Listen "Simon Potts' songs that changed his life"
Episode Synopsis
You may not know the name, but Simon Potts has been central to the careers of many muso’s we love today. From The Beat to Simply Red, The Thompson Twins to Fela Kuti, The Cure to Patti Smith. On holiday in December in Hawaii, Zan stumbled upon Simon after booking a room at his Hanalei Bay guesthouse, and discovered he had more than a couple of stories to tell. From working at the Virgin Record Store counter, to promoting Joy Division albums to John Peel, and living the high life as global head of Artist and Repertoire at Capitol/EMI, Simon shares the stories and songs that changed his life.Joy Division - "Love Will Tear Us Apart"The Beat - "Mirror in The Bathroom"Simply Red - "Holding Back The Years"Duran Duran - "Ordinary World"Radiohead - "Creep"
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