Jim collaborates with Adam Miller and Marie Miller to create the demo "You're Not Her," showcasing their songwriting and vocal talents.
10 Feb 2025
Hey Dorothy - The Renegades
Jim Vallance shares the story behind "Hey Dorothy - The Renegades," a song inspired by a visit to a Toronto retirement home, featuring lyrics by Jim Vallance and music by Adam, with piano by Tim Allard.
15 Jan 2025
Memory Lane (Live) - The Renegades
The Renegades perform "Memory Lane" live, reflecting on the passage of time and drawing inspiration from their Sussex University days in the 1990s.
14 Jan 2025
33 Days - The Renegades (rehearsal)
Jim and Adam explore the creation of "33 Days - The Renegades," a song depicting the emotional turmoil of a fictional breakup.
14 Jan 2025
Mr Hangover (rehearsal) - The Renegades
The Renegades perform "Mr Hangover," a humorous song exploring the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption, written by Jim with music by Tim and Adam.
14 Jan 2025
We Are Selfies (Rehearsal) - The Renegades
The Renegades explore generational differences and social media through their song "We Are Selfies" during a raw studio rehearsal, offering a Gen X perspective.
27 Apr 2021
Fistful of Chords - Nigel Planer and Neil Avery
Nigel Planer and Neil Avery discuss their collaboration on a new album of songs, and Planer recounts stories from his music career in this interview.
29 Sept 2020
Fistful of Chords - Shingai
Shingai Shoniwa discusses her new solo album, experiences as a black female artist, and optimism for the future of entertainment in an interview with Jim Drury.
9 Sept 2020
Fistful of Chords - Mike Stock Part 2
Mike Stock, formerly of Stock Aitken Waterman, discusses the music industry's attempt to undermine SAW's success and his ignored warnings about the internet's impact in this interview.
27 Aug 2020
Fistful of Chords - Erik Stein (Cult with No Name)
Erik Stein, frontman of Cult with No Name, recounts to Jim Drury his prolific recording career and early performance antics, revealing the creative journey behind his music in this interview.
14 Aug 2020
Fistful of Chords - Mike Stock (Stock Aitken Waterman) Part 1
Songwriter Mike Stock discusses his early career and the creation of Stock Aitken Waterman's biggest hits in an interview with Jim Drury.
24 Jul 2020
Fistful of Chords - Simon Hanson (Squeeze)
Drummer Simon Hanson recounts his experiences in the music industry, including joining Death in Vegas and working with Squeeze icons Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, in an interview with Jim Drury.
10 Jul 2020
Fistful of Chords - Shelly Poole (Alisha's Attic & Red Sky July)
Shelly Poole recounts her experiences in Alisha's Attic and Red Sky July, and shares the story of her husband Ally McErlaine's recovery after a severe aneurysm in this interview with Jim Drury.
26 Jun 2020
Fistful of Chords - Wilko Johnson Part 2
Wilko Johnson, interviewed by Jim Drury, reflects on Lee Brilleaux's passing, his time with Ian Dury & The Blockheads, and his unexpected hit with Roger Daltrey.
19 Jun 2020
Fistful Of Chords - Wilko Johnson Part 1
Wilko Johnson recounts to Jim Drury his experiences during lockdown, his challenging period with Dr Feelgood, and his recovery from cancer after a grim prognosis in this interview.
3 Jun 2020
Fistful of Chords - Mickey Gallagher (The Blockheads)
Keyboardist Mickey Gallagher discusses his decades-long collaboration with Ian Dury in The Blockheads, his choice to keep touring, and his reasons for declining a position in The Clash in an interview with Jim Drury.
24 May 2020
Fistful of Chords - Chris Difford (Squeeze)
Chris Difford of Squeeze discusses his 43 years in the music business with Jim Drury in this interview.
14 May 2020
Fistful of Chords - Tim Bricheno (All About Eve, Sisters of Mercy et al)
Jim Drury interviews Tim Bricheno, who shares insights on writing hit records and discusses the unexpected consequences of a disastrous Top of the Pops performance.
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Adam Miller
Marie Miller
Jim Vallance
The Renegades
Nigel Planer
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