Let Christy Take It

Sananda Maitreya started his career with the stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, he is an American singer and songwriter who came to fame with his debut studio album, Introducing The Hardline According To Terrence Trent D'Arby. The album was released in 1987 and included the singles "If You Let Me Stay ⁠ ", "Sign Your Name", "Dance Little Sister", and the number...

On this weeks 100th episode we are joined by Gavin Friday. Gavin, born and bred in Dublin is a singer, songwriter, composer, actor, painter and all round Irish legend, best known as a founding member The Virgin Prunes who were one of Ireland's most ambitious post-punk groups. Gavin left The Prunes in 1986 going on to record several solo albums and soundtracks. Gavin collaborated with Bono to write...

Kieran and Derek are joined by Grammy award winner Billy Vera. Billy is an American singer, actor, writer and music historian who's musical career spans decades and many different musical genres, from R&B to Soul and Country to Rock-n-roll. Often compared to the vocal stylings of the great blues singers, he remains one of the most respected vocalists of our time. Billy scored an international...

Derek and Kieran are joined by broadcaster, journalist and author Terry Christian. A stalwart of the Manchester scene Terry has championed music from his beloved city throughout his career.  Terry first appeared on national TV in the show Devil's Advocate this would be the catalyst for a career in media. Terry hosted radio shows for the BBC and Manchester's Key FM. Moving back to TV Terry would be...

Kieran and Derek are joined by Glen Matlock. Glen is an English musician, and the original bass guitarist of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. He is credited as a songwriter on 10 of the 12 songs on the Sex Pistols' only album, Never Mind The Bollocks. After leaving the Sex Pistols, Matlock went on to form the Rich Kids, with himself as bass guitarist and singer, Midge Ure.  A constant on the mu...

On this week’s episode Derek and Kieran are joined by blue eyed soul and jazz Singer, Songwriter and Musician Sam Brown. Born in London in October 1964, Sam has been active in music industry from the age of 12. She came to prominence in the late 1980s as a solo artist, and released six singles that entered the UK Singles Chart during the 1980s and 1990s Brown released her debut album Stop! in 1988...

Derek and Kieran are joined by Andy Morahan. Andy is a film and music video director who has worked with iconic acts such as Guns and Roses, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Pet Shop Boys and Paul McCartney to name but a few. We talk all things November Rain, West End Girls and as it’s our Christmas episode we had to ask Andy about shooting the festive favorite Last Christmas by Wham!  Let Ch...

Kieran and Derek are joined by Stuart O'Connor. Stuart has been responsible for some of the biggest shows in Ireland in recent years including being the performance producer of the Late Late Toy Show. Stuart discusses his start in the industry, moving from child to adult performer and then moving onto producer of the 3olympia Panto while running his company Spotlight Stage School and Productions.&...

Fresh from our interview with Amanda Wyss, Kieran and Derek discuss the 1984 cult movie A Nightmare On Elm Street. Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams, in which if they die, it kills them in real life. One..Two..Freddy's Coming For You...  Let...

Derek and Kieran are joined by Amanda Wyss. Amanda is an American television and film actress famous for her roles in movies such as A Nightmare on Elm Street (playing the role of Tina who was Freddy Krueger's first on screen kill!!) Silverado and Better Off Dead. Amanda has also had several leading roles on television including Highlander: The Series, Woody Harrelson’s girlfriend in legendary sit...

Kieran and Derek are joined by singer and songwriter Jimmy Gnecco.  The Band OURS is the brainchild of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gnecco who has eight LP’s under his belt and going stronger than ever. Over the years Jimmy Gnecco and OURS have remained faithful to the original intention of the band’s creation: to touch people with the music, the lyrics, the voice, th...

On this week's episode we are joined by David Corio. If you collect music the chances are high that David Corio has taken the cover photo of your favorite album. David has lived and worked in London and New York City, and his work has been published in the New York Times, The Times, the Telegraph, The Face, Rolling Stone, Q and Mojo. David told us the stories behind shoots with Bob Marley, James B...

The Blow Monkeys are celebrating 40 years in the music industry this year and we are delighted to be joined by Robert Howard AKA Dr. Robert. Kieran and Derek discuss the origins of the band and having global hits with songs such as Digging Your Scene, It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way and how the cover of Lesley Gore’s You Don’t Own Me found its way onto the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. The Band continu...

Derek and Kieran are joined by Garry Christian. Garry is lead singer of the band THE CHRISTIANS who burst onto the music scene in the late 80's when their debut album, The Christians was released to huge acclaim. The instantly recognisable album released seven singles including Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again and Hooverville. The bands second album COLOUR hit the Number One spot in 1991 an...

Kieran and Derek are delighted to chat to the legendary Leo Sayer. Leo is a singer/songwriter who is known around the world for hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can’t Stop Loving You, More Than I Can Say, Have You Ever Been in Love, The Show Must Go On  and the transatlantic number ones,  When I Need You  and  You Make Me Feel Like Dancing....

Derek and Kieran are joined by singer-songwriter Eric Bogle. Eric is a Scottish folk musician who emigrated to Australia in 1969. His songs "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda," "Leaving Nancy," have been covered by a growing list of artists, including The Pogues, Mary Black, Donovan, Billy Bragg, and The Dubliners. The Fureys rendition of "No Man's Land (Green Fields of France)" spent 26 weeks...

On this weeks episode. Kieran and Derek are joined by singer/songwriter Nick Heyward. Nick rose to prominence with his band Haircut 100 and had a slew of top ten hits including "Favorite Shirts (Boy meets Girl)"," Fantastic Day" and "Love Plus One" which seen Nick nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. Upon leaving Haircut 100 Nick's solo career took off with the single “Whistle Down The Wind”, Two...

Derek and Kieran are joined by Trevor Devall. A native of Canada, Trevor is  a prolific voice artist having performed in hundreds of animated productions including television, movies and video games. Working on titles such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Lego Star Wars series and Johnny Test. Trevor has recently voiced a host of characters (Bolo, Goomer, Red, Mr. Holtenwasser) on the hilariou...

Kieran and Derek are joined by Jo Willems. Jo is a renowned cinematographer who started his career on music videos for acts such as Prince, Britney Spears and Linkin Park. Jo progressed to movies working on The Hunger Games, Finch and Limitless. We discuss how it was to work with Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks and Jason Momoa. Let Christy Take It bring you Jo Willems.  Thanks to Mark Cullen for editori...

Derek and Kieran are joined by folk music legend Arlo Guthrie. A strong advocate for social justice through songs of protest Arlo would follow in the footsteps of his father, the great Woody Guthrie. We talk about growing up surrounded by music and how his illegal dumping of household rubbish would turn out to be the inspiration for the classic song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree". Arthur Penn turn...

Kieran and Derek are joined by actor George Christopher. Playing Ziggy Greaves in the classic BBC show Grange Hill, would catapult a young George into the conscious of millions of teenagers across Great Britain and Ireland. The hit show was known for it’s gritty and realistic storylines. Join us as George discusses his role in the show and how he found himself at the very edge when his mental heal...

Derek and Kieran are joined for the 80th episode by an 80's icon, Paul Young. The legendary English singer, songwriter and musician regaled us with stories from his glittering career. Enjoy our stroll through all the hits and the stories behind them. We also discuss the many live shows Paul preformed including Live Aid and the tribute concert for Freddy Mercury. Paul is currently preparing to tour...

Derek and Kieran are joined by American songwriter, musician, and guitarist Jason Falkner. A classically trained musician who was a member of the bands Jellyfish, The Three O'Clock and The Grays. Falkner has also released six solo albums to critical acclaim. As an in demand session musician and producer he has contributed to a host of recordings with top musicians such as Paul McCartney, Beck and...

Kieran and Derek are joined by Matthew Devereux. The Pale are a Dublin band who formed in 1990. Busking on Grafton Street would allow the band develop their sound while building a reputation as one of the Ireland’s best live bands. The Pale are touring the 30th anniversary of ‘Here’s One I Made Earlier’ and have reissued their back catalogue on limited edition vinyl. Let Christy Take It bring you...

Kieran and Derek are joined by Wet Wet Wet founding member Graeme Clark. Graeme penned classics such as Goodnight Girl, Angel Eyes and Wishing I Was Lucky. Forming in Clydebank, Scotland in the early 80's, Wet Wet Wet were propelled into the limelight from humble roots rehearsing in each others houses as teenage friends to mega stardom. We discuss dealing with the pressures of fame and a record-br...