Bonus Episode
Keeping Track
Dave Hackett in conversation with
Paul McDermott
Episode Notes
This is a bonus episode of the podcast.
Dave Hackett presents Keeping Track on UCC98.3FM. He describes the show as: “an alternative music and interview show.” Dave contacted me a few months ago and asked if I’d be a guest on his show.
I recognised Dave’s name and replied to him asking: “Are you the Dave Hackett that played in Stanley Super 800?”
I had the right Dave. I listened to a couple of episodes. Dave’s a great presenter and interviewer. I was in.
Keeping Track - presented and produced by Dave Hackett.
I was only too happy to contribute to Dave’s programme. I may be accused of navel-gazing but I’m reposting the episode I contributed to. I hope that listeners to my podcast enjoy this interview. Dave asked me all about how I got into producing radio documentaries, the ethos of community radio broadcasting, how To Here Knows When came about and a whole lot more.
Records chosen for Dave’s Keeping Track. Photo by Paul McDermott.
It was a great thrill to pick out a few songs for this show. It was really hard to pick seven songs that mean something to me. Here are a few notes about the songs I picked.
American Spring
‘Fallin’ In Love’
Marilyn Wilson and Diane Rovell's haunting version of Dennis Wilson's song. Produced by Brian, Marilyn's then husband.
Five Go Down to the Sea?
‘Knocknaheeny Shuffle’
"C'mere, wats in dere?"
Taken from the Hiding From the Landlord compilation.
Boom Bip and Nina Nastasia
‘(The Matter Of) Our Discussion’
From 2005's Blue Eyed In The Red Room. Nastastia recorded a second version with Jim White in 2007 on their album, You Follow Me.
Kathy McCarty
‘Walking the Dog’
Taken from McCarty’s incredible Dead Dog's Eyeball - the songs of Daniel Johnston. Released on Bar-None Records in 1994.
Julian Cope
‘Sunshine Playroom’
Julian's debut single. Dorian on the sleeve.
Life Without Buildings
‘PS Exclusive’
Taken from Any other City (Rough Trade, 2001)
1 album, 3 singles, 1 live album and GONE. Amazing.
Michael Rother
‘Sonnenrad’
The opening track on 1977's Sterntaler, the Kraftwerk/Neu/Harmonia man's second solo album.
For Further Listening:
Keeping Track is available as part of UCC98.3FM’s Features/Doc podcast on Spotify.