Journeys In Sound - Paul Weller

JOURNEYS IN SOUND - PAUL WELLER: THE MUSICAL UPS AND DOWNS OF MY LIFE (320lbs-m4a/137mb/60mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 15th May 2024

Paul Weller shares the pivotal moments that have made him the multi-talented musician and composer he is today. Talking to Nemone who combines her roles of DJ and practising psychotherapist, Paul reveals how his relationship with music has grown over the six decades he's been releasing and the experiences that have had an impact on his work.

The prolific award-winning singer songwriter, affectionately known as 'The Modfather' by his fans, burst onto the music scene back in the late 70s fronting The Jam. A string of hits followed such as 'Eton Rifles', 'A Town Called Malice', 'Going Underground', 'That's Entertainment' and 'The Bitterest Pill'. This led to further musical adventures with The Style Council in the 80s and solo material under his own name from 1992 onwards. Nemone and Paul chat in his studio ahead of the release of new album '66'. They talk about life growing up with the Wellers in Woking, teenage musical influences, the impact of The Jam's success and band's subsequent split, working with his musical partner-in-crime Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Craddock, the joy of playing live, the process of writing songs and the making of the new album which will be released the day before his 66th birthday on the 24th of May. Paul also talks about how life has changed since giving up alcohol and how he tries to look after himself.

During this intimate conversation Paul picks music that has sound-tracked his life from The Beatles, Little Richard, The Four Tops, The Who, Sex Pistols, The Clash and Frankie Knuckles, and shares his love of artists such as Liam Bailey and Vegyn. He also chooses his ultimate 'Self Care' track, one that helps him relax and re-set.

Paul Weller - Rise Up Singing [Polydor]
The Beatles - She Loves You (Mono / Remastered) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)]
Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly [Acrobat]
Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) [UNI/Motown]
Small Faces - Tin Soldier [Sanctuary]
The Kinks - Dead End Street [Sanctuary]
The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows [Universal Music]
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock [RCA/Legacy]
Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog
The Who - My Generation
Dr. Feelgood - She Does It Right [EMI]
Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK
The Clash - White Riot [Sony Music UK]
The Jam - That's Entertainment [Polydor]
Ocean Colour Scene - The Circle
Paul Weller - Soul Wandering
Paul Weller - I Woke Up [Polydor]
Paul Weller - The Changingman [Universal/Island]
The Jam - A Town Called Malice [Polydor]
Paul Weller - Nothing [Polydor]
Frankie Knuckles (feat. Satoshi Tomiie & Robert Owens) - Tears [Telstar]
Vegyn (feat. John Glacier) - A Dream Goes On Forever [PLZ Make It Ruins]
Ed Harcourt - Duet For Ghosts [Point Of Departure]