Money by Liza Minelli & Joel Young and Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani.
#82
August 19 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crime (Part 2)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CRIME. In Part Two: Pusherman by Curtis Mayfield, Killer by Seal, Whodunit by Tavares, Gun by Gil Scott-Heron, The Gun by Lou Reed, Guilty by Bonnie Raitt, Gangsters by The Specials, Shoplifting by The Slits, Police & Thieves by Junior Murvin, Stay Free by The Clash, Crime by 999 and Getting Away With It by Electronic.
#82
August 19 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crime (Part 1)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CRIME. In Part One: Thieves Like Us by New Order, Psycho Killer by Talking Heads, New Killer Star by David Bowie, I Shot the Sheriff by Light Of The World, I Fought The Law by The Crickets, I Killed The Barber by Dr Alimantado, The Killer by Big Youth, Great Train Robbery by Black Uhuru, Killer On The Loose by Thin Lizzy, English Boys With Guns by Deaf School, Cops & Robbers by The Hoosiers.
#81
August 12 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Magic (Part 2)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is MAGIC. In Part Two: Abracadabra by Lady Gaga, Potion by Calvin Harris ft Dua Lipa & Young Thug, Spell by Hot Chip, Betrayal (Sorceror Theme) by Tangerine Dream, Black Magic Woman by Fleetwood Mac, Season Of The Witch by Donovan, Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf, That Old Black Magic by Louis Prima & Keely Smith, I Put A Spell On You by Nina Simone, Love Potion No 9 by The Clovers, I Put A Spell On You by Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Voodoo People by The Prodigy.
#81
August 12 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Magic (Part 1)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is MAGIC. In Part One: Superstition by Stevie Wonder, A Kind Of Magic by Queen, Magic Smile by Rosie Vela, Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police, Spellbound by Siouxsie & The Banshees, Witches' Song by Marianne Faithfull, Spooky by Dusty Springfield, Do You Believe In Magic by Cher and Hocus Pocus by Focus.
#79
July 29 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Call Me (Part 2)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CALL ME. In Part Two: Don't Call Me Baby by Madison Avenue, Call On Me by Eric Prydz ft Steve Winwood, Bootie Call by All Saints, Telephone by Lady Gaga, Rebel Yell by Billy Idol, Telephone Operator by Pete Shelley, Shout by Tears For Fears, Cry For Love by Iggy Pop, Bless The Telephone by Labi Siffre, Waiting By The Phone by Tokyo Tea Room, New York Telephone Conversation by Lou Reed, Telephone Man by Meri Wilson and Waiting For The Siren's Call by New Order.
#79
July 29 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Call Me (Part 1)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CALL ME. In Part One: Call Me by Blondie, Shout To The Top by The Style Council, Call Me by Go West, London Calling by The Clash, Get Off The Phone by The Heartbreakers, The Phone Call by The Pretenders, A Ring by Towa Tei, He's On The Phone by St Etienne, Shout by The Isley Brothers, Twist & Shout by The Beatles, Call Me (Come Back Home) by Al Green and Give Her A Call by Gil Scot-Heron.
#78
July 22 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Happy (Part 2)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is HAPPY. In Part Two: Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3 by Ian Dury & The Blockheads, I'm So Happy by Light Of The World, Laughing On by Beggar & Co, Happy by The Rolling Stones, Happy Man by Chic, Happy by Towa Tei, Happy by Pharrell Williams, Smiling Faces Sometimes by Undisputed Truth, The Big Man Laughs by Steinski, When You're Smiling / Sheik Of Araby by Louis Prima and Get Happy by Ella Fitzgerald.
#78
July 22 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Happy (Part 1)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is HAPPY. In Part One: I Could Be Happy by Altered Images, Everybody's Happy Nowadays by Buzzcocks, Happy House by Siouxsie & The Banshees, Happy Hour by The Housemartins, Many Happy Returns by ABC, If It Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crow, Shiny Happy People by REM, Happy Together by The Turtles, Woke Up Laughing by Robert Palmer, Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me) by Steve Harvey & Cockney Rebel and Distant Smile by Ultravox.
#77
July 15 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Days (Part 2)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is DAYS. In Part Two: Last Friday Night (TGIF) by Katy Perry, Get Down Saturday Night by Oliver Cheatem, Saturday by East 57th Street ft Donna Allen, Saturday Night by Herbie Hancock, Saturday Night Fish Fry by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting by Elton John, Saturday Night In The City Of The Dead by Ultravox, Lazy Sunday Afternoon by The Small Faces, Sunday Morning by Maroon 5 and Sunday by David Bowie
#77
July 15 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Days (Part 1)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is DAYS. In Part One: Days Of Rust by INXS, Monday Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, Ruby Tuesday by The Rolling Stones, Everything's Tuesday by Chairmen of the Board, Wednesday Like A River by Sheila E, Wednesday Week by Elvis Costello, Thursday by Jess Glynne, Thursday by Pet Shop Boys ft Example, Friday On My Mind by The Easybeats, Friday's Angels by Generation X and Friday by Joe Jackson.
#76
July 8 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Travel (Part 2)
More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is TRAVEL. In Part Two: Around The World by Daft Punk, I'm Like A Bird by Nelly Furtado, Midnight Train To Georgia by Gladys Knight & The Pips, Sailaway by Earth Wind & Fire, Orinoco Flow by Enya, Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf, Go West (Crazy Spinning Circles) by The Cult, Summer Holiday by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Holidays In The Sun by the Sex Pistols and Learning To Fly by Pink Floyd.
#76
July 8 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Travel (Part 1)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is TRAVEL. In Part One: I Travel by Simple Minds, All Around The World by Lisa Stansfield, Get Here by Oleta Adams, Roam by The B52s, Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, Rockin' All Over The World by Status Quo, All Around The World by The Jam, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place by The Animals, Route 66 by Chuck Berry and I'm Mandy Fly Me by 10cc.
#75
July 1 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: In Memoriam 2Q26 (Part 2)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week, another IN MEMORIAM special in which I'm celebrating the careers of a few of the musicians and industry figures who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part Two: Brother Louie by Hot Chocolate (Tony Wilson b 1936), Piece Of My Heart by Big Brother & The Holding Company (Clive Davis b 1932), Hold Her Tight by The Osmonds (Alan Osmond b 1949), Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up by Frank Zappa (Ike Willis b 1955) Sylvia's Mother by Dr Hook & The Medicine Show (Dennis Locorriere b 1949), Misdemeanor by Foster Sylvers (b 1962), I Found A New Baby by Sonny Rollins (b 1930) Are You Glad To Be In America? by James Blood Ullmer (b 1940), Rats In The Cellar by Aerosmith (Jack Douglas b 1945, Clive Davis) and Nobody Told Me by John Lennon (Jack Douglas)
#75
July 1 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: In Memoriam 2Q26 (Part 1)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week, another IN MEMORIAM special in which I'm celebrating the careers of a few of the musicians and industry figures who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part One: Ain't That A Shame by Cheap Trick (Jack Douglas b 1945), You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate (Tony Wilson b 1936), Be My Baby by The Ronettes (Nedra Talley b 1946), Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa (Lance Taylor b 1957), I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston (Clive Davis b 1932), Feelin' Alright? by Traffic (Dave Mason b 1946), Message To The World by The Gorillas (Jesse Hector b 1947), Ask The Angels by Patti Smith Group (Jack Douglas, Clive Davis) (De La) Yaleo by Santana (Clive Davis) and Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen (Clive Davis)
#74
June 24 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: War (Part 2)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is WAR. In Part Two: The Lebanon by Human League, Love Is A Battlefield by Pat Benatar, Duel by Propaganda, I'd Rather Fight Than Switch by Ruby Johnson, Love Wars by Womack & Womack, Vietnam by Jimmy Cliff, War Ina Babylon by Max Romeo & The Upsetters, War Zone by The Vibrators, Cold Wars by The Rezillos, Army Dreamers by Kate Bush and Shipbuilding by Robert Wyatt.
#74
June 24 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: War (Part 1)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is WAR. In Part One: Two Tribes by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, War by Edwin Starr, Warhead by Riuichi Sakamoto, Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, War by Funkapolitan, War Baby by Tom Robinson, Bang Bang My Baby Shot Me Down by Nancy Sinatra, Bang Bang You're Dead by Dirty Pretty Things, Army Of Me by Bjork, Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones and All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix.
#73
June 17 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crazy (Part 2)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CRAZY. In Part Two: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, Crazy Legs by Cassius, Fool For Love by Das Pop, Mad About You by Hooverphonic, Brain Damage by Dennis Bovell, Stupid Girl by Garbage, Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, Crazy by Patsy Cline, Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon, American Idiot by Green Day, Walk Idiot Walk by The Hives, Fool In The Rain by Led Zeppelin
#73
June 17 · 57 min
Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crazy (Part 1)
More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CRAZY. In Part One: She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals, Girl Crazy by Hot Chocolate, Beat Crazy by Joe Jackson, Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade, Stupidity by Dr Feelgood, Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, I'll Go Crazy by James Brown, Dig That Crazy Chick by Sam Butera & The Witnesses, Kooks by David Bowie, Fool To Cry by The Rolling Stones, Trouble In Mind by Marianne Faithfull and Losing My Mind by Liza Minnelli.

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