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Sounds Like Rock & Soul : Music History 70s & beyond

Simon Tesler | Rock Music & Soul Music History

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 129

Every track has a story. Classic songs from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul archive and the stories behind them with Simon Tesler, founder and former editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Hearts (Part 1)

Episode 92

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 57:56

On this week's show: Find out why Bono spent his honeymoon in the Caribbean writing songs; how an abandoned track called The Disco Song turned into Blondie's Heart Of Glass; how Aztec Camera's biggest hit almost didn't get released; what the connection is between The Bluebells' Young At Heart and Bananarama; and how Only Love Can Break Your Heart was written about Joni Mitchell.

Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs. This week's theme is HEARTS. In Part One: Groove Is In The Heart by Deee-Lite, 2 Hearts by Kylie Minogue, Heart Of Glass by Blondie, Hello I Am Your Heart by Bette Bright, Two Hearts Beat As One by U2, Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart by Patrik Fitzgerald, You Broke My Heart by The Vibrators, Heart Of The City by Nick Lowe, Somewhere In My Heart by Aztec Camera, Young At Heart by The Bluebells, Two Hearts In 3/4 Time by The Avalanches and Only Love Can Break Your Heart by St Etienne.

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Hearts (Part 2)

Episode 92

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 57:59

On this week's show: find out why Siobhan Fahey quit Bananarama; why Dionne Warwick had a 20-year feud with Cilla Black; how an argument between the Bee Gees inspired one of Al Green's greatest recordings; why Alexander O'Neal owes his career to a row with Prince; and learn the story behind Was Not Was singer Sweet Pea Atkinson.

Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs. This week's theme is HEARTS. In Part Two: Break My Heart by Shakespears Sister, Heartbreak Hotel by The Jacksons, Straight From The Heart by George Duke, My Heart Is In Danger by Alder Ray, Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City by Bobby "Blue" Bland, Anyone Who Had A Heart by Dionne Warwick, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart? by Al Green, A Broken Heart Can Mend by Alexander O'Neal, Heart Made Of Stone by The Viceroys, Straight To Pagan Heart by Jah Woosh and Someone Could Lose A Heart Tonight by Sweet Pea Atkinson.

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Music (Part 1)

Episode 91

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 58:05

On this week's show: Learn how hecklers in the audience persuaded rock group Wild Cherry to change their style; how a classic Stones song emerged from an all-night jamming session with the Faces and David Bowie; how Lou Reed's life was saved by rock & roll; how the arrival of commercial radio and music videos upset Elvis Costello and Queen; and how an ad jingle for Diet Pepsi gave birth to an unforgettable 60s easy listening hit.

Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs. This week's theme is MUSIC and life in the music business. In Part One: Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, Anything That's Rock & Roll by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, It's Only Rock & Roll by The Rolling Stones, Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Rock & Roll by The Velvet Underground, Modern Music by Be Bop Deluxe, Radio Radio by Elvis Costello, Radio Ga Ga by Queen, Music To Watch Girls By by Andy Williams, Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley and Soul Soul Soul by The Wild Magnolias.

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Music (Part 2)

Episode 91

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 57:44

On this week's show: Learn why French House act Stardust only ever released one record; how producer Arthur Baker created one of the first cut-and-paste hiphop classics of the 1980s; how Madonna was inspired by a concert by Sting; how Dire Straits' first big hit was written about a Dixieland jazz band in a South East London pub; how Deep Purple's most famous song was written in a panic about a real-life disaster at a Swiss casino; and why The Clash, Graham Parker and the Sex Pistols all hated their record labels.

Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs. This week's theme is MUSIC and life in the music business. In Part Two: Music Sounds Better With You by Stardust, Put The Needle To The Record by The Criminal Element Orchestra, Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey-Rae, Music by Madonna, We're An American Band by Grand Funk Railroad, Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits, Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple, Complete Control by The Clash, Mercury Poisoning by Graham Parker & The Rumour, EMI by The Sex Pistols and Let The Music Set You Free by Santana.

Take a deep dive into soul and rock music history from the 1970s, 1980s and beyond!

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Doctors (Part 2)

Episode 90

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 57:27

On this week's show: Learn how reggae superstars Peter Tosh and Sly & Robbie launched the career of Gwen Guthrie; how the Bee Gees resurrected their career as a result of a magazine article about working class kids in the New York suburbs; how Peggy Lee turned someone else's rock and roll song into a jazz classic; about what Alison Goldfrapp saw on an emergency visit to hospital; how Roger Waters got inspired by a bout of hepatitis; and about the way a dying friend inspired Van Morrison.

Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul archive and some of the music history behind the songs. This week's theme is DOCTORS. In Part Two: Dance Fever by Gwen Guthrie, Night Fever by The Bee Gees, Burnin' Hot by Kylie Minogue, Tell Me When The Fever Ended by Electribe 101, Fever by Peggy Lee, A&E by Goldfrapp, Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd, Sick On You by The Boys, Sick Of Being Sick by The Damned and TB Sheets by Van Morrison.

Take a deep dive into soul and rock music history from the 1970s, 1980s and beyond!

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Doctors (Part 1)

Episode 90

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 57:29

On this week's show: Learn who first came up with the phrase Dr Feelgood and how its meaning changed over the years; how a German criminal mastermind from the movies inspired Propaganda's first single; how The Smiths broke up over a Cilla Black cover version; how Joy Division's Ian Curtis got his inspiration from the tragic story of a girl with epilepsy; about the bad boy lifestyle of "cool ruler" reggae star Gregory Isaacs; and about the mysterious stage magician and illusionist who inspired Lemon Jelly.

Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock music, pop, reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind the songs. This week's theme is DOCTORS. In Part One: Down At The Doctors by Dr Feelgood, Dr Dupree by Wilko Johnson's Solid Senders, Dr Feelgood by Aretha Franklin, Good Lovin' by The Young Rascals, A Bad Case Of Loving You by Robert Palmer, Somebody Get Me A Doctor by Van Halen, Why Does It Hurt When I Pee? by Frank Zappa, Dr Mabuse by Propaganda, Girlfriend In A Coma by The Smiths, She's Lost Control by Joy Division, Night Nurse by Gregory Isaacs and Nervous Tension by Lemon Jelly.

All this and more rock music, pop, reggae and soul music history on this week's show.

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Family (Part 2)

Episode 89

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 57:40

More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock and Soul Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is FAMILY. In Part Two: Dance Little Sister by Terence Trent D'Arby, Mama Said by Carleen Anderson, Mama Used To Say by Junior Giscombe, Mama's Always On Stage by Arrested Development, American Mother by Tyla Gang, Gone Daddy Gone by Violent Femmes, Running In The Family by Level 42, Prodigal Son by Steel Pulse, Daddy's Home by Toots & The Maytals and Families by Lou Reed.

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: Family (Part 1)

Episode 89

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 57:50

More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock and Soul Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is FAMILY. In Part One: Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone, Take Your Mama by The Scissor Sisters, Celtic Soul Brothers by Dexys Midnight Runners, Our House by Madness, My Perfect Cousin by The Undertones, My Old Man by Ian Dury, Uncle Remus by Frank Zappa, Bring The Family Back by Billy Paul, Mama Told Me Not To Come by Three Dog Night, Son Of A Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield, Kissin' Cousins by Elvis Presley and We Are Family by Sister Sledge.

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: In Memoriam Q3 (Part 2)

Episode 88

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 57:53

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week, another IN MEMORIAM special celebrating the careers of a few of the musicians and industry figures who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part Two: Funkytown by Lipps Inc (David Z b 1953), That's The Joint by Funky 4 + 1 (Keith Caesar b 1962), Reward by The Teardrop Explodes (Gary Dwyer b 1961), Working With Fire & Steel by China Crisis (Gary Johnson b 1957), Shattered Dreams by Johnny Hates Jazz (Calvin Hayes b 1962), Maybe by The Chantels (Arlene Smith b 1942), Nowhere To Run by Martha & The Vandellas (Rosalind Ashford b 1943), Swing Your Daddy by Jim Gilstrap (b 1946), Pressure Drop by Toots & The Maytals (Jackie Johnson b 1949), Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik (b 1969), Death Letter by Cassandra Wilson (b 1955) and Le Petit Train by Les Rita Mitsuoko (Catherine Ringer b 1957)

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Sounds Like Rock & Soul | Rock Music & Soul History: In Memoriam Q3 (Part 1)

Episode 88

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 57:57

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week, another IN MEMORIAM special celebrating the careers of a few of the musicians and industry figures who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part One: I Believe by EMF (Derry Brownson b 1970), Gimme All Your Lovin' by ZZ Top (Frank Beard b 1949), Sonic Reducer by Dead Boys (Cheetah Chrome b 1955), It's A Heartache by Bonnie Tyler (b 1951), Sweet Transvestite by Tim Curry (b 1946), Night Call by Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey b 1975), She Cries Your Name by Strange Cargo (William Orbit b 1956), Jolene & Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton (b 1946) and YMCA by Village People (Victor Willis b 1951)

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