Several of the band leaders of the 1940s included quizzes and other competitions in their performances. For example, Kay Kyser had his “Kollege of Musical Knowledge” and Sammy Kaye had his “Disc Jockey Discoveries”. Ted Weems had his “Beat the band” competition. Ted
Today, at the heart of The Hollies since 1963 are original members: drummer Bobby Elliott and singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Tony Hicks. Robbie interviews Bobby Elliot from London prior to The Hollies upcoming Australian Tour. The Hollies are one of Britain’s best-loved groups. Their
Neil Saint talks with Australian pop music legends Lonnie Lee, Brian Cadd, Mark Gable and Russell Morris on the earliest days of Australian pop music. What were the music listening habits of Australian young people in the 50’s? Why were
Rob says “Dear Tammy, it’s really just girl talk, you know. The things we did last summer in Macarthur Park will remain our secret. I’m sure Paul Desmond, Ella Fitzgerald, Artie Shaw and Ernestine Anderson would never tell on us.”
Did you know there are literally hundreds of new colours for the much loved Frangipani tree? Marianne speaks with the President of the Frangipani Society of Australia who promises to sprinkle magic dust onto your Frangipani to help it flower.
Richard Hayes was an American singer who had several hit recordings in the United States between 1948 and 1953. But for most of that period, his record company, Mercury, did not have representation here in Australia, so we didn’t get to hear much
Nick Tesco & The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO discuss why they think ‘What’s Going On’ is such a great album. At the start of this edition you hear Marvin Gaye’s classic hits – ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’, ‘Sexual
With new co-host Christine onboard, we’re adding yet another perspective to the VIH team. Photos later, but as always, we’ll stick to our strengths ie stunning choral music from local & international choirs, plus a broad mix of popular artists
At 3 o’clock this week, Brian presents Part 2 of his travel Special. This week covers the Victorian south coast from Mallacoota to Bairnsdale, and return to Sydney via the Alpine Highway. And this being a music program, there’ll be lots of appropriate
As 2018 was such a fabulous year for new music it certainly warrants a review of some of the highlights. So this week’s Sonic Stew will serve up a feast of rock & roll goodness from artists who have bestowed musical delights