Sounds with Simon Tesler

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's theme is GIRLS. In Part Two: Bad Girls by Donna Summer, My Girl by The Temptations, Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, Hey Boy! Hey Girl! by Louis Prima & Keely Smith, The Girl From Ipanema by Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto, Typi...

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's theme is GIRLS. In Part One: American Girl by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Material Girl by Madonna, Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, All Girls Lie by Bette Bright, Tell That Girl To Shut Up by Holly & The Italians, Girls Talk by Dav...

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's theme is RED ! In Part Two: Red Alert by Basement Jaxx, The Angels Want To Wear My Red Shoes by Elvis Costello, Contact in Red Square by Blondie, Red by XTC, My Little Red Book by The Burt Bacharach Orchestra, Little Red Rooster by Sam C...

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's theme is RED ! In Part One: The Red Shoes by Kate Bush, Red Guitar by David Sylvian, Sad Old Red by Simply Red, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Pink Room by Angelo Badalamenti, Red Light by Siouxsie & The Banshee...

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's theme is CARS ! Time to rev up for more than 20 tracks from David Bowie, Rose Royce, Gary Numan, Jonathan Richman, The Cars and many more. In Part Two: Highway Star by Deep Purple, Brand New Cadillac by Vince Taylor & The Playboys, I...

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's theme is CARS ! Time to rev up for more than 20 tracks from David Bowie, Rose Royce, Gary Numan, Jonathan Richman, The Cars and many more. In Part One: The Race by Yello, Cadillac Walk by Mink DeVille, Police Car by Larry Wallis, Roadrun...

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's theme is ROYALTY ! Let us bow and curtsey to 20 fabulous tracks about kings, queens, princes and princesses.  In Part Two: Princess Of The Streets by The Stranglers, God Save The Queen by Sex Pistols, Speed King by Deep Purple, King Creo...

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's theme is ROYALTY ! Let us bow and curtsey to 20 fabulous tracks about kings, queens, princes and princesses.  In Part One: My Name Is Prince by Prince, Highness by Envy & Other Sins, Queen Of Las Vegas by The B52s, King Without A Cro...

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's theme is IN MEMORIAM. In Part Two: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension (Lamonte McLemore b 1935), You & Your Folks Me & My Folks by Funkadelic (Billy 'Bass' Nelson b 1951), Groovin' by David & Eddie Brigati (Dav...

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's theme is IN MEMORIAM. I'm celebrating the work of a few of the musicians who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part One: Bass (How Low Can You Go?) by Simon Harris (b 1962), Watching The Detectives...

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's theme is TRIBUTE ! We're honouring specific people both living and dead or even just great songs with 20 fantastic tracks. In Part Two: Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5, Song For Bob Dylan by David...

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's theme is TRIBUTE ! We're honouring specific people both living and dead or even just great songs with 20 fantastic tracks. In Part One: Tribute by Tenacious D, Jackie Wilson Said by Van Morrison, Geno by Dexys Midnight Runners, Frederick...

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is KISS ME! Pucker up for more than 20 great songs on topic of love and kisses! In Part One: Love Love Love by Pere Ubu, Jus 1 Kiss by Basement Jaxx, One Kiss by Calvin Harris x Dua Lipa, Kiss Me by Stephen Tintin Duffy, French K...

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is KISS ME! Pucker up for more than 20 great songs on topic of love and kisses! In Part Two: The Best Of My Love by The Emotions, Apple Juice Kissing by Deee-Lite, Now That We've Found Love by Third World, Kiss by Prince, Crazy I...

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is COVERS . We have 22 brilliant examples of reinterpretation and reinvention. In Part Two: Fanfare For The Common Man by Emerson Lake & Palmer, Comfortably Numb by Scissor Sisters, Little Sister by Ry Cooder, Hounds Of Love...

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is COVERS . We have 22 brilliant examples of reinterpretation and reinvention. In Part One: Take Me To River by Talking Heads, Higher Ground by The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Walk This Way by Run-DMC & Aerosmith, Respect by Areth...

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 NAMES . I have 24 great tracks for you about Johns, Judys, Williams, Carolines and the rest.  In Part Two: My Sharona by The Knack, Johnny & Mary by Robert Palmer, Making Plans For Nigel by XTC...

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 NAMES . I have 24 great tracks for you about Johns, Judys, Williams, Carolines and the rest.  In Part One: Sara by Fleetwood Mac, Worried About Ray by The Hoosiers, Michael by Franz Ferdinand, I Wa...

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 NUMBERS . You'll be out for the count with 24 great tracks... and not one of them begins "Ah 1-2, 1-2-3-4...." In Part Two: Numbers by Kraftwerk, One by Aimee Mann, One by the original cast of A Ch...

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 NUMBERS . You'll be out for the count with 24 great tracks... and not one of them begins "Ah 1-2, 1-2-3-4...." In Part One: Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, Just Us Two by Teena Marie, Seven...

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 P...

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 b...

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 FOOD , with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Music For A Sushi Restaurant by Harry Styles, Honey by Moby, The Honey Thief by Hipsway, Just Like Honey by The Jesus & Ma...

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 FOOD , with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part One: Peaches by The Stranglers, Peaches by The Presidents of The United States Of America, Chocolate by Kylie Minogue, Chocolate by...

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 SCHOOL , with 23 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Goodbye Mr A by The Hoosiers, The Eton Rifles by The Jam, Birth School Work Death by The Godfathers, Hot For Teacher by Van...