This Is Your Song
This Is Your Song invites inspirational songwriters from around the globe to pick one of their own compositions and share the background and meaning behind it. Former BBC presenter Linda Serck and singer/songwriter Rebecca Poole use their extensive music background and knowledge to deepdive into the stories behind your favourite songs.
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Episodes
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
It's a song that launched a thousand wedding first dances, yet there's a layer to 'You're Beautiful' that is a far cry from eternal love. Co-written by James Blunt, Sacha Skarbek and Amanda Ghost, 'You're Beautiful' is an iconic song that has pervaded every radio airwave since its release in 2005. In this latest episode of 'This Is Your Song', Linda and Rebecca chat to the Ivor Novello award-winning Skarbek about the song's genesis and 'that' alarming lyric, as well as his work with budding songwriters at his Skarbek Academy.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with the legendary Mike Hurst, who has enjoyed success in the music industry for more than 60 years. Mike shares the story behind 'I Love My Dog' by Cat Stevens, a track he played a key role in bringing to life. As a former member of The Springfields and a renowned raconteur, Mike regales us with fascinating song anecdotes from his decades in the business (including a few about Dusty Springfield!), offering a rare glimpse into the golden era of music.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Sam Brown has an unforgettable voice that we can hear at full pelt in her iconic hit song 'Stop' (1988). Follow the story of the song and how it came to be, and hear how her glittering career led to multiple follow-up albums and touring with Pink Floyd and Jools Holland. In a terrible twist, her journey took a sudden turn - with still no clear answers why. Listen to Rebecca and Linda's intimate conversation with one of the greatest female singers of our time, and hear a new version of 'Stop' that Sam has kindly allowed to be aired exclusively in this episode.
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Nick Heyward shares the untold stories behind the iconic song that launched Haircut 100's career. While we all know the chorus to Fantastic Day, we delve deeper with Nick who reveals there is more to the song than meets the ear. Enjoy this intimate, anecdotal, and entertaining interview with Rebecca and Linda.
Why listen?
Rebecca Poole and Linda Serck have been firm friends for more than 15 years, having first met when Rebecca, an acclaimed jazz singer, came on as a guest on former BBC presenter Linda's music show. Off-air antics and a shared love of music has sealed a strong, fun friendship that translates perfectly into the podcast world. Their cheerful personalities and deep knowledge of songcraft and the music industry make for a truly engaging listen as the pair interview songwriters across the spectrum of music genres.