004 - 'GOOD OLD BOYS' WITH REED TURCHI

On Episode 4 of 'My Classic Album', Mike teams up with blues rock musician Reed Turchi to learn about Randy Newman's 1974 album 'Good Old Boys'; a collection of songs about the history and life of people in the Southern states of America such as Louisiana and Alabama.

Which song from the album has a greater resonance in America after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

Which of the great tracks from this album is being performed by Reed at his live shows?

Who is the 'Naked Man' and why is he naked?

All these questions and more will be answered on this edition of 'My Classic Album'.

For more information on the show head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk or like the show on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.

Music Credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese

 
 

003 - 'LED ZEPPELIN II' WITH ANDY BARKESS

On Episode 3 of 'My Classic Album', Mike is joined by Andy Barkess as they 'Ramble On' about the album that arguably kick started hard rock and heavy metal: 'Led Zeppelin II'

Which song is heavily inspired by the work of JRR Tolkien?

Do accusations of plagiarism affect the way Andy listens to the album?

Which song outs Mike as a fan of teen drama 'One Tree Hill'?

All these questions and more will be answered on this edition of 'My Classic Album'.

For more information on the show head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk or like the show on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.

Music Credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese

 
 

002 - 'OK COMPUTER' WITH IAN MATTHEWS

On our second edition of 'My Classic Album', Mike welcomes Ian Matthews to the show for an all encompassing conversation about Radiohead's 1997 classic 'OK Computer'.

Why does Ian contend that Radiohead aren't a depressing band?

How does the album share similarities with 'Revolver'?

Who ate all of Radiohead's sandwiches???

Listen to this edition of 'My Classic Album' for the answer to all of these questions and more!

For more information on the show check out www.myclassicalbum.co.uk and like us on Facebook over at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.

Music Credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese

 
 

001 - 'REVOLVER' WITH ROBIN ELLWOOD

On this first edition of 'My Classic Album', Mike and his special guest Robin Ellwood discuss the Beatles album that changed everything. Almost 50 years since its release, 'Revolver' has become acclaimed by critics and fans alike. Mike and Robin look back to 1966 when Robin bought 'Revolver as his first ever album!

What songs do the guys cite as their favourites?

How does it pair up to 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band?

Who the hell is Doctor Robert?

Listen to this first edition of 'My Classic Album' for the answer to all of these questions and more!

For more information on the show check out www.myclassicalbum.co.uk and like us on Facebook over at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'.

Music credit: "This Is Rock" by Silvia Marchese