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The Corona Diaries

Lead singer of Marillion, father, hippy, punk, soul singer, progressive rockstar (wtf!), defender of the faith, voice of reason in a world gone crazy... ...and now podcaster. Join me as I talk about my life and what is rambling around in my head. Along the way I will focus on some of the stories that have shaped my career and my life, as well as reading from my diaries and offering my take on the wider world. Stay safe, h P.S I began this journey just as CoVid-19 took hold and changed our

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01:10:55

Chapter 127. Either the fourth or the fifth time of...

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/10/10

After what Liz has managed to achieve in her first week on the job, we felt the least we could do would be to finish the backstory to the Dry Land Album.So for your delectation and delight, and not least as a reward for your patience, we will cover the last tree tracks on the album proper as well as a little curveball that Ant casually tossed in my direction to check I was paying attention.And talking about paying attention I need to remember to contact Colin W. and see if he might be free to join

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01:01:39

Chapter 126. A stones throw from Tampers Wheel

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/10/03

On location in the Steel City.Perched on seven hills like Rome, and with a river running underneath, it is the home of football (according to Ant), the only place to get a Hot Roast Pork sandwich and the place that gave me the moment I realised, NOTHING could be better than being in a rock'n'roll band.Of course when you take your recording studio and plonk it in a crowded restaurant you do place yourself at the mercy of fate, and in this case it was a couple of old friends enjoying an early

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50:38

Chapter 125. Cheeriogarth

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/09/26

The band-breakfast-names seem to be reaching a climax, and it’s all gone a little bit Strictly.“What?!” I hear you cry.Well, you know in the early rounds of Strictly, (or Bake Off for that matter) all the offerings are kind of OK. You know the kind if thing, a solid 5 but not much more.Well with the exception of Ian Muesli that’s where we were at with this. But by the time you have finished listening to 125 you will have realised that inspiration struck like lightning and we’re are now looking at

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01:09:19

Chapter 124. Turns out Lord B had it wrong all along.

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/09/19

If you are a regular then you will have heard me mention Lord B. He was the press guy who used to make the special rabbit drawings in an attempt to get me to stop rambling in interviews.It dawned on me whilst we were recording 124 that, in fact, he had got it all wrong.Take the chapter you are about to listen to. The idea was to continue discussing the Dry Land album. We had covered the first four tracks last week, so in theory we should comfortably have got through the remaining six.Just over half

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01:16:25

Chapter 123. Follow me into the Rainbow Room

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/09/12

With a gentle breeze, and fair seas we head off in the direction of more How We Live chat. This week its an in-depth look at the lyrical inspiration behind the first four tracks on the album, which conjures up lots of memories that may have otherwise have been forgotten. Cue, tales of Joe Cocker, flaming arrows, military grade smoke grenades and the first of many attempts to have a hit with Dry Land.And this is only the start of it, we have six more to get through next time.Love'n'November

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01:02:07

Chapter 122. It sounded like he had a church organ in...

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/09/05

We nearly got underway on Wednesday, but in the end problems with mi plug-ins just kept coming in Waves and we had to reconvene on Thursday. At times there's no Logic, and you have to take a deep breath and re-group.Although we started a little late on Thursday it looked more promising, only to stall before we got out of second gear.But then, when all seemed lost, a miracle of sorts. The stars aligned, the wi-fi signal stabilised and somebody in Cafe Viena decided to clear the tables.This was

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01:00:44

Chapter 121. But it’s race-week...

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/08/29

This week's chapter is a pretty good example of the straight line getting wiggly in both the TCD sense, and also my life in general. A river quickly becoming a delta.I'll try to explain: Dan S. has a little bit of time on his hands at the same point that he discovers the podcast.He finds his way to the guestbook page of my website, and leaves me a question.As a consequence, Ant finds the question and thinks it will provide the perfect foundation for an episode or two.And so, with a clear-cut brief,

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58:08

Chapter 120: More like dysfunctional brothers really.

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/08/22

It’s an episode ending with a zero this week, so the sharp ones amongst you could be forgiven for expecting some form of special guest. And as we aim to please, you will be pleased to know that you are right.Enter stage left Steve Rothery, and as it goes it’s a lovely natter and an insight into band life. He gives his take on the ultimate h set list, helps with some outstanding housekeeping issues and ruminates on how to survive in a band for as long as we have.Of course both the change in location

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58:32

Chapter 119. The podcast, after the podcast, after...

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/08/15

Now that is what I call a week.Literally just popped back from Denmark (where I am supposed to be on holiday) so I could join Trevor Horn on stage at the Cropredy Festival and sing a few songs. Ant came along for a giggle (and a Mr Whippy '99 courtesy of Ms Jordache) and a great time was had by all.The happy upside to this was that we were able to record an on-location special chapter of TCD in my back garden (as you will hear). So settle in for a not-quite-normal episode, with expansed

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01:21:13

Chapter 118: Ready, Set (list), Go

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/08/08

This week it’s all about purple-participation, so before you listen you need to read through the pre-show notices.The Object of the GameI have been challenged by Ant to make-up my perfect Marillion set list by picking one song from each one of the albums* I have made with the band.And we thought it might be fun if everyone listening played along to see how well you think you can predict my choices.How to PlayYou are going to need a pencil and some paper, (or an iPad or a blackboard, or a cave-wall

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01:16:13

Chapter 117. The Essence of h (Part Two)

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/08/01

Not a lot to report this week, if you listened to Chapter 116 then you know what’s about to happen and you don’t need anything from me by way of explanation.However, and whilst I have your attention, both Ant and I are aware that Ronan Keating was never actually part of Westlife. So if you think you hear us say anything to the contrary, you are in fact mistaken.And it is a well known fact that Seagulls are very proud of their regional accents, and celebrate them most wholeheartedly.Love

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01:17:03

Chapter 116. The Essence of h (Part One)

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/07/25

I hour, 17 minutes and 2 seconds. What were we thinking....To be honest there are three reasons why Chapter 116 of The Corona Diaries is over an hour and a quarter long;We clearly weren't thinking (we were just blathering)I tried to explain what's in my music room...Ant came up with a bonkers concept for conversation, that will probably take us the rest of the year to get through.So I am going to stop typing - so you can start listening - because you haven't got a moment to waste.Love, ghost

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01:00:46

Chapter 115. Nobody expects a Rotisserie Chicken...

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/07/18

If you go all the way back to the beginning, way before it was called The Corona Diaries (or even TCD for that matter) one of the first things that Ant and I talked about was incorporating a reading from my diary into every episode.Not only did we think it would give some structure, but it would provide the opportunity for me to expand on the entries and answer any follow-ups that Ant thought might be interesting for you, dear listener.Clearly we have evolved since then, as the tap-room banter and

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56:56

Chapter 114. I often listen better with my eyes.

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/07/11

It's one of the characteristics of this time of day, especially true at this time of year. The sun is dropping toward the horizon, but in a very languid fashion as if it wants to hang around for as long as possible.Rafa is just about to edge the fifth set, but it's been a rollercoaster of a match. The tension has been building, the crowd is getting more and more animated and every point is like an entire match, wrapped up in time. The very essence of tennis.The man from the ministry has been and

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56:30

Chapter 113. Navel poking is a definite no-no

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/07/04

There is always a slight sense of apprehension when Ant & I reconvene to record a new episode of TCD and I am overseas.This week I am in Montreal so we were at the mercy of hotel wi-fi and a strong Nor' easter, and as a consequence there are a few bits of mid-atlantic turbulence baked into the conversation - but I think we just about got away with it.It is some testament to the power of Zoom that we even manage to cobble TCD together at all in these moments, especially when you consider that the

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01:04:24

Chapter 112. Cut yourself some slack, but don't spend...

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/06/27

I might have started repeating myself a little. I think you may well already know that, but because you are so very sweet you don't tend to mention it. I also think Ant has started to notice, and I don't know whether he is being equally polite or whether he is just humouring me (but, more likely, using it as an opportunity to illustrate my onset of dementia.)For this week's chapter we are talking about Happiness is the Road, and as part of the conversation I may well have enthusiastically said a few

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57:25

Chapter 111. I was anticipating a slap-up birthday...

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/06/20

Just for once lets start with the apologies...Ant would like to apologise to the Flaming Lips, and/or possibly the Welsh people, and/or possibly all Americans - depending on your point of view.I would like to apologise to the Czech promoter who did in fact pay us in Prague, but not the other promoters (Czech or otherwise) over the years that didn't (or at least haven't so far).Right now we have got that out of the way, this weeks chapter is one of our infrequent Q&A episodes. Whilst these are a

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01:04:24

Chapter 110. Have you seen me God socks Ian?

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/06/13

Some things are so obviously meant to be that you wonder why it took so long for them to actually happen. White chocolate on a KitKat Chunky, David Tenant setting foot into the Tardis, abandoning the daily grind of wearing pants and getting Lucy Jordache to appear on the podcast.And do you know what, she doesn’t disappoint. In fact there are some lovely little insights into the reality of the day-to-day within Marillion and how she manages to stay sane.Love’n’binbagshTCD Merch StoreBecome Purple and

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39:56

Chapter 109. As we bid farewell to Lester.

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/06/06

Now that was a Marillion weekend.Leicester you did us proud. Three great nights, the crowd were amazing, the vibe was sublime and a group of Purples met up in the park, to talk the talk and to eat Lobster Linda's lemon drizzle cake.And yet, after all that excitement, there is still more on the horizon. Onward to Portugal, and the Aula Magna in Lisbon with the faint outline of the L'Olympia in Montreal shimmering in the distance. So much to look forward to, and only the simple job of knocking

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32:20

Chapter 108. Stockholm Syndrome

The Corona Diaries ·

2022/05/30

Somehow different this week, but somehow the same. Clearly missing some of the regular stuff like the diary and the crooncast…but also retaining the kind of informed chat we have become famed for.The reason will of course be revealed, so whilst it is technically Chapter 108 (because that’s how the podcast software works…) it’s also a bit of a departure.Think of it as a mid-season special.Actually don’t think of it like that because that would infer we are only half way through and the thought of 200

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