 |
Famous Firsts with Jenni FalconerAuthor: Smooth Radio
Welcome to Famous Firsts, a new Global Original podcast from Smooth Radio, with host Jenni Falconer. We all remember our first concert, our first album and the first song we slow danced to, but what about our favourite artists firsts? In Famous Firsts, Jenni Falconer will chat to pop music legends to hear the stories behind their firsts: first gigs, first record deals, first TV appearances and much more. Famous Firsts will let listeners hear the hilarious, heartwarming and at times heartbreaking stories from guests each week as they reminisce with host Jenni. Hear Ed Sheeran talk about his hero Elton John; Michael Bolton open up about his parents divorce and their unwavering support of him; and Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne reveal what made Westlife get on their feet for their very first key change. Subscribe for new episodes in this 10-part series every Monday, starting with Ed Sheeran on November 8th. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Interviews, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
Listen Now...
10. Billy Ocean
Episode 10
Sunday, 30 January, 2022
Billy Ocean is the latest guest on Smooth's Famous Firsts podcast, and the legendary performer opens up about his incredible life and career. In episode 10 of Famous Firsts, Billy Ocean speaks to Jenni Falconer in-depth about his family's move from Trinidad and Tobago to the UK, and how he discovered his love of music before becoming one of the world's biggest stars. Billy opens up about how he chose his famous stage name, and how he took over America in the 1980s with hits like 'When the Going Gets Tough' and 'Caribbean Queen'.
