Best Paula Amp Julia Podcasts (2024)

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A darker twist 1:06:04

2+ y ago1:06:04

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Paula and Angela look at the meaning behind Katy’ Perry’s song ‘Firework’ alongside random facts about Bonfire night. They then go down a darker path of true crime with Neko Case’s song ‘Deep Red Bells’ and Nirvana’s ‘Polly’. WARNING: In this episode we talk about the Green River serial killer and serial rapist Gerald Friend which some listeners ma…

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Son of a gun 1:21:42

2+ y ago1:21:42

1:21:42

This week Angela and Kerrie look at the stories behind songs about revenge. Featuring: You’re So Vain by Carly Simon, How do you sleep by John Lennon, I Did What I did For Maria by Tony Christie and Taylor Swift's, Bad Blood. This weeks new music is from ARXX, GENN, Shattercones and Portobello Express. If you like the show and want to support us, w…

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EP.52 Happy birthday to us 58:37

3y ago58:37

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This week is our 52nd episode and our theme is songs with numbers in the title. Expect tales of Bob Dylan’s most vile song, love potions, social commentary with Across 110th Street, and anti-war song 99 Red Balloons. New Music this week from Loud Women, Kath and the Kicks and Jitensha. If you have new music you would like us to play or a story to t…

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The Dolly & Charley Show 1:08:45

3y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

This week we talk about absolute legends, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride. Expect truly inspirational stories of rags to riches, socking it to the man and new music from Maya Lakhani and Portobello Express. If you would like to support the show and new music, we have a Patreon page with free music, exclusive podcasts and merchandise in thanks for yo…

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Welcome to the horse house 1:19:31

3y ago1:19:31

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This week we are joined by special guests, ARXX, for a Brighton special podcast where we talk Riot Grrl band Huggy Bear and King George the IV, underground tunnels, a 40 foot music room and more! New music from Genn, ARXX and Time to Act. If you have a story, correction or some music that you would like us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles…

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Battle Cry 1:02:19

3y ago1:02:19

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This week we celebrate four feminist anthems and the stories behing them, including queen of soul Aretha Franklin ‘Respect’, Taylor Swift ‘The Man’, Bikini Kill ‘Feels Blind’ and the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ Got at story you want to tell or new music you think we should hear? Email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com New music this week comes from Suncharm…

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Pipe down Paula, you talk too much 1:17:40

3y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

This week we’re talking about songs that feature animals in the title. From ‘Bat out of hell’ by Meatloaf to Princes ‘When Doves Cry’ – we look at the stories behind the songs and amusing facts about some of the artists. The complete list of songs we discuss are as follows: 'Apeman' by The Kinks, 'When Doves Cry' by Prince, 'Black Dog' by Arlo Park…

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Jim, Jimi 1:43:53

3y ago1:43:53

1:43:53

Join us for the tales of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix with special guest, Holly from the band Berries. Expect random facts about doors, and too much wine. If you have a story you want to share or new music you want us to play, drop us a message at rockpoprambles@gmail.com you can also hang out with us on https://www.patreon.com/Bugeye New music th…

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The Walrus of Love 1:13:31

3+ y ago1:13:31

1:13:31

This week we are talking about two artists known for their sexy songs inspiring many a couple to hop into the sack. We’re talking about the absolute legend and empress of blues, Bessie Smith and the walrus of love, Barry White. New music this week comes from The Anderson Tapes, Anorak Patch and Naz and Ella. Want to support the show, get access to …

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Winging it 1:40:01

3+ y ago1:40:01

1:40:01

This week the show’s theme is songs with a day of the week in the title. We tell you the story of ‘I don’t like Mondays’ by Boomtown Rats, U2’s ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’, Friday I’m in Love’ by The Cure, cheese classic 'Saturday Night' by Whigfield, 'Friday' by Rebecca Black and last but not least, 'Monday, Monday' by The Mama's and Papa's. As if that…

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Raining Toads 1:15:17

3+ y ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Kezza and Two-Keys talk about two key festivals that marked important moments in the Counterculture movement of the 60s and 70s. Kerrie explores some fun facts and stories from the most famous festival of the era, Woodstock. Grace shines a light on the Counterculture movement in Mexico through the historic and intriguing story of the Festival Rock …

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Is that a Christmas Tree or a dead body in your car? 56:03

3+ y ago56:03

56:03

This week it's all about keeping it local with stories from where we live. Paula talks about the legendry Crystal Palace Bowl and Bob Marley & The Wailers performance. Angela heads across the Thames, back to Canning Town in East London where she grew up to tell us about the famous Bridge House music venue and the band The Cockney Rejects and how fo…

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Living in a cave 1:40:07

3+ y ago1:40:07

1:40:07

It’s blue January hence this week’s theme focusing on songs with the colour blue in the title. This week we talk about 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis, 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell, 'Mister Blue Sky' by Electric Light Orchestra, 'Pale Blue Eyes' by The Velvet Underground, Ella Mae Morse and 'The House of Blue Lights' and last but not least 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)…

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Hidden Messages 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

53:56

This week Paula and Angela celebrate the anniversary of David Bowie’s final studio album, ‘Blackstar’, and the hidden messages within the artwork and also his birthday. The 8th of January isn't only David Bowie's birthday, but also Dame Shirley Bassey's. We dive into her work with John Barry on some of the most famous Bond theme tunes. New music th…

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IT'S CHRISTMAS!!! 1:36:01

3+ y ago1:36:01

1:36:01

WARNING: There are words in the story of Fairytale of New York that some people may find offensive. Merry Christmas! This week, join all fours member of Bugeye as we tell you the stories behind your most loved and hated Christmas songs, featuring: The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping Jona Lewie – Stop the cavalry Various artists – Santa Claus is com…

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Music, Murder & Kidnap 1:12:33

3+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

This week Kerrie and Angela mix music with true crime and cover the tragic shooting of John Lennon and the ridiculous kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. Expect laughs and tears as we recap the stories of these events. If you would like to suggest a story or new music for us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com If you would also like to…

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Ahoy Matey! 1:34:22

3+ y ago1:34:22

1:34:22

Ahoy Matey! This week we tell you the story of Pirate Radio Station, Radio Caroline with special guest Charlie Ashcroft from Amazing Radio. Radio Caroline which launched in the 60s in reaction to the monopoly of the BBC and the major labels. The station took residency on a boat in the sea just outside British territory and went on to be one of the …

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Badgering the witness 1:30:34

3+ y ago1:30:34

1:30:34

This week’s theme is songs about masturbation including Cindy Laupers ‘She Bop’, Orgasm Addict by Buzzcocks, I touch myself by Divinyls, B.O.B by Macy Gray and Billy Idol’s Dancing with myself. We discuss the back stories to these songs and the impact they had for the bands. From breast cancer awareness to Blue Boy and a few amusing slang terms, th…

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The Elvis of Cambodia 1:12:26

3+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Kerrie and Grace venture further afield to explore stories from the world of music outside of Europe and North America. We explore the tragic but fascinating story of the thriving Cambodian Rock scene during the 60s and early-70s and how it was brutally silenced by the Khmer Rouge in 1975 before travelling to Africa to chat about the sociopolitical…

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Fire All Weapons 1:34:30

3+ y ago1:34:30

1:34:30

Angela and Paula are joined this week by Pete Darrington and Sarah Lay from one of the UKs most exciting labels, Reckless Yes. We explore the year 2016 in music from Beyonce to Parque Courts and how Reckless Yes was born. Discover guilty pleasures, tips for bands looking to work with a label and fantasy band, Fire All Weapons. New music this week i…

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Oh bondage up yours! Celebrating 25 years of She Bop 1:25:13

3+ y ago1:25:13

1:25:13

We look at the life and work of Poly Styrene from X-Ray Spex and Celebrate 25 years of 'She Bop: The Definitive History of Women in Popular Music' by Lucy O'Brien who is also our special guest this week. New music hot picks are from Nervous Twitch and Skinny Girl Diet. SHE BOP is out now and you can grab a copy here: https://www.waterstones.com/boo…

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Halloween Special 1:22:29

3+ y ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Welcome to our spooktastic halloween special. We take a look at the creepy curse of 70s films 'The Exorcist' and 'The Omen' plus 80s movies 'The Lost Boys' and 'The Shining'. We explore the stories and the music that made these films so great. We also have 3 short tales from listeners and dip into the Urban legend of Jenny Red Eye. New music discov…

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And when I say suppose.... 1:19:13

3+ y ago1:19:13

1:19:13

This week we, Angela and Kerrie, are joined by music journalist and author of 'So Much For The 30 Year Plan', Therapy? The Authorised Biography, by Simon Young. We explore stories from the book, Simons top records and turn back the clocks to 1994 to take a look at albums, Dookie by Green Day and Dummy by Portishead. New music hot picks this week co…

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Yeah, 1983 baby! 1:25:36

3+ y ago1:25:36

1:25:36

This week Angela and Paula take a ramble back to 1983, deemed as the most exciting year for music in the 80s, and one that would see the launch of many a future legend. We roll up our sleeves and dig into New Orders 'Blue Monday', the birth of Bananarama and their debut album 'Deep Sea Skiving, Madonna's self titled debut 'Madonna' and the single t…

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Never tell Paula 1:26:57

3+ y ago1:26:57

1:26:57

This week we take you through our glittering top ten songs influenced by literature. Expect some of the usual suspects such as Kate Bush, Gary Numan and David Bowie, with a few surprise pop-ups along the way. From serial killers to 80s sprinkles, this week we have it all. Our new music hot picks come from Weekend Recovery and Menstrual Cramps. If y…

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Naughty Noughties 1:12:53

3+ y ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Angela and Paula get down to the nitty gritty of the 00's from the panic of Y2K to the failed diamond heist. We explore PJ Harveys award winning album 'Stories of the city, stories of the sea', and the debut (also award winning) album by the XX. If that wasn't enough, they are joined special guest filmmaker, Laura Jean Marsh who talks all about her…

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Let's start a girl riot 1:32:00

3+ y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

Angela and Kerrie bring you this weeks episode with special guest, founder of Loud Women, guitarist from I, Doris, and all round good egg, Cassie Fox. We roll up our sleeves and get stuck into the world of Riot Grrrl, how it started, the zines, the artwork, the politics, the community and the bands that laid the foundations for the movement. Expect…

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Storms and stardust 1:18:27

3+ y ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Angela is joined this week by graphic designer, Julia Woollams. They explore the legendary album artwork of Storm Thorgerson which includes Pink Floyd, The Cranberries and Muse, to name but a few. They also dip their toes into the world of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, the costumes, the stage shows and the character. New music this week comes from …

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Tough sh** your songs banned 51:38

3+ y ago51:38

51:38

This week Angela and Paula explore the songs the BBC loves to ban. From Sex Pistols to Abba we do a run down of our favs axed from the airwaves over the years, some of which are quite frankly bizarre. We also discuss censorship and pose the question of when is it or is it ever acceptable. New Music this week comes from Fightmilk and Chorus Girl Got…

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Feeling the love 1:22:23

3+ y ago1:22:23

1:22:23

This week Angela and Paula talk the 808 drum machine and it's impact on music, as well as Donna Summers 'I Feel Love' and how it changed dance music FOREVER! They are also joined by special guest Terry Tyldesley, a.k.a Kat Five from Feral Five who has also been working away on a solo project, as well as a bunch of other cool stuff. We have a listen…

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The F-List 1:18:19

4y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

This week we are joined by special guest, Vick Bain, Former CEO of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, now PhD researcher into women's careers in the music industry and creator of The F-List. We discuss the UK music industry and the appalling under-representation of women. We also celebrate the first black female headliner at…

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Whatever happened to.... 55:31

4y ago55:31

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SUPPORT OUR SHOW: Donations to the show to help cover our costs. If you want to make a one of donation you can do so here. https://supporter.acast.com/bugeyes-rock-pop-rambles EPISODE 23 Whatever happened to... East 17? Whatever happened to... Klaxons? Whatever happened to... Cathy Dennis? Yep, it's a question that comes up from time to time, peopl…

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Let's Cher 1:26:53

4y ago1:26:53

1:26:53

This week Angela and Kerrie from Bugeye take a look at the careers of Cher and The Spice Girls with new music from Scarlet and The Crystal Furs. Cher, Goddess of Pop, has amassed international fame not only in music but also as an actress, taking home many awards. 26 studio albums, and of 34 top 40 hit singles, from 60s hippy duo, Sonny and Cher, t…

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1:20:35

4y ago1:20:35

1:20:35

This week we look at transport themed songs from the likes of Joni Mitchell, 'Big Yellow Taxi' and Gary Numan 'Cars' to Queens 'Bicycle Race'. Expect fluffed lines, awesome music and laugh-out-loud mistakes. Tales include: The Proclaimers 'I'm gonna be 500 miles', Lush '500 (Shake Baby Shake)', Gary Numan 'Cars', The O'Jays 'Love Train', Tracy Chap…

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Invasion of the cabbage patch dolls 1:21:04

4y ago1:21:04

1:21:04

This week we're joined by special guest Caffy St Luce, the fairy godmother of rock, as we explore protest songs through the ages. Kerrie takes us back to the 1930s and what is believed to be one of the first protest songs, Strange Fruit sung by Billie Holiday. We also moonwalk back in time to life in 1979 from politics to the launch of the Sony Wal…

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Crowd-surfing JC 1:16:26

4y ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Join Kerrie and Angela for a chat about Charles Mason, the Mason Family Murders and his many connections to music. We also take a look at the origins of headbanging, crowd-surfing and moshing from head-butting stages to dancing parrots, expect the unexpected. New music this week is from The Gulps 'The Kings House' and Teenage Waitress with 'I'm lea…

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What a bright spark... and a complete nut job 1:12:32

4y ago1:12:32

1:12:32

This week Angela and Grace tell the story of Phil Spector looking at his early life, his rise to fame, his demise and the murder of Lana Clarkson. It's a rollercoaster ride of the Wall of Sound, inflatable dolls, Christmas kids, and a whole lot more in-between. Our artist hot picks this week are by Deux Furieuses 'Let them burn' and 1983 by The Tut…

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Moral degradation and inflatable Kayaks 1:09:16

4y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Angela and Kerrie talk conspiracy theories and explore the FBI investigation into 60s hit song Louie Louie by the Kingsmen. We also look at one hit wonders Spaceman by Babylon Zoo one of the fastest selling songs in British chart history and What's Up by 4 Non-Blondes and the incredbile writting talent of Linda Perry. New music this week is by the …

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All by myself 52:13

4y ago52:13

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This week Angela is flying solo on the show and tells the story of Big Star who failed to establish popular acclaim in the 70s but went on to be one of the most influential bands of modern rock music. We also feature music on the show: Night Garden by Animal Breakdown, Eggshells by Les Futiles, Nowhere by Rachel Jack and Get up to me and Can We Go …

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Oh what a woman! 1:27:59

4y ago1:27:59

1:27:59

This week we take a look at the lives of Etta James, one of the most dynamic soul singers of all time, and blues rock legend, Janis Joplin; her rise to fame and her tragic ending. Our new music discoveries this week are Quarantine by Lilith Ai and Easy Way Out by Jitensha. Become a supporter of our show with a one off donation: https://supporter.ac…

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Kim, Kim and Kim 1:29:56

4y ago1:29:56

1:29:56

Lil' Kim, Kim Gordon and Kim Deal - all legends and all featured in this weeks episode. We take a look at the rise of Lil' Kim and her critically acclaimed album, Hardcore. We also take a dive into Sonic Youth's album, Goo, and the early days of the group from the prespective of band member Kim Gordon from her memoir, Girl in a band. Our third stor…

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To moog or not to moog 1:02:25

4y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

This week we look at the dark beginnings of post punk band Devo with the US Kent State massacre and celebrate the synth wonders of Wendy Carlos. Our hot new music picks of the week come from the incredibly talented Aimee Steven with her new single, Darling and the exciting hard rock sounds of Hawxx. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you hav…

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Air hugs are rubbish 1:30:47

4y ago1:30:47

1:30:47

This week Angela, Kerri, along side special guest, Mari from Get In Her Ears, talk Kathleen Hanna, Ghost Town by The Specials, and women making history in the 90s billboard charts. New music comes from The Vegetable Collective, Libra Libra and Cheerbleederz. If you have a correction, a story or new music to share please email us at rockpoprambles@g…

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Blair, put down the guitar and walk away 1:30:05

4y ago1:30:05

1:30:05

This week Paula Snow and Angela Martin from Bugeye are joined by Bill Cummins and Jim Auton from God Is In The TV podcast Show Me Magic! We take a trip down memory lane and look at the death of Britpop and ask, was it all Tony Blair and his Fender guitars fault? We also discuss the tragic 27 club members, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain and Richey Edwar…

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A little happy wee 1:18:57

4y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

This week we're joined by comedy legend, Jo Caulfield who brings along some of her favourite songs of the moment. We also celebrate female drummers, Tobi Vail (Bikini Kill) Fay Milton (Savages) & Cindy Blackman, while also taking a whistlestop tour of the curse of San Francisco; including the final shows of The Beatles, Sex Pistols and The Band. Ye…

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Pulling faces 1:19:03

4y ago1:19:03

1:19:03

This week we talk about Lily Allen and her rise to fame, dispelling some of the misconceptions that the media would have you believe about her. We also take a look at some of the famous feuds of Courtney Love. New music this week come from Chemtrails and Seamonsters. If you have a story that you would like us to cover or, indeed, a correction, you …

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Spinal Tap With Tits 1:20:11

4y ago1:20:11

1:20:11

This week we explore the career of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, godmother of rock n roll, and the legend of Delta Blues man, Robert Johnson, Devil at the Cross Roads. Our new music this week, comes from The Baby Seals and Cruel Hearts Club. Please follow us on twitter @Bugeyeband and on facebook @bugeyemusic or drop us an email as rockpoprambles@gmail.co…

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I love you Kerrie 1:30:13

4y ago1:30:13

1:30:13

Kerrie and Angela cover the stories of Nina Simone, The Sex Pistols and Sid and Nancy in an extended version of the podcast this week. Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, musician and civil rights activist. Known for songs such as 'My baby just cares for me', I love you Porgy' and 'Feeling good', we take a look back to where it all bega…

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Yodelling Yoda 44:28

4y ago44:28

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This week Kerrie and Paula talk about the careers of La Roux and Amanda Palmer, finding unexpected parallels between the two, who both stepped away from major labels to explore other ways of creating and releasing music. They also explore the part that crowdfunding has played in changing the way that artists can fund their art by looking at the Ama…

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Happy anniversary 54:45

4y ago54:45

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This week Angela is joined by Grace (Gracy two keys) to look at the work and life (to date) of Kate Bush and random facts, some maybe true, and some might not be so true. They also explore the work of Delia Derbyshire who was behind so many innovations in electronic music at a time when syths didn't even exist. New music this week is from the incre…

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