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Sounds with Simon Tesler

Simon Tesler
David Bowie
Rock
Funk
Prince
Iggy Pop
Earth Wind & Fire
Weather
Christmas
Kate Bush
Fleetwood Mac
Pink Floyd
Roxy Music
Punk Rock
The Cure
Talking Heads
Thin Lizzy
James Brown
Lou Reed
Van Morrison
1970s

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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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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Appealing for listeners who enjoy uncovering the stories behind familiar tunes.
Consistently high-quality curation and thoughtful episode themes.
The host clearly loves music history and shares engaging, bite-sized narratives.
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Curated deep dives into music history with compelling anecdotes.

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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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