21m ·
Published
27 Mar 22:54
Tim tackles one of the questions he’s most often asked - would you change any of your old lyrics if you could, or if you were writing them now? Well, yes and no. He investigates changes he could have made to the very first album of any show written by him and Andrew Lloyd Webber - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat - back in 1968 when 4 track-tape was about as sophisticated as it got. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25m ·
Published
22 Mar 09:22
Tim recalls, as best he can, the events, the performers, the panics, leading up to the London début of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972, after the show had already played in five foreign countries. He pays tribute to John Fogerty of Creedence as lyricist (well, one line in particular) and travelling companion. He apologises for missing out a few Sods from Episode 60. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30m ·
Published
16 Mar 10:20
Tim discusses the Society of Distinguished Songwriters, the SODS, having recently celebrated their half-century. Founded by Mitch Murray in 1971, the Sods have had literally hundreds of hits around the world. You may not know all their names but you’ll certainly know their songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26m ·
Published
07 Mar 08:04
On a cruise ship for two weeks, Tim recently presented a live concert of some of his most popular numbers of the past half century to a literally captive audience. He answers some of the questions the passengers asked him and plays compositions written with the Abba lads, ALW and Stuart Brayson, including one that has new relevance at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24m ·
Published
14 Feb 07:06
Tim recalls his tragic exit from the legal profession and his good fortune in having his brilliant idea for a book on the history of the pop charts rejected. Plus the first ever recording of Any Dream Will Do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24m ·
Published
13 Feb 22:00
Having realised just in time that January 2022 marked 40 years since Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat first hit Broadway, Tim pays tribute to the excellent 1982 company, on and off stage, which eventually inspired countless professional productions of the work in North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29m ·
Published
10 Feb 12:37
Tim discusses foreign language adaptations of his work from many parts of the globe and reveals how some of the backers of Superstar on Broadway benefited from his racing tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27m ·
Published
24 Jan 07:42
Tim recalls his enthusiasms from ages 0-10: his parents’ record collection, his stamp collection, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Eagle. Plus how stars of Grab Me A Gondola also starred in Joseph and Chess. And Turkish Delight from Eartha Kitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26m ·
Published
17 Jan 07:13
Tim celebrates the recent 50th anniversary release of an all-singing all-dancing box set featuring the original 1969/70 Studio recordings of Jesus Christ Superstar, released a mere one year late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28m ·
Published
10 Jan 07:53
Tim relates the story of the international travels and travails of Chess on stage and in concert in the 38 years since he, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson produced the original recording of the musical drama. He plays three songs performed by the current Moscow Chess cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
