
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 103 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic | |||

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 HAPPY. In Part Two: Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3 by Ian Dury & The Blockheads, I'm ... more
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 HAPPY. In Part One: I Could Be Happy by Altered Images, Everybody's Happy Nowadays b... more
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 DAYS. In Part Two: Last Friday Night (TGIF) by Katy Perry, Get Down Saturday Night b... more
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 DAYS. In Part One: Days Of Rust by INXS, Monday Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, I D... more
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This music-history show curates themed episodes that spotlight forgotten favourites, deep cuts, and undiscovered gems from rock, soul, and reggae. Across episodes, listeners get richly told stories behind songs and artists, with engaging anecdotes about how cultural moments, personal histories, and studio decisions shaped iconic tracks. The host threads together diverse topics—from space and time to weather, crime, and sleep—via careful song selections and historical context, offering a nostalgic yet enlightening lens on popular and obscure catalog alike. A standout trait is the host's knack for weaving archival insight with colorful narratives, making the material feel both educational and entertaining for listeners who crave context behin... more
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