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00:29:20

David Bowie Was Terrified Witches Would Steal This

David Bowie’s mid-70s Los Angeles period produced some extraordinary stories, but this might be one of the strangest.Louis, Geoff and Wayne discuss the story that Bowie reportedly kept his own urine in a refrigerator because he feared witches or cults might get hold of it, before the conversation heads into more wonderfully strange corners of music history.There’s Bowie and Iggy Pop turning up at a Simple Minds recording session, rare and unreleased records, the guitar from George Michael’s Faith video, and plenty more along the way.Three music fans. Strange stories. Strong opinions. Welcome to Listener Land.🎧 More from Listener Land:Visit us at https://listenerland.comWhat’s the strangest David Bowie story you’ve ever heard? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe for more fascinating, funny and occasionally ridiculous stories from music history.#davidbowie #musichistory #listenerland

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00:31:39

Remembering Dolly Parton: Elvis, Jolene, 9 to 5 & Stories You Never Knew

We remember Dolly Parton through the stories, songs and brilliantly sharp decisions that made her the Queen of Country—from refusing Elvis Presley permission to record “I Will Always Love You” to writing “Jolene” in the same session and creating the rhythm of “9 to 5” with her fingernails.Then the conversation moves into more extraordinary music stories: Phil Collins appearing in a Beatles film, Spotify rewarding its most dedicated listeners, the Tupac suspect who revealed too much in his own book, and the runaway Nine Inch Nails camera that brought in the FBI.What is your favourite Dolly Parton song or story? Tell us in the comments.Subscribe to Listener Land for more surprising stories, opinions and laughs from the world of music and culture.Chapters00:00 Dolly Parton, Elvis and the FBI — coming up 00:33 Remembering Dolly Parton 02:11 The surprising inspiration behind Dolly’s look 03:31 More than 3,000 songs 03:51 Writing “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” 04:23 How her fingernails created “9 to 5” 05:06 “Coat of Many Colors” and the dry-cleaning tag 06:19 The real meaning of “I Will Always Love You” 06:39 Why Dolly refused Elvis Presley 08:45 Dolly Parton comes to Rotherham 10:17 Her extraordinary charity work 13:40 Why Dolly made a rock album 15:58 Phil Collins was cut from a Beatles film 19:19 The countries without Spotify 21:15 Spotify rewards its biggest listeners 24:40 The Tupac suspect who told on himself 26:58 Dolly streaked through Tom Jones’s garden 28:12 The music video camera investigated by the FBI 30:22 Andy Burnham plays The Smiths#dollyparton #musicpodcast #listenerland

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00:40:47

Who Gets Michael Jackson’s Millions? + More Wild Music Stories

Michael Jackson's music continues to generate millions long after his death. But who actually gets the money?This week on Listener Land, we look at the extraordinary business of the Michael Jackson estate, how a superstar who generated enormous amounts of money ended up hundreds of millions in debt, who controls his estate today, and where the money it continues to make actually goes.But that's only the start.We also get into the Beastie Boys somehow sampling FIVE Beatles tracks in a single song, the story behind The Verve's Bitter Sweet Symphony royalties, Mick Jagger's surprisingly open opinion on AI music, why Albert King's real name wasn't actually Albert King, a brilliant story about Michael Stipe at college, and the surprising musician invited to play on a Beatles classic.Plus, as always, plenty of arguments, tangents and things we probably shouldn't have said.THREE OPINIONS. NO AGREEMENT.MUSIC. CULTURE. NO FILTER.https://listenerland.comSubscribe for more music stories, trivia, nostalgia and completely unnecessary arguments every week.CHAPTERS00:00 This Week on Listener Land01:22 Diddy, Prison & Another Court Story04:23 Michael Jackson's Latest Court Case05:25 Should We Finally Leave Michael Jackson Alone?06:25 How Was Michael Jackson $500 Million in Debt?06:57 Who Actually Controls Michael Jackson's Estate?08:02 Turning Michael Jackson Into a Money Machine10:34 The New Michael Jackson Film13:00 Neverland, Bubbles & Michael Jackson's Childhood15:52 Will There Be a Michael Jackson Part Two?17:54 Could Jaafar Jackson Win an Award?18:22 Who Gets Michael Jackson's Millions?22:13 Beastie Boys Sampled FIVE Beatles Tracks22:57 The Bitter Sweet Symphony Royalty Story23:58 The Real Mick Jagger?25:34 Mick Jagger's Take on AI Music28:25 Albert King's Real Name Wasn't King29:50 How B.B. King Got His Name31:23 The Michael Stipe College Story34:54 Who Was the First Outsider to Play With The Beatles?36:30 Eric Clapton & While My Guitar Gently Weeps36:53 Who Really Wrote Layla's Piano Ending?#MichaelJackson #MusicStories #ListenerLand

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00:41:01

The Truth Behind Music’s Biggest Myths

Everyone knows the story about Van Halen’s brown M&Ms… but almost nobody knows the real reason it happened.This week on Listener Land, we uncover the truth behind some of music’s biggest myths, surprising backstage stories and unbelievable industry moments.🎙 In this episode:• The real reason behind Van Halen’s famous brown M&M rider• Why Robert Smith took on Ticketmaster• The heartbreaking decision that haunted Buddy Holly’s bassist• The truth behind Ian Curtis’ famous dancing• Britney Spears’ unusual backstage rider• Lily Allen’s controversial 50-minute show• Stevie Wonder’s awkward backstage moment• Ray Charles, Chris Brown, Sharon Osbourne and moreWhether you’re into classic rock, modern music, legendary artists or incredible music history, there’s something here for every music fan.👍 If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a like and subscribe to Listener Land for new episodes every week.💬 Which music myth surprised you the most?00:42 What Is A Music Rider?02:32 The Truth Behind Van Halen's Brown M&Ms09:06 Britney Spears' Strange Rider15:06 Aretha Franklin's Forgotten Sisters17:55 Ian Curtis' Dancing Explained21:00 Before They Were Famous23:07 Lily Allen's Controversial Concert26:57 Robert Smith Takes On Ticketmaster29:11 Chris Brown Ordered To Pay Millions30:32 Ray Charles' Cruel Birthday Present32:07 Stevie Wonder's Awkward Story34:09 Sharon Osbourne's Revenge36:34 The Seat That Changed Buddy Holly History38:53 Sam Fender Breaks Another Record40:55 Outro#listenerland #musicpodcast #musichistory #rockmusichttps://listenerland.com

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00:32:33

David Bowie Recorded With Jimmy Page?! + More Wild Music Stories

David Bowie and Jimmy Page recorded together — so why was the music never released? Plus, the bizarre reason The Kinks were banned from America, Liam Gallagher's infamous spoon-in-the-milk story and more incredible stories from music history.This week on Listener Land, Louis, Geoff and Wayne dig into the strange, funny and sometimes unbelievable stories behind some of music's biggest names. In this episodeDavid Bowie's unreleased recordings with Jimmy PageBonnie Tyler's eclipse streaming surgeMetallica's tribute to Phil LynottRitchie Blackmore reunites with Deep PurpleKeith Moon's wildest storiesLiam Gallagher's spoon in the milk storyWhy The Kinks were banned from AmericaMiles Davis throws Sting out of the studioThe Reytons reach No.1 without mainstream radio supportIf you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe and hit the notification bell.Which story surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments.www.listenerland.com 00:00 Coming Up... 01:32 Bonnie Tyler's Eclipse Streaming Surge 05:48 David Bowie & Jimmy Page's Lost Recordings 06:51 Metallica Honour Phil Lynott 08:39 Ritchie Blackmore Returns 10:18 Keith Moon's Wild Reputation 13:18 Liam Gallagher's Spoon In The Milk 16:22 Oasis Fans Are Preserving History 22:03 Why The Kinks Were Banned From America 26:12 Super Furry Animals Back Local Football 27:31 Miles Davis Throws Sting Out 30:50 The Reytons Hit No.1 32:30 Outro #listenerland #musicpodcast #musichistory

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00:38:20

The Music Stories Nobody Believes Are True

Everyone knows Highway to Hell.Very few people know it almost never made it onto the album.This week on Listener Land, we uncover the incredible story of how Bon Scott helped save one of rock's greatest songs, why Gary Moore was sued over a song he'd never heard, Elton John's dramatic U-turn on holograms, the surprising artists your favourite musicians listen to, and much more.🎙 In this episodeThe incredible story behind Highway to HellGary Moore's unbelievable copyright caseElton John's hologram U-turnDavid Gilmour's favourite albumMetallica's unexpected favourite bandsZZ Top's awkward night opening for Jimi HendrixJames Brown's first job in musicThe invention that changed music forever👍 If you enjoy discovering the stories behind the music, subscribe for new episodes every week.💬 Which story surprised you the most?02:01 Bon Scott Saves Highway To Hell04:11 Gary Moore's Incredible Court Case10:02 Chris Martin's Rejected Bond Theme15:23 Elton John's Hologram U-Turn17:56 David Gilmour's Favourite Album19:47 The Artists Your Favourite Musicians Love22:55 ZZ Top's Night With Hendrix26:47 Slade's "Expensive" Ticket Prices31:21 James Brown Before Fame36:24 The Invention That Changed Music Forever#listenerland #musicpodcast #musichistory

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