Word Classic Podcast 004

August 13, 2020 WIYELondon Uncategorized 0

In which we visit the EMI archive, wonder whether Tony Wilson signed the Joy Division contract in his own blood, rejoice in Dorothy Parker, investigate James Brown’s will, celebrate Aston “Family Man” Barrett’s 52 children and reboot classic tales of paternity suits – eg who’s Kid Rock’s Dad, is Stan Laurel the father of Clint Eastwood, is Rex Harrison the offspring of George V and why does Brian Jones have three sons called Julian?

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Word In Your Ear

David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and chums cast an occasionally jaundiced eye over the goings-on in the worlds of music and entertainment.

Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds are about to set out on their 35th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour – aka “beery parties”. He talks to us here about the first bands he ever saw and played in, which involves …

… memories of the Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun.

… the secret of seeming enigmatic: “Never finish your sentences …”

… how Three Lions brought a whole new audience and the irony of a singer who didn’t front his biggest hit.

… why the Ramones and Talking Heads made him sell his old records.

… first requirement for success: “being able to make a fool of yourself”.

… when Captain Beefheart forgot he was booked for an art show and painted all the pictures the night before.

… how a part in a Ken Campbell play launched his career.

… seeing the Beatles, aged seven – “Shut your eyes and put your fingers in your ears”.

… when Eric’s in Mathew Street seemed the centre of the universe.

… “for the first time ever I’m not suffering from Imposter Syndrome – I AM THE SINGER!”

… Free, Pink Floyd, Elvis Costello, XTC, Big In Japan and the Sausages From Mars.

… making records that are “an Andy Warhol pop-art splash of colour on a wall”.