The fascinating story of how John Farnham became The Voice. Hear the highs and lows of his life in his own words.|
In this episode of Behind The Hits, we celebrate Australia’s greatest ever musical voice and reveal how his career went from novelty song singer to national punchline to Australia’s most loved music artist. Using archival audio from the 70s to now, hear from John, Gaynor Wheatley, Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano and more.
See the John Farnham story in the incredible new movie ‘Finding The Voice’. In cinemas now.
Contains some coarse language.
Hosted by Mandy Catalano

Behind The Hits - John Farnham

Behind The Hits remembers musical pioneer Chrissy Amphlett ten years on from her passing.
As the attention-grabbing singer in Australian band Divinyls she topped charts around the world, and fiercely kicked down doors for women as she took on the male-dominated rock industry of the 1980s. Over the last decade, Chrissy’s legacy has been firmly established and her songs continue to be discovered by new generations.
We hear her story in her own colourful words plus bandmate Mark McEntee and their legendary producer Mark Opitz.
Also music icons Missy Higgins, Pink, Ella Hooper and Lisa Veronica reveal how Chrissy inspired them.
Hosted by Cat Lynch.

Behind The Hits - Remembering Chrissy Amphlett

Linkin Park have one of the great rock’n’roll stories: record-breaking success on their first album, a fiercely passionate connection with their fans plus the ability to forge new musical ground in the industry. But sadly, as we know – there's also immense tragedy. 
As Linkin Park mark the twentieth anniversary of their iconic album Meteora, we are going Behind The Hits, digging in the archives to see how this unique band took over the world. And we’re going to speak to band member Mike Shinoda, who talks about paying tribute to the late Chester Bennington and the future of Linkin Park. 

Meteora 20 is available to stream or an old school physical deluxe box set including vinyl and DVD.  
Thanks to Mike Shinoda for his time and memories.
This episode is hosted by Dave Gleeson.
WARNING – this episode contains coarse language and references to suicide. If you or anyone you know needs to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 11 44

Behind The Hits - Linkin Park Meteora 20

Dave Gleeson hosts a tribute to the late legendary drummer for the Foo Fighters, Taylor Hawkins, one year after his tragic passing.   
Taylor Hawkins was a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and an award-winning drummer. He was a larger than life character, who not only played wing-man to one of Rock n’ Roll’s greatest icons in Dave Grohl, but was his brother in arms.
In this podcast you’ll hear from Taylor in his final Australian interview, conducted only a few weeks before his untimely death, as well as newly-unearthed archive chats with Taylor and Dave. Plus we’ll speak to Taylor’s peers – like Alanis Morrisette, P!NK and Noodles from The Offspring – about his impact and legacy.
WARNING – 'Behind The Hits - Remembering Taylor Hawkins' contains coarse language and drug references.
Special thanks to Pink, Noodles from Offspring and Ella Hooper.

Behind The Hits - Remembering Taylor Hawkins

A candid Pink discusses motherhood, trolls, death threats, MeToo & being manipulated by her kids. Go behind The Hits with one of Australia’s favourite artists of all time as P!nk releases her new album Trustfall and gets set to embark on the biggest tour of her career.
Pink may be one of the most successful musical artists on the planet, with a special connection with Australians, but when she’s not soaring over audiences, she’s wife to Carey and mum to Willow and Jameson, and you won’t believe how normal her life is off stage.
This is Pink – in her own words.
WARNING – coarse language.

Behind The Hits - Pink

Vance Joy tells the stories behind his biggest hits & shares exclusive audio of them in draft form. 
Vance Joy is one of our most popular singer/songwriters, with three world-conquering albums and over a billion streams of his incredible songs, including Riptide, Georgia and Clarity. Vance goes Behind The Hits, unpacking the stories of how his music came about, and – for the first time – exclusively sharing the voice notes that capture these classics as they were being written. You’ll hear the original lyrics and musical ideas before they became the versions that would become part of pop culture. 

Vance is celebrating his two sold-out shows at Sydney Opera House with a 16-track live album, recorded across two sold-out nights on the forecourt of the iconic Australian venue. Pre-order it now.

Behind The Hits - Vance Joy

The tragic death of Michael Hutchence & how superstar band INXS carried on without their superstar. Go behind the hit music of INXS from those that lived it, from the band themselves, and those that were there.
Featuring fresh interviews with Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly, Richard Lowenstein, Mark Opitz, Jimmy Barnes, Suze DeMarchi, Jon Stevens, Kav Temperly, Vance Joy, Michael Usher, Dorothy Carvello and Lee Simon – plus unearthed archival audio of Michael Hutchence and legendary music manager Chris Murphy.
Warning: Language.
Don’t miss how it all began – hear ‘Behind The Hits: Michael Hutchence: INXS Episode 1’ – search ‘Behind The Hits’.
If you need to speak to someone about any of the topics covered in this episode call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Behind The Hits - Michael Hutchence: INXS [Ep 2]

Honouring the 25th anniversary of Michael Hutchence’s death, we pay tribute to his life & legacy… Hear the story of INXS from those that lived it, from the band themselves, and those that were there.
Featuring fresh interviews with Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly, Richard Lowenstein, Mark Opitz, Jimmy Barnes, Suze DeMarchi, Jon Stevens, Kav Temperly, Vance Joy, Jason Morrison, Michael Usher, Dorothy Carvello and Lee Simon – plus unearthed archival audio of Michael Hutchence and legendary manager Chris Murphy.
Warning: Language.
This great music story continues – hear ‘Behind The Hits- Michael Hutchence: INXS Episode 2’ – search ‘Behind The Hits’.
If you need to speak to someone about any of the topics covered in this episode call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Behind The Hits - Michael Hutchence: INXS [Ep 1]

Today’s stars and the 2000s trailblazers on the global impact of the digital age. Dave Gleeson celebrates the national heroes of this century like Powderfinger and Silverchair, plus hear from the new wave of Aussie rock from The Vines to Jet and Wolfmother. Plus the local members of the Billion Streams Club like Goyte and Vance Joy.
Featuring Daniel Johns from Silverchair, Jet’s Nic Cester, Bernard Fanning from Powderfinger, Missy Higgins, Vance Joy, Craig Nicholls from The Vines, Eskimo Joe’s Kav Temperley, Goyte, Kim Moyes from The Presets, Killing Heidi’s Ella Hooper, Jess & Lisa from The Veronicas, The Living End’s Chris Cheney, Danny Beusaraus from the Dune Rats, Kieran Lama from Spacey Jane, Colin Hay, Michael Chugg, Lee Simon and John Watson.
Episodes 1-3 are also available on Behind The Hits.

These Days Ep 4 - Generation Now - SPECIAL

Flannel to the Fallen– the rise & fall of 90s grunge plus how Michael Hutchence’s death changed us.
Dave Gleeson showcases the Aussie acts who ruled the 1990s, from The Divinyls to Ratcat, Living End to Killing Heidi and a couple of Newcastle teens called Silverchair.
Featuring Bernard Fanning from Powderfinger, Kav Temperley of Eskimo Joe, The Living End’s Chris Cheney, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Lisa & Jess from The Veronicas, Simon Day from Ratcat, Killing Heidi’s Ella Hooper, Sarah McLeod of The Superjesus, John Watson, Michael Chugg, Lee Simon, Mark Opitz and hear from Chrissy Amphlett.
Episodes 1, 2 and 4 are also available on Behind The Hits.

These Days Ep 3 - 90s Evolution – SPECIAL

[Warning: Drug References] 80s bands conquer the US but their idol wasn’t around to see his impact.
Dave Gleeson on the global success of bands like INXS, The Divinyls, Men At Work and Midnight Oil, plus friends remember the iconic Bon Scott who paved the way.
Featuring INXS’s Kirk Pengilly, Andrew Farriss and Jon Farriss, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, Midnight Oil’s Peter Garrett, Angus Young & Brian Johnson from AC/DC, Colin Hay & Greg Ham from Men At Work, Steve Kilbey of The Church, Michael Chugg, Fifa Riccabono from Alberts, Lee Simon and Mark Opitz, plus hear from Glenn Wheatley and Michael Hutchence.
Episodes 1, 3 and 4 are also available on Behind The Hits.

These Days Ep 2 - Aussie Rock Goes Global - SPECIAL

The vibrant rock scene born in local pubs that launched AC/DC, Cold Chisel & Skyhooks… Dave Gleeson showcases the people, songs and events that changed Aussie music forever for Oztober. 
Featuring Angus Young from AC/DC, INXS’s Andrew Farriss, Peter Garrett from Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, The Living End’s Chris Cheney, Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool, Killing Heidi’s Ella Hooper, Greg Macainsch from Skyhooks, Chisel’s Don Walker, Michael Chugg, Mark Opitz, Fifa Riccabono from Alberts, Lee Simon, Molly Meldrum plus hear from Bon Scott, Shirley Strachan, Doc Neeson, Billy Thorpe and Michael Gudinski. 
Episodes 2-4 are also available on Behind The Hits.

These Days Ep 1 - The Birth of Pub Rock - SPECIAL

Aussie Chart-toppers Peking Duk take you on their journey to now, and go Behind the Hits. Adam and Ruben break down and unpack their hits 'High' and 'Honest'. Hear them as you've never heard them before.

Behind The Hits with Peking Duk

Glenn Wheatley, the man Behind The Hits and careers of John Farnham, Delta Goodrem and many more. Celebrate his epic life and career in this special tribute episode. 

The Life of Glenn Wheatley

Go Behind the Hits with the man himself. The life and legacy, the death and a tribute, to the late... great... Meat Loaf.

The Life and Legacy of Meat Loaf

Exclusive one-on-one interviews take you behind the hits that defined a new era in rock music. 

Linkin Park and Evanescence

Go behind the hits of two bands who captured the essence of growing up in America in the 90s and early 2000s.  

The Offspring and Good Charlotte

David Bowie and members of Queen go behind the hits of their timeless classics.

Queen and David Bowie

With exclusive interviews, go behind the hits of two of Australia’s most-loved bands.

Crowded House and Powderfinger

Dua and Miley share personal stories of female empowerment as they take you behind the hits.

Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus

Vance and Shawn offer up insights into their creative processes as we go behind the hits.

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