Sounds with Simon Tesler

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Jewels (Part 2)

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 JEWELS. In Part Two: Black & Gold by Sam Sparro, Diamonds & Pearls by Prince, Pearls Before Swine by Coldcut, Goldfinger by Shirley Bassey, The Man With The Golden Gun by Lulu, Diamonds Are Forever by Arctic Monkeys, Diamond Dogs by Beck, Ruby by The Kaiser Chiefs, Sapphire by Ed Sheeran, Sapphire Blue by Katy B and Little Johnny Jewel by Television.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Jewels (Part 1)

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 JEWELS. In Part One: Gold Rush by Yello, Mother Of Pearl by Roxy Music, Pearly-Dewdrops Drops by Cocteau Twins, Diamond by Klint, She Loved Like Diamond by Spandau Ballet, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by The Beatles, Solid Gold Easy Action by T.Rex, Silver Machine by Hawkwind, Emerald by Thin Lizzy and Mother Of Pearl by Wendy & Lisa.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Cities (Part 2)

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 CITIES. In Part Two: Funky Nassau by The Beginning Of The End, Funky Kingston by Toots & The Maytals, London Town by Light Of The World, Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon, Angel Of Harlem by U2, Berlin by Lou Reed, Amsterdam by David Bowie, Kill City by Iggy Pop and James Williamson, Paris Texas by Ry Cooder, Parisienne Walkways by Gary Moore and Vienna by Ultravox.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Cities (Part 1)

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 CITIES. In Part One: Nutbush City Limits by Ike & Tina Turner, I Love New York by Madonna, Englishman in New York by Sting, Cleveland Rocks by Ian Hunter, Woman From Tokyo by Deep Purple, In The City by The Jam, Hong Kong Garden by Siouxsie and the Banshees, Philadelphia by Magazine, Last Train To Clarksville by The Monkees, Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley and L.A. Woman by The Doors.

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Samples (Part 2)

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 SAMPLES. In Part Two: Too Funky by George Michael, Toxic by Britney Spears, Let's Play It Cool by Steinski & Mass Media, Mary Mary by Run-DMC, Paid In Full by Eric B & Rakim, Timber by Coldcut, Praise You by Fatboy Slim, Technova by Towa Tei, Frontier Psychiatrist by The Avalanches, Love Missile F1-11 by Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Galvanize by Chemical Brothers.