035 - 'NO SECRETS' WITH NOUSH SKAUGEN

Son of a gun! Singer songwriter and actress Noush Skaugen joins Mike to discuss the breakthrough album from Carly Simon 'No Secrets'.

Mike and Noush break down an album that saw Carly move away from her folk roots and create an album as independent, personal and influential as she would become.

Which current pop megastar cites Carly Simon as a major influence?

Why did James Taylor have an issue with his girlfriend Carly's rendition of his own 'Night Owl'?

And the age old question... Who indeed is the mysterious man who is so vain?

All these questions and more to be answered on this episode of 'My Classic Album'.

PLUS hear 'Rebels and Foes', a standout track from Noush's latest album 'Hey Sicko'.

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese

                        'Rebels and Foes' by Noush Skaugen

012 - 'TAPESTRY' WITH ESTHER O'CONNOR

Carole King's most celebrated collection of songs is the focus of this month's 'My Classic Album' as chosen by Esther O'Connor from Scottish Country stars Ashton Lane!'

Mike and Esther chat about the impact 'Tapestry' had on its release; not only on Carole King's career but on generations of female singer songwriters.

How did the likes of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor contribute to 'Tapestry' as well as the growth of King as an artist?

What event inspired Carole King to write 'You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman'?

Which song on the album was rewritten and rerecorded for the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'?

PLUS Mike shares his thoughts on 'Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie', the new collaborative album from the Fleetwood Mac duo!

All this and more on the latest episode of 'My Classic Album'.

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Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese

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009 - 'SWEET BABY JAMES' WITH BRUCE CARROLL

Grammy and Dove Award winner Bruce Carroll joins Mike to chat about 'Sweet Baby James', the breakthrough album from American singer-songwriter James Taylor.

Bruce looks back on discovering Taylor's music in the early 1970's and the effect it had on him and society as a whole at that time.

Who did James Taylor write the title track of 'Sweet Baby James' for?

Which band does Mike cite as a potential influence on track 'Sunny Skies'?

Why did 'Fire and Rain' prompt Carole King to write 'You've Got a Friend' as a response to the song?

PLUS Mike shares an anecdote from his stag weekend at a Steel Panther show! It's all right here on Episode 9 of 'My Classic Album'.

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Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese

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