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Author: Sandy Kaye December 30, 2024 Duration: 0:54

A show that delves into the musical and personal lives of the greatest hitmakers of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, uncovering the stories and inspirations that shaped some of the most unforgettable tunes of our generation.

Join host Sandy Kaye for this intimate multi award-winning, music interview podcast that celebrates the timeless songs we grew up with and the legendary artists behind them.

Relive the soundtrack of your youth, uncover secrets, recall cherished memories, and immerse yourself in their lives, their stories and their music.

This is an honest, fresh insight into some or rock's most iconic musicians that have defined generations.


There's a certain magic to the music that defined the '60s, '70s, and '80s, and it often lives in the stories behind the songs. In A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, host Sandy Kaye sits down for warm and candid conversations with the very artists who created those classic rock anthems and timeless hits. This multi award-winning podcast is built on in-depth interviews that feel more like a chat between old friends than a formal interrogation. You'll hear the personal anecdotes, the creative struggles, and the unexpected inspirations that fueled the soundtracks of entire generations. Sandy has a knack for drawing out those rare, behind-the-scenes moments, offering an intimate look at the lives of music legends beyond the stage and studio. Each episode invites you to relive the eras not just through the music, but through the memories of the people who made it. It's a chance to understand the human journey behind the iconic chords and lyrics. For anyone who wants to connect more deeply with the artists they've loved for decades, this podcast provides exactly that-a genuine and engaging portrait of musical history, told by the legends themselves.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 100

'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic, Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Podcast Episodes
Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently, Sugar Sugar and So Much More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
When you think of catchy pop anthems from the late ’60s and ’70s, chances are Andy Kim’s fingerprints are all over them. The Canadian singer-songwriter carved out a space in music history with a string of hits that defin…
Wet Wet Wet: Hits, Heartbreak & The Journey Forward [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Graeme Clark, founding bassist of Wet Wet Wet, and the band’s newest frontman, Kevin Simm. Together, they take us on a journey through the band’s humble beginnings, mete…
Sixto Rodriguez: The Mystery and Magic of Sugarman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Sixto Rodriguez, known simply as Rodriguez, lived one of the most extraordinary and unlikely journeys in modern music history. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he grew up the son of Mexican immigrants in a city teeming with bo…
Bobby Goldsboro: The Story Behind “Honey” and His Legendary Career [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
In 1968 while Joplin, Hendrix, the Doors and Jefferson Airplane were singing about sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, Bobby Goldsboro was singing about “Honey.” After a career in which he sold more than 35 million records, ho…
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons' LEE SHAPIRO - The Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Lee Shapiro’s story is one of those great Jersey tales — a local kid with a gift for music who ends up on the world stage, shaping the soundtrack of an era. Born in 1953, Lee was a piano prodigy from the start. By the ti…
Kool & The Gang: 50 Years of Funk and Soul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Robert “Kool” Bell is more than just a name in music history — he’s the steady heartbeat behind one of the most enduring funk, soul, and R&B bands of all time: Kool & The Gang. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Robert grew up in…
Neal Schon - Guitar Genius Behind Journey's Iconic Sound [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
If you're a fan of classic rock, there's no escaping the unmistakable sound of Neal Schon, the legendary guitarist and founding member of Journey. With a career spanning over five decades, Schon’s soaring guitar solos, e…
The Hollies’ Allan Clarke: Classic Rock Stories & Timeless Hits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Few voices in rock history are as instantly recognizable as Allan Clarke, the co-founder and lead singer of the iconic British band The Hollies. With a career that spans more than six decades, Allan’s soaring vocals, hea…