The Cat’s Whisker

Dec 11 2023
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I’m Camilla and I’m absolutely obsessed with rock and roll and hopefully, after listening to this podcast, you will be too. I’ll talk you through one of the most exciting eras of our times. Music, stories and people. Whether you’re a music geek or just curious about the best genre that ever existed (absolutely non-biased statement)... welcome on board: it’s going to be a rocking journey!

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Brenda Lee

Dec 11 2023 23 mins  
It’s that time of the year again and I thought, what better moment to talk about the one and only Brenda Lee? She keeps us company every year with her Rocking around the Christmas Tree, which she recorded when she was only 13. Let’s discover more about this incredible and unforgettable artist!

With the Beatles - 60th Anniversary Special (with Liam Mannion)

Nov 22 2023 89 mins  
Today marks the 60th anniversary of an incredible album: With the Beatles, the Beatles' second record. Join me and Cavern Club resident musician Liam Mannion while we dissect this iconic piece of music.

Interview with Kosh

Sep 22 2023 40 mins  
Today I’m interviewing Grammy Award winner Kosh. He designed album covers and worked as an art director for the Beatles, the Who, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and many more. If you want to hear the greatest stories about working with many amazing artists, watching the rooftop concert and designing some of the most iconic artwork in music history, this episode is for you!

The Everly Brothers

Jun 27 2023 21 mins  
The legends, the icons, the main inspiration for many many acts that have been shaping music history during the past 60 years: The Everly Brothers! From their Kentucky roots, through the time they sang to wake up farmers in Iowa to their massive success. Today I'll tell you all about the act that scored the biggest recording deal of the time, and how their career fell apart until t

What the hell was that song about? (Featuring your requests!)

Jun 19 2023 16 mins  
I've been obsessed with the meanings of the songs I love for a very long time but I must admit that some of them, are still a mystery to me. So, today, I'll investigate the story behind some 1960s songs that would get even English majors on their knees. Thanks to my lovely Instagram friends @a_shrey_in_the_life, @retrokyllikki, @retrodreamgirl, and @vinylbenjy for sending in their

Helen Shapiro

Jun 06 2023 13 mins  
One of the greatest voices of the Sixties and yet, not many people know her. Helen Shapiro became famous at the age of 14 for her mature and deep voice and was so famous that during one of her tours, The Beatles opened for her!! But unfortunately, not long after, most people forgot about her. What happened to her? And how is it possible that a whole generation forgot about the youn

The amp that powered the British Invasion (a brief history of the VOX AC30) - with Liam Mannion

May 30 2023 57 mins  
Today I'll be joined by Cavern Club resident musician Liam Mannion to talk about the legendary VOX AC30, the amp that literally changed the world. From local pubs to the Shea Stadium, a small company from Dartford with a very eventful history powered the sound of the British Invasion and became a household name for amplification systems and instruments. The Beatles, The Rolling Sto

The brief but intense season of the pre-Beatles British rock and roll idols

May 23 2023 14 mins  
What was happening in the UK before the British Invasion and while America was the thriving home of rock and roll music? Well, believe it or not, here's a story, not many people talk about. Did you know that the UK was home to many pop idols before the Beatles? And that a mysterious genre developed here and paved the way for beat music? Here's a brief history of Britain's own rock

Don’t try this at home -The craziest fan stories

May 03 2023 19 mins  
As a girl who loves fifties and sixties music, I honestly know how it feels when you're obsessed with a band, so when I see pictures of girls crying and screaming for their idols, I kinda think that could have been me if I had lived those years; today, though, I'll present you with some stories that surprised even a Beatlemaniac like me! I'll tell you about some crazy adventures in

The Andrews Sisters

Apr 26 2023 22 mins  
Yes, I know what you're thinking. WAIT WHAT? Wasn't this one a rock and roll podcast? YES. And, honestly, these three ladies ROCK. And in this episode, I will tell you everything about their career and why I think they should be considered pioneers of rock and roll.