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 Who 50 Years & Counting Part II: Maximum R&B | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 949

The Who 50 Years & Counting Part II: Influenced by rock and roll, the group would create their own brand of maximum R&B. The individual talents of all four members would fuse, launching them into a global success.

 The Who 50 Years & Counting: part I | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1119

The Who 50 Years & Counting Part 1: In 1964 the group formed in London, they would go on to sell over 150 million records. Now into their fifth decade we look at the 'beginning of the long goodbye' with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.

 Sex Pistols & 40 Years of Punk Part III: 1976-1978. They release a seminal album, Sid Vicious joins and Johnny walks out, the band falls apart and reunites in 1996 for the Filthy Lucre tour. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1338

Sex Pistols & 40 Years of Punk Part III: 1976-1978. They release a seminal album, Sid Vicious joins and Johnny walks out, the band falls apart and reunites in 1996 for the Filthy Lucre tour.

 Sex Pistols & 40 Years of Punk Part II: 1976 was the groups breakthrough year. The word 'punk' was on everybody's lips and the band made front page news. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1239

Sex Pistols & 40 Years of Punk Part 2: 1976 was the groups breakthrough year. The word 'punk' was on everybody's lips and the band made front page news. Listen to John Lydon, Glen Matlock, Siouxsie Sioux, Malcolm McLaren, Tony Wilson, and the Buzzcocks tell the story of this unique movement.

 Sex Pistols & 40 Years of Punk Part 1: 1975 was the year that punk became a visible entity. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1318

Sex Pistols & 40 Years of Punk Part 1: 1975 was the year that punk became a visible entity. It was anarchic and confrontational and questioned the establishment. Listen to John Lydon, Siouxsie Sioux, Chrissie Hynde, Malcolm McLaren, Tony Wilson, Jah Wobble, Paul Simonon and Mick Jones from The Clash tell the story of this unique movement.

 The Supremes Part III: 1967-1977. At their height, founder Flo Ballard was sacked and Diana Ross left to concentrate on a solo career. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1475

The Supremes Part III: 1967-1977. At their height, founder Flo Ballard was sacked and Diana Ross left to concentrate on a solo career. Mary Wilson steered the group successfully until they split in 1977.

 The Supremes: Part II. 1965-1966. The girls were the hottest girl group in America, soon they would conquer the rest of the world. Behind the scenes, relationships were crumbling. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 951

The girls were the hottest girl group in America, soon they would conquer the rest of the world. Behind the scenes, relationships were crumbling.

 The Supremes part I: 1958-1964. The story of the most successful girl group of the sixties. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1152

The Supremes part I: 1958-1964. The story of the most successful girl group of the sixties. Diana, Mary and Florence formed their first group the Primettes in Detroit and by 1961 they had signed to Motown, America's most successful independent record label. Listen to their rags to riches story.

 Elvis Presley G.I. Part II: In 1958 the world's most famous Rock & Roll superstar was now a regular soldier. Listen to how the planets most popular recording artist adapted to military life and kept his career on track. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1448

Elvis Presley G.I. Part II: In 1958 the world's most famous Rock & Roll superstar was now a regular soldier. He spent two years in service, finally being discharged in 1960. Listen to how the planets most popular recording artist adapted to military life and kept his career on track.

 Elvis Presley G.I. Part I. At the height of his fame, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Listen to how the world's most popular recording artist adapted to military life and kept his career on track. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1187

Elvis Presley G.I. Part I: In 1954 the seminal That's Alright Mama was released. It was the moment that many regard as the true beginnings of Rock & Roll. Within a few short years he was a worldwide superstar. At the height of his glorious career, he was drafted into the U.S. Army for two years. Listen to how the world's most popular recording artist adapted to military life and kept his career on track.

 Funkadelic: Part I. The story of George 'Dr. Funkestein' Clinton. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1174

George Clinton revolutionised R&B during the 50's and 60's, turning soul into cosmic funk. Along the way he achieved over forty hit singles and three platinum selling albums and has been sampled by the likes of Del La Soul, NWA, Snoop Dog and Dr. Dre.

 Funkadelic: Part II. The story of George 'Dr. Funkestein' Clinton. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 926

George Clinton revolutionised R&B during the 50's and 60's, turning soul into cosmic funk. Along the way he achieved over forty hit singles and three platinum selling albums and has been sampled by the likes of Del La Soul, NWA, Snoop Dog and Dr. Dre.

 Classic Album: Gregory Porter Liquid Spirit: One of the most successful albums of all time and the most streamed Jazz album in music history. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1351

Classic Album: Gregory Porter Liquid Spirit. One of the most successful albums of all time and the most streamed Jazz album in music history. Hear Porter talk about his gospel, blues and jazz upbringing and the making of his gold selling third album.

 50 Years of Pet Sounds - part I. This wildly ambitious recording was released in 1966 to critical acclaim and is now described as one of the greatest albums ever made. To celebrate this sonic masterpiece, we look at the life and times of Brian Wilson. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 988

50 Years of Pet Sounds: This wildly ambitious recording was released in 1966 to critical acclaim and is now described as one of the greatest albums ever made. To celebrate this sonic masterpiece, Pete Mitchell takes a look at the life and times of Brian Wilson.

 50 Years of Pet Sounds - part II. This wildly ambitious recording was released in 1966 to critical acclaim and is now described as one of the greatest albums ever made. To celebrate this sonic masterpiece, we look at the life and times of Brian Wilson. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 855

50 Years of Pet Sounds: This wildly ambitious recording was released in 1966 to critical acclaim and is now described as one of the greatest albums ever made. To celebrate this sonic masterpiece, Pete Mitchell takes a look at the life and times of Brian Wilson.

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