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Sounds with Simon Tesler

Simon Tesler

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 115

Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and some of the stories behind the songs, with Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

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🇺🇸 USA - Music History
11/09/2026
#100
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
25/08/2026
#95
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
24/08/2026
#79
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
23/08/2026
#59
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
22/08/2026
#42
🇺🇸 USA - Music History
19/07/2026
#62
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
26/06/2026
#89
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
25/06/2026
#71
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
24/06/2026
#55
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music History
23/06/2026
#40

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https://blitzmagazine.co.uk/
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https://blitzmagazine.co.uk
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https://www.instagram.com/blitzmagazineuk
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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Worlds (Part 2)

Episode 85

Wednesday, September 9, 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 WORLDS. In Part Two: Harvest For The World by The Isley Brothers, Wonderful World by Sam Cooke, Come Into My World by Kylie Minogue, Mixed-Up World by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Sensual World by Kate Bush, Time Out From The World by Goldfrapp, The Man Who Sold The World by David Bowie, Whole Wide World by Wreckless Eric, The History Of The World Part One by The Damned, Real World by Buzzcocks and Another World by Richard Hell.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Worlds (Part 1)

Episode 85

Wednesday, September 9, 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 WORLDS. In Part One: That's The Way Of The World by D-Mob ft Cathy Dennis, World (The Price Of Love) by New Order, Computer World by Kraftwerk, Panic In The World by Be Bop Deluxe, World Shut Your Mouth by Julian Cope, It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown, That's The Way Of The World by Earth Wind & Fire, Heartbreaking World by Squeeze and Drowned World / Substitute For Love by Madonna.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Names (Part 2)

Episode 84

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 58:05

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 NAMES. In Part Two: Laura by Scissor Sisters, Waiting For Mary by Pere Ubu, Enola Gay by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Alison by Elvis Costello, Coleen by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees, Rosalie by Bob Seger, Sarah by Thin Lizzy, There's Something About Mary by Jonathan Richman, You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon, Bernadette by The Four Tops, Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett and Angie by The Rolling Stones.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Names (Part 1)

Episode 84

Wednesday, September 2, 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 NAMES. In Part One: Roxanne by The Police, Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac, Sara Smile by Hall & Oates, A Girl Called Johnny by The Waterboys, A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash, Valerie by The Zutons, Valerie by Steve Winwood, Luka by Suzanne Vega, Alonzo by Al Jarreau and Gloria (In Excelsis Deo) by Patti Smith

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (Part 2)

Episode 83

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 57:27

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part Two: Big Spender by Shirley Bassey, How To Be A Millionaire by ABC, Opportunities by Pet Shop Boys, Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, Money's Too Tight To Mention by Simply Red, Pounds Shillings & Pence by The Windmills, Money by The Drums, Pennies by Smashing Pumpkins, Money by Barret Strong, Money by The Flying Lizards, Money In My Pocket by Dennis Brown, Offshore Banking Business by The Members, In It For The Money by Supergrass and Money by Pink Floyd.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (Part 1)

Episode 83

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 57:40

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part One: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, Money Changes Everything by Cyndi Lauper, Money Don't Matter 2 Night by Prince, I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc, Dirty Sexy Money by David Guetta & Afrojack, Take The Money & Run by The Steve Miller Band, Free Money by Patti Smith, For The Love Of Money by Defunkt, Cash Money by Prince Charles & The City Beat Band, Pennies From Heaven by Louis Prima, Money by Liza Minelli & Joel Young and Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crime (Part 2)

Episode 82

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 57:56

More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CRIME. In Part Two: Pusherman by Curtis Mayfield, Killer by Seal, Whodunit by Tavares, Gun by Gil Scott-Heron, The Gun by Lou Reed, Guilty by Bonnie Raitt, Gangsters by The Specials, Shoplifting by The Slits, Police & Thieves by Junior Murvin, Stay Free by The Clash, Crime by 999 and Getting Away With It by Electronic.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crime (Part 1)

Episode 82

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 57:35

More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CRIME. In Part One: Thieves Like Us by New Order, Psycho Killer by Talking Heads, New Killer Star by David Bowie, I Shot the Sheriff by Light Of The World, I Fought The Law by The Crickets, I Killed The Barber by Dr Alimantado, The Killer by Big Youth, Great Train Robbery by Black Uhuru, Killer On The Loose by Thin Lizzy, English Boys With Guns by Deaf School, Cops & Robbers by The Hoosiers.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Magic (Part 2)

Episode 81

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 57:55

More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is MAGIC. In Part Two: Abracadabra by Lady Gaga, Potion by Calvin Harris ft Dua Lipa & Young Thug, Spell by Hot Chip, Betrayal (Sorceror Theme) by Tangerine Dream, Black Magic Woman by Fleetwood Mac, Season Of The Witch by Donovan, Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf, That Old Black Magic by Louis Prima & Keely Smith, I Put A Spell On You by Nina Simone, Love Potion No 9 by The Clovers, I Put A Spell On You by Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Voodoo People by The Prodigy.

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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Magic (Part 1)

Episode 81

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 57:33

More classic favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is MAGIC. In Part One: Superstition by Stevie Wonder, A Kind Of Magic by Queen, Magic Smile by Rosie Vela, Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police, Spellbound by Siouxsie & The Banshees, Witches' Song by Marianne Faithfull, Spooky by Dusty Springfield, Do You Believe In Magic by Cher and Hocus Pocus by Focus.

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