This Day in Music Radio show

This Day in Music Radio

Summary: Pop music is considered to be a reflection of changing youth culture and politics. Revealing trends, attitudes and social awareness it is a barometer of the times. From Elvis to Beatlemania, punk to hip hop and all points in between, it releases our emotions and takes us to another conscience state. When radio entered in to our lives in the early 19th century, it changed everything. Broadcasting the sounds of the era to the masses, we could all access and share the tales of how music changed us. Here are the stories of how it was made, consumed and adored. Take a trip and listen/download the history of music as told by the most influential artist of all time with Pete Mitchell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisdayinmusic

Podcasts:

 10cc: Arts For Arts Sake Part I. Graham Gouldman & Kevin Godley tell the story of the band, Strawberry Studios and the making of I'm Not in Love. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1062

Formed in Stockport Cheshire, 10cc were one of the most critical acclaimed bands of the 1970's. Hear Graham Gouldman & Kevin Godley tell the story of the band, Strawberry Studios and the making of I'm Not in Love, a song that spent 11 weeks on the charts throughout the summer of 1975.

 10cc: Arts For Arts Sake - part II. Hear Graham Gouldman & Kevin Godley tell the story of the band, Strawberry Studios and the making of I'm Not in Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1266

Formed in Stockport Cheshire, 10cc were one of the most critical acclaimed bands of the 1970's. Hear Graham Gouldman & Kevin Godley tell the story of the band, Strawberry Studios and the making of I'm Not in Love, a song that spent 11 weeks on the charts throughout the summer of 1975.

 It's Only Rock & Roll: Part I of the triumphant return of the Rolling Stones to Hyde Park in the summer 2013. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1127

It had been almost 44 years since the band played to 250,000 people in the Park in 1969. In their 50th year, they would play two sell out shows in the central London once again. Pete Mitchell talks to Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood.

 It's Only Rock & Roll: Part II of the triumphant return of the Rolling Stones to Hyde Park in the summer 2013. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1510

It had been almost 44 years since the band played to 250,000 people in the Park in 1969. In their 50th year, they would play two sell out shows in the central London once again.

 Amy Winehouse: Back to Black & the Paparazzi - part I | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 978

Amy died on July 23rd 2011, she was 27. During her time she recorded one of the greatest albums of the 21st Century and lived under the glare of the tabloids. Pete Mitchell looks back on her life, as Amy recounts her musical influences and the recording of Back To Black. #amywinehouse #backtoblack

 Amy Winehouse: Back to Black & the Paparazzi - part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1135

Amy died on July 23rd 2011, she was 27. During her time she recorded one of the greatest albums of the 21st Century and lived under the glare of the tabloids. Pete Mitchell looks back on her life, as Amy recounts her musical influences and the recording of Back to Black.

 Classic Album: Velvet Underground & Nico Part I. Hear Lou Reed and John Cale talking about the making of this 1967 seminal album. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1001

The Velvet Underground & Nico is the debut album by American band the Velvet Underground and vocal collaborator Nico, released in March 1967. The album would gain attention for its experimental performance sensibilities, as well as the focus on controversial subject matter expressed in many of its songs including drug abuse, prostitution, sadism and masochism and sexual deviancy. Hear Lou Reed, John Cale, Richard Ashcroft, Chris Stein and Debbie Harry talking about the making of the album and its influence.

 Classic Album: Velvet Underground & Nico Part II. Hear Lou Reed and John Cale talking about the making of this 1967 seminal album. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1005

The Velvet Underground & Nico is the debut album by American band the Velvet Underground and vocal collaborator Nico, released in March 1967. The album would gain attention for its experimental performance sensibilities, as well as the focus on controversial subject matter expressed in many of its songs including drug abuse, prostitution, sadism and masochism and sexual deviancy. Hear Lou Reed, John Cale, Richard Ashcroft, Chris Stein and Debbie Harry talking about the making of the album and its influence.

 James Brown & Martha High: Part I. Martha was JB's longest running female vocalist and his closest ally for over three decades. 'The Hardest Working Woman in Showbusiness' tells her story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1130

Martha High grew up in Washington, D.C., and joined the group The Jewels who scored the hit, "Opportunity". The Jewels went on tour with James Brown in 1964 and Martha continued singing with Brown for the next 30-plus. years.

 James Brown & Martha High: Part II. Martha was JB's longest running female vocalist and his closest ally for over three decades. 'The Hardest Working Woman in Showbusiness' tells her story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 676

Martha High grew up in Washington, D.C., and joined the group The Jewels who scored the hit, "Opportunity". The Jewels went on tour with James Brown in 1964 and Martha continued singing with Brown for the next 30-plus. years.

 James Brown & Martha High: Part III. Martha was JB's longest running female vocalist and his closest ally for over three decades. 'The Hardest Working Woman in Showbusiness' tells her story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 911

Martha High grew up in Washington, D.C., and joined the group The Jewels who scored the hit, "Opportunity". The Jewels went on tour with James Brown in 1964 and Martha continued singing with Brown for the next 30-plus. years.

 Come Together: Part I of the history of The Beatles, told by musicians and fans whose lives were changed forever by the Fab Four. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1095

The Beatles were the greatest and most influential act of the rock era, and introduced more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. When they retreated into the studio, they were instrumental in pioneering advanced techniques and multi-layered arrangements. They were also the first British rock group to achieve worldwide prominence, launching a British Invasion that made rock truly an international phenomenon.

 Come Together: Part II of the history of The Beatles, told by musicians and fans whose lives were changed forever by the Fab Four. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1211

The Beatles were the greatest and most influential act of the rock era, and introduced more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. When they retreated into the studio, they were instrumental in pioneering advanced techniques and multi-layered arrangements. They were also the first British rock group to achieve worldwide prominence, launching a British Invasion that made rock truly an international phenomenon.

 Come Together: Part III of the history of The Beatles, told by musicians and fans whose lives were changed forever by the Fab Four. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 874

The Beatles were the greatest and most influential act of the rock era, and introduced more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. When they retreated into the studio, they were instrumental in pioneering advanced techniques and multi-layered arrangements. They were also the first British rock group to achieve worldwide prominence, launching a British Invasion that made rock truly an international phenomenon.

 Everyday People: The story of Sly & the Family Stone - part I. Bassist Larry Graham, takes us on a journey through soul, rock, R&B and psychedelia culminating in the album There's A Riot Goin' On. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 988

Formed in 1967, Sly & the Family Stone was pivotal in the development of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic music which greatly influenced the sound of subsequent American pop, soul, R&B, funk, and hip hop music.

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