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July 30, 2019

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NSTS Episode 119 – Legendary Producer Chris Birkett

Want to hear some incredible rock and roll stories from a guy who was right there, collaborating with The Pogues, Led Zeppelin, Talking Heads, and others? My guest this week is that guy, three-time Grammy winner and five-time Juno winner, mister Chris Birkett.

Chris was the chap responsible for producing Sinead O’Connor’s smash hit “Nothing Compares 2 U”, after having worked with Steve Earle, Alison Moyet, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, and David Bowie’s producer Tony Visconti. The stories he tells during his visit are incredible – jamming with Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin, the hilarious way he met Peter Gabriel, the recording technique Sinead absolutely hates, and so much more. Oh, and his band Love Affair is responsible for that megahit “Everlasting Love”. You DON’T want to miss this.  

Birkett’s playlist:

Love Affair – Everlasting Love

Omaha Sheriff – Clothes Horse

Sinead O’Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U

Steve Earle – Johnny Come Lately

Buffy Sainte Marie – Starwalker

Chris Birkett – Be Creative (2019 remix)