Abba Story on Retropopic Radio
To begin the festive season on Abba, Neil Saint talks with Ian Cole, author of Abba: Song By Song about the International rise of Abba which stemmed from the popularity of the early 70s Eurovision phenomenon with UK pop pickers…
Bassist Derek Forbes on Retropopic Radio
Neil Saint talks with Scottish bassist Derek Forbes with this edition focusing on his time playing music away from Simple Minds. How did he get to join Propaganda? Playing with musicians that include Kirk Brandon from Spear of Destiny, Mike…
Dave Getz on Retropopic Radio
Alongside some great tracks Neil Saint talks with musician Dave Getz about the whole of his journey in music – from playing for money whilst aiming to become an artist, to his days in Big Brother up to solo releases…
Monterey Pop Festival on Retropopic Radio
Alongside some great music including 4 live recordings from the festival, Neil Saint talks with Monterey Pop author Joel Selvin about the story of this iconic festival. In this broadcast, the focus is on the last day of this momentous festival.…
Monterey Jazz Festival Day 2 on Retropopic Radio
Alongside some great music including 6 live recordings from the festival, Neil Saint talks with Monterey Pop author Joel Selvin continuing the story of Monterey Pop as, in this edition, the festival reaches it’s first and second day climaxes. Neil…
Monterey Pop Festival on Retropopic Radio
Alongside some great music from the time including 3 tracks performed at the festival, Neil Saint, (host) talks with Monterey Pop author Joel Selvin about the story of this iconic festival. In this first edition, the focus is on the…
Alan Rankine on Retropopic Radio
Alongside great tracks, including 7 from The Associates, Alan Rankine music maker in The Associates talks with Neil Saint about life within, and on from, his partnership with vocalist Bill (y) McKenzie in the group. How did Alan become the…
The Associates on Retropopic Radio
Alongside five great songs, including three by The Associates on ‘Fourth Drawer Down’ and three from hit album ‘Sulk’. in this program Neil Saint talks with musician Alan Rankine about those early releases as momentum builds as well as the…
Genesis on Retropopic Radio
Neil Saint talks with musician Steve Hackett about his experiences in Genesis leading up to the making of the album, as well as his musical contributions to the album. Neil asks “What did Steve seek to bring to Genesis? Which…
Salad Days on Retropopic Radio
Alongside 13 iconic tracks from the 20th century Neil Saint listens to singer Wayne Hussey tell the story of his ‘Salad Days’ to the point he forms The Mission. Neil asks “What was his relationship like with his parents? How…