My Classic Album with Mike Norris

Mike Norris
My Classic Album with Mike Norris

My Classic Album' is a podcast about the most acclaimed and loved albums of all time! There are many great albums out there but there's an extra special ingredient that makes an album a classic album. Join Mike Norris as he dedicates each episode to one classic album and looks at the history of the album and its impact in the years following its release. ​ 'My Classic Album' celebrates albums from the 1960's right through to the new millennium from musicians as timeless as The Beatles and Bob Dylan, bands who rock as hard as Led Zeppelin and KISS, as well as contemporary performers such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead. ​ 'My Classic Album' has been extremely lucky to play host to incredible singers and musicians including Nathan Stephens-Griffin (Martha, ONSIND), Grammy Award winner Bruce Carroll, guitar virtuoso Adrian Nation (Sky Arts' Guitar Star) and rock singer and guitarist Beth Blade (Beth Blade and the Beautiful Disasters). All have chosen their classic album for the show along with future guests including Rob Wylde (Tigertailz) and blues singer Big Boy Bloater (Imelda May, Big Boy Bloater & The Limits) ​ Whether it's an album you personally can't stop playing or one you've never actually heard, 'My Classic Album' is the perfect companion to some of the greatest albums in history!

  1. 50 Years of 'Argus' with Dan Morris and Martin Turner

    30/04/2022

    50 Years of 'Argus' with Dan Morris and Martin Turner

    50 years after its initial release, Wishbone Ash's third studio album is still influencing rock bands the world over. In a special anniversary episode of 'My Classic Album', Mike is joined by Firekind bass player Dan Morris to celebrate the album 'Argus'. From hearing it around the house in childhood to touring with founding Wishbone member Martin Turner, Dan's emotional connection to the album is evident making him just one of generations of musicians inspired by this iconic album. What albums did 'Argus' beat to be named Sounds magazine's album of the year? In what way are the opening lyrics of 'Time Was' eerily prophetic for guitarist Ted Turner? Is 'Argus' a concept album? Mike is also joined by the creative force behind 'Argus', former bass player, vocalist and founding member of Wishbone Ash Martin Turner as he reflects on 50 years of his magnum opus. Where did Wishbone Ash get the inspiration for their trademark twin guitar sound? Who was the inspiration behind fan favourite 'Blowin' Free'? How did Martin react when the band wanted the song left off the album?   PLUS: Enjoy 'Sound of Rain', a track from Firekind's latest album 'What I Have Found Is Already Lost'. All that and so much more on this bumper episode of 'My Classic Album'. For more information on the show: Head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk Like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris' Follow us on Instagram @myclassicalbumpodcast Or on Twitter @mca_podcast Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese 'Sound of Rain' by Firekind. Available on their 2020 album 'What I Have Found Is Already Lost'. All music rights reserved to their respective owners.

    1h 53m

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My Classic Album' is a podcast about the most acclaimed and loved albums of all time! There are many great albums out there but there's an extra special ingredient that makes an album a classic album. Join Mike Norris as he dedicates each episode to one classic album and looks at the history of the album and its impact in the years following its release. ​ 'My Classic Album' celebrates albums from the 1960's right through to the new millennium from musicians as timeless as The Beatles and Bob Dylan, bands who rock as hard as Led Zeppelin and KISS, as well as contemporary performers such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead. ​ 'My Classic Album' has been extremely lucky to play host to incredible singers and musicians including Nathan Stephens-Griffin (Martha, ONSIND), Grammy Award winner Bruce Carroll, guitar virtuoso Adrian Nation (Sky Arts' Guitar Star) and rock singer and guitarist Beth Blade (Beth Blade and the Beautiful Disasters). All have chosen their classic album for the show along with future guests including Rob Wylde (Tigertailz) and blues singer Big Boy Bloater (Imelda May, Big Boy Bloater & The Limits) ​ Whether it's an album you personally can't stop playing or one you've never actually heard, 'My Classic Album' is the perfect companion to some of the greatest albums in history!

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