Part 2 of Ian Keenan's interview with Justin Hayward is just as illuminating as Part 1 with the stories behind more of the Moody Blues hits. Songs such as "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" and "Steppin' In A Slide Zone" are featured plus you'll hear about Justin's involvement with "Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds".
As far as we know Tony Christie is the only English singer awarded the freedom of the city for Amarillo, Texas. Tony had a great run of hits in the early 70's and is also remembered for singing the theme to the British TV series "The Protectors" called "Avenues and Alleyways". Tony also has some great stories about the songs he knocked back......and shouldn't have!
In the early 70's the band Jethro Tull were known as one of Britain's leading "progressive rock" exponents. Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson discusses some of their ground breaking work and tells why he chose to play the flute on stage. He also shares the story of how they came up with their biggest hit single after they were literally instructed to "write a hit".
In the mid 70's Australian singer Linda George was in constant demand for TV variety shows, in recording sessions and as also a member of Brian Cadd's Bootleg Family Band. In 1973 she was named "Best New Female Artist" at the King of Pop Awards and had solo hits with a cover of a Gladys Knight song and her take on "Mama's Little Girl".
This interview will be of particular interest to Aussie music fans as Promises were huge on TV's "Countdown" in 1979. Singer Leslie Knauer really stood out in the video for "Baby It's You", though it wasn't a hit in their USA homeland and almost didn't happen at all! In Australia Promises had a follow up success and fans of "big hair" might enjoy this clip.
Fans of The Doors will know that their first hit was "Light My Fire" and that Robby Krieger wrote it. Not only did he compose some of The Doors greatest hits but he's also acclaimed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Here Robby Krieger also tells about the one song the band never played after Jim Morrison's death.
For some Kiki Dee will bring back memories of just one song - her #1 one duet with Elton John, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart". It was a huge hit and she does fondly reminisce about her work with Elton (and the jokes he played on her), however there were other hits for Kiki including one of the best love songs of the 70's.
The former manager of Elton John, Queen and Kiki Dee has some great stories to tell. John Reid was there when Queen first went to the top of the charts with "Bohemian Rhapsody". For 28 years he managed Elton John's career and has some great stories about Elton's generosity. He also managed the Motown Record label in the UK and had success with that too.
The very funny and talented Divine Miss M is always a fabulous interviewee. No doubt Bette Midler has so many hit stories because she's had so many hits. "From A Distance", "Wind Beneath My Wings", "The Rose" and have you heard the story about the huge hit which was suggested to her by one of her fans?
"No More Mr Nice Guy" is definitely just a song title because Alice Cooper IS one of the nicest guys in music - his musical influence and longevity has inspired many. Hear the tales behind some of his biggest hits plus fantastic stories about touring in the 70's, including what he did when it looked like he was about to be arrested in Australia.
