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Paul Dempsey

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Everyone thinks they know the classic albums but do you know which songs are the real treasures? Paul Dempsey has been buying albums since 1975 and he's here to separate the brilliant from the simply great! Not every album is simply a collection of hits. Join Paul to gain a fresh perspective on a much loved album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Echo & The Bunnymen Ocean Rain

1984 saw the release of what is regarded by many as the band's greatest album. It is superb and this was a very difficult choice; picking only three songs from an album full of them. So which three songs are the absolute must-haves? There is an accompanying Spotify playlist by the same name, One Album 3 Songs, with all songs featured from all podcasts in the series. Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 min
12/14/2025

The 3 best Christmas songs...ever!

Every year around early December we are inundated with festive songs, usually the same hoary old chestnuts! In this episode host Paul Dempsey reveals the three best songs for Christmas! Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 min
11/08/2025

ABBA Voulez-Vous

1979 was a year that served up dozens of classic albums and your host Paul Dempsey explains why this offering from the Swedish Quartet is one of them - Forget novelty Euro-Kitsch this album is a delight that offers up disco, pop, rock and ballads - But which three songs make the list? Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 min
10/05/2025

Reggatta De Blanc

A classic album with some brilliant songs. The peroxide power pop trio set the world alight in 1978 and shone brightly for the next five years. Your host Paul Dempsey picks out the three essential tracks from this, their second album - an album that made them a world wide sensation Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 min
09/07/2025

Green

Emerging from the relative obscurity and security of college radio and indie rock this album launched REM on to the world stage with its eclectic mix of folkish introspection and loud, confident powerpop. Your host Paul Dempsey picks the definitive tracks. Catch up with the songs on the accompanying playlist. Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 min
08/15/2025

Sign O The Times

How do you pick three songs from an artist as eclectic as Prince? A task made even more difficult when that album is a double album crammed with great songs and hit singles! Your host, Paul Dempsey looks at the fantastic tour de force that is...Sign 'O' The Times Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 min
07/31/2025

Bridge Over Troubled Water

How do you choose three tracks from one of the greatest albums of all time? This is probably the hardest choice yet! Join your host Paul Dempsey as he discusses the album that opened the seventies and found a home in millions of record collections worldwide! Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 min
07/11/2025

Lexicon Of Love

In this episode your host Paul Dempsey explains why this pop confection is one of the best albums of the Eighties. Chock full of hooks, superb tunes, fantastic lyrics and a wry and articulate expression of heartbreak. A feast for the feet, the heart and the brain! Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 min
06/27/2025

Rubber Soul

Contrary to Rock folklore this is the album that changed everything! This episode discusses a how the band altered how albums would be viewed and your host, Paul Dempsey, shares which tracks demonstrate this change. Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 min
06/13/2025

Blondie Eat To The Beat

How does a band follow up a smash hit like the album Parallel Lines? Host Paul Dempsey reckons this, the Band's fourth album is even better! Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 min
06/05/2025

Sound Affects

Sound Affects saw The Jam begin a new decade with a superb new album that was both quintessentially English and thrillingly new! Host Paul knows exactly which songs encapsulate this album's new direction! Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 min

11 Episodes

Everyone thinks they know the classic albums but do you know which songs are the real treasures? Paul Dempsey has been buying albums since 1975 and he's here to separate the brilliant from the simply great! Not every album is simply a collection of hits. Join Paul to gain a fresh perspective on a much loved album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Paul Dempsey
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Paul Dempsey
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1 ALBUM 3 SONGS