Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast http://freshaphonica.com Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:18:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Freshaphonica is an audio documentary podcast exploring fascinating stories from entertainment history. Hosted by Ben Clarke. Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast false Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast podcast Freshaphonica is an audio documentary podcast exploring fascinating stories from entertainment history. Hosted by Ben Clarke. Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast http://freshaphonica.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://freshaphonica.com POPism: The Warhol Sixties by Andy Warhol & Pat Hackett http://freshaphonica.com/popism Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:34:53 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=489 “I was going out and we’d collided, stepping over Bob Dylan, who happened to be lying on the stairs looking smashed and having a great time, reaching up under girls’ skirts when they walked over him up to the party.”...

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]]> ARETHA: FROM THESE ROOTS BY ARETHA FRANKLIN & DAVID RITZ http://freshaphonica.com/aretha-from-these-roots Wed, 16 May 2018 21:33:48 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=443 I had read about Aretha’s autobiography before I had actually read the book itself, with the main criticism being the lack of  personal details and the glossing over of many areas of Aretha Franklin’s life. So I approached the book without too...

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]]> Ladies & Gentlemen: Lenny Bruce!! by Albert Goldman http://freshaphonica.com/lenny-bruce-by-albert-goldman Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:42:36 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=249 A biography of a controversial comic, written by a controversial author. This is a comprehensive life story of Lenny Bruce, which expertly captures the genius and self-destructive nature of this American comedy trailblazer.

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]]> FP 06 – Curtis Mayfield – The Soundtracks http://freshaphonica.com/curtis-mayfield Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:08:29 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=402 This Freshaphonica episode explores the six movie soundtracks that Curtis Mayfield composed between 1972 – 1977. Before completing his first soundtrack, Superfly, in 1972, Curtis had already had been in the music business for around 15 years. He’d performed in...

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]]> This Freshaphonica episode explores the six movie soundtracks that Curtis Mayfield composed between 1972 – 1977. Before completing his first soundtrack, Superfly, in 1972, Curtis had already had been in the music business for around 15 years. This Freshaphonica episode explores the six movie soundtracks that Curtis Mayfield composed between 1972 – 1977. Before completing his first soundtrack, Superfly, in 1972, Curtis had already had been in the music business for around 15 years. He’d performed in... Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast full false 50:38 HIGHER GROUND: STEVIE WONDER, ARETHA FRANKLIN, CURTIS MAYFIELD AND THE RISE AND FALL OF AMERICAN SOUL BY CRAIG WERNER http://freshaphonica.com/higher-ground-craig-werner Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:31:52 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=441   The main reason I wanted to read this book was because of the lack of detailed written work on Curtis Mayfield. As author Craig Werner asserts towards the end of the book, while the work of all three of...

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]]> FP 05 – Beyond The Beatles Part 4 – John Lennon http://freshaphonica.com/btb4-john-lennon Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:18:34 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=368 In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the wide range of side projects John Lennon had during the 1960s, outside of his career with The Beatles. These include, books, experimental films & music, a quest for peace & more...

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]]> In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the wide range of side projects John Lennon had during the 1960s, outside of his career with The Beatles. These include, books, experimental films & music, a quest for peace & more... In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the wide range of side projects John Lennon had during the 1960s, outside of his career with The Beatles. These include, books, experimental films & music, a quest for peace & more... Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast full false 39:45 FP 04 – Beyond The Beatles Part 3 – Paul McCartney http://freshaphonica.com/btb3-paul-mccartney Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:31:45 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=282 In This Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at Paul McCartney's projects outside the Beatles in the late 60s, including his work with Badfinger & Jimi Hendrix. I explore the stories behind his first 2 solo albums & the injustice of the poor critical reception they received...

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]]> In This Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at Paul McCartney's projects outside the Beatles in the late 60s, including his work with Badfinger & Jimi Hendrix. I explore the stories behind his first 2 solo albums & the injustice of the poor critical r... In This Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at Paul McCartney's projects outside the Beatles in the late 60s, including his work with Badfinger & Jimi Hendrix. I explore the stories behind his first 2 solo albums & the injustice of the poor critical reception they received... Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast full false 28:24 FP 03 – Beyond The Beatles Part 2 – Ringo Starr http://freshaphonica.com/btb2-ringo-starr http://freshaphonica.com/btb2-ringo-starr#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:23:01 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=236 In this Freshaphonica episode, I look at the early solo career of Ringo Starr, which included some experimental movie roles, as well as a very underated early solo career which was arguably more successful than his former bandmates...

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]]> http://freshaphonica.com/btb2-ringo-starr/feed 2 In this Freshaphonica episode, I look at the early solo career of Ringo Starr, which included some experimental movie roles, as well as a very underated early solo career which was arguably more successful than his former bandmates... In this Freshaphonica episode, I look at the early solo career of Ringo Starr, which included some experimental movie roles, as well as a very underated early solo career which was arguably more successful than his former bandmates... Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast full false 21:46 FP 02 – Beyond The Beatles Part 1 – George Harrison http://freshaphonica.com/btb1-george-harrison http://freshaphonica.com/btb1-george-harrison#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:01:01 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=198 In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the story behind George Harrison's first solo album, Wonderwall Music (1968). A soundtrack to British-made movie Wonderwall, George's soundtrack became the first solo release by any Beatle. It's an excellent mix of psychedelic pop & traditional Indian sounds!

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]]> http://freshaphonica.com/btb1-george-harrison/feed 1 In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the story behind George Harrison's first solo album, Wonderwall Music (1968). A soundtrack to British-made movie Wonderwall, George's soundtrack became the first solo release by any Beatle. In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the story behind George Harrison's first solo album, Wonderwall Music (1968). A soundtrack to British-made movie Wonderwall, George's soundtrack became the first solo release by any Beatle. It's an excellent mix of psychedelic pop & traditional Indian sounds! Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast full false 14:50 FP 01 – Being Jimi Hendrix http://freshaphonica.com/being-jimi-hendrix http://freshaphonica.com/being-jimi-hendrix#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:07:47 +0000 http://freshaphonica.com/?p=10 In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a sympathetic look at Jimi Hendrix through interview clips, music and analysis. 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of his birth and this documentary celebrates the life and career of a talent that was cut devastatingly short in 1970.

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]]> http://freshaphonica.com/being-jimi-hendrix/feed 1 In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a sympathetic look at Jimi Hendrix through interview clips, music and analysis. 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of his birth and this documentary celebrates the life and career of a talent that was cut devastatingl... In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a sympathetic look at Jimi Hendrix through interview clips, music and analysis. 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of his birth and this documentary celebrates the life and career of a talent that was cut devastatingly short in 1970. Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast full false