Sounds with Simon Tesler

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Boys (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is BOYS. In Part Two: American Boy by Estelle, Nature Boy by George Benson, The Boys In Blue by Light Of The World, Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat, Sexy Boy by Air, Whipping Boy by Ben Harper, Manish Boy by Muddy Waters, The Boy With The Gun by David Sylvian and Butcher Boy by Doll By Doll.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Boys (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is BOYS. In Part One: Wild Boys by Duran Duran, The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy, Stories For Boys by U2, World's Forgotten Boy by Billy Idol, Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders, Country Boy by Ricky Skaggs, Country Boy by The Heptones, My Boy Lollipop by Millie, Mad About The Boy by Dinah Washington, Venus As A Boy by Bjork, I Know What Boys Like by The Waitresses and I Wanna Be Your Boy by Deaf School.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Girls (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is GIRLS. In Part Two: Bad Girls by Donna Summer, My Girl by The Temptations, Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams, Hey Boy! Hey Girl! by Louis Prima & Keely Smith, The Girl From Ipanema by Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto, Typical Girls by The Slits, Telephone Girl by Eddie & The Hot Rods, London Girls by The Vibrators, Outerspace Girl by The Beloved, Some Girls by Rachel Stevens, Hey Boy Hey Girl by The Chemical Brothers and Ma 'Tit Fille by Buckwheat Zydeco.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Girls (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is GIRLS. In Part One: American Girl by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Material Girl by Madonna, Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, All Girls Lie by Bette Bright, Tell That Girl To Shut Up by Holly & The Italians, Girls Talk by Dave Edmunds, Girl Of An Age by EMF, Sticks & Stones Girl by Del Amitri, Going Out With Girls by 69 Tribe, Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet, Fine Girl by Frank Zappa and Valley Girl by Frank Zappa.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Red (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is RED! In Part Two: Red Alert by Basement Jaxx, The Angels Want To Wear My Red Shoes by Elvis Costello, Contact in Red Square by Blondie, Red by XTC, My Little Red Book by The Burt Bacharach Orchestra, Little Red Rooster by Sam Cooke, Sweet Rhode Island Red by Ike & Tina Turner, Strawberry Letter 23 by Shuggie Otis, Raspberry Beret by Prince, Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go) by Garbage, Scarlet by The Rolling Stones & Jimmy Page, Bikini Red by The Screaming Blue Messiahs, Red Rain by Peter Gabriel
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Sounds with Simon Tesler: Red (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is RED! In Part One: The Red Shoes by Kate Bush, Red Guitar by David Sylvian, Sad Old Red by Simply Red, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Pink Room by Angelo Badalamenti, Red Light by Siouxsie & The Banshees, Little Red Bottle by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees, Red Red Wine by Neil Diamond & Tony Tribe & UB40, Scarlet Red & Blue by Zoe, Scarlet Ribbons by Roisin Murphy and Red House by Jimi Hendrix.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Cars (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CARS! Time to rev up for more than 20 tracks from David Bowie, Rose Royce, Gary Numan, Jonathan Richman, The Cars and many more. In Part Two: Highway Star by Deep Purple, Brand New Cadillac by Vince Taylor & The Playboys, I Drove All Night by Roy Orbison, Diamonds On My Windshield by Tom Waits, Low Rider by War, Car Wash by Rose Royce, Taxi by Deaf School, Waiting For Your Taxi by Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Drive My Car by The Beatles, Car Song by Elastica, Drive by The Cars and Racing In The Street by Bruce Springsteen.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Cars (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CARS! Time to rev up for more than 20 tracks from David Bowie, Rose Royce, Gary Numan, Jonathan Richman, The Cars and many more. In Part One: The Race by Yello, Cadillac Walk by Mink DeVille, Police Car by Larry Wallis, Roadrunner (Once) by Jonathan Richman, Fast Car by Tracy Chapman, Cars by Gary Numan, Burning Car by John Foxx, Always Crashing In The Same Car by David Bowie, Driving Away From Home by It's Immaterial, Devil In My Car by The B-52s and Bad To The Bone by George Thorogood & The Destroyers.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Royalty (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is ROYALTY! Let us bow and curtsey to 20 fabulous tracks about kings, queens, princes and princesses. In Part Two: Princess Of The Streets by The Stranglers, God Save The Queen by Sex Pistols, Speed King by Deep Purple, King Creole by Elvis Presley, King Rocker by Generation X, Queen Jane Approximately by Bob Dylan, Queen Bitch by David Bowie, Royal Orleans by Led Zeppelin, Dancing Queen by Nils Landgren, King Of Sorrow by Sade and African Queen by Allez Allez.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Royalty (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is ROYALTY! Let us bow and curtsey to 20 fabulous tracks about kings, queens, princes and princesses. In Part One: My Name Is Prince by Prince, Highness by Envy & Other Sins, Queen Of Las Vegas by The B52s, King Without A Crown by ABC, The King Of Rock & Roll by Prefab Sprout, The Prince by Madness, Chalice In The Palace by U-Roy, Dreaming Of The Queen by Pet Shop Boys, Queen Of The Slipstream by Van Morrison and Space Princess by Lonnie Liston Smith.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: In Memoriam Q1/26 (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is IN MEMORIAM. In Part Two: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension (Lamonte McLemore b 1935), You & Your Folks Me & My Folks by Funkadelic (Billy 'Bass' Nelson b 1951), Groovin' by David & Eddie Brigati (David Brigati b 1940), Jealous Kind Of Fella by Garland Green (b 1942), Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka (b 1939), The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers (Gary Leeds b 1942), Rock You Like A Hurricane by Scorpions (Francis Buchholz b 1954), Power & The Passion by Midnight Oil (Rob Hirst b 1955), Superbird by Country Joe Macdonald & The Fish (Country Joe Macdonald b 1942), Truckin' by The Grateful Dead (Bob Weir by 1947) and I've Got Your Pleasure Control by Simon Harris (b 1962).

Sounds with Simon Tesler: In Memoriam Q1/26 (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is IN MEMORIAM. I'm celebrating the work of a few of the musicians who left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. In Part One: Bass (How Low Can You Go?) by Simon Harris (b 1962), Watching The Detectives by Elvis Costello, I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass by Nick Lowe (Andrew Bodnar b 1954), The Staircase Mystery by Siouxsie & The Banshees (Kenny Morris b 1957), Friction by Television (Fred Smith b 1948), Four O'Clock In The Morning by The Pogues (Andrew Ranken b 1953), Carpet Of The Sun by Renaissance (Terry Sullivan b 1938), Joy To The World by Three Dog Night (Chuck Negron b 1942), 1865: 96 Degrees In the Shade by Third World (Stephen 'Cat' Coore b 1956), Mr Music by Sly Dunbar and It Should Have Been You by Gwen Guthrie (Sly Dunbar b 1952).

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Tribute (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is TRIBUTE! We're honouring specific people both living and dead or even just great songs with 20 fantastic tracks. In Part Two: Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5, Song For Bob Dylan by David Bowie, Faron Young by Prefab Sprout, The Right Profile by The Clash, Michael Caine by Madness, Robert De Niro's Waiting by Bananarama, American Pie by Don McLean, Candle In The Wind by Elton John, Hello It's Me by Lou Reed & John Cale and Dum Dum Boys by Iggy Pop. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Tribute (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is TRIBUTE! We're honouring specific people both living and dead or even just great songs with 20 fantastic tracks. In Part One: Tribute by Tenacious D, Jackie Wilson Said by Van Morrison, Geno by Dexys Midnight Runners, Frederick by Patti Smith Band, Rosanna by Toto, Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz, Kylie Said To Jason by The KLF, You & I by Lady Gaga and Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Kiss Me! (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:31:30 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is KISS ME! Pucker up for more than 20 great songs on topic of love and kisses! In Part One: Love Love Love by Pere Ubu, Jus 1 Kiss by Basement Jaxx, One Kiss by Calvin Harris x Dua Lipa, Kiss Me by Stephen Tintin Duffy, French Kissin' by Debbie Harry, Love Song by Sara Bareilles, I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, The Shoop Shoop Song by Betty Everett, Then He Kissed Me by The Crystals, Lovin' You by Minnie Riperton and Since I've Been Loving You by Led Zeppelin. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Kiss Me! (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is KISS ME! Pucker up for more than 20 great songs on topic of love and kisses! In Part Two: The Best Of My Love by The Emotions, Apple Juice Kissing by Deee-Lite, Now That We've Found Love by Third World, Kiss by Prince, Crazy In Love by Beyoncé ft Jay-Z, Your Love Is King by Sade, Love Is The Great Pretender by Animal Nightlife, Kiss Me Deadly by Generation X, Love Song by The Damned, Kissin' Cousins by The Saints, Miss The Girl by The Creatures and The Kiss by The Cure. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Covers (Part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is COVERS. We have 22 brilliant examples of reinterpretation and reinvention. In Part Two: Fanfare For The Common Man by Emerson Lake & Palmer, Comfortably Numb by Scissor Sisters, Little Sister by Ry Cooder, Hounds Of Love by The Futureheads, Warm Leatherette by Grace Jones, When Doves Cry by Patti Smith, Free Money by Penetration, Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight by The Rezillos, Black Magic Woman by Santana, You Are In My System by Robert Palmer, Get It On (Bang A Gong) by The Power Station. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Covers (Part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. The theme this week is COVERS. We have 22 brilliant examples of reinterpretation and reinvention. In Part One: Take Me To River by Talking Heads, Higher Ground by The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Walk This Way by Run-DMC & Aerosmith, Respect by Aretha Franklin, Jolene by Beyoncé, I Put A Spell On You by Annie Lennox, Careless Whisper by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Fire & Rain by Al Jarreau, You've Got The Love by Florence & The Machine, Boys Keep Swinging by The Associates and Wild Is The Wind by David Bowie. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Names (part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is NAMES. I have 24 great tracks for you about Johns, Judys, Williams, Carolines and the rest. In Part Two: My Sharona by The Knack, Johnny & Mary by Robert Palmer, Making Plans For Nigel by XTC, Billy's Bag by Billy Preston, Jimmy Mack by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass, Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, Caroline by Status Quo, Jumpin' Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones, Judy Is A Punk by Ramones, Judy Says (Knock You In The Head) by The Vibrators and Sweet Jane by Lou Reed. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Names (part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is NAMES. I have 24 great tracks for you about Johns, Judys, Williams, Carolines and the rest. In Part One: Sara by Fleetwood Mac, Worried About Ray by The Hoosiers, Michael by Franz Ferdinand, I Want Candy by The Bishops, Candy by Iggy Pop, Candy by Cameo, John I'm Only Dancing by David Bowie, William It Was Really Nothing by The Smith, Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles, Louie Louie by Richard Berry & The Pharoahs, Delilah by Tom Jones and Doreen by Frank Zappa. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Numbers (part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is NUMBERS. You'll be out for the count with 24 great tracks... and not one of them begins "Ah 1-2, 1-2-3-4...." In Part Two: Numbers by Kraftwerk, One by Aimee Mann, One by the original cast of A Chorus Line, 54-46 That's My Number by Toots & The Maytals, Three Little Birds by Bob Marley, The Magic Number by De La Soul, Take Five by Carmen McRae & The Dave Brubeck Quartet, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, Just The Two Of Us by Grover Washington Jr feat. Bill Withers, Lucky Seven by Lew Lewis, Eighth Day by Hazel O'Connor and One by U2. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Numbers (part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is NUMBERS. You'll be out for the count with 24 great tracks... and not one of them begins "Ah 1-2, 1-2-3-4...." In Part One: Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, Just Us Two by Teena Marie, Seven Wonders by Fleetwood Mac, 6 Underground by Sneaker Pimps, Three by Massive Attack, 1-2-3 by Len Barry, Three Steps To Heaven by Eddie Cochran, The Three Courgettes by The Three Courgettes, Sweet Sixteen by Billy Idol, Sixteen by Iggy Pop, Three Imaginary Boys by The Cure and The Magnificent Seven by The Clash. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:07:10 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part Two: Big Spender by Shirley Bassey, How To Be A Millionaire by ABC, Opportunities by Pet Shop Boys, Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, Money's Too Tight To Mention by Simply Red, Pounds Shillings & Pence by The Windmills, Money by The Drums, Pennies by Smashing Pumpkins, Money by Barret Strong, Money by The Flying Lizards, Money In My Pocket by Dennis Brown, Offshore Banking Business by The Members, In It For The Money by Supergrass and Money by Pink Floyd. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:06:52 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part One: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, Money Changes Everything by Cyndi Lauper, Money Don't Matter 2 Night by Prince, I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc, Dirty Sexy Money by David Guetta & Afrojack, Take The Money & Run by The Steve Miller Band, Free Money by Patti Smith, For The Love Of Money by Defunkt, Cash Money by Prince Charles & The City Beat Band, Pennies From Heaven by Louis Prima, Money by Liza Minelli & Joel Young and Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is FOOD, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Music For A Sushi Restaurant by Harry Styles, Honey by Moby, The Honey Thief by Hipsway, Just Like Honey by The Jesus & Mary Train, Memphis Soul Stew by King Curtis, Mother Popcorn by James Brown, Popcorn by Hot Butter, Fish In A Pot by Max Romeo, Some Like It Dread by Big Youth, Life Is A Minestrone by 10cc, Brain Stew by Green Day, Eat To The Beat by Blondie, Peanuts by The Police. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is FOOD, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part One: Peaches by The Stranglers, Peaches by The Presidents of The United States Of America, Chocolate by Kylie Minogue, Chocolate by The 1975, Tutti Frutti by Little Richard, Tutti Frutti by New Order, Breakfast In America by Supertramp, Lunch by Billie Eilish, Dinner With Friends by Kacey Musgraves, Bread & Butter by Barry St John, Savoy Truffle by The Beatles, Chitlins Con Carne by Jimmy Dawkins and Custard Pie by Led Zeppelin. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: School (part 2)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is SCHOOL, with 23 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Goodbye Mr A by The Hoosiers, The Eton Rifles by The Jam, Birth School Work Death by The Godfathers, Hot For Teacher by Van Halen, School Days by AC/DC, School by Nirvana, Homework by Fleetwood Mac, To Sir With Love by Lulu, Play It Cool Stay In School by Brenda Holloway, Don't Be A Dropout by James Brown and School Days by Stanley Clarke. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: School (part 1)

Simon Tesler — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:27:06 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is SCHOOL, with 23 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part One: Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, Proper Education by Eric Prydz vs Floyd, School's Out by Alice Cooper, School Days by The Runaways, Rock & Roll High School by The Ramones, Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, Teacher by I-Level, S'cool Days by Stanley Frank, Back To Schooldays by Graham Parker, My Old School by Steely Dan, Adult Education by Hall & Oates and Baggy Trousers by Madness. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Weather

Simon Tesler — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is WEATHER. Sunshine, storms, fog and lots and lots of rain... just what you'd expect from the UK! Full track list is Sometimes by James, Sunshine & Chocolate by Semisonic, Sunshine On A Rainy Day by Zoe, Weather With You by Crowded House, I Can't Stand The Rain by Tina Turner, Whistle Down The Wind by Nick Heyward, Walking In The Rain by Flash & The Pan, Sunshine's Better by John Martyn, Stormy Weather by Keely Smith, A Foggy Day by Dakota Staton, Only Happy When It Rains by Garbage and Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Words

Simon Tesler — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is WORDS! I have 12 great tracks with alphabetical associations for you... Full track list is Wordy Rappinghood by Tom Tom Club, Word Up by Cameo, Don't Believe A Word by Thin Lizzy, Four Letters by The Donkeys, Passion Is No Ordinary Word by Graham Parker, One Word by Brian Eno & John Cale, Alphabet Street by Prince,
ABC by The Jackson 5, Words by The Christians, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John, The Word Girl by Scritti Politti and Word On A Wing by David Bowie. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Space

Simon Tesler — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is SPACE: a collection of tracks all with an interplanetary theme! Full track list is Planet Earth by Duran Duran; Another Girl Another Planet by The Only Ones, The Killing Moon by Echo & The Bunnymen, Blue Moon by Bobby Blue Bland, Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival; Space Cowboy by Jamiroquai, Space by Prince, Jupiter by Earth Wind & Fire, Spacewalk by Lemon Jelly, Venus & Mars by Wings, Satellite by The Beloved and Phat Planet by Leftfield. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZ magazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Animals

Simon Tesler — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is ANIMALS! Cats and horses, a white rabbit, some snakes and even a monkey or two. We'll hear from Kate Bush, Tom Jones, Squeeze, Patti Smith and many more, but first some dogs... Full track list is Tracking The Dog by Screaming Blue Messiahs, Dog Eat Dog by Adam & The Ants, What's New Pussycat by Tom Jones, Stray Cat Strut by Stray Cats, Cat On A Wall by Squeeze, Kitty by The Presidents of USA, Horse With No Name by America, White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane, Baby Snakes by Frank Zappa, Rock Lobster by The B-52s, Monkey Gone To Heaven by Pixies, Shock The Monkey by Peter Gabriel, The Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush, Horses by Patti Smith, Dog Days Are Over by Florence & The Machine. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: In Memoriam

Simon Tesler — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. This week's theme is IN MEMORIAM, celebrating a few of the musicians who left us during the last three months of 2025 to join that Great Gig In The Sky, including Chris Rea, Jimmy Cliff, Mani Mounfield and many more. Full track listing is Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel by Tavares (with Antone Chubby Tavares b 1944), Tainted Love by Soft Cell (with Dave Ball b 1959), Tequila by The Champs (with Dave Burgess b 1934), Honey Dripper by Jools Holland (with Gilson Lavis b 1951), Green Onions by Booker T & The MGs (with Steve Cropper b 1941), Wishing Well by Free (with Tetsu Yamauchi b 1946), Deuce by Kiss (with Ace Frehley b 1951), Fools Gold by Stone Roses (with Mani Mounfield b 1962), Re Arranged by Limp Bizkit (with Sam Rivers b 1977), The Road To Hell by Chris Rea (b 1951), Let Your Yeah Be Yeah by Jimmy Cliff (b 1944), Red Eyes by Vivian Jones (b 1957) and Jerk Out by The Time (with Jellybean Johnson b 1956). Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Alternative Christmas

Simon Tesler — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. This week's theme is ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS. Yes, it's an alternative Yuletide special. No Slade, or Band-Aid or Wham here, thank you very much, but a collection of much less familiar festive songs. Hopefully you're in for a few surprises, including with this opening track. It's not quite the song you're expecting from Earth Wind & Fire... Full track list is December by Earth Wind & Fire, Things Fall Apart by Cristina, Christmas On Riverside Drive by August Darnell, Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses, Oi To The World by No Doubt, Last White Christmas by Basement 5, Black Christmas by Poly Styrene, Everything's Gonna Be Cool This Christmas by Eels, How To Make Gravy by Paul Kelly, Christmas Will Break Your Heart by LCD Soundsystem, Spirits Past by Gil Scott-Heron, Ain't No Chimneys In The Projects by Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings, It's A Big Country by Davitt Sigerson and I Wish It Was Christmas Today by Julian Casablancas. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: What They Did Next

Simon Tesler — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. This week's theme is WHAT THEY DID NEXT: what well-known musicians did after their original band broke up. Coming up, follow-up projects from members of the Eagles, Buzzcocks, Talking Heads and more. But first, a trio of tracks from three guys who used to be The Clash... Full track listing is I'll Give You Everything by Topper Headon; Johnny Appleseed by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros; E=MC2 by Big Audio Dynamite; Life's Been Good by Joe Walsh; The Boys Of Summer by Don Henley; Jump Start My Heart by Clarence Clemons & The Red Bank Rockers; Homosapien by Pete Shelley; The Love I Love by The Perils Of Plastic; Genius Of Love by Tom Tom Club; Tree (Today Is An Important Occasion) by David Byrne; Are You My Baby? by Wendy & Lisa and Overpowered by Roisin Murphy. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Roads

Simon Tesler — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. This week's theme is ROADS and their associated urban infrastructure! Don't worry... You'll get the idea in a minute. I've got a great selection of tracks for you including seven artists making their first appearance on this show, including Sheryl Crow, Lou Rawls, Stock Aitken Waterman, and yes, these guys, U2... The full track listing is Where The Streets Have No Name by U2, Traffic Light Rock by XTC, Roadblock by Stock Aitken Waterman, No Turn On Red by David Gamson, Pull Up To The Bumper by Grace Jones, Dead End Street by Lou Rawls, Bright Side Of The Road by Van Morrison, Every Day Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John, The Road To Nowhere by Talking Heads, The Road To Somewhere by Goldfrapp and Roundabout by Yes. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Crime

Simon Tesler — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. This week's theme is CRIME. Or more accurately, Crime & Punishment. We've got 14 murderously good tracks for you: Murder On The Dance Floor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Thieves In The Temple by Prince, Homicide by 999, Caught By The Fuzz by Supergrass, Borstal Breakout by Sham 69, Riot In Cell Block #9 by The Robins, Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, Gallows Pole by Led Zeppelin, I Shot the Sheriff by Bob Marley, The Fun Lovin' Criminal by Fun Lovin' Criminals, No Sense Of Crime by Iggy Pop & James Williamson, Free Me by Roger Daltrey and On The Run by Eddie & The Hot Rods. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Time

Simon Tesler — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. This week's theme is TIME, and in the next 60 minutes I've got great selection of tracks for you including no fewer than ten acts making their first appearance on Sounds. The full track listing is Clocks by Coldplay, Time (Clock Of The Heart) by Culture Club, Any Minute Now by Soulwax, No Time by The Saints, Time's Up by Buzzcocks, Five Minutes by The Stranglers, Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper, Think For A Minute by The Housemartins, Minute By Minute by The Doobie Brothers, 7 Seconds by Youssou N'Dour and Neneh Cherry, Three Minute Hero by The Selecter, Half A Minute by Matt Bianco, 60 Minutes Of Your Love by Homer Banks and Time by Pink Floyd. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Sleep

Simon Tesler — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. This week's theme is SLEEP, or the lack of it... The full track listing is Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics, Lullaby by The Cure, I Got To Sleep by The Pretenders, Sleep Comes Down by Psychedelic Furs, Mr Sandman by The Chordettes, In Dreams by Roy Orbison, California Dreamin' by The Mamas & The Papas, Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, A Dream Within A Dream by Propaganda, Go To Sleep by Radiohead, The Big Sleep by The Only Ones, Boulevard Of Broken Dreams by Esquivel, Wake Up And Make Love With Me by Ian Dury and Up All Night by Razorlight. . Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler 12th Nov 2025: All Girls

Simon Tesler — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This week: East of Eden by Lone Justice, Can't Ignore The Train by 10,000 Maniacs, Echo Beach by Martha & The Muffins, Rocket's Tail by Kate Bush, Sekoi Fali by Trio Bulgarka, The Loneliest Girl by Float Up CP, My Suitor by Berntholer, Hé Stranger by Anne Pigalle, Rhythm by Anna Domino, African Reggae by Nina Hagen, Venus As A Boy by Bjork, Sharkey's Day by Laurie Anderson and Dancing Barefoot by Patti Smith.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 5th Nov 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This week: Quiet Life by Japan, If You Want Me To Stay by Ronny, Fade To Grey by Visage, Rip It Up by Orange Juice, Party Games by Hey! Elastica, Shampoo Tears by WIN, Don't Look Any Further by Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett, Rapture by Anita Baker, Can't Get Next To You by Al Green, Boredom by Buzzcocks, I'm Bored by Iggy Pop, Bored by Billie Eilish and Being Boring by Pet Shop Boys.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 29th Oct 2025: Mash-ups

Simon Tesler — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This week, it's a special samples and mash-ups edition. Can't Get Blue Monday Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue vs New Order, Nightclubbing by Iggy Pop, Strict Machine by Goldfrapp, You Only Live Twice by Nancy Sinatra, Millennium by Robbie Williams, Ride On Time by Blackbox ft Loleatta Holloway, Make Luv by Room 5 ft Oliver Cheatem, Hunky Dory by Rachel Stevens, Rebel Never Gets Old by David Bowie, Can I Kick It? by A Tribe Called Quest, Gimme Gimme Gimme by ABBA, Hung Up by Madonna and Rebel Riders by Blondie vs The Doors.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 22nd Oct 2025: Covers

Simon Tesler — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, it's a special covers edition. You Really Got Me by Van Halen, Search & Destroy by EMF, Under My Thumb by Wayne Gibson, Satisfaction by Devo, Paint It Black by The Mo-Dettes, Miss You by Mirwais, Down To The Doctor's by Mickey Jupp, Night & Day by Everything But The Girl, We Didn't Start The Fire by The Hoosiers, 007 A James Bond Fantasy by Barry Adamson, Perfect Day by Antony Johnson & Lou Reed, September Song by Lou Reed, It's My Life by No Doubt, Go West by Pet Shop Boys.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 15th Oct 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, This Is Your Life by Blow Monkeys, This Is Your Life by Banderas, This Is Your Life by En Vogue, Bitch by the Rolling Stones, Pirate Love by The Heartbreakers, She by David Johansen, Say It Again by Danse Society, All Or Nothing by Fiction Factory, Watch Me Catch Fire by Big Heat, Runaway Girl by U-Roy, Nice Time by Don Carlos and We Will Not Be Lovers by The Waterboys.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 8th Oct 2025: Movies

Simon Tesler — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, it's a special MOVIES EDITION. When Doves Cry by Prince, Footloose by Kenny Loggins, Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds, Tough Guys by Isaac Hayes, The Boss by James Brown, Cleopatra Jones by Joe Simon, On Her Majesty's Secret Service by John Barry, Mrs Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel, Everybody's Talking by Harry Nilsson, In The Heat Of The Night by Ray Charles, To Sir With Love by Lulu, Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary by Wendy Carlos, Assault On Precinct 13 by John Carpenter, The Chase from Midnight Express by Giorgio Moroder and Nightcall by Kavinsky.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 1st Oct 2025: In Memoriam

Simon Tesler — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, it's another In Memoriam edition, paying tribute to some of the musicians who have left us over the past three months to join that Great Gig In The Sky. Goodbye Stranger by Supertramp, Rosalyn by The Pretty Things, Paranoid by Black Sabbath, Slave To The Rhythm by Grace Jones, That's Love That It Is by Blancmange, Steppin Stone by The Monkees, Happy Together by The Turtles, Part Of The Union by The Strawbs, Seed Of Memory by Terry Reid, Masochism Tango by Tom Lehrer, Lipstick On Your Collar by Connie Francis and Layla by Derek & The Dominos.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 24th Sep 2025: Weather

Simon Tesler — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week's theme: WEATHER. About The Weather by Magazine; The Sun & The Rain by Madness; The Sun Hits The Sky by Supergrass; Thunder & Lightning by Deaf School; I Wish It Would Rain by Wreckless Eric; Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles; Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers; It's Raining by Irma Thomas; Tinseltown in the Rain by The Blue Nile; Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves; Who Loves The Sun by Velvet Underground; Rain by Status Quo; The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 17th Sept 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, Are You Going To Go My Way? by Lenny Kravitz; This Land Is My Land by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings; How You Like Me Now? by The Heavy; Hands Off She's Mine by The Beat; Johnny Come Home by Fine Young Cannibals; Tired Of Getting Pushed Around by 2 Men A Drum Machine & A Trumpet; When It Started To Begin by Nick Heyward; The Boy With The Gun by David Sylvian; Wild Wood by Paul Weller; He's A Real Gone Guy by Nellie Lutcher; Win With Me Baby by Clarence Gatemouth Brown; Just A Gigolo / Ain't Got Nobody by Louis Prima; Kicks by Lou Reed

Sounds with Simon Tesler 10th Sep 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, Sign Of The Times by Bryan Ferry, Sign Of The Times by The Belle Stars, Sign O' The Times by Prince, Don't Dictate by Penetration, Flying Saucer Attack by The Rezillos, No Time To Be 21 by The Adverts, Fruit Tree by Nick Drake, Johnny Too Bad by John Martyn, Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley, Technopolis by YMO, Coloured Water by Akiko Yano, Alive by Sandii & The Sunsetz and Summer Breeze by The Isley Brothers.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 3rd Sep 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, I Love You by Yello, Slow Motion by Ultravox, Making Time by The Creation, Itchycoo Park by The Small Faces, Time For Action by Secret Affair, Proud Mary by Ike & Tina Turner, I Want You Back by Graham Parker, Kick Out The Jams by The Presidents of the United States, Prediction by Steel Pulse, Going To The Blues by Vivian Weathers, Rainbow Culture by Aswad, Ramble On by Led Zeppelin and Ramblin Man by Lemon Jelly.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 27th Aug 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0100

Music comes alive every Wednesday! This week, Breaking Glass by David Bowie, Heartland by The Sound, Last Nite by The Strokes, The Jezebel Spirit by Brian Eno & David Byrne, Just Give 'Em Whiskey by Colourbox, Tyrell by Hoodlum Priest, We'll Be Right Back by Steinski & Mass Media, Save Me by Aimee Mann, Tom's Diner by Suzanne Vega, The Sensual World by Kate Bush, World's Forgotten Boy by Billy Idol, Lil Devil by The Cult and Doreen by Frank Zappa.

Sounds with Simon Tesler Dance Edition 20th Aug 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0100

Music comes alive every Wednesday! This week, a special DANCE EDITION with As Time Goes By by Funkapolitan, Favourite Shirts by Haircut 100, Careless Memories by Duran Duran, There Was A Time by James Brown, What Is This by Bobby Womack, Well by Jimmie & Vella, Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder, Singing by Delegation, Time by Light Of The World, Hit The Road Jack by Buzzz, Familiar Feeling by Moloko, Music Sounds Better With You by Stardust and One More Time by Daft Punk.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 13th Aug 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0100

Music comes alive every Wednesday! This week, The Monochrome Set ( I Presume) by The Monochrome Set, Rock & Roll Pt 2 by Gary Glitter, Tusk by Fleetwood Mac, Taxman by The Beatles, Start by The Jam, Let Forever Be by The Chemical Brothers, Don't Tell Me Tell Her by Phyllis Hyman, Forget Me Nots by Patrice Rushen, Last Night At Danceland by Randy Crawford, Yankee Rose by David Lee Roth, Tuff Baby by Iggy Pop and Baby Can Dance by Tin Machine.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 6th Aug 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0100

Music comes alive every Wednesday! This week, A Girl Called Johnny by The Waterboys, Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken by Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, Oblivious by Aztec Camera, Is That All There Is by Cristina, Wheel Me Out by Was (Not Was), Table Manners by Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Boogie Chillun by Clint West & The Boogie Kings, Susie Q by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Keep It Out Of Sight by Dr Feelgood, The Name Of The Game by ABBA, I've Been Losing You by A-Ha, Walk Idiot Walk by The Hives and Fascination by Alphabeat.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 30th July 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100

Music comes alive every Wednesday! This week, 1969 by The Stooges, Look Back In Anger by David Bowie, Sister Europe by the Psychedelic Furs, What A Way To End It All by Deaf School, Boys Cry by Original Mirrors, Talking Whispers by Bette Bright, Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, Storm Music by Gil Scott-Heron, Money Don't Matter 2 Night by Prince, Waterfall by Wendy & Lisa and You Oughta Know by Alanis Morrisette.

Sounds with Simon Tesler 23rd July 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100

We've broken free from the 1970s to roam freely though the decades so future shows will also include tracks from the 80s and 90s as well as the 60s, and maybe even earlier... This week, it's a 1980 Floor Show with a fabulous selection of tracks all released in that landmark year of 1980. Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division, The Affectionate Punch by The Associates, Philadelphia by Magazine, Ace Of Spades by Motorhead, Back In Black by AC/DC, A Forest by The Cure, Christine by Siouxsie & The Banshees, In The Flat Field by Bauhaus, Street 66 by Linton Kwesi Johnson, That's The Joint by The Funky Four + 1, Give Me Back My Man by The B-52s and The Great Curve by Talking Heads.

Sounds From The Seventies 16th July 2025 DANCE EDITION

Simon Tesler — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100

On this week's show: I Believe In Miracles by The Jackson Sisters, Hang On In There Baby by Johnny Bristol, Funky Luvvah by Creative Source, Goodbye Nothing To Say by Nosmo King & The Javells, Love Is The Drug by Roxy Music, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick by Ian Dury & The Blockheads, I Don't Depend On You by The Men, Life In Tokyo by Japan, Jungle Boogie by Kool & The Gang, Going Back To My Roots by Lamont Dozier, Deputy Of Love by Don Armando's 2nd Avenue Rhumba Band and Saturday Night by Herbie Hancock.

Sounds From The Seventies 9th July 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, The Bitch Is Back by Elton John, Killer Queen by Queen, Wow by Kate Bush, Goodbye Toulouse by The Stranglers, Emergency by 999, What's My Name by The Clash, Into The Future by The Vibrators, Manifesto by Roxy Music, If Lovin' You Is Wrong by Millie Jackson, Anti-Love Song by Betty Davis, Lady Marmalade by Labelle and Marquee Moon by Television.

Sounds From The Seventies with Simon Tesler 2nd July 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100

This week, a special In Memoriam edition celebrating the work of some of the singers and musicians who have left us to join the Great Gig In The Sky over the past three months, with X Offender by Blondie, Lightning Strikes by Lou Christie, Quark Strangeness & Charm by Hawkwind, Natural's Not In It by Gang Of Four, The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu, Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo by Rick Derringer, Surf's Up by the Beach Boys, Chase The Devil by Max Romeo, Just Like A Baby by Sly & The Family Stone, Dirty Harry Main Title by Lalo Schifrin, Hooked On Young Stuff by Nino Tempo & 5th Ave Sax and Ready For Love by Mott The Hoople.

Sounds From The Seventies with Simon Tesler 25th June 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0100

This week on Sounds From The Seventies: Can The Can by Suzi Quatro, Hole In My Life by The Police, Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, Moondance by Van Morrison, Step Right Up by Tom Waits, Taxi Driver Main Title by Bernard Herrman, Women Of Ireland by The Chieftains, Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti, Smiling Faces Sometimes by Undisputed Truth, That's The Way Of The World by Earth Wind & Fire, Lovely Day by Bill Withers and Moving Away From The Pulsebeat by Buzzcocks.

Sounds From The Seventies with Simon Tesler 18th June 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0100

This week on Sounds From The Seventies: The Blank Generation by Richard Hell & The Voidoids, Shake Some Action by Flamin' Groovies, International Feel by Todd Rundgren, Friends by Led Zeppelin, Highway Star by Deep Purple, Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love by Van Halen, Life by Bob Andy, Draw Your Brakes by Scotty, Lightning Flash Weak Heart Drop by Big Youth, The Public Image by Public Image, Did You No Wrong by Sex Pistols and As by Stevie Wonder.

Sounds From The Seventies Dance Edition 11th June 2025

Simon Tesler — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:39:45 +0100

This week on Sounds From The Seventies: a special DANCE EDITION with Good Times by Chic, Lost In Music by Sister Sledge, Hi-Tension by Hi-Tension, Swingin' by Light Of The World, Don't Leave Me This Way by Harold Melvin & The Blue-Notes, Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now by McFadden & Whitehead, John I'm Only Dancing Again by David Bowie, Let No Man Put Asunder by First Choice, Haven't You Heard by Patrice Rushen, Party Down by George Duke, Dancer by Gino Soccio and I Feel Love by Donna Summer and more.

Sounds From The Seventies 4th June 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:59:00 +0100

This week on Sounds From The Seventies: Boys Don't Cry Cure by The Cure, Are You Receiving Me by XTC, Motorhead by Motorhead, Gorilla Got Me by The Hammersmith Gorillas, Teenage Letter by The Count Bishops, You're The Song I Always Wanted To Sing by Timmy Thomas, Be Thankful For What You've Got by William DeVaughn, She's Gone by Hall & Oates, When I Was a Freeport by Laura Nyro, Close To You by The Carpenters, Hammond Song by The Roches, 52 Girls by The B-52s, Teenage Crutch by The Shirts and Transmission by Joy Division.

Sounds From The Seventies 28th May 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:04:00 +0100

This week: All Right Now by Free, Can't Get Enough by Bad Company, Love Her Madly by The Doors, Showbiz Kids by Steely Dan, The Joker by The Steve Miller Band, Black Skinned Blue Eyed Boys by The Equals, Brother Louie by Hot Chocolate, You To Me Are Everything by The Real Thing, Wall Street Shuffle by 10cc, Money by Pink Floyd, Money Money Money by Abba and Youth Youth Youth by Generation X.

Sounds From The Seventies 21st May 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 21 May 2025 09:41:00 +0100

This week, Be My Wife by David Bowie, Some Weird Sin by Iggy Pop, Dirt by Lou Reed, Wavelength by Van Morrison, Cocaine by Eric Clapton,
Can't Hide Love by Earth Wind & Fire, Whenever There's Blue by The Four Tops, Ponta de Lança Africano (Umbabarauma) by Jorge Ben Jor, Blue Collar by Captain Beefheart & Jack Nitzsche, Duelling Banjos (from Deliverance) by Steve Mandell and Eric Weissberg, The Taking Of Pelham 123 by David Shire, Styrofoam by Tyla Gang and Dancing The Night Away by The Motors.

Sounds From The Seventies 14th May 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 14 May 2025 09:42:00 +0100

This week, Dont Believe A Word by Thin Lizzy, We're An American Band by Grand Funk Railroad, Make Me Smile by Steve Harley, Lola by The Kinks, Lightning Tree by The Settlers, Twilight Zone by Manhattan Transfer, The Chain by Fleetwood Mac, A Family Affair by Sly & Family Stone, What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder, Spiral Feeling by Siouxsie & The Banshees and Back To Nature by Magazine.

Sounds From The Seventies Dance Edition 7th May 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 07 May 2025 09:44:00 +0100

This week, a special Dance Edition with Le Freak by Chic, Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste Of Honey, Super Bad by James Brown, Never Can Say Goodbye by Gloria Gaynor, Blame It On The Boogie by The Jacksons, Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees, Right by David Bowie, D'Ya Think I'm Sexy by Rod Stewart, Miss You by The Rolling Stones, Supernature by Cerrone, Heart Of Glass by Blondie and I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince.

Sounds From The Seventies 30th Apr 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100

This week, Back In The Saddle by Aerosmith, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC, Rain by Status Quo, So It Goes by Nick Lowe, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll by Ian Dury, Suffice To Say by Yachts, Lucky Number by Lene Lovich, Smoking Mi Ganja by Capital Letters, Playing Games by Aswad, Best Dressed Chicken in Town by Dr Alimantado, Diamonds On My Windshield by Tom Waits, Chuck E's In Love by Rickie Lee Jones and Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who.

Sounds From The Seventies 23rd Apr 2015

Simon Tesler — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100

This week, Something Better Change by The Stranglers; Animal Games by London; Power In The Darkness by Tom Robinson Band; Mr Blue Sky by ELO; Take A Chance On Me by Abba; Pop Muzik by M; Venus of Avenue D by Mink De Ville; Across 100th Street by Bobby Womack; On Broadway by George Benson; Don't Eat That Yellow Snow/Nanook Does It by Frank Zappa; Short People by Randy Newman; and Don't Touch Me There by The Tubes

Sounds From The Seventies 16th Apr 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100

This week, School's Out by Alice Cooper; I Need Somebody by Iggy & The Stooges; Bored by Destroy All Monsters; The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush; Wild World by Cat Stevens; Maybe I'm Amazed by Paul McCartney; Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield; Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan; Cabaret by Liza Minelli; Being Boiled by Human League; 10.15 Saturday Night by The Cure; Mind Your Own Business by Delta Five; and Heartbeat by War.

Sounds From The Seventies 9th Apr 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100

A special In Memoriam edition honouring some of the musicians who left us over the past three months to join The Great Gig In The Sky. Eton Rifles by The Jam; Fan Club by The Damned; Broken English by Marianne Faithfull; Melody by David Johansen; Crazy Horses by The Osmonds; I'm In The Mood For Dancing by The Nolans; Where Is The Love? by Roberta Flack; Everybody Loves The Sunshine by Roy Ayers; No Matter What by Badfinger; Ain't Understanding Mellow by Jerry Butler; Rockin' Chair by Gwen McCrae; Sunday Morning Coming Down by Kris Kristofferson; and Listen To The Melody by Quincy Jones.

Sounds From The Seventies 2nd Apr 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100

This week, Capaldi's Cafe by Deaf School; Dreamer by Supertramp; Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel; Life Is A Minestrone by 10cc; Rip Her to Shreds by Blondie; Barracuda by Heart; Cherry Bomb by The Runaways; Shaft by Isaac Hayes; Blowin' Your Mind (from Shaft's Big Score) by Gordon Parks Jr; Are You Man Enough? (from Shaft In Africa) by The Four Tops; The Great Gig In The Sky by Pink Floyd; and Artificial Life by Ultravox.

Sounds From The Seventies 26th Mar 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

A thrilling all-live special. Rosalie by Thin Lizzy; Ain't That A Shame by Cheap Trick; Young Man Blues by The Who; Black Dog by Led Zeppelin;
Both Ends Burning by Roxy Music; Stay by David Bowie; Africano/Power Medley by Earth Wind & Fire; Dance Sister Dance by Santana; Gloria/Satisfaction by Eddie & The Hot Rods and Happy Together by Frank Zappa & Mothers Of Invention.

Sounds From The Seventies 19th Mar 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Baby Jane - Dr Feelgood; Suicide Jockey - Tyla Gang; Keys To Your Heart - The 101'ers; Northern Lights - Renaissance; More Than A Feeling - Boston; It's Too Late - Carole King; Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell; You're So Vain - Carly Simon; Burnin & Lootin - The Wailers; Party Times - The Heptones; Ku Klux Klan - Steel Pulse; One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer - George Thorogood & The Destroyers.

Sounds From The Seventies 12th Mar 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:01:00 +0000

This week, Reelin' In The Years by Steely Dan, Ram Jam by Black Betty, Give Me Just A Little More Time by Chairmen Of The Board, Backstabbers by The O'Jays, That Lady by The Isley Brothers, Deborah by T Rex, That's the Way by Led Zeppelin, Pink Moon by Nick Drake, Heartbreak Hotel by John Cale, I Heard It Through The Grapevine by The Slits, You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling by Human League and Television by Japan.

Sounds From The Seventies 5th Mar 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This week: Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting by Elton John, Radar Love by Golden Earring, Neat Neat Neat by The Damned, Protex Blue by The Clash, News Of The World by The Jam, Piss Factory by Patti Smith, Wild Child by Lou Reed, Andy Warhol by David Bowie, Night Moves by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Milwaukee by Al Jarreau, Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron and The Heat in Harlem by Graham Parker & The Rumour.

Sounds From The Seventies 26th Feb 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This week, Pump It Up by Elvis Costello, The Light Pours Out Of Me by Magazine, My Baby Does Good Sculptures by The Rezillos, Roll Away The Stone by Mott The Hoople, Down Down by Status Quo, With Love by Thin Lizzy, O Lucky Man by Alan Price, Enter The Dragon Main Title by Lalo Schifrin, Live & Let Die by Wings, How Long by The Pointer Sisters, Hang It Up by Patrice Rushen, Take Me Back by Stargard and The Beast by The Only Ones.

Sounds From The Seventies 19th Feb 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

This week, Ready Steady Go by Generation X, Teenage Depression by Eddie & The Hot Rods, Friday by Joe Jackson, Mother Of Pearl by Roxy Music, Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd, Hollywood Nights by Bob Seger, Candy's Room by Bruce Springsteen, Funky Kingston by Toots & The Maytals, Back-A-Yard by The In-Crowd, Sonny's Lettah by Linton Kwesi Johnson, Hey Hey My My by Neil Young, City Of Tiny Lites by Frank Zappa.

Sounds From The Seventies 12th Feb 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This week, Damaged Goods by Gang Of Four, Love You More by Buzzcocks, Jailbreak by AC/DC, My Woman From Tokyo by Deep Purple, Walk This Way by Aerosmith, All Along The Watchtower by XTC, Walk On By by The Stranglers, Light My Fire by Shirley Bassey, Tired Of Being Alone by Al Green, That's The Way I Feel About'cha by Bobby Womack, Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield and Can't You Hear Me Knocking by The Rolling Stones.

Sounds From The Seventies 5th Feb 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This week, The Ballroom Blitz by The Sweet, Get It On by T.Rex, Coz I Luv You by Slade, The American Muse by MC5, Rock & Roll by Velvet Underground, Loose by The Stooges, Hot Pants (Pt 1) by James Brown, Cross The Tracks by Maceo & The Macks, I Know You Got Soul by Bobby Byrd, How Long by Ace, You Make Loving Fun by Fleetwood Mac, and Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters.

Sounds From The Seventies 29th Jan 2025

Simon Tesler — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Suffragette City by David Bowie, Blitzkrieg Bop by The Ramones, Trampled Underfoot by Led Zeppelin, American Girl by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, London Girls by The Vibrators, Some Girls by The Rolling Stones, Gloria (In Excelsis Deo) by Patti Smith, Jackie Wilson Said by Van Morrison, Baby I Love You So by Jacob Miller, Ain't That Lovin' You by U-Roy & Alton Ellis, Irie Woman by Aswad, Ooh La La by The Faces and Temple Of Love by Doll By Doll.