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Episode 16: 40 Years of 'Bat Out of Hell' with Jacqueline Dillon and Ellen Foley
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
09/30/17 • 129 min
'My Classic Album' gets all revved up as Mike finally gets to talk about HIS classic album; the iconic 'Bat Out of Hell'.
On this special episode to celebrate 40 years of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's defining album, Mike is joined by Meat Loaf fan and Steinman confidante Jacqueline Dillon. Together Mike and Jacqueline go back to the very beginning of their own journeys with 'Bat' as well as discuss the album's eventful history from its roots in the musical 'Neverland' through to its phenomenal sales of 43 million copies! Not only that but as always all seven tracks on the album get the 'My Classic Album' treatment.
How did Jacqueline's love of 'Bat Out of Hell' lead to a long time association with Jim Steinman?
Which track on the album hides an Eagles influence in the backing vocals?
Why did a performance of 'For Crying Out Loud' play a pivotal role in the album's success?
Not only that but vocalist Ellen Foley who appeared on 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light' joins 'My Classic Album' to discuss her memories and thoughts about 'Bat Out of Hell' forty years on! Ellen and Mike also chat about Pandora's Box as well as Ellen's reunion with Meat Loaf on last year's 'Braver Than We Are'. This is a conversation not to be missed!
PLUS: Mike reads out your thoughts and memories on 'Bat Out of Hell' as well as revealing which song YOU voted as your favourite track on the album!
So much to fit in on this bumper edition of 'My Classic Album'.
For more information on the show:
Head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk
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Follow us on Instagram @myclassicalbumpodcast
Or on Twitter @mca_podcast
Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
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BONUS EPISODE: 50 Classic Albums - A Celebration
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
06/06/21 • 51 min
Continuing our celebrations for the 50th episode of 'My Classic Album' on June 15th, Mike is joined for this bonus episode of the show by presenter of fellow rock podcast Vintage Rock Pod Paul Stephenson.
Together Paul and Mike explore the story of 'My Classic Album' and how the show came to be; all interspersed with a selection of Mike's favourite moments from the show. Enjoy clips from episodes including guests such as Jen Majura, Damon Johnson and Savannah Pope.
Enjoy this bonus episode and get ready for Episode 50: 'Rising' with Ian Haugland on June 15th!
For more information on the show: Head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk
Like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'
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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
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Episode 8- 'Blue' with Samantha Preis
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
02/28/17 • 74 min
Mike is joined by US singer-songwriter Samantha Preis to discuss the album that inspired her and so many others to start their own emotional journeys into music. Joni Mitchell's quintessential album 'Blue' is this month's Classic Album!
Samantha chats about just what makes this album so special to her as well as the impact it has had on her both as a music fan and as a musician and lyricist.
What is the heartbreaking story behind 'Little Green'?
How do Joni's experiences writing 'California' remind Samantha of experiences from her own life?
Which hard rock band made 'This Flight Tonight' their own to the point where Joni joked at live shows that she covered it?
All this PLUS a review of Amy Macdonald's latest album 'Under Stars' right here on Episode 8 of 'My Classic Album'.
For more information on the show head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk or like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'
Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
Episode 6: 'The Queen Is Dead' with Nathan Stephens-Griffin
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
12/31/16 • 85 min
Episode 6 of 'My Classic Album' is here! Mike is joined by member of DIY pop group Martha and old school chum Nathan Stephens-Griffin. Together they look back on the Smiths 1986 classic 'The Queen Is Dead'.
Nathan talks about discovering both the album and the band during his teenage years and how Morrissey's lyrics inspired him and continue to to this day.
Which track on the album does Nathan call one of the best pop songs of all time?
Who is the Mr Shankly ridiculed on Track 2 of the album?
Which track was the song that introduced Mike to the Smiths?
All this and more on this episode of 'My Classic Album'.
For more information on the show head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk or like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'
Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
Episode 4: 'Good Old Boys' with Reed Turchi
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
10/31/16 • 73 min
On Episode 4 of 'My Classic Album', Mike teams up with blues rock musician Reed Turchi to learn about Randy Newman's 1974 album 'Good Old Boys'; a collection of songs about the history and life of people in the Southern states of America such as Louisiana and Alabama.
Which song from the album has a greater resonance in America after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005?
Which of the great tracks from this album is being performed by Reed at his live shows?
Who is the 'Naked Man' and why is he naked?
All these questions and more will be answered on this edition of 'My Classic Album'.
For more information on the show head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk or like the show on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.
Music Credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese
Episode 3: 'Led Zeppelin II' with Andy Barkess
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
09/30/16 • 79 min
On Episode 3 of 'My Classic Album', Mike is joined by Andy Barkess as they 'Ramble On' about the album that arguably kick started hard rock and heavy metal: 'Led Zeppelin II'
Which song is heavily inspired by the work of JRR Tolkien?
Do accusations of plagiarism affect the way Andy listens to the album?
Which song outs Mike as a fan of teen drama 'One Tree Hill'?
All these questions and more will be answered on this edition of 'My Classic Album'.
For more information on the show head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk or like the show on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.
Music Credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese
Episode 1: 'Revolver' with Robin Ellwood
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
07/31/16 • 77 min
On this first edition of 'My Classic Album', Mike and his special guest Robin Ellwood discuss the Beatles album that changed everything. Almost 50 years since its release, 'Revolver' has become acclaimed by critics and fans alike. Mike and Robin look back to 1966 when Robin bought 'Revolver as his first ever album!
What songs do the guys cite as their favourites?
How does it pair up to 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band?
Who the hell is Doctor Robert?
Listen to this first edition of 'My Classic Album' for the answer to all of these questions and more!
For more information on the show check out www.myclassicalbum.co.uk and like us on Facebook over at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.
Music credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese
Episode 2: 'OK Computer' with Ian Matthews
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
08/31/16 • 87 min
On our second edition of 'My Classic Album', Mike welcomes Ian Matthews to the show for an all encompassing conversation about Radiohead's 1997 classic 'OK Computer'.
Why does Ian contend that Radiohead aren't a depressing band?
How does the album share similarities with 'Revolver'?
Who ate all of Radiohead's sandwiches???
Listen to this edition of 'My Classic Album' for the answer to all of these questions and more!
For more information on the show check out www.myclassicalbum.co.uk and like us on Facebook over at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.
Music Credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese
Episode 51: 'Grace' with Jonathan Antoine
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
06/30/21 • 92 min
Classically trained tenor and Britain's Got Talent finalist Jonathan Antoine joins Mike to discuss Jeff Buckley's critically acclaimed album 'Grace'.
A modest success in Jeff's lifetime, 'Grace' has only grown in cultural relevance and esteem since the singer songwriter's untimely passing. Together Jonathan and Mike explore the emotional story of Jeff Buckley and how that informs the music on the sole studio album of his lifetime.
In what way do the lyrics on 'Grace' take on a eerie resonance since Jeff's death in 1997?
What commonality can Jonathan find between Jeff's emergence into the public eye and his own initial success?
Why did Jeff replace the song 'Forget Her' with 'So Real' on initial releases of 'Grace'?
PLUS: An opportunity to hear Jonathan's beautiful new single 'Io si' written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren.
A fascinating exploration on this 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
'Io si' by Jonathan Antoine (Released by Loki Artist Group and MTX and played with thanks and permission from Michelle Gustenstein-Hinz)
All music rights reserved to their respective owners.
Episode 7- 40 Years of 'Rumours' with Neil O'Donaghue and Ken Caillat
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
01/31/17 • 113 min
On 4th February 2017, Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' will be 40 years old! Join us and look back at one of the most loved and best selling albums of all time...
Mike is joined by Neil O'Donaghue, Fleetwood Mac fan and the man responsible for www.fleetwoodmac-uk.com. Together Mike and Neil look back on the emotional, heartbreaking and iconic story behind the making of this phenomenal album.
Which song was famously dismissed by a prominent radio presenter because he "couldn't find the beat?"
What was Stevie Nicks' process when writing and recording 'Dreams'?
Why didn't 'Silver Springs' (the 'Rumours' track that never was) make the album and how did it find it's own lease of life nearly twenty years later?
Not only that but Mike is also joined by 'Rumours' producer and engineer Ken Caillat! Ken has so many stories from his time in the studio with the band and shares a few with Mike exclusively for 'My Classic Album'.
What was Ken's initial reaction to the album in its early stages?
Which tracks stand out to Ken as particularly strong 40 years on?
What on Earth is Kowlooning?
All this and more on this very special edition of 'My Classic Album'.
For more information on the show head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk or like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'
Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
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How many episodes does My Classic Album with Mike Norris have?
My Classic Album with Mike Norris currently has 72 episodes available.
What topics does My Classic Album with Mike Norris cover?
The podcast is about Music, Music History, Pop, Indie, Folk, Podcasts and Rock.
What is the most popular episode on My Classic Album with Mike Norris?
The episode title 'Episode 16: 40 Years of 'Bat Out of Hell' with Jacqueline Dillon and Ellen Foley' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on My Classic Album with Mike Norris?
The average episode length on My Classic Album with Mike Norris is 91 minutes.
How often are episodes of My Classic Album with Mike Norris released?
Episodes of My Classic Album with Mike Norris are typically released every 16 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of My Classic Album with Mike Norris?
The first episode of My Classic Album with Mike Norris was released on Jul 31, 2016.
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