Tag: Phil Spector

Classic Songs Backstories podcast

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled ShowClassic Songs’ Backstoriespodcast… Story behind the song This Classic Songs’ Backstories podcast is the original radio broadcast and includes all the music played in the show. First broadcast on Access North West 2 March 2020 PLAYLIST 1 The Who – Substitute2 Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Ohio3 The Crystals – He Hit…


Phil Spector Story podcast

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled ShowPhil Spector Storypodcast The wall-of-sound, before and after… The only record producer to be more famous than his artists – Phil Spector Story podcast. Phil Spector scored an American #1, as a member of The Teddy Bears, with To Know Him is To Love Him in 1958. Not only did he perform with…


24 Girl Group Classics

24 Girl Group Classics Billboard magazine selected the 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. Taken from the 1950s, ’60’s, ’70s and ’80s, girl group songs on that list, these are 24 Girl Group Classics. Derek Shelmerdine, author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled is one of the guests on Tony Higginson’s Book Club. Live on Facebook…


Story of Twist and Shout

The Beatles Unravelled #26The Story of Twist and Shout The Top Notes originally recorded Twist and Shout with producer Phil Spector. This was shortly after he started as a house producer at Atlantic Records. Co-writer Bert Berns was very disappointed with the Spector version and as a result, he took the song to Wand Records…


The Dark Side of Rock’n’Roll

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled ShowThe Dark Side of Rock’n’Rollpodcast Death stalks rock’n’roll heroes, sometimes with very eerie coincidences. Albums have been accused of leading to suicide pacts. Bats, chicken blood and the 27 Club certainly add to the legend – it’s all there, and more, on the – Dark Side of Rock’n’Roll This is the original radio…


Rock’n’Roll To Rock podcast

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled ShowRock’n’Roll to Rock podcast This Rock’n’Roll to Rock podcast is the original radio show and includes all the music played in the show.First broadcast on Access North West 6 July 2020. From 1950s rock’n’roll to 1960s rock PLAYLIST – Rock’n’Roll to Rock 1 Rex Garvin and the Mighty Cravers – Sock it To…


Phil Spector Story Radio Show

The Phil Spector Story – Radio Show First broadcast 1 June 2020…..on Access North West LISTEN AGAIN – PODCASTThe Phil Spector Story ARE THEY ON TOUR NOW?Artists/bands mentioned inThe Phil Spector Story PHIL SPECTOR QUIZBased on the radio showCheck out your knowledge…of Phil Spector The Phil Spector Story – Radio Show In 1958 Phil Spector…


Stories Behind Songs Quiz

Welcome to the Stories Behind Songs QuizFriday Night Pub Quiz #14Test your knowledge of these seven songs. Stories Behind Songs Quiz – Friday Night Pub Quiz #14: Stories behind seven of the classic songs from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. The background to all of these questions and answers can be found in … COMPANION…


Stories Behind Classic Songs

The stories behind classic songs from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s The stories behind classic songs:God Save the Queen – Sex Pistols 1977Hello Little Girl – John Lennon 1962He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss) + He’s a Rebel 1962Louie Louie – Richard Berry 1957Ohio – Crosby Stills Nash & Young 1970Substitute –…


Story Behind The Song

Story Behind the Song – Radio Show First broadcast …..2 March 2020 ……….on Access North West LISTEN AGAIN – PODCAST Story Behind the Song COMPANION BLOG Story Behind the Song COMPANION QUIZ Story Behind the Song Story Behind the Song – Radio Show This show takes a look at the stories behind seven of the…