Memories of The Clash | London Calling with Musician Iain Fenwick (Wounded Lovers)

How does discovering synth-pop in the North East, navigating sexuality and identity, life in the public eye during a high-profile marriage to comedian Alan Carr, and building close bonds with Adele, Whitney Houston, and Robbie Williams shape a lifelong music lover? In this episode of The Friday Vinyl Club, Jamie sits down with author and actor Paul Drayton to trace how Erasure's breakthrough 1987 synth-pop album, The Circus, served as a soundtrack for self-acceptance, personal awakening, and the enduring power of music. Along the way, Paul shares candid insights into his marriage to Alan Carr, behind-the-scenes stories of meeting Adele at the O2 and her getting ordained to officiate his wedding, his deep devotion to Whitney Houston, backstage moments with Robbie Williams, and how tracks like "Hideaway" helped him navigate coming out. CONNECT WITH THE CLUB:

How does discovering Marc Bolan's T. Rex on Top of the Pops, growing up around a family radio shop in West London, and falling in love with a 1971 glam rock masterpiece shape a lifelong music lover? In this episode of The Friday Vinyl Club, Jamie sits down with his good friend Simon Bevan to trace how T. Rex's legendary 1971 glam rock album, Electric Warrior, served as a masterclass in swaggering grooves, Tony Visconti's lush production, and bold artistic vision. https://www.t-rex.co.uk/ CONNECT WITH THE CLUB: Our Official Website: ⁠⁠https://www.thefridayvinylclub.com/ Contact / Guest Inquiries: [email protected] INSIDE THE EPISODE & TIMESTAMPS: 00:18 - Introduction: Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club with guest Simon Bevan. 03:21 - Early musical roots: Mum's radio, The Beatles, and Bevan's Radio Rentals in Greenford. 12:01 - Discovering Marc Bolan, glam rock, and buying Electric Warrior in 1971. 16:33 - Transitioning into punk, attending university in York, and discovering heavy dub reggae. 22:17 - Live music memories: From early gigs with 10cc and Dr. Feelgood to Springsteen at Wembley, Live Aid and Nina Simone. 33:00 - Finding Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and the transcendental experience of seeing them live. 39:12 - Nick Cave's cover of "Cosmic Dancer" from the Angel Headed Hipster tribute album. 43:03 - Deep-diving into Electric Warrior: production, lyrics, and sonic textures. 50:04 - Track highlights: "Lean Woman Blues," "Jeepster," "Monolith," and "Rip-Off". 1:06:10 - The Friday Spin: Simon's recommendations (Alice Coltrane, Keith Jarrett, Wren, Geese, Pigeon, and The Long Faces). TOPICS COVERED: Simon Bevan, T. Rex, Marc Bolan, Electric Warrior, vinyl record collecting, family business history, glam rock, punk history, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, live concert memories, and physical media. THE FRIDAY SPIN: SIMON BEVAN - 'ALICE COLTRANE, KEITH JARRETT & MORE' SPOTLIGHT: The Recommendation: Guest Simon Bevan and his standout Friday Spin selections, featuring Alice Coltrane, Keith Jarrett’s Köln Concert, Ren’s "Hi Ren", Geese, Pigeon’s Outer National, and The Long Faces. The Vibe: Transcendental spiritual jazz, improvised piano masterpieces, rich vintage rock energy, brilliant deep cuts, and the timeless nostalgia of childhood gateway records. FOR FANS OF: If you love music memories, physical media, and human stories behind the songs on podcasts like The Vinyl Guide, Back to NOW!, Music Is None Of Our Business, Desert Island Discs, or A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, you are right at home in the club! Leave us a review wherever you listen to help our independent community grow!

Ollie and Jamie ("Papa") swap roles for a special 1-year anniversary episode of the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast! To celebrate 40 episodes of music commentary and record collecting, Jamie curates 5 tracks from incredible past podcast guests. Ollie must review them and choose just one track to be pressed onto a custom 7-inch vinyl record for the family den.Stream the featured tracks & support independent music:Max Clilverd - "Open Air": http://maxclilverd.comThe Wounded Lovers ft. Lucca Mae - "A Bar Called Paradise": https://woundedloversmusic.comIona Luke - "Crashing": https://os.fanRay Harris - "I Won't Let You Fall": https://rayharrismusic.comThe Family Band - "Pick Your Poison": https://bigblackcowrecords.comConnect with the Club:🌐 Official Website: https://thefridayvinylclub.com📧 Contact / Track Submissions: mailto:[email protected]📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thefridayvinylclubpodcast / @JamieB1nine73TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro & 1-Year Anniversary Special03:51 - Max Clilverd: "Open Air" (Tom Odell Black Friday Co-Writer)07:38 - The Wounded Lovers: "A Bar Called Paradise" (Nick Cave Influence)12:34 - Meeting Music Heroes: Crowded House, Neil Finn, & Loyle Carner14:15 - The Infamous Nick Cave All Points East Stage Fall17:54 - Lessons from 1 Year of Podcasting & Future Dream Guests25:53 - Iona Luke: "Crashing" & Live Music Memories33:54 - Ray Harris: "I Won't Let You Fall" & Abbey Road Mastering38:33 - The Family Band: "Pick Your Poison" (Muscle Shoals Americana)43:42 - Ollie's Final 7-Inch Custom Vinyl SelectionAbout The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast:Equal parts nostalgic storytelling, album artwork design analysis, and vinyl culture, we celebrate the physical record community. If you love music history and deep album dives like Desert Island Discs, The Vinyl Guide, or A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, subscribe to the channel!Please comment, like or subscribe to help an independent podcast grow!

Welcome to the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast - where everyday feels like a Friday and every album tells a story. You can find us on all streaming platforms and also Lights Low Radio every Monday night Contact: Instagram @thefridayvinylclub Email: [email protected] Website:https://www.thefridayvinylclub.com/

How does growing up around the tv show The Tube, carving out a legendary radio career behind the scenes at GLR and Radio 2, and falling in love with a 1977 double-album masterpiece shape a lifelong music lover? In this episode of The Friday Vinyl Club, Jamie sits down with BBC digital content producer and former Steve Wright in the Afternoon regular Miles Mendoza to trace how Electric Light Orchestra's ambitious 1977 double-album, Out of the Blue, served as a masterclass in symphonic pop, sci-fi stage production, and bold artistic vision. https://www.jefflynneselo.com/ CONNECT WITH THE CLUB: • Our Official Website: ⁠⁠https://www.thefridayvinylclub.com/ • Contact / Guest Inquiries: [email protected] • Connect with Jamie on Instagram: @jamieb1nine73 INSIDE THE EPISODE & TIMESTAMPS: 00:18 - Introduction: Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club with guest Miles Mendoza. 01:31 - Catching up with Miles: From storage shed vinyl to digital formats. 04:46 - Early musical memories: Beatles, glam rock, Top of the Pops, and The Tube. 11:08 - Teenage transitions: ABBA, the Wombles, discovering metal, and buying Out of the Blue. 16:43 - First gigs: Blondie at Hammersmith and being picked up by the "dad taxi" brigade. 19:54 - Working in radio: The GLR era, acoustic sessions, and meeting Crowded House. 31:22 - Moving to Radio 2 and joining Steve Wright's on-air posse. 44:21 - Rediscovering ELO: From childhood blue vinyl to the Hyde Park live reunion. 53:37 - Diving into Out of the Blue: Standout tracks, "Wild West Hero," and "Turn to Stone." 1:07:30 - Concerto for a Rainy Day and the enduring joy of "Mr. Blue Sky." 1:12:16 - The iconic spaceship album artwork and its accidental genius. 1:16:08 - The Friday Spin: Miles' recommendation (Night Flight – Exit Stage Left / "Alimony"). TOPICS COVERED: Miles Mendoza, Electric Light Orchestra, ELO, Out of the Blue, vinyl record collecting, BBC radio history, GLR, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Crowded House, classic 1970s rock, and physical media. THE FRIDAY SPIN: MILES MENDOZA - 'NIGHT FLIGHT' SPOTLIGHT: • The Recommendation: Radio veteran Miles Mendoza and his standout Friday Spin selection, Night Flight's Exit Stage Left featuring the track "Alimony". • The Vibe: Rich vintage rock energy, brilliant deep cuts, and the timeless nostalgia of childhood gateway records. FOR FANS OF: If you love music memories, physical media, and human stories behind the songs on podcasts like The Vinyl Guide, Back to NOW!, Music Is None Of Our Business, Desert Island Discs, or A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, you are right at home in the club! Leave us a review wherever you listen to help our independent community grow!