August 11, 2023 marks 50 years to the day since hip-hop was born. It’s a genre, a scene, a philosophy that has changed the world; not just in music, but in culture, communication, and how we see ourselves.Over the years I’ve had the great pleasure of chatting with a ton of hip-hop legends, so I’m dusting off the crate and digging into Take 5’s past to share some of my favourites on this big anniversary.You’ll travel to Queens with Mike D, hear Neneh Cherry shout out a pioneer in the game, and witness a young Sampa the Great talk about her hero. Ice Cube will tell you about when rap said something more, and Common will find it’s beautiful rallying power. Long live hip-hop. 50 years young, it changed everything, it gave so many a voice, and it continues to morph, empower, and bounce us into the future.Ice Cube: Grandmaster Flash &amp; The Furious Five – The MessageNeneh Cherry : Tanya Winley - Vicious Rap Common: Mos Def - Umi Says Mike D (Beastie Boys) –  Nas - N.Y. State of Mind Sampa the Great:  Lauryn Hill - Lose Myself

August 11, 2023 marks 50 years to the day since hip-hop was born. It’s a genre, a scene, a philosophy that has changed the world; not just in music, but in culture, communication, and how we see ourselves. Over the years I’ve had the great pleasure of chatting with a ton of hip-hop legends, so I’m dusting off the crate and digging into Take 5’s past to share some of my favourites on this big anniversary. You’ll travel to Queens with Mike D, hear Neneh Cherry shout out a pioneer in the game, and witness a young Sampa the Great talk about her hero. Ice Cube will tell you about when rap said something more, and Common will find it’s beautiful rallying power. Long live hip-hop. 50 years young, it changed everything, it gave so many a voice, and it continues to morph, empower, and bounce us into the future. Ice Cube: Grandmaster Flash &amp; The Furious Five – The Message Neneh Cherry : Tanya Winley - Vicious Rap  Common: Mos Def - Umi Says  Mike D (Beastie Boys) –  Nas - N.Y. State of Mind  Sampa the Great:  Lauryn Hill - Lose Myself

A hip-hop Take 5 from the crate

This year, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. On August 11, 1973, a party went down in New York City. DJ Kool Herc was there, and he’d been playing around with a technique where he’d play the break from one record, then another, looping them and creating something new. On this night in the Bronx, b-boys and girls danced, then Herc and his friend Coke La Rock started speaking, rhyming over the music. Hip-hop was born.The foundations of a sound and scene that would change the world are being celebrated throughout this year, including right here on the Take 5. Across many years I’ve had the great pleasure in chatting with lots of hip-hop legends and hear them chat about their fandom too.It was back in 2016 when I first met Sampa the Great, and asked her to Take 5. And given this auspicious anniversary, I thought it’d be fun to dig into the archives, and house it here on the podcast for the first time.A lot can happen in 7 years. When I met Sampa, she’d just released her first mixtape. She’d gotten a heap of attention when handpicked by Kendrick Lamar to support his arena shows in Australia. And her future as a multi award winning artist who would not mince words, who would enliven Zamrock for a new generation, and become one of the most talked about artists of our time… it was all yet to come.Thandiswa Mazwai - Ndiyahamba (I’m Leaving)Lauryn Hill – To ZionNina Simone – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood 2pac – Changes Chance The Rapper – Wonderful Everyday

This year, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. On August 11, 1973, a party went down in New York City. DJ Kool Herc was there, and he’d been playing around with a technique where he’d play the break from one record, then another, looping them and creating something new. On this night in the Bronx, b-boys and girls danced, then Herc and his friend Coke La Rock started speaking, rhyming over the music. Hip-hop was born. The foundations of a sound and scene that would change the world are being celebrated throughout this year, including right here on the Take 5. Across many years I’ve had the great pleasure in chatting with lots of hip-hop legends and hear them chat about their fandom too. It was back in 2016 when I first met Sampa the Great, and asked her to Take 5. And given this auspicious anniversary, I thought it’d be fun to dig into the archives, and house it here on the podcast for the first time. A lot can happen in 7 years. When I met Sampa, she’d just released her first mixtape. She’d gotten a heap of attention when handpicked by Kendrick Lamar to support his arena shows in Australia. And her future as a multi award winning artist who would not mince words, who would enliven Zamrock for a new generation, and become one of the most talked about artists of our time… it was all yet to come. Thandiswa Mazwai - Ndiyahamba (I’m Leaving) Lauryn Hill – To Zion Nina Simone – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood  2pac – Changes  Chance The Rapper – Wonderful Everyday

Sampa the Great’s songs that made her great

Sydney band Body Type draw us in with their pop hooks, before chewing us up and spitting us out with their visceral take downs.They’ve got a knack for that sweet and sour, writing songs that are trojan horses and pack a punch. With two albums under their belt, they’re proving themselves as one of Australia’s best new bands, and I love their work. So I asked them to Take 5.From Fiona Apple to Princess Nokia, this is an eclectic mix of subversive sounds.Fiona Apple - I Want You To Love MeLucinda Williams - Can't Let GoPrincess Nokia - TomboyBig Star - ThirteenGina Birch - I Play My Bass Loud

Sydney band Body Type draw us in with their pop hooks, before chewing us up and spitting us out with their visceral take downs. They’ve got a knack for that sweet and sour, writing songs that are trojan horses and pack a punch. With two albums under their belt, they’re proving themselves as one of Australia’s best new bands, and I love their work. So I asked them to Take 5. From Fiona Apple to Princess Nokia, this is an eclectic mix of subversive sounds. Fiona Apple - I Want You To Love Me Lucinda Williams - Can't Let Go Princess Nokia - Tomboy Big Star - Thirteen Gina Birch - I Play My Bass Loud

Body Type's sweet and sour songs

Stella Mozgawa is one of those artists who orbits many worlds. She’s the drummer with Warpaint, but on stage she’ll often join Kurt Vile and Cate Le Bon on tour, and while in the studio she’s working with The xx and co-producing Courtney Barnett albums.Her skills and curiosity brought her here, but so did her passion for all forms of music. And after hearing this Take 5 you’ll understand why. Stella is one of those people you want to bail up at a house party, finding out what they’ve been listening to or just hearing why that song or that artist cuts so deep.And it’s why I asked her to Take 5, and share her labyrinth across five songs. The musical map of Stella Mozgawa is beautiful to hear, and hearing her speak about each choice opened up a whole labyrinth of sound for me. From Bjork to Kraftwerk to Aaliyah, this is the DNA of one of music’s most interesting minds.Bjork - I Miss YouChaka Khan - I Feel For YouArthur Russell - Habit Of YouKraftwerk – The Man MachineAaliyah - Try Again

Stella Mozgawa is one of those artists who orbits many worlds. She’s the drummer with Warpaint, but on stage she’ll often join Kurt Vile and Cate Le Bon on tour, and while in the studio she’s working with The xx and co-producing Courtney Barnett albums. Her skills and curiosity brought her here, but so did her passion for all forms of music. And after hearing this Take 5 you’ll understand why. Stella is one of those people you want to bail up at a house party, finding out what they’ve been listening to or just hearing why that song or that artist cuts so deep. And it’s why I asked her to Take 5, and share her labyrinth across five songs. The musical map of Stella Mozgawa is beautiful to hear, and hearing her speak about each choice opened up a whole labyrinth of sound for me. From Bjork to Kraftwerk to Aaliyah, this is the DNA of one of music’s most interesting minds. Bjork - I Miss You Chaka Khan - I Feel For You Arthur Russell - Habit Of You Kraftwerk – The Man Machine Aaliyah - Try Again

Stella Mozgawa’s labyrinth

Tom Gleisner

What do The Late Show, Utopia, The Castle, and Have You Been Paying Attention? all have in common? Tom Gleisner. As a part of Working Dog, he’s been behind some of the most successful and funny stories on Australian screens for 3 decades.Tom has always been a collaborator but for the first time ever he’s stepping out on his own. With a musical. You guessed it, I had to ask him to Take 5. From Tom Waits to Bette Midler, this is a beautiful glimpse into one of Australia’s funniest creator’s mind.Tom Waits - The Piano Has Been Drinking Beth Nielsen Chapman - Seven Shades of Blue George - Special Ones Eleri Ward - Another Hundred People Bette Midler - Hello In There

What do The Late Show, Utopia, The Castle, and Have You Been Paying Attention? all have in common? Tom Gleisner. As a part of Working Dog, he’s been behind some of the most successful and funny stories on Australian screens for 3 decades. Tom has always been a collaborator but for the first time ever he’s stepping out on his own. With a musical. You guessed it, I had to ask him to Take 5. From Tom Waits to Bette Midler, this is a beautiful glimpse into one of Australia’s funniest creator’s mind. Tom Waits - The Piano Has Been Drinking  Beth Nielsen Chapman - Seven Shades of Blue  George - Special Ones  Eleri Ward - Another Hundred People  Bette Midler - Hello In There

Tom Gleisner’s songs that set the scene

Danielle Walker

Anyone who has ever seen Danielle Walker, becomes a fan. If you’re yet to witness this award winning comedian, you’re about to become one too… Danielle has a way of telling stories that are both hilarious and full of heart.Her stand up show Nostalgia won big awards, she was the winner of the first season of Taskmaster, and is starring in her first acting role in Gold Diggers, a new comedy on ABC.A big part of Danielle’s comedy is her family, and her childhood growing up in Far North Queensland with a bunch of other great storytellers. So it’s no surprise that she tells some cracking yarns. Which is why I asked her to Take 5.Danielle picked the most eclectic bunch of songs I’ve seen in a while… I was pumped for this Take 5. From Alex Cameron to Mariah Carey to Chris deBurgh, fall into Danielle Walker’s world. You’ll be happier for it.Bobby Goldsboro - I’m a Drifter Niki &amp; the Dove - The Fox Alex Cameron - Miami Memory Chris deBurgh - Don’t Pay the FerrymanMariah Carey - Heartbreaker (feat Jay Z)

Anyone who has ever seen Danielle Walker, becomes a fan. If you’re yet to witness this award winning comedian, you’re about to become one too… Danielle has a way of telling stories that are both hilarious and full of heart. Her stand up show Nostalgia won big awards, she was the winner of the first season of Taskmaster, and is starring in her first acting role in Gold Diggers, a new comedy on ABC. A big part of Danielle’s comedy is her family, and her childhood growing up in Far North Queensland with a bunch of other great storytellers. So it’s no surprise that she tells some cracking yarns. Which is why I asked her to Take 5. Danielle picked the most eclectic bunch of songs I’ve seen in a while… I was pumped for this Take 5. From Alex Cameron to Mariah Carey to Chris deBurgh, fall into Danielle Walker’s world. You’ll be happier for it. Bobby Goldsboro - I’m a Drifter  Niki &amp; the Dove - The Fox  Alex Cameron - Miami Memory  Chris deBurgh - Don’t Pay the Ferryman Mariah Carey - Heartbreaker (feat Jay Z)

Danielle Walker's foundations

When Electric Fields first burst onto the scene, they grabbed everyone’s attention. This South Australian duo of Zaachariaha and Michael brought beauty, beats, and a soaring sensibility to all they did. Since 2015 they’ve crafted bangers, heartfelt ballads, lullabies for little kids, and anthems for Eurovision and World Pride.I’ve been chasing Electric Fields to Take 5 for ages, so I’m so stoked they were finally able to do it. Hearing the DNA of their musical passions is a joy, and from Nina Simone to Daft Punk to Beyonce, this Take 5 will make your heart soar.Nina Simone – My Baby Just Cares for MeDaft Punk – Around the WorldSam Cooke – Bring It On Home To MeCorona – Rhythm of the NightBeyonce – Break My Soul

When Electric Fields first burst onto the scene, they grabbed everyone’s attention. This South Australian duo of Zaachariaha and Michael brought beauty, beats, and a soaring sensibility to all they did. Since 2015 they’ve crafted bangers, heartfelt ballads, lullabies for little kids, and anthems for Eurovision and World Pride. I’ve been chasing Electric Fields to Take 5 for ages, so I’m so stoked they were finally able to do it. Hearing the DNA of their musical passions is a joy, and from Nina Simone to Daft Punk to Beyonce, this Take 5 will make your heart soar. Nina Simone – My Baby Just Cares for Me Daft Punk – Around the World Sam Cooke – Bring It On Home To Me Corona – Rhythm of the Night Beyonce – Break My Soul

Electric Fields' songs that soar

Jason Donovan

If you’re like me and you were a child of the 80’s, then Jason Donovan was your world. He burst onto our screens as the star of Neighbours, Scott and Charlene, Jason and Kylie… at the peak of the soap opera’s powers. Jason became famous in Australia and around the world, particularly the UK where he’d launch his pop career and a wild adventurous life.That life was filled with ups and downs, drug addiction, controversy, but also new beginnings. For the past 20 years, Jason has been a star of musical theatre, wowing audiences with turns in Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chicago, and the Rocky Horror show.It’s that production that’s brought him back home, starring in the 50th anniversary tour as Frank n’ Furter. And I just had to have him Take 5. Jason is a bloody legend, he has a brilliant outlook on life and a gratitude and lightness in how he approaches it. So I gave him the theme of LIFE – why not hey? He’s had a heck of one, so far.From Bowie to INXS to Rick Astley, this Take 5 will give you life.David Bowie - Ashes to AshesTalk Talk – It’s My LifeRick Astley – Never Gonna Give You UpINXS – To Look At YouBoy Meets Girl – Waiting for a Star to Fall

If you’re like me and you were a child of the 80’s, then Jason Donovan was your world. He burst onto our screens as the star of Neighbours, Scott and Charlene, Jason and Kylie… at the peak of the soap opera’s powers. Jason became famous in Australia and around the world, particularly the UK where he’d launch his pop career and a wild adventurous life. That life was filled with ups and downs, drug addiction, controversy, but also new beginnings. For the past 20 years, Jason has been a star of musical theatre, wowing audiences with turns in Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chicago, and the Rocky Horror show. It’s that production that’s brought him back home, starring in the 50th anniversary tour as Frank n’ Furter. And I just had to have him Take 5. Jason is a bloody legend, he has a brilliant outlook on life and a gratitude and lightness in how he approaches it. So I gave him the theme of LIFE – why not hey? He’s had a heck of one, so far. From Bowie to INXS to Rick Astley, this Take 5 will give you life. David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes Talk Talk – It’s My Life Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up INXS – To Look At You Boy Meets Girl – Waiting for a Star to Fall

Jason Donovan's songs of life

The Waifs are one of those bands many of us have a connection with. It felt like they came up as we came of age, the soundtracks to our own first adventures and a band with a loyal live following. Three albums into their career this steadfastly independent band broke through with ‘Up All Night’. It was helped by the juggernaut single “London Still”, which managed to capture a quintessentially Australian experience perfectly.To celebrate the 20th anniversary of that moment, the band are back in the tour van and doing what they do best; trekking to all corners of Australia to sing their stories.And oh boy, are they good at telling stories. It’s why I asked them to Take 5. Josh and Vikki are about to transport you back to the first seeds of their band, to dingy motels in the States, and to the very heart of why we love them so much.Pink Floyd – Wish You Were HereFirst Aid Kit – EmmylouCreedence Clearwater Revival – LodiAretha Franklin – Say a Little Prayer Paul Kelly – To Her Door

The Waifs are one of those bands many of us have a connection with. It felt like they came up as we came of age, the soundtracks to our own first adventures and a band with a loyal live following. Three albums into their career this steadfastly independent band broke through with ‘Up All Night’. It was helped by the juggernaut single “London Still”, which managed to capture a quintessentially Australian experience perfectly. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of that moment, the band are back in the tour van and doing what they do best; trekking to all corners of Australia to sing their stories. And oh boy, are they good at telling stories. It’s why I asked them to Take 5. Josh and Vikki are about to transport you back to the first seeds of their band, to dingy motels in the States, and to the very heart of why we love them so much. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here First Aid Kit – Emmylou Creedence Clearwater Revival – Lodi Aretha Franklin – Say a Little Prayer  Paul Kelly – To Her Door

The Waifs tour diary

Tim Ross

Tim Ross is one of those fella’s you want to bail up in the kitchen at a house party. Better known to many as simply Rosso, he’s a triple j legend who we first met as co-host of Drive alongside Merrick Watts. He’d go on to launch a new commercial radio station, publish books, and fall deeper into his love of Australian architecture.What I love about Tim is that he makes me feel like design is for all of us. And the way he tells stories connects to the very stories these buildings tell. Of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be.He’s just made a new series for ABC called Designing a Legacy, and it’s bloody brilliant. From Bruny Island to far up north in the Torres Strait, it’s an eye opening show about what structures can do for a community.With that idea of legacy in mind, I asked Tim to pick songs that shared his legacy. From The Fauves to Kelis to Joni Mitchell, it’s a heartfelt and hilarious trek through a colourful and curious life.The Fauves – Everyone’s Getting a 3 Piece Together Chemical Brothers - Leave HomeKelis - MilkshakeThe Go-Betweens - Streets of Your TownJoni Mitchell - Coyote (live from The Last Waltz)

Tim Ross is one of those fella’s you want to bail up in the kitchen at a house party. Better known to many as simply Rosso, he’s a triple j legend who we first met as co-host of Drive alongside Merrick Watts. He’d go on to launch a new commercial radio station, publish books, and fall deeper into his love of Australian architecture. What I love about Tim is that he makes me feel like design is for all of us. And the way he tells stories connects to the very stories these buildings tell. Of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. He’s just made a new series for ABC called Designing a Legacy, and it’s bloody brilliant. From Bruny Island to far up north in the Torres Strait, it’s an eye opening show about what structures can do for a community. With that idea of legacy in mind, I asked Tim to pick songs that shared his legacy. From The Fauves to Kelis to Joni Mitchell, it’s a heartfelt and hilarious trek through a colourful and curious life. The Fauves – Everyone’s Getting a 3 Piece Together  Chemical Brothers - Leave Home Kelis - Milkshake The Go-Betweens - Streets of Your Town Joni Mitchell - Coyote (live from The Last Waltz)

Tim Ross' legacy songs

The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.

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Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves is the woman of the golden hour. At the Grammy’s she won every category she was nominated in, including Album of the Year. Her live shows, and candour, have made headlines. And her journey from Nashville country singer to crossover pop artist with that acclaimed album, has won her a whole lot of new fans. Whether speaking plainly about small town life, being open about doing drugs, or singing out for those who love who they wanna love, Kacey Musgraves is a straight shooter, a woman of conviction. In person and in song, the bridge she creates with her fans is something else, and it’s making her one of the most loved artists around. For Kacey’s Take 5 I wanted to find out about the music that brought her to today, and to borrow a title from her own debut album, helped Kacey “follow her arrow”. From Neil Young, to Sade, Bee Gees to Tame Impala, and of course Dolly Parton, Kacey tells the story of her life through the artists that shaped her.Neil Young - 'Harvest Moon'Sade - 'By Your Side'Bee Gees - 'Stayin' Alive'Tame Impala - 'Eventually'Dolly Parton - 'Here You Come Again'

Kacey Musgraves is the woman of the golden hour. At the Grammy’s she won every category she was nominated in, including Album of the Year. Her live shows, and candour, have made headlines. And her journey from Nashville country singer to crossover pop artist with that acclaimed album, has won her a whole lot of new fans. Whether speaking plainly about small town life, being open about doing drugs, or singing out for those who love who they wanna love, Kacey Musgraves is a straight shooter, a woman of conviction. In person and in song, the bridge she creates with her fans is something else, and it’s making her one of the most loved artists around. For Kacey’s Take 5 I wanted to find out about the music that brought her to today, and to borrow a title from her own debut album, helped Kacey “follow her arrow”. From Neil Young, to Sade, Bee Gees to Tame Impala, and of course Dolly Parton, Kacey tells the story of her life through the artists that shaped her. Neil Young - 'Harvest Moon' Sade - 'By Your Side' Bee Gees - 'Stayin' Alive' Tame Impala - 'Eventually' Dolly Parton - 'Here You Come Again'

Kacey Musgraves' songs that follow her arrow

Gerard Way

For so many of us, My Chemical Romance soundtracked our angsty youth.Their theatrical music was mirrored by the wild shows, and Gerard Way was at the centre of it all. He wasn’t just a musician - he was an illustrator, a comic book author, and most of all a fan.In 2015 he was in Australia performing at the Soundwave festival off the back of his debut solo album Hesitant Alien and supporting the Smashing Pumpkins so I grabbed the chance to Take 5.Supergrass - ‘Caught By The Fuzz’David Bowie - ‘Five Years’Iggy &amp; the Stooges  - ‘Search and Destroy’Sleater-Kinney - ‘I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone’Pulp - ‘This Is Hardcore’

For so many of us, My Chemical Romance soundtracked our angsty youth. Their theatrical music was mirrored by the wild shows, and Gerard Way was at the centre of it all. He wasn’t just a musician - he was an illustrator, a comic book author, and most of all a fan. In 2015 he was in Australia performing at the Soundwave festival off the back of his debut solo album Hesitant Alien and supporting the Smashing Pumpkins so I grabbed the chance to Take 5. Supergrass - ‘Caught By The Fuzz’ David Bowie - ‘Five Years’ Iggy &amp; the Stooges  - ‘Search and Destroy’ Sleater-Kinney - ‘I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone’ Pulp - ‘This Is Hardcore’

Gerard Way's songs that made him

It’s been a massive year for the Take 5. Since 2006 I’ve been having conversations that go well beyond music, but in the last couple of years I feel as though these co-hosts have gone deeper than ever. In 2019 alone, I had so many pinch myself moments, so I wanted to share them with you here in a frankensteined best of: a Take 10 to cap off a big year. Over the next little while you’ll hear why this segment is so special. And if this is your first time listening, it’s a great smorgasboard to feast on. A taster plate that may spur you to scroll back into your feed and dig into some of these other wonderful conversations.Neneh Cherry: Stevie Wonder - ‘Living for the City’Kurt Vile: Neil Young 'Ambulance Blues'Mark Ronson: Kasey Musgraves - Slow Burn Kasey Musgraves: Tame Impala - ‘EventuallyJimmy Barnes: Led Zeppelin - ‘Immigrant Song’Vika &amp; Linda Bull - The Staple Singers - ‘I'll Take You There’Peter Hook: The Velvet Underground - ‘Venus in Furs’Christine &amp; The Queens: Kate Bush - ‘Wuthering Heights’Jessica Mauboy - Baker Boy - 'Marryuna (ft Yirrmal)'Warren Ellis: Beethoven -  ‘Symphony 7 slow movement number 2 Allegretto’

It’s been a massive year for the Take 5. Since 2006 I’ve been having conversations that go well beyond music, but in the last couple of years I feel as though these co-hosts have gone deeper than ever. In 2019 alone, I had so many pinch myself moments, so I wanted to share them with you here in a frankensteined best of: a Take 10 to cap off a big year.  Over the next little while you’ll hear why this segment is so special. And if this is your first time listening, it’s a great smorgasboard to feast on. A taster plate that may spur you to scroll back into your feed and dig into some of these other wonderful conversations. Neneh Cherry: Stevie Wonder - ‘Living for the City’ Kurt Vile: Neil Young 'Ambulance Blues' Mark Ronson: Kasey Musgraves - Slow Burn  Kasey Musgraves: Tame Impala - ‘Eventually Jimmy Barnes: Led Zeppelin - ‘Immigrant Song’ Vika &amp; Linda Bull - The Staple Singers - ‘I'll Take You There’ Peter Hook: The Velvet Underground - ‘Venus in Furs’ Christine &amp; The Queens: Kate Bush - ‘Wuthering Heights’ Jessica Mauboy - Baker Boy - 'Marryuna (ft Yirrmal)' Warren Ellis: Beethoven -  ‘Symphony 7 slow movement number 2 Allegretto’

Best of 2019

Tom Waits is an icon. Since the early 1970’s he’s sung us late night piano ballads in whiskey soaked bars, taken us into garages of found sounds and mysterious stories, and presented avante garde theatre through his songs. Over many decades, he’s develop his own ragged style and continually pushes the boundaries of the music he makes. Back in 2011 I had the rare opportunity to interview Tom on the occasion of his album “Bad As Me”. He didn’t want to do any straight interviews, so gave his only radio interview worldwide, to the Take 5. From Captain Beefheart to Beastie Boys, Tom takes us on a sonic adventure and his words dance descriptively like beat poetry, around every song. This is an insight into the heart of a music fan, forever curious, endlessly enchanted. It’s one for the ages. I hope you love it as much as I did.Rolling Stones - ‘I Just Want To See His Face’Captain Beefheart - ‘China Pig’Jim Reeves - ‘Put Your Sweet Lips a Little Closer To The Phone’Elvis Presley - ‘Heartbreak Hotel’Beastie Boys - ‘So What Cha Want’Tom Waits - ‘Hell Broke Luce’

Tom Waits is an icon. Since the early 1970’s he’s sung us late night piano ballads in whiskey soaked bars, taken us into garages of found sounds and mysterious stories, and presented avante garde theatre through his songs. Over many decades, he’s develop his own ragged style and continually pushes the boundaries of the music he makes. Back in 2011 I had the rare opportunity to interview Tom on the occasion of his album “Bad As Me”. He didn’t want to do any straight interviews, so gave his only radio interview worldwide, to the Take 5. From Captain Beefheart to Beastie Boys, Tom takes us on a sonic adventure and his words dance descriptively like beat poetry, around every song. This is an insight into the heart of a music fan, forever curious, endlessly enchanted. It’s one for the ages. I hope you love it as much as I did. Rolling Stones - ‘I Just Want To See His Face’ Captain Beefheart - ‘China Pig’ Jim Reeves - ‘Put Your Sweet Lips a Little Closer To The Phone’ Elvis Presley - ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Beastie Boys - ‘So What Cha Want’ Tom Waits - ‘Hell Broke Luce’

Tom Waits' songs that inspired 'Bad As Me'

Bernard Sumner

There’s a family tree of modern music and one of its biggest branches is New Order.The Manchester band, formed in the wake of Joy Division’s untimely end, have fed into the sound of almost every band and artist you’ve loved for, for forty years. Even if you’re not a fan, you can trace their blueprint across all you hear. Their transformation from post punk to electronic music, swept up kids who would go on to become techno DJ’s, rock bands, pop acts, and everything in between.In the 80’s, they were the backbone of The Hacienda, bringing big club culture to Manchester. And over four decades there have been stops and starts, barneys and breakups.It’s a lucky year when I have the chance to Take 5 with two different members of New Order. You might remember back in winter 2019 Peter Hook joined me to share his Unknown Pleasures. If you missed that, scroll back in your feed to hear Hooky’s tales.In 2020, it was Bernard Sumner’s turn. The surprise frontman of New Order, who made it his own. The theme I gave Bernard, was just that. The songs that made him. And from Iggy Pop to Arcade Fire, he traced the blueprint of his own life, with plenty of incredible stories between.Iggy Pop - ‘Shades’Electronic - ‘Twisted Tenderness’Joe Smooth - ‘Promised Land’Arcade Fire - ‘Ready To Start’David Morales - ‘Hideaway [Ft. Blondewearingblack] [Classic Mix]’

There’s a family tree of modern music and one of its biggest branches is New Order. The Manchester band, formed in the wake of Joy Division’s untimely end, have fed into the sound of almost every band and artist you’ve loved for, for forty years. Even if you’re not a fan, you can trace their blueprint across all you hear. Their transformation from post punk to electronic music, swept up kids who would go on to become techno DJ’s, rock bands, pop acts, and everything in between. In the 80’s, they were the backbone of The Hacienda, bringing big club culture to Manchester. And over four decades there have been stops and starts, barneys and breakups. It’s a lucky year when I have the chance to Take 5 with two different members of New Order. You might remember back in winter 2019 Peter Hook joined me to share his Unknown Pleasures. If you missed that, scroll back in your feed to hear Hooky’s tales. In 2020, it was Bernard Sumner’s turn. The surprise frontman of New Order, who made it his own. The theme I gave Bernard, was just that. The songs that made him. And from Iggy Pop to Arcade Fire, he traced the blueprint of his own life, with plenty of incredible stories between. Iggy Pop - ‘Shades’ Electronic - ‘Twisted Tenderness’ Joe Smooth - ‘Promised Land’ Arcade Fire - ‘Ready To Start’ David Morales - ‘Hideaway [Ft. Blondewearingblack] [Classic Mix]’

New Order’s Bernard Sumner with the songs that made him

Warren Ellis

Warren Ellis’ music has been the soundtrack to my adult life. I remember when I first heard Dirty Three, they were like nothing else around; an instrumental band with a violinist who played like Hendrix, and epic songs that tore at the very fibre of your being. I listened to their albums and like many others put my own meaning into those wordless songs. In the mid 90’s we started seeing him more in the Bad Seeds. He found a friend and collaborator in Nick Cave, they would form Grinderman together and compose beautiful soundtracks for film and television. Warren Ellis doesn’t sit still. He also rarely looks back.. for him, creative life is about propelling forward, solving the mystery of song that awaits in his next project. When Dirty Three announced they’d be performing their debut album in full, I knew I wanted Waz to Take 5. He’s always been the most entertaining part of Nick Cave doco’s, and his fiery spirit on stage is magnetic; I wanted to get close to that, see what made him tick. What I witnessed, was an entirely different Warren Ellis. In a pin drop quiet room, he took us from his childhood in Ballarat, to the streets of Europe, finding his voice in Melbourne and then leaving it all behind to become the man he is today. Songs in the key of Waz. From the maestro himself.John Ellis - ‘Mis’ry is my Middle Name’Johnny Cash - ‘Orange Blossom Special’Beethoven -  ‘Symphony 7 slow movement number 2 Allegretto’Arleta - ‘Mia Fora Thymamai (I Remember a Time)’Alice Coltrane / John Coltrane – ‘The Sun’

Warren Ellis’ music has been the soundtrack to my adult life. I remember when I first heard Dirty Three, they were like nothing else around; an instrumental band with a violinist who played like Hendrix, and epic songs that tore at the very fibre of your being. I listened to their albums and like many others put my own meaning into those wordless songs. In the mid 90’s we started seeing him more in the Bad Seeds. He found a friend and collaborator in Nick Cave, they would form Grinderman together and compose beautiful soundtracks for film and television. Warren Ellis doesn’t sit still. He also rarely looks back.. for him, creative life is about propelling forward, solving the mystery of song that awaits in his next project. When Dirty Three announced they’d be performing their debut album in full, I knew I wanted Waz to Take 5. He’s always been the most entertaining part of Nick Cave doco’s, and his fiery spirit on stage is magnetic; I wanted to get close to that, see what made him tick. What I witnessed, was an entirely different Warren Ellis. In a pin drop quiet room, he took us from his childhood in Ballarat, to the streets of Europe, finding his voice in Melbourne and then leaving it all behind to become the man he is today. Songs in the key of Waz. From the maestro himself. John Ellis - ‘Mis’ry is my Middle Name’ Johnny Cash - ‘Orange Blossom Special’ Beethoven -  ‘Symphony 7 slow movement number 2 Allegretto’ Arleta - ‘Mia Fora Thymamai (I Remember a Time)’ Alice Coltrane / John Coltrane – ‘The Sun’

Warren Ellis' songs in the key of Waz

One of the joys of having such a long running segment like the Take 5, are the archives. Off the back of a handful of Take 5’s reflecting back on the 90’s, it got me thinking about all the conversations I’ve had with artists over the more than 12 years I’ve been doing this. People for whom that decade has had a lasting impact, as a performer, or fan, or both. So I Frankensteined a monster Take 5; a collection of voices we know and love, talking about the songs that shaped who they became. Adalita, Johnny McKay, Kram, Daniel Johns, Jebediah and Bernard Fanning. The soundtrack to our lives, sharing the soundtrack to theirs. Hope you love it too.Adalita &amp; Johnny McKay (Children Collide): Nick Cave - 'The Ship Song'Kram: The Breeders - 'Cannonball'Daniel Johns: Bjork - 'Joga'Jebediah's Kevin Mitchell &amp; Vanessa Thornton: The Living End - 'West End Riot'Bernard Fanning: The Disposable Heroes of Hiphopisy - 'Television, The Drug of the Nation'

One of the joys of having such a long running segment like the Take 5, are the archives. Off the back of a handful of Take 5’s reflecting back on the 90’s, it got me thinking about all the conversations I’ve had with artists over the more than 12 years I’ve been doing this. People for whom that decade has had a lasting impact, as a performer, or fan, or both. So I Frankensteined a monster Take 5; a collection of voices we know and love, talking about the songs that shaped who they became. Adalita, Johnny McKay, Kram, Daniel Johns, Jebediah and Bernard Fanning. The soundtrack to our lives, sharing the soundtrack to theirs. Hope you love it too. Adalita &amp; Johnny McKay (Children Collide): Nick Cave - 'The Ship Song' Kram: The Breeders - 'Cannonball' Daniel Johns: Bjork - 'Joga' Jebediah's Kevin Mitchell &amp; Vanessa Thornton: The Living End - 'West End Riot' Bernard Fanning: The Disposable Heroes of Hiphopisy - 'Television, The Drug of the Nation'

A celebration of the 90s

Joan Jett

I Love Rock N’ Roll, Crimson and Clover, Bad Reputation. These are the songs that soundtracked 80’s rock and roll and the woman behind them? Joan Jett. She started a band called The Runaways with Cherie Currie, and became an icon in music; particularly for young women who until then, hadn’t seen themselves up there on stage playing guitar. A solo career and the Blackhearts would follow, and for decades Joan Jett has continued to make records, perform, and be an uncompromising force in music. When she came in to Take 5, I wanted to find out the songs and artists who had made an impact on her, shaken up her world, or made her feel like home. From T-Rex to Fea, Fugazi to Bowie; hearing an artist like Joan Jett speak about the impact of hearing this music for the first time, is something else.T. Rex - ‘Mambo Sun’Fugazi - ‘Suggestion’Fea - ‘Feminazi’Ramones - ‘Beat On The Brat’David Bowie - ‘Ziggy Stardust’

I Love Rock N’ Roll, Crimson and Clover, Bad Reputation. These are the songs that soundtracked 80’s rock and roll and the woman behind them? Joan Jett. She started a band called The Runaways with Cherie Currie, and became an icon in music; particularly for young women who until then, hadn’t seen themselves up there on stage playing guitar. A solo career and the Blackhearts would follow, and for decades Joan Jett has continued to make records, perform, and be an uncompromising force in music. When she came in to Take 5, I wanted to find out the songs and artists who had made an impact on her, shaken up her world, or made her feel like home. From T-Rex to Fea, Fugazi to Bowie; hearing an artist like Joan Jett speak about the impact of hearing this music for the first time, is something else. T. Rex - ‘Mambo Sun’ Fugazi - ‘Suggestion’ Fea - ‘Feminazi’ Ramones - ‘Beat On The Brat’ David Bowie - ‘Ziggy Stardust’

Joan Jett's Jukebox

Julia Jacklin

Julia Jacklin now has two brilliant albums behind her, but three years ago she was just starting to get traction as a solo artist with her debut album.We’d known her as a member of the band Phantastic Ferniture, but her solo work stopped us dead in our tracks. As the Take 5 dips into the archives here’s one from May 2017, when Julia Jacklin was back in Australia for a minute between a US and European tour.Jack White - ‘That Black Bat Licorice’Erykah Badu - ‘Otherside of the Game’Grimes - ‘Artangels’Dobie Gray - ‘Drift Away’Radiohead - ‘Idioteque’

Julia Jacklin now has two brilliant albums behind her, but three years ago she was just starting to get traction as a solo artist with her debut album. We’d known her as a member of the band Phantastic Ferniture, but her solo work stopped us dead in our tracks.  As the Take 5 dips into the archives here’s one from May 2017, when Julia Jacklin was back in Australia for a minute between a US and European tour. Jack White - ‘That Black Bat Licorice’ Erykah Badu - ‘Otherside of the Game’ Grimes - ‘Artangels’ Dobie Gray - ‘Drift Away’ Radiohead - ‘Idioteque’

Julia Jacklin's unexpected songs

Just a few years ago Leon Bridges was a relative unknown in Fort Worth, Texas. A chance encounter brought his beautiful voice out of that town and across the world. Everywhere he plays, people flock to see him, Barack Obama is one of his biggest fans. In the last three years Leon Bridges has toured Australia annually. On his most recent trip, he came in to share five songs that carry the torch. Modern music makers continuing the soul tradition, in their own way. From his mate Nathaniel Rateliff, to fellow Texas Khalid and the British soul of Lianne La Havas, his song choices were as smooth as his voice. Along the way we heard of White House dance off’s and the importance of home, to this newly minted star.Nathaniel Rateliff - 'You Worry Me'Lianne La Havas - 'Unstoppable'Brent Faiyaz - 'Poison'Khalid - 'American Teen'Alabama Shakes - 'Don't Wanna Fight'

Just a few years ago Leon Bridges was a relative unknown in Fort Worth, Texas. A chance encounter brought his beautiful voice out of that town and across the world. Everywhere he plays, people flock to see him, Barack Obama is one of his biggest fans. In the last three years Leon Bridges has toured Australia annually. On his most recent trip, he came in to share five songs that carry the torch. Modern music makers continuing the soul tradition, in their own way. From his mate Nathaniel Rateliff, to fellow Texas Khalid and the British soul of Lianne La Havas, his song choices were as smooth as his voice. Along the way we heard of White House dance off’s and the importance of home, to this newly minted star. Nathaniel Rateliff - 'You Worry Me' Lianne La Havas - 'Unstoppable' Brent Faiyaz - 'Poison' Khalid - 'American Teen' Alabama Shakes - 'Don't Wanna Fight'

Leon Bridges' songs that carry the torch

For more than 25 years, Weezer have soundtracked our lives. Founding members Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson joined Zan to Take 5 while in the country supporting their mates Foo Fighters on their stadium tour. Over five songs they showed what fans they are, and the molecular process Rivers' takes with his own songwriting. It's a masterclass in creativity from two of the most captivating people in indie music.  Jack Ü - "Where Are Ü Now" {ft. Justin Bieber}Gary Numan - "M.E."Kodak Black - "Codeine Dreaming" {ft. Lil Wayne}Spaceman 3 - "Walkin' With Jesus"Radiohead - "Paranoid Android"

For more than 25 years, Weezer have soundtracked our lives. Founding members Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson joined Zan to Take 5 while in the country supporting their mates Foo Fighters on their stadium tour. Over five songs they showed what fans they are, and the molecular process Rivers' takes with his own songwriting. It's a masterclass in creativity from two of the most captivating people in indie music.   Jack Ü - "Where Are Ü Now" {ft. Justin Bieber} Gary Numan - "M.E." Kodak Black - "Codeine Dreaming" {ft. Lil Wayne} Spaceman 3 - "Walkin' With Jesus" Radiohead - "Paranoid Android"

Weezer's songs that punch above their weight

Bruce Dickinson

It’s fair to say there’s no one in the world like Bruce Dickinson. He’s the long time lead singer for Iron Maiden; a band who have been playing together for 40 years, who’ve sold 100 million albums and who still sell out arena’s worldwide. Being the frontman for one of the world’s greatest heavy metal bands would be enough for most. But over the past four decades, Bruce has dabbled in plenty more. He’s a championship fencer, placing in the Top 10 in the UK. He’s a beer brewer, a broadcaster, and a commercial airline pilot. He flies Iron Maiden in a jumbo jet to their shows, gear and all, then jumps on stage to perform. Bruce Dickinson is a polymath, and he’s also exceptionally good at spinning a yarn. All of which makes him perfect fodder for a Take 5. Across five songs, Bruce opened his book of life and shared the music that made him. The songs that taught him how to sing, that lit a curiosity in him as a performer, that made him fall in love with metal. This is one of the longest Take 5’s to date, and with good reason. Enjoy the ride.Deep Purple - 'Speed King'The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - 'Fire'The Beatles - 'Let It Be'Black Sabbath - 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'Rainbow - 'Stargazer'

It’s fair to say there’s no one in the world like Bruce Dickinson. He’s the long time lead singer for Iron Maiden; a band who have been playing together for 40 years, who’ve sold 100 million albums and who still sell out arena’s worldwide. Being the frontman for one of the world’s greatest heavy metal bands would be enough for most. But over the past four decades, Bruce has dabbled in plenty more. He’s a championship fencer, placing in the Top 10 in the UK. He’s a beer brewer, a broadcaster, and a commercial airline pilot. He flies Iron Maiden in a jumbo jet to their shows, gear and all, then jumps on stage to perform. Bruce Dickinson is a polymath, and he’s also exceptionally good at spinning a yarn. All of which makes him perfect fodder for a Take 5. Across five songs, Bruce opened his book of life and shared the music that made him. The songs that taught him how to sing, that lit a curiosity in him as a performer, that made him fall in love with metal. This is one of the longest Take 5’s to date, and with good reason. Enjoy the ride. Deep Purple - 'Speed King' The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - 'Fire' The Beatles - 'Let It Be' Black Sabbath - 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' Rainbow - 'Stargazer'

Bruce Dickinson's book of life

Kurt Vile

One of my favourite artists is Kurt Vile. His music has been a friend to me for years; a familiar voice and drifting guitar that always makes you feel like you’re home. He’s been a frequent visitor to Australia too, and on his fifth visit I asked him to join me to Take 5. Kurt wears his heart on his sleeve, you’ve always been able to hear certain influences in his songs (both in the way he plays and sings) and he’s unafraid of paying homage to his heroes. So the chance to share their songs, was too good to pass up. Get ready to hear Kurt Vile as fan boy; the kind of convo you can imagine having late at night, with a friend, about your favourite songs.  John Prine – Way Back ThenTownes Van Zandt – Flyin’ ShoesJoni Mitchell – Last Time I Saw RichardTerry Allen – Cortez SailNeil Young – Ambulance Blues

One of my favourite artists is Kurt Vile. His music has been a friend to me for years; a familiar voice and drifting guitar that always makes you feel like you’re home. He’s been a frequent visitor to Australia too, and on his fifth visit I asked him to join me to Take 5. Kurt wears his heart on his sleeve, you’ve always been able to hear certain influences in his songs (both in the way he plays and sings) and he’s unafraid of paying homage to his heroes. So the chance to share their songs, was too good to pass up. Get ready to hear Kurt Vile as fan boy; the kind of convo you can imagine having late at night, with a friend, about your favourite songs.   John Prine – Way Back Then Townes Van Zandt – Flyin’ Shoes Joni Mitchell – Last Time I Saw Richard Terry Allen – Cortez Sail Neil Young – Ambulance Blues

Kurt Vile's musical heroes

Butch Vig

Every now and then I like to dip into the Take 5 archives and share some gold. In the thirteen years I’ve been doing this, I’ve had the chance to speak with some incredible people, many of whom have shaped modern music. One of them is Butch Vig. As a muso, he drums with Garbage. But as a producer, he’s crafted the sound of some of the biggest records of our time. Sonic Youth’s “Dirty”, Smashing Pumpkins’ “Gish” and “Siamese Dream”, and of course “Nevermind". Butch has been in the room at some amazing moments in music, and lucky for us, he remembers them all. This conversation takes you into the studios and garages of Butch Vig’s memory; you can see the faces of these legends as he regales tale after tale from a life less ordinary. From witnessing Roxy Music from an early age, to recording with Stevie Nicks and getting drunk with Bono… dive into the world of Butch Vig. It’s a mindblowing ride.Roxy Music - 'Virginia Plain'U2 - 'Even Better Than The Real Thing'Foo Fighters - 'I Should Have Known'Fleetwood Mac - 'Landslide'Smashing Pumpkins - 'Disarm'

Every now and then I like to dip into the Take 5 archives and share some gold. In the thirteen years I’ve been doing this, I’ve had the chance to speak with some incredible people, many of whom have shaped modern music. One of them is Butch Vig. As a muso, he drums with Garbage. But as a producer, he’s crafted the sound of some of the biggest records of our time. Sonic Youth’s “Dirty”, Smashing Pumpkins’ “Gish” and “Siamese Dream”, and of course “Nevermind". Butch has been in the room at some amazing moments in music, and lucky for us, he remembers them all. This conversation takes you into the studios and garages of Butch Vig’s memory; you can see the faces of these legends as he regales tale after tale from a life less ordinary. From witnessing Roxy Music from an early age, to recording with Stevie Nicks and getting drunk with Bono… dive into the world of Butch Vig. It’s a mindblowing ride. Roxy Music - 'Virginia Plain' U2 - 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' Foo Fighters - 'I Should Have Known' Fleetwood Mac - 'Landslide' Smashing Pumpkins - 'Disarm'

Butch Vig's songs that blew his mind

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