Sounds Like Rock & Soul : Music History 70s & beyond
Simon Tesler | Rock & Soul Music HistoryEvery track has a story. Classic songs from the rock, pop reggae & soul music archive and the stories behind them with Simon Tesler, founder and former editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 125 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic | |||
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Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock, 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, Burni... more
Rock music & soul history comes alive. Classic tracks from the rock, 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... more
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 And... more
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 Scisso... more
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Apple Podcasts | #215 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #158 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Russia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  Sweden/Music/Music History |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A music-history focused show that curates thematic archival tracks across rock, soul, reggae, and pop, guided by a single-host narrator who weaves chronology, studio lore, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes into cohesive, era-spanning stories. Episodes center on themed threads (e.g., Magic, Call Me, Days, Travel, War, Happy, Crazy) with rich context about production, label politics, and cultural moments, often blending chart trivia with personal memories and listener-facing notes. A standout attribute is the host's deep archive of lesser-known stories and the use of long-form, monologue-driven storytelling that feels like a curated audio museum—great for listeners who love digging into the origins and evolution of familiar tracks. Expect dense... more
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