It's that time again, the tables turn and Russell listens to some male soloists who made it onto the scene in the 2010s. Find out who he compares them to and what he thinks as we listen to one of the UK's biggest Grime artists!

S4:Summary

Mar 7th, 2024 36m 4s

Join us, as we take a look back at series 4. Russell reveals the amount of artists, songs and the difference in hits and misses! Also, Rebekah prepares Russell for the bonus episode, letting him know who he'll be listening to. Tune in next week

S4:E20 - Luther Vandross, Bobby Brown, Malcom McLaren, Terence Trent D'Arby, Phil Bailey, Stephen 'Tin Tin' Duffy and Steve Arrington

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 58m

Last episode of series 4! This week Rebekah listened to the soul singer known as the 'Velvet Voice', the partner of a fashion designer, the husband of a big 80s singer and a singer who had a hit with a single he'd originally released with his

S4:E19 - Billy Idol, Phil Fearon, Leo Sayer, John Foxx, Joe Jackson, Sydney Youngblood and Jimmy Somerville

Feb 8th, 2024 2h 2m

This week Rebekah hears about the solo career of a pioneer of LGBT within the music business, an English rocker who had 4 Top 10 hits in America and a 70s disco star who was still getting hits in the early 80s.Follow us on X, blue sky and Insta

S4:E18 - Billy Ocean, Freddie Mercury, Bryan Ferry, Bryan Adams, Julian Cope, Don McLean and Carl Douglas

Feb 1st, 2024 1h 42m

This week Rebekah got to hear from a soloist who got some Hollywood A-Listers to perform in his video, a performer who was better known for being the frontman to a popular rock band and a Canadian who was a big star on both sides of the Atlanti

S4:E17 - Paul Young, Robert Palmer, David Essex, Alvin Stardust, M, Joe Dolce and Brat

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 52m

This week Rebekah hears music from the master of cover music, a singer with an actor background, and someone who took on a character name and kept it as his own stage name. All this and a novelty song about a tennis star.Follow us on X and Blue

S4:E16 - Nik Kershaw, Jason Donovan, John Lennon, Holly Johnson, Jackie Wilson and Julian Lennon

Jan 18th, 2024 1h 47m

This week Rebekah finds out about the music of the lead singer of the biggest band in 1984. Rebekah also hears the music of an Australian soap star turned pop star.

S4:E15 - Howard Jones, Morrissey, Jermaine Stewart, Nick Kamen, Captain Sensible, Rockwell and Owen Paul

Jan 11th, 2024 1h 44m

This week Rebekah finds out about the music of one of the most successful SynthPop soloists, along with two former lead vocalists, and a male model who made his name in a laundrette.

S4:E14 - George Michael, Rick Astley, Matt Bianco, Gelnn Frey, John 'Cougar' Millencamp and Kenny G

Jan 4th, 2024 1h 34m

This week Rebekah got to hear the music from two of Britain's finest popstars, as well as an American who spread his wings to go solo.We are on Twitter and Bluesky - follow us to keep up with our thoughts and opnions!

S4:E13 - Alexander O'Neal, Julio Iglesias, Paul Hardcastle, Falco, Jan Hammer and Divine

Dec 21st, 2023 1h 50m

This week Rebekah gets to hear different types of music from Electro Pop to Soul and R&B to Latin, as well as the music from an 80s TV show.

S4:E12 - Lionel Ritchie, Nick Heyward, Feargal Sharkey, Chris De Burgh, Herbie Hancock and Ray Parker Jr

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 39m

This week Rebekah hears about another two front men better known from their bands than their solo careers, and someone who made their name thanks to an 80s movie involving a marshmallow man.

S4:E11 - Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Adam Ant, Bruce Willis, Thomas Dolby and Murray Head

Dec 7th, 2023 1h 27m

This week Rebekah gets to hear from some of the big soloists from across the pond, including The Boss and a singer better known for his acting. While also hearing some Englishmen, including one better know from his band days.

S4:E10 - Rod Stewart, Marvin Gaye, Jeffrey Osbourne, Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley, Percy Sledge, Sam Cooke and Ben E King

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 35m

This week Rebekah listens to ^0s music, which were made popular in the 80s due to a certain brand of jeans who used their music in their advertising. She also gets to listen to one of, if not, the biggest male soloists from Scotland.

S4:E9 - Elton Joh, Chris Rea, David Sylvian, Sting, Colonel Abrams and Neil Diamond

Nov 23rd, 2023 1h 44m

This week Rebekah hears about one of Britain's biggest and best known pianist, as well as hearing about two former front men who had differing success as soloists, and of the man who wrote and sung the football anthem Sweet Caroline.

S4:E8 - Phil Collins, Midge Ure, Phil Lynott, John Parr, Jim Diamond and Van Morrison

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 27m

This week Rebekah hears about the male soloists who were members of bands we've already discussed like Genesis, Ultravox, Thin Lizzy, and PHD and how they've fared since going solo.

S4:E7 - Prince, Bob Marley, Boris Gardiner, Rebel MC, Harold Faltermeyer and Stan Ridgway

Nov 9th, 2023 1h 21m

This week Rebekah hears about the music of one of the 80s biggest names in pop, who even had 2 albums which doubled up as soundtracks. She also finds out about he King of Reggae.

S4:E6 - Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Eric Carmen, Peter Cetera and Angry Anderson

Nov 3rd, 2023 1h 20m

This week Rebekah gets to hear the songs of probably the biggest male soloist to have performed during the 80s, while also hearing a couple of artists whose biggest songs were from either aa TV show or a movie.

S4:E5 - Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Eddy Grant, David Grant, Boy George and Marilyn

Oct 26th, 2023 1h 30m

This week Rebekah learned about one of the most talented musicians ever, due to their disability. Also, will and 80s music icon go on to be as successful when leaving their band for a solo career?

S4:E4 - Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Glen Goldsmith, Steve Winwood, Limahl and Eric Clapton

Oct 19th, 2023 1h 31m

This week Rebekah learned about 4 soloists who were originally in bands and left for various reasons, with varying success, including one who is seen as one of the greatest guitarists. Plus a soloist who is a favvourite of King Charles!

S4:E3 - David Bowie, Will Downing, Paul Simon, F.R David, Richard Marx and Glen Medeiros

Oct 12th, 2023 1h 49m

This week Rebekah hears about the British male soloist who was big in the 70s and changed his music style to contine being sucessful into the 80s and an American who was known for his duet and also continued his sucess into the 80s as a soloist

S4:E2 - Cliff Richard, John Farnham, Don Henley, Kenny Loggins and Michael Sembello

Oct 5th, 2023 1h 29m

This week Rebekah listens to an artist who has gained number ones in nearly all decades they have been active in. She also hears Australia's favourite male soloist and we hit films with songs from Flashdance and Top Gun. Did Russell influence h

S4:E1 - Shakin Stevens, Tom Petty, John Waite, Matthew Wilder and Bobby McFerrin

Sep 28th, 2023 1h 10m

We are back with a new series:This week Rebekah moves on from hearing about the band and groups of the 80s and moves onto learning about Males Soloists from the decade. We discuss music from the most successful male soloist as well as a soloist

Bonus

Rewind South Review (19th-20th August 2023)

Aug 31st, 2023 1h 21m

We are back and we are here to discuss all things Rewind South, held in Henley! This was Rebekah's first time at the festival and seeing 80s artists live. Listen to see who she liked and what her overall thoughts of the 80s festival were.

Bonus

S3 Bonus Episode - Bastille, Years and Years, The Chainsmokers and Rudimental

Apr 20th, 2023 1h 34m

This week sees roles reversed for our bonus episode as Dad listens to some bands from 2010. Can he be swayed to likening music out of the 80s?

S3:E24 - Summary of Series 3

Apr 13th, 2023 42m 58s

This week we look back at the 3rd series and summarise how many songs Rebekah listened to and how many of the bands she liked as we come to the end of dicussing the bands of the 80s.Also find out who Dad will be listening to for our Bonus Episo