In the latest episode of Retrosonic Podcast we welcome Mickey Bradley, bassist of The Undertones prior to their "Celebrating 45 Years of Teenage Kicks Tour" (or a 'series of weekends away' according to Mickey). We discuss his excellent book "Teenage Kicks: My Life as an Undertone" (Omnibus Press) and he picks some of his favourite songs and music that had an impact on the early days of The Undertones. Sadly, we recorded the episode the day that Seymour Stein passed away, so Mickey pays tribute to his former Sire Records label boss and picks his favourite Sire Records release. Throughout the show, we discover his influences as a bassist, some of his favourite music related books and authors, how he missed Paul Simonon smashing his bass while touring with The Clash, the influence of Lenny Kaye's "Nuggets" compilation and he picks some pivotal early Undertones tracks. We also cover last year's excellent compilation of the best of the current Paul McLoone fronted line-up "Dig What You Need". As you would expect, Mickey is entertaining company so please check out the show by subscribing to Retrosonic Podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iTunes or at our Retro Man Blog You Tube channel. Otherwise, check out the direct link to our SoundCloud site below. The episode is soundtracked by loads of Mickey's superb musical choices...
Tracklisting
The Undertones "Listening In"
Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop"
Rolling Stones "Jumping Jack Flash (live)"
Dr. Feelgood "Back In The Night"
Sex Pistols "God Save The Queen"
Elvis Costello & The Attractions "Pump It Up"
The Undertones "Trill Me"
The Undertones "Male Model"
The Jam "David Watts"
The Clash "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais"
Ramones "Oh Oh I Love Her So"
David Bowie "Friday On My Mind"
The Undertones "True Confessions"
The Undertones "You've Got My Number"
The Undertones "Enough"
The Undertones "Tomorrow's Tears"
13th Floor Elevators "You're Gonna Miss Me"
The Undertones "Teenage Kicks"
With many thanks to Michael Bradley, more details on his regular radio show can be found here. "Teenage Kicks: My Life as an Undertone" is available from Omnibus Press and all good bookshops. For news on The Undertones upcoming live dates, please check out their official website here. The Undertones "Rocking Humdingers" Facebook Fan's Group can be found here. Finally, check out the Retrosonic Podcast archives for our episodes with Damian O'Neill, at SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and iTunes. Retrosonic Podcast has a valid PRS Licence.
R.I.P. Seymour Stein.
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| The Undertones, Belfast 1978 - Photo by Paul Slattery |
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