Sounds with Simon Tesler

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Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and some of the stories behind the songs, with Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

  1. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Samples (Part 2)

    3 DAYS AGO

    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.

    58 min
  2. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Samples (Part 1)

    3 DAYS AGO

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Samples (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 SAMPLES. In Part One: Flash by Queen, Help Me Somebody by Brian Eno & David Byrne, Buffalo Gals by Malcolm McLaren, Groove Jumping by 400 Blows, 19 by Paul Hardcastle, Programme 7 by Dr Calculus, The Walker by Hoodlum Priest, Medicine Show by Big Audio Dynamite and Baby I Love You So by Colourbox.

    58 min
  3. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Years (Part 2)

    13 MAY

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Years (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 YEARS. In Part Two: 20 Years by Cassius, Light Years by Kylie Minogue, 1901 by Phoenix, 20th Century Boy by T.Rex, In The Year 2525 by Zager & Evans, Two Sevens Clash by Culture, 1977 by The Clash, 2000AD by The Rezillos, Disco 2000 by Pulp, 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins and Year Of The Cat by Al Stewart.

    57 min
  4. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Years (Part 1)

    13 MAY

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Years (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 YEARS. In Part One: Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five by Wings, 1984 by David Bowie, Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) by Eurythmics, Reelin' In The Years by Steely Dan, Summer Of '69 by Bryan Adams, Years Later by Cactus World News, The Broken Years by Hipsway, Seven Years by Norah Jones, Million Years Ago by Adele and Ten Years Gone by Led Zeppelin.

    58 min
  5. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Boys (Part 2)

    6 MAY

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Boys (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 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.

    57 min
  6. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Boys (Part 1)

    6 MAY

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Boys (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 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.

    58 min
  7. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Girls (Part 2)

    29 APR

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Girls (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 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.

    58 min
  8. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Girls (Part 1)

    29 APR

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Girls (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 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.

    58 min
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Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and some of the stories behind the songs, with Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

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  • Creator
    Simon Tesler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Simon Tesler 2025-2026

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