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:

 The Squeeze Story: Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 965

Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook talk the trials and tribulations of being in a pop group.

 The Squeeze Story: Part I | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1373

From Deptford, South London, Squeeze are a British Institution. They have produced some of the most memorable pop music of all time. Hear Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook tell their story.

 Vanilla Fudge - Part III | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1639

Vanilla Fudge - Part III

 Vanilla Fudge: Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1263
 Vanilla Fudge : Part I | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1189

Vanilla Fudge : Part I

 Maxine Brown 'The Soul of Harlem' - part III | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 989

Still performing to this day, the Northern Soul favourite, treats us to an impromptu version of one of her greatest songs at her home in Harlem.

 Maxine Brown 'The Soul of Harlem' - Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1359

Maxine returns to the Apollo Theatre, where she recalls her early performances, sharing the same bill with Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye.

 Maxine Brown 'The Soul of Harlem' - Part I | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1436

Described as the Beyoncé of her day and the first soul singer, Brown was produced by Otis Redding and sold millions of records. She takes us on a personnel journey around her hometown taking in the Apollo Theatre.

 Simple Minds - Life in a Day: Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1368

The band crack America after being featured on the soundtrack to the movie The Breakfast Club.

 Simple Minds - Life In A Day: Part I | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1306

The story of the Glaswegian electro pioneers who took their brand of rock to a worldwide audience.

 Led Zeppelin The Biggest Rock Band on the Planet: Part IV | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1820

A look at the making of their third and fourth albums, two of the bands biggest selling long players.

 James 'Laid' Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1217

The band talk about the making of their fifth studio album. Under the guidance of Brian Eno, they would make two albums in six weeks.

 James 'Laid' Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1331

The band talk about the making of their fifth album. Produced by Brian Eno it would be hailed as a critical and commercial success.

 Bowie in Berlin: Part III | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1525

The making of the 'Berlin Trilogy' and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

 Bowie in Berlin: Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1347

Against a political backdrop David would produce one of his most creative and ambitious recordings. Members of Kraftwerk and Neu recount their stories.

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