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In this special episode, I catch up with an old mate and one of Australia's rising country music artists, Billy Gudgeon. We dive into everything from growing up in a small country town to the musical influences that shaped his sound. Billy shares some wild on-stage stories, opens up about the meaning behind songs like Back To Country, Husband & Wife, and Kiss My Glass, and even reveals which legendary artist he'd bring back from the dead if he could.
Plus, we get a sneak peek at what's next for Billy – including details on his upcoming live gigs and the release of his brand-new single Shake His Hand.
Whether you're a country music fan or just love a good yarn, this episode has something for you.
In this special episode I sit down for an interview with an up-and-coming indie artist out of Canada named Lil Wolf. Currently based in LA, Lil Wolf blends the genres of electronica, afro house and ambient soul creating warm melodic tracks with lyrics straight from the heart. During the interview we discover Lil Wolf’s musical influences, his struggles growing up including the loss of his mother at just the age of 10, his rebellious teenage years, his incredible experiences travelling the world including his fascinating spiritual experience during an Ayahuasca ceremony, we discuss Lil Wolf’s latest tracks and what we can expect from him leading into the future. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Lil Wolf, he was such an interesting, humble and down-to-earth guy and I think you’ll really feel that throughout this interview
Special interview with Dr. Matt Fink known best for his time as the doctor outfit wearing keyboard and synthesizer player for Prince and The Revolution. Join us as we chat about Dr.Fink's life growing up, his musical influences, the first time he met Prince, what it was like on and off tour and what Dr. Fink is up to these days. Thankyou to Dr. Fink for joining me, I hope you all enjoy this episode.
Special interview with Tim Staffell known best for his time as the lead singer and bass player of the band Smile alongside Roger Taylor and Brian May. Before leaving to join another band named Humpy Bong which ultimately opened the door for Freddie Mercury to join Smile and eventually form the band Queen. Tim went on to have his own success as a solo performer releasing 2 albums and collaborating on a number of projects with a range of musicians including the band Morgan and he also worked as a prop and animation designer on the first series of Thomas the Tank Engine before branching into other fields such as directing commercials.
Join us as we explore Tim's upbringing in Isleworth, London England, his schooling days alongside Queen guitarist Brian May, his Art college days with Freddie Mercury, his own career and what he is up to these days. Thankyou to Tim for joining me, thanks for tuning in and Enjoy.
Christmas Special
Celebrate Christmas with me at Lyrics of their Life with this special bonus episode just for you. In this episode, together we explore the Origins, History and actual meanings behind a range of Christmas classics and ones that you may not even knew existed. From Silent Night and Jingle Bells to White Christmas and Last Christmas we discover the amazing stories behind these holiday favorites and more.
We take a look at Christmas songs such as Jingle Bells, Baby It's Cold Outside, Last Christmas, White Christmas, Fairy tale of New York, Silent Night, All I Want For Christmas is You, Merry Xmas (War is Over), Do You Hear What I Hear, 2000 miles and many more.
In this special episode we take a look at Britney Spears emotional battle with her father Jamie Spears and the conservatorship that saw her lose the rights to her $81 million dollar estate and her personal freedoms for almost 14 years. We discuss how Britney was put under this restrictive court order, what it took to beat it, what Britney has been doing since to celebrate her freedom and what she plans to do next. Find out in this special bonus episode. Enjoy!
In this bonus episode we take an in depth look into the recent tragedy that occurred at the Astroworld Festival held in Houston, Texas on the 5th of November 2021. Where sadly 10 concert goers have now lost their lives with many more injured. In this episode we examine Travis Scott and event organiser Live Nation's role in this disaster, we hear first hand accounts from those that attended, we analyse whether or not Scott's previous concert history was telling of a disaster waiting to happen and does this spell the end of Travis Scott's career. All that and much more on this episode of Lyrics Of Their Life podcast.
WARNING: The following episode includes quotes and audio clips that use strong language and the content discussed may be distressing to some. Listener discretion is advised.
"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not."
Kurt Cobain