David Weiss AKA David Was' 80:10 (Pt 3) (What Up, Dog? LP, Elvis Costello, Walk The Dinosaur, Miscellaneous)

David Weiss AKA David Was' 80:10 (Pt 3) (What Up, Dog? LP, Elvis Costello, Walk The Dinosaur, Miscellaneous)

Author: Mr 80sography March 3, 2025 Duration: 2:38:42
And our Was (not Was) odyssey comes to an end with the glory years of What Up, Dog? and Walk The Dinosaur alongside working with Elvis Costello, Roy Orbison and Frank Sinatra Jr. 7. WHAT UP, DOG? (1986-88) A two year process begun with a rejected album by Geffen. Then former podcast guest, David Bates saves the day and one of the best albums of the 80s results. Special focus made on the superlative ballads from the LP; Anytime Lisa, Somewhere in America There's a Street Named After My Dad, ...

Step past the neon curtain and into the studio with 80sography-80s music interviews, hosted by Mr 80sography. This isn't a simple nostalgia trip or a parade of greatest hits. Instead, it's a series of conversations that get to the heart of what made the 1980s such a uniquely vibrant and often misunderstood period for music. We bypass the so-called Taste Police to explore the decade's genuine spirit-that potent mix of bold originality, unapologetic individuality, and sheer zestful vitality that defined the sound. Each episode features an in-depth interview, bringing you the artists, producers, session players, and behind-the-scenes figures who shaped the era. You'll hear personal stories, creative insights, and candid reflections that go far beyond the liner notes. The aim is to understand the 'why' and the 'how' behind the music we remember, and perhaps discover some we missed entirely. Tune in for a thoughtful, engaging, and richly detailed audio journey that treats the decade with the depth it deserves. This podcast is for anyone who believes that era was more than just shoulder pads and synthesizers; it was a genuine cultural moment worth examining on its own terms.
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Audio Commentary: Hugh Padgham (Face Value - Phil Collins, 1981) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:41
And we are back! Back!! BACK!!! with season 5 and another audio commentary with legendary producer Hugh Padgham. This time it is the first solo LP from Phil Collins; the massively successful and wonderful Face Value, Enj…
Random Questions with Midge Ure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:40
Shorter interviews require new formats! Personal one for me this, getting to interview the great Midge Ure, a man whose music I have loved for over 40 years. Effectively an extended Quickfire Round, I grill Midge on rand…