Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History

57:40

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Family (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/10/07

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 Anderson, Mama Used To Say by Junior Giscombe, Mama's Always On Stage by Arrested Development, American Mother by Tyla Gang, Gone Daddy Gone by Violent Femmes, Running In The Family by Level 42, Prodigal Son by Steel Pulse, Daddy's Home by Toots

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57:50

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Family (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/10/07

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 Scissor Sisters, Celtic Soul Brothers by Dexys Midnight Runners, Our House by Madness, My Perfect Cousin by The Undertones, My Old Man by Ian Dury, Uncle Remus by Frank Zappa, Bring The Family Back by Billy Paul, Mama Told Me Not To Come by Three

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57:53

Sounds with Simon Tesler: In Memoriam Q3 (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/30

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week, another IN MEMORIAM special celebrating the careers of a few of the musicians and industry figures who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part Two: Funkytown by Lipps Inc (David Z b 1953), That's The Joint by Funky 4 + 1 (Keith Caesar b 1962), Reward by The Teardrop Explodes (Gary Dwyer b

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57:57

Sounds with Simon Tesler: In Memoriam Q3 (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/30

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week, another IN MEMORIAM special celebrating the careers of a few of the musicians and industry figures who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part One: I Believe by EMF (Derry Brownson b 1970), Gimme All Your Lovin' by ZZ Top (Frank Beard b 1949), Sonic Reducer by Dead Boys (Cheetah Chrome b 1955),

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57:54

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Bodies (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/23

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 BODIES. In Part Two: Shake Your Body Down To The Ground by The Jacksons, Stars In Your Eyes by Herbie Hancock, Hands Of Time by Groove Armada, Grandma's Hands by Gil Scott Heron, Move Your Feet by Junior Senior, My Feet Keep Dancing by Chic, I Like 'Em Fat Like That by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five, Closer To The Bone by Louis

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57:56

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Bodies (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/23

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 BODIES. In Part One: Bones by The Killers, Legs by ZZ Top, Eyes Without A Face by Billy Idol, Brown Eyes by Lady Gaga, Lovely Head by Goldfrapp, Ten Feet Tall by XTC, Long Tall Sally by Little Richard, Head Over Feet by Alanis Morissette, You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory by Johnny Thunders and Ballad Of A Thin Man by Bob

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57:30

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Animals (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/16

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 ANIMALS. High Flying Bird by Toploader, Honky Cat by Elton John, Cool For Cats by Squeeze, Sweet Bird Of Truth by The The, Flying Duck Theory by The Vibrators, New Town Animal by XTC, Wolf In Sheep's Clothing by Big Youth, Croaking Lizard by Prince Jazzbo, National Bird by The Cimarons, Hot Butterfly by Glenn Diamond's Bionic Boogie

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57:52

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Animals (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/16

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 ANIMALS. In Part One: Fish by King, Cry Wolf by a-Ha, Animal Nitrate by Suede, Cat People (Putting Out Fire) by David Bowie, Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent, Hound Dog by Elvis Presley, Hey Bulldog by The Beatles, I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stooges, Dog by EMF and Nice Weather For Ducks by Lemon Jelly

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57:50

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Worlds (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/09

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 WORLDS. In Part One: That's The Way Of The World by D-Mob ft Cathy Dennis, World (The Price Of Love) by New Order, Computer World by Kraftwerk, Panic In The World by Be Bop Deluxe, World Shut Your Mouth by Julian Cope, It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown, That's The Way Of The World by Earth Wind & Fire, Heartbreaking

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57:50

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Worlds (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/08

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 WORLDS. In Part Two: Harvest For The World by The Isley Brothers, Wonderful World by Sam Cooke, Come Into My World by Kylie Minogue, Mixed-Up World by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Sensual World by Kate Bush, Time Out From The World by Goldfrapp, The Man Who Sold The World by David Bowie, Whole Wide World by Wreckless Eric, The History Of

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58:05

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Names (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/02

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 NAMES. In Part Two: Laura by Scissor Sisters, Waiting For Mary by Pere Ubu, Enola Gay by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Alison by Elvis Costello, Coleen by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees, Rosalie by Bob Seger, Sarah by Thin Lizzy, There's Something About Mary by Jonathan Richman, You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon, Bernadette

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57:50

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Names (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/09/02

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 NAMES. In Part One: Roxanne by The Police, Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac, Sara Smile by Hall & Oates, A Girl Called Johnny by The Waterboys, A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash, Valerie by The Zutons, Valerie by Steve Winwood, Luka by Suzanne Vega, Alonzo by Al Jarreau and Gloria (In Excelsis Deo) by Patti Smith

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57:27

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/08/26

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part Two: Big Spender by Shirley Bassey, How To Be A Millionaire by ABC, Opportunities by Pet Shop Boys, Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, Money's Too Tight To Mention by Simply Red, Pounds Shillings &

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57:40

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/08/26

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part One: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, Money Changes Everything by Cyndi Lauper, Money Don't Matter 2 Night by Prince, I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc, Dirty Sexy Money by David Guetta & Afrojack, Take

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57:56

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crime (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/08/19

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 CRIME. In Part Two: Pusherman by Curtis Mayfield, Killer by Seal, Whodunit by Tavares, Gun by Gil Scott-Heron, The Gun by Lou Reed, Guilty by Bonnie Raitt, Gangsters by The Specials, Shoplifting by The Slits, Police & Thieves by Junior Murvin, Stay Free by The Clash, Crime by 999 and Getting Away With It by Electronic.

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57:35

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crime (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/08/19

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 CRIME. In Part One: Thieves Like Us by New Order, Psycho Killer by Talking Heads, New Killer Star by David Bowie, I Shot the Sheriff by Light Of The World, I Fought The Law by The Crickets, I Killed The Barber by Dr Alimantado, The Killer by Big Youth, Great Train Robbery by Black Uhuru, Killer On The Loose by Thin Lizzy,

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57:55

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Magic (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/08/12

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 MAGIC. In Part Two: Abracadabra by Lady Gaga, Potion by Calvin Harris ft Dua Lipa & Young Thug, Spell by Hot Chip, Betrayal (Sorceror Theme) by Tangerine Dream, Black Magic Woman by Fleetwood Mac, Season Of The Witch by Donovan, Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf, That Old Black Magic by Louis Prima & Keely Smith, I

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57:33

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Magic (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/08/12

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 MAGIC. In Part One: Superstition by Stevie Wonder, A Kind Of Magic by Queen, Magic Smile by Rosie Vela, Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police, Spellbound by Siouxsie & The Banshees, Witches' Song by Marianne Faithfull, Spooky by Dusty Springfield, Do You Believe In

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57:07

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Call Me (Part 2)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/07/29

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 CALL ME. In Part Two: Don't Call Me Baby by Madison Avenue, Call On Me by Eric Prydz ft Steve Winwood, Bootie Call by All Saints, Telephone by Lady Gaga, Rebel Yell by Billy Idol, Telephone Operator by Pete Shelley, Shout by Tears For Fears, Cry For Love by Iggy Pop, Bless The Telephone by Labi Siffre, Waiting By The Phone

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57:49

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Call Me (Part 1)

Sounds with Simon Tesler : Rock Music & Soul History ·

2026/07/29

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 CALL ME. In Part One: Call Me by Blondie, Shout To The Top by The Style Council, Call Me by Go West, London Calling by The Clash, Get Off The Phone by The Heartbreakers, The Phone Call by The Pretenders, A Ring by Towa Tei, He's On The Phone by St Etienne, Shout by The Isley Brothers, Twist & Shout by The Beatles, Call

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