Tom met with Philip Bailey, lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire the morning after an incredible gig at the Hollywood Bowl in LA. Philip told him about growing up mimicking female vocalists, why he loved living in England and collaborating with Phil Collins, and why Maurice White smelt like coconuts when they first met in an elevator. Originally broadcast on April 2, 2020. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clot...

Tom spoke to Verdine White – Earth, Wind & Fire bassist and brother of the late, great Maurice White at his home in LA. They discussed why Verdine, and so many others, were instantly inspired to take up music when they saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, how it was love at first sight with the bass guitar, and what made Maurice the coolest guy around. Originally broadcast on May 4, 2020. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONS...

Keating sprung to stardom as a teenager in Boyzone but has arguably gone on to become even bigger as a solo artist and holds the record for being the only artist ever to have 30 consecutive top 10 singles in the UK chart. In this interview he talks about his show on Magic FM, Boyzone getting cigarette butts thrown at them and bottles of beer bounced off their heads, why they were never going to the get respect they deserved from NME, and why Barry Gibb is the greatest songwriter of all time.&...

The Smiths’ Johnny Marr talks to Tom about coming from a family of musical obsessives including his mother who would make her own pop charts, how he adapted to his new role as a frontman, and why he never enjoyed touring until 2002. Originally broadcast on March 28, 2020. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SPONSOR/ADVERTISE: deborah@greatestmu...

RAYE discusses five of her favourite songs with Tom Drive - The Cars, Divorce - 070 Shake, Walk On By - Dionne Warwick, What To Do - JACKBOYS, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Baltimore - Nina Simone. Originally broadcast on February 10, 2021. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SPONSOR/ADVERTISE: deborah@greatestmusicofalltime.com PODCAST LINKS: We...

Carly Paoli tells Tom about her journey in the music industry as a leading classically trained singer, from her talent being spotted at school to performing with the likes of David Foster and Andrea Bocelli, and for the likes of Pope Francis and King Charles III. Carly also reveals some of her favourite songs of all time SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www....

Pat Boone was one of the most successful pop singers of the 1950s and early 1960s, and is still recording and performing today. He has sold more than 45 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits, and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood films. Pat speaks to Tom in Beverly Hills about his Christian faith, his new single, "Grits", and about the time he had a support act by the name of Elvis Presley. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSO...

Jeremy Parker has a discussion with Tom about the explosion in popularity of his "Radio Withdrawal" Instagram and TikTok accounts, where he shares his record collection and taste in music with his audience. Jeremy also reveals some of his favourite songs of all time. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SPONSOR/ADVERTISE: deborah@greatestmu...

Rufus Rice is a comedian who has risen from obscurity over the last couple of years through his viral videos on TikTok and Instagram. Rufus tells Tom the story of his overriding ambition and intention to make music rather than jokes. Tom's book recommendation: Shaggy Dog Memoirs by John Lewis. Buy it here. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com S...

Gary Osborne hosts Tom at this flat in Primrose Hill to discuss his songwriting partnership with Elton John. With the exception of Bernie Taupin, Gary has written more songs with Elton than any other lyricist. Tom's book recommendation: Shaggy Dog Memoirs by John Lewis. Buy it here. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SPONSOR/ADVERTISE: debora...

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Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have a conversation with Tom at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles in which they discuss their top 5 songs of all time. Seth and Evan also explain the difference between their comedy, Superbad, and American Pie, the classic teen movie that came before it. Tom's book recommendation: Shaggy Dog Memoirs by John Lewis. Buy it here. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://w...

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Bill Champlin hosts Tom at his Los Angeles home for a conversation about his thoughts on some of the players and singers with whom he has made music over the past decades, including Jason Scheff, Jay Graydon, Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray, and Daryl Hall. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SPONSOR/ADVERTISE: deborah@greatestmusicofalltime.c...

The last surviving original member of Canned Heat, Fito de la Parra, welcomes Tom to his California home to discuss both the somewhat haunted history of his legendary band and the gruelling nature of several decades of constant touring. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SPONSOR/ADVERTISE: deborah@greatestmusicofalltime.com PODCAST LINKS...

Nic Collins has a conversation with Tom about starting work as a world class drummer from the age of sixteen, touring with his father, Phil Collins, as well as Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics. Nic also picks out some of his favourite albums of all time. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SPONSOR/ADVERTISE: deborah@greatestmusicofalltime....

Elton John's guitarist and musical director, Davey Johnstone, has a conversation with Tom about his feelings regarding the end of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Elton's spectacular headline set at Glastonbury and the start of his retirement after a six decade career at the highest level of performing. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Subscribe to our Substack: https://goatedmusicpod.substack.com/subscribe SPONSORED BY: 30 Year Clothing: https://www.30yearclothing.com Lumie: https://www.lumie.com SP...

Tom has a conversation with Clive Davis, the man with the Golden Ears. Clive signed and brought to prominence the likes of Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, Earth, Wind & Fire, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. He not only signed Carlos Santana during his first run of hits like Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va, he also masterminded his comeback on 1999’s Supernatural with hits like Smooth and Maria Maria. He was the man who managed to convince The Grateful Dead to record their onl...

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