Category: Podcasts

Colonel Parker Hero or Villain

Elvis Presley’s ManagerColonel Parker – Hero or Villain? Elvis’s manager Colonel Tom Parker was one of the most controversial people in rock’n’roll history – Colonel Parker Hero or Villain. Elvis Presley’s relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker is one of the most contentious parts of the Elvis Presley story. Many Elvis fans see the…


Get Back Recording Sessions

Get Back Recording Sessions George walked out, eventually it became Let it Be. This was one of the most turbulent of times for the Beatles.- Get Back recording sessions. The detailed blog immediately follows the Podcast Podcast – Get Back Recording Sessionsfrom The Frank Carlyle Show Get Back recording sessions – The Beatles’ end game……


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…


Little Sister Story podcast

Elvis Presley Unravelled #35Little Sister and answer song Hey Memphis podcast Little Sister inspired the Phil Spector produced answer song Hey Memphis from LaVern Baker – The Little Sister story. As a result, Hey Memphis takes a look at the story from the little sister’s point of view… 9 to 15 September: Little Sister Storyguest…


1950s UK Music Scene podcast

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Show1950s UK Music Scenepodcast This 1950s UK Music Scene podcast is the original radio show and includes all the music played on the show. 1950s British Music Scene First broadcast on Access North West 7 September 2020. PLAYLIST 1 Marty Wilde – Endless Sleep2 Humphrey Lyttelton Band – Bad Penny Blues3 Tommy Steele…


Manchester Beat Groups podcast

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled ShowManchester Beat Groups– who found international success …podcast In this Manchester Beat Groups podcast: 1960s Manchester bands who found international success, The Hollies, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, Herman’s Hermits, Freddie and the Dreamers, and The Dakotas (after they teamed up with Billy J Kramer). All with very different stories to tell. Manchester…


Beatles at the Cavern

The Beatles Unravelled #34Beatles at the Cavern podcast .John and Ringo made their debuts in 1957. As “The Beatles” they performed there 292 times – Beatles at the Cavern. 26 August to 1 September: Beatles at the Cavernguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show To Listen to the show The MTK Network…


Elvis the Final Tour

Elvis Unravelled #33Elvis the Final Tour In June 1977 Elvis hit the road for the very last time. Two shows were recorded by CBS and screened as a TV Special – Elvis the final tour. 12 to 18 August: Elvis the Final Tourguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show To Listen to…


Atlantic Records Story podcast

Rock’n’Roll Unravelled ShowAtlantic Records Story…..podcast Atlantic Records, from the beginning in 1947, through the R&B and doo wop of the 1950s, 1960s soul music, to the rock of the mid-1960s and ’70s…- Atlantic Records Story Atlantic Records Story…..podcast Atlantic Records Story podcast This is the original radio show. It includes all the music played on…


Elvis Presley Behind the Legend

Elvis Presley Behind the Legend How important was Colonel Tom Parker in turning Elvis into the King of Rock’n’Roll – Elvis Presley Behind the Legend. Derek Shelmerdine, author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled is one of the guests on The Frank Carlyle Show. Live on Facebook – Monday 29 August 2022 The whole show: 8.00 to 10.00…