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Nigel Olsson of Elton John Band Interview
Tom caught up with Nigel Olsson, Elton John’s long-time drummer in Los Angeles. They spoke about being on the road for the biggest tour in the world, his backing vocals on so many important records, having a terrible time at boarding school, and how he doesn’t read music and just plays everything from the heart.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Raphael Saadiq Interview
The multi-talented Raphael Saadiq is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer of records for a flurry of stars including D’Angelo, John Legend, Whitney Houston, TLC and Joss Stone. He spoke with Tom about his beloved brother Jimmy to whom his most recent record is dedicated following his passing, initially being too intimidated to accept an offer to collaborate with his heroes Earth, Wind & Fire, and why, for him, going on tour with Prince was equivalent to getting a degree.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Interview
Tom met with Rickey Medlocke and Gary Rossington of the definitive Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. They told him about combing their hair back with Vaseline, their legacy, their reputation for engaging in a bit of pugilism, and who said “just when you think your band is the tightest it can be you play with Lynyrd Skynyrd and realise you need to go back into rehearsal”.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Kenji Suzuki of Simply Red Interview
Tom caught up with Kenji Suzuki, best known in England for playing guitar in Simply Red, at his home in London where they talked playing on Seal’s record, his Kenji Jammer solo project, and being a child prodigy back in Japan.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Sir Cliff Richard Interview
Sir Cliff Richard has had a No.1 hit in 5 consecutive decades and has recorded over 2 weeks of continuous music. Tom visited him at his home where they spoke about the sad state of the modern music industry, why he doesn’t get recognised in America, and why John Lennon thought he was cool.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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The Subways Interview
Tom spoke to English rock band The Subways about being on the set of The OC, winning a competition to perform at Glastonbury before many of the other bands had had a chance to play, and which band member recently took three years out of the band to study English Literature at Cambridge.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Steve Lukather of Toto Interview
Tom spoke to the Toto guitarist and founder on being immortalised as a character in South Park and Family Guy, why Toto’s continued success was the best revenge on the press, NDAs, and of course, “Africa”.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Bobby Elliott of The Hollies Interview
Bobby Elliott, the drummer with the Hollies invited Tom to his home to talk to him about Peter Sellers threatening to karate chop the piano in Abbey Road, why the British Invasion of the USA meant you could practically just walk into a Miles Davis show, and what it has been like to be on the road for 55 years.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Joey Tempest of Europe Interview
Tom interviewed Europe’s lead singer Joey Tempest and heard about why you might need to get an obscure doctor to write a prescription for cortisol, why he will always be in debt to John Norum, and that there may be a Europe film to look forward to in the future.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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Leo Sayer Interview
Leo Sayer, behind such hits as ‘You Make Me Feel Like Dancing’ and ‘When I Need You’, who famously sprung back to number one with Meck’s remix of ‘Thunder In My Heart’ met with Tom to discuss how he relishes the challenge of proving he’s still got it at his age, how he can’t sleep sometimes because he has so many song ideas going through his head, why he always wants to show his fans something new, and his new album ‘Selfie’.
This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.
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