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The Original

Christopher Lastelle

Music

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 10

Discover the origins of cover songs and music styles.

Music isn’t made in a bubble and bands don‘t arrive out of nowhere. So we take a deeper dive – adding context and detail to the timeline, using the music to give you the full picture of a songs history and the musicians involved – revealing the connections and mysteries of these true stories.

A peek inside the creative process - to show how and why the song is here.

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22/05/2026
#77
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21/05/2026
#70
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20/05/2026
#56
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19/05/2026
#38
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18/04/2026
#97
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17/04/2026
#85
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16/04/2026
#80
🇩🇪 Germany - Music History
15/04/2026
#64
🇩🇪 Germany - Music History
14/04/2026
#50
🇩🇪 Germany - Music History
13/04/2026
#37

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Episode 9: The James Bond Theme

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, May 7, 2026 • Duration 01:14:45

Composer Monty Norman's background was in musical theatre. Cubby Broccoli was one of his backers. So when everything lines up to start filming the 1st James Bond movie, Monty Norman is hired on to write the soundtrack. It sounded like a holiday, but it wasn't. We dive into the early British rock & roll scene and see how that collided with films about rampant teenagers. Characters with outlandish names, intrigue and indifference. It could only be James Bond.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 8: The tide is high by Blondie

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 • Duration 01:17:48

How a bunch of New York punks took a Rocksteady song from 1967 to the top of the charts. We track how Blondie recorded tasty covers as well as their own original songs through their career. A deep dive into Jamaican music, the world of the 'off-beat' - and the influence of Rocksteady on Reggae.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 7: Let's stick/work together by Bryan Ferry/Canned Heat.

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, March 5, 2026 • Duration 53:05

How a songwriter was able to create 2 songs from one source. Wilbert Harrison had a million seller in 1959 with 'Kansas City'. He had to wait 10 years for his next hit with 'Let's work together' in 1969, which was adapted from his 1962 song 'Let's stick together'. Both songs were then covered becoming big hits for Bryan Ferry in 1976 and Canned Heat in 1969.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 6: Anxiety by Doechii

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, February 12, 2026 • Duration 01:11:14

How a self-released song from 2019 ends up being nominated for 5 Grammy Awards in 2025. Anxiety is a great example of 21st Century music. How old ideas are borrowed and sampled and turned into new ideas, blurring the lines of where songs come from and who wrote them.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 5: Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 01:51:57

The story around Hallelujah is an odyssey that Homer would be proud of: a parade of mystical figures – not quite of this earth. Written by Leonard Cohen and rejected by his record label in 1984, it's release was a non-event. Hallelujah became famous via cover versions. Converted to a solo performance by John Cale, Jeff Buckley picked up on this cover version and recorded Hallelujah for his debut album. None of these versions was a hit at the time. But since Jeff Buckleys untimely death, we have had Shrek and Rufus Wainwright, K.D. Lang and the Winter Olympics, Alexandra Burke and The X Factor. Combined with the late in life career resurgence of Leonard Cohen, Hallelujah is now an omnipresent musical icon.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 4: Venus by Shocking Blue

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 01:14:09

How a Dutch band took an 1840's folk tune to the top of the charts.

Shocking Blue created a psychedelic rock anthem by following ‘the folk process’.

A famous song from the 1840’s gets re-interpreted over and over again.

It’s no wonder ‘Venus’ sounds so familiar.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 3: Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 01:00:30

Talking Heads' rhythm section strike gold - turning a holiday in Barbados into chart-topping hits.

After the end of a long tour, Talking Heads need a break - so everyone goes off to make a solo album.

While many expect frontman David Byrne or keyboardist Jerry Harrison to make the biggest impact, it is drummer Chris Frantz and bassist Tina Weymouth who steal the spotlight.

Their fusion of funk, hip-hop and new wave styles was so in sync with the times that it is sampled by the new breed of hip-hop producers: from Grandmaster Flash to Mariah Carey with Wu Tang Clan.

Tom Tom Club had 2 hit singles and a million-selling album, a happy accident that overshadowed Talking Heads. 'Genius of love' changed everything for the band.

Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 2: I fought the law by The Clash

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 01:20:03

A song that inspired generations of musical outlaws.

When Mick Jones and Joe Strummer stumbled upon a cover song by a one-hit wonder from 1966, they had no idea they were uncovering a relic by the original rock & roll band, ‘The Crickets’.

Rising from the shadow of leader Buddy Holly, they re-group to pioneer the model for independent bands of the future.

A journey packed with mystery and deja vu events.

Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle.

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1: Tainted Love by Soft Cell

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, August 7, 2025 • Duration 01:19:03

A classic tale of obscurity to fame.

A story that weaves together Motown, Northern Soul, Synth-Pop and the tragic death of Marc Bolan - an unknown song from 1965 gets re-worked into a 1981 global hit.

Random events and dumb luck, indie verses mainstream all combine in the most unbelievable journey.

Assembled and presented by Chris Lastelle

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 1

Saturday, August 2, 2025 • Duration 02:15

A new podcast about music. The idea is to look at famous cover songs and music styles and track down the original version.

Hosted by musician, composer, producer and self-confessed music nut: Chris Lastelle

If you have ideas for an episode; general comments to glaring omissions or maybe just want to say hello: originalpod.lastelle@gmail.com

This podcast is assembled and produced by musician, composer, engineer/producer: Chris Lastelle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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