Join us for a very special episode of The Vinyl Countdown. We feature the man behind disco sensation Chic who went on to be a superstar producer. What was his link to one of David Bowie’s finest albums? We’ll also be hearing from a lost classic of the 1970’s. There’s music, facts and fun – all on vinyl. Give us 15 minutes, we’ll give you a lot of entertainment!
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A very different episode of The Vinyl Countdown. Max takes over and educates me on modern artists. Out go the 70s and 80s, in come George Ezra, Ed Sheeran and Mark Ronson – all on orange, transparent and black vinyl. Join us for fifteen minutes of fun!
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What happened when Elvis met The Beatles? We find out in Episode 8 of the Vinyl Countdown. We explore the links between these two iconic acts from 20th century music. Also, we hear a forgotten hit from the 1980s. Join us for 15 minutes of fun.
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If you loved the Bohemian Rhapsody movie, try out the latest episode of The Vinyl Countdown. We hear the Queen classic, discuss the links with David Bowie and remember a big hit in America that barely made it anywhere else. Join us for fifteen minutes of fun and crackly vinyl.
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Quincy Jones is one of the greatest musicians of his generation and we launch Series 2 of The Vinyl Countdown by looking at his career. We’ll be playing his music and examining his collaboration with Michael Jackson and many others. Also, my memories of interviewing ‘Q’ fifteen years ago for the BBC. Join us for 15 minutes of vinyl fun and facts.
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What do the fabulous Gladys Knight and the eclectic Ray Davies of the Kinks have in common? We find out in episode 5 of the Vinyl Countdown Podcast. Also, we look at another one hit wonder from three and a half decades ago. All that and more during 15 minutes of fun, facts and music on vinyl. Join me, Jonathan Charles, as I share my love of music with you and my son, Max.
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What links ABBA to a pop record with a hidden political message? How did ABBA’s chauffeur have a big part in one of their hits? And a lost disco classic. All that and more in episode 4 of The Vinyl Countdown. Former BBC Presenter and Foreign Correspondent, Jonathan Charles, shares his love of vinyl with you and his son, Max. 15 minutes of fun, facts and music.
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Why did Bob Marley work in a car factory even after having his first number one single? Also, a lost disco classic from Rose Royce. All that and more in episode three of the Vinyl Countdown Podcast as I share some great music with you and my son, Max. Join us for 15 minutes of fun and music on vinyl.
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Episode 2 of the Vinyl Countdown is here. Another 15 minutes of fun featuring music on vinyl from George Harrison, The Electric Light Orchestra and more. Join us.
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Welcome to the Vinyl Countdown. I am Jonathan Charles, a former BBC presenter and foreign correspondent. I love music and especially vinyl. I want to share my collection with you and my son, Max. We’ll play some great records, talk about them and have a lot of fun. 15 minutes of entertainment. In Season 1, Episode 1, we chat about the links between Billy Joel and Elton John, and we also have a special surprise artist. Join us to find out more.
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