Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes

The keyboardist for Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes, has been part of the band since day one and knows all the band's hit stories. With Ian Keenan he discusses the band's longevity and how their videos have held up. He reveals how a "bleaching" disaster features in one Duran Duran video plus shares a recollection regarding a one-hit-wonder band he produced in the 80's.

Alannah Myles

You will be amazed to hear how much money Canadian singer/songwriter Alannah Myles made out of her debut album......the most successful debut album in Canadian history! Alannah has some great stories about the way she lied to get gigs early in her career, how Elvis Presley fans inspired one of her greatest hits plus there's a great tale of when she met Tina Arena.

Garry Frost of Moving Pictures and 1927

Behind every great band there's usually a great songwriter. In the case of the Australian bands Moving Pictures and 1927 that songwriter is Garry Frost. It's a rare thing for the man who wrote songs "What About Me", "If I Could" and "Compulsory Hero" to tell the stories behind those classics. You'll also discover how the bands were given their interesting names.

Tina Arena

"Chains", "Burn" and "Sorrento Moon" are just some of the hits that have made Australian singer Tina Arena one of the country's most respected singers. Here Tina shares stories from her lengthy career, talks about her life in France and reveals to Ian Keenan the inspiration behind some of her biggest hits.

Swanee

Respected as one of Australia's finest rock voices, he also has the ability to make a tender love ballad his own. Swanee (John Swan) has had a long career as a soloist whilst also spending time fronting The Party Boys. He isn't the only famous member of the family, as you may know, Swanee is the elder brother of Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes.

Toni Childs

Singer/songwriter Toni Childs disappeared from view when her career was at it's height and here you can find out why. "Stop Your Fussin", "House of Hope" and "I've Got To Go Now" are amongst her best known hits and there's some interesting tales behind those songs. Toni Childs also has a great Bob Dylan story she shares.

Howard Jones

English musician and singer/songwriter Howard Jones has been called "one of the defining figures of mid-'80s synth pop". He certainly gave us some memorable hits in the 80's including "Like To Get To Know You Well" and "No One Is To Blame". Here Howard reveals some of his musical influences as well as some great stories from his career.

Sophie B Hawkins

American singer, songwriter, musician and painter Sophie B Hawkins was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy Award in 1993 after the huge success of her debut album which featured "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover". Sophie shares explanations of some of her hits and, for the first time, the tale behind a mysterious credit on one of her albums.

Toto’s Bobby Kimball

It can be quite difficult to predict which songs are going to be hits and which aren't. Toto's Bobby Kimball admits he's not good at it and has a great example to prove it! Bobby also has an amazing story about how he secretly sang part of the lead vocal on someone else's hit. It was so secret that even the artist probably doesn't know!

Rupert Holmes

In a fascinating interview the singer/songwriter who made pina coladas famous with his song "Escape" tells the true story behind the song. Rupert Holmes also explains that he produced and played keyboards on a hit for a British band in the 70's, gave Michael Jackson advice early in his career and worked closely with Barbra Streisand....and that's just the start of his story!

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