Anatomy of a Song: Nigel Planer (artist) (Hole In My Shoe - neil, 1984)

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10/17/22 • 92 min

Hello shoes, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to stand on you again...
Unique episode as we enter the world of comedic pop with the wonderful neil (always lower case) and his epic 80s cover of the Traffic classic, Hole In My Shoe.
neil's alter ego, the great Nigel Planer explains all things neil from initial character through to making of the Young Ones and the spin off single/LP (Lentil Nightmare has to be heard to be believed). And of course, reference to neil's masterpiece.
It's a 2-for-1 in the Anatomy of a Song dept, as we also get to discuss the massive no. 1 charity single, Livin' Doll, which The Young Ones recorded with Sir Cliff of Richard ("Can I go now?")
A wonderful interview (and the most fun I've had getting clips together for...)
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website: nigelplaner.co.uk
twitter @NigelPlaner1
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Brucie Bonus Episode: Toby Scott (engineer) on Bruce Springsteen (Nebraska and odds & sods)

A Brucie bonus!
For background, I was lucky to chat to legendary engineer, Toby Scott on his time in the
80s with Mr Bruce Springsteen - the majority of which will be in a future episode.
These are the extra bits not relevant to that chat which I could not bear to lose. Hear Toby talk about the process of recording, mixing and mastering Nebraska (40 years young!) as well
as other odds and sods such as the later albums, writing the credits and deciphering Bruce's lyrics. Also, what is the one track in the vaults Toby would most like released?
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Audio Commentary: Toby Scott (engineer) (Born In The USA - Bruce Springsteen, 1984)

This feels like a very special episode.

Engineer Toby Scott takes us track-by-track through the 80s behemoth that is Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA.
Toby goes through the working process on one of the most iconic albums of the (best) decade. Enjoy a bit of background to the making and then listen and/or sync up for the audio commentary of the LP.
Some fascinating stuff for all BruceHeads and lovers of 80s music.
With primal scrubs a-plenty!
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Thanks and keep the faith y'all (nb. I am from England)
just sitting back trying to recapture
A little of the glory, yeah

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