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• Interview with Billy Steinberg

  In this episode, we speak with legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg, co-writer of Talk on Corners’ “Intimacy,” about his remarkable career and the story behind his work with The Corrs.Billy recalls how he first discovered his passion for songwriting, from his breakthrough hit “How Do I Make You” for Linda Ronstadt, to writing some of the most iconic songs of the 1980s including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” and Heart’s “Alone.”He takes us inside the origins of the song “Intimacy,” written with Rick Nowels and Neil Giraldo for Pat Benatar before finding its way to The Corrs through David and Jaymes Foster.Billy reflects on hearing the band’s version, the lyrical changes that surprised him, and gives us details regarding recording the track at A&M Studios with the band which included a guest appearance by David Foster on synth bass.We also hear about his friendships with Andrea, Sharon, and Caroline Corr, the unreleased track “In Love So Deep,” and the unique experience of working with one of Ireland’s most successful groups during their rise to international fame.At 00:10:06 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'Intimacy' created by Billy Steinberg and Rick Nowels and sung by Marc Nelson.At 00:21:42 you can hear a clip of the unreleased song 'In Love So Deep'.In this interview Billy mentions a photo taken by his late friend Robert Zuckerman at A&M Records, to see this image please see the link HERE. A copy of this photo is still proudly hung in Captain Americas on Grafton Street, Dublin.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Interview with Stacey Piersa

  In this episode, we speak with Stacey Piersa, singer, songwriter, and performer, about her early career, creative journey so far, and the surprising path that led to her connection with The Corrs.Stacey shares how she began writing songs as a child, her first break at just 16 when she signed to Arista Records with producer Elliott Wolff, and the whirlwind of the 1990s — from winning a BMI award to appearing on a music video for the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack. She reflects on the hard graft of breaking into the pre-social-media music industry, navigating record deals, and with the full support of her parents, learning the business along the way.We discuss the full story of how she came to co write for “Love Gives, Love Takes”, working alongside her husband Elliot Wolff, and the unexpected way that session became part of the multi-million–selling album ‘Talk on Corners’.Stacey also talks about stepping away from the spotlight, why this is her first interview in years, and how she looks back on her time in the industry today.It’s an inspiring and candid conversation that captures both the excitement and the challenges of chasing a dream in the music business and a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of one of The Corrs’ most beloved tracks.At 00:17:15 you can hear a clip of the demo of 'Love Gives, Love Takes' with chorus lyrics by Stacey Pierca.At 00:26:09 you can hear a clip of the demo of 'Love Gives, Love Takes' with vocals by Robbie Brown. (Mixed by myself from the original 24 track tape transfers)At 00:35:14 you can hear a clip of Stacey Pierca playing the piano and singing her original lyrics to 'Love Gives, Love Takes'.To see a scan of the lyrics to 'Love Gives, Love Takes' hand written by Andrea Corr for use while developing the song in the studio with Oliver Leiber click HEREThis episode is dedicated to the memory of Elliot Wolff. More information about his incredible musical legacy can be found over at www.elliotwolff.comThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Interview with Sean Hosein

  In this episode, we speak with songwriter Sean Hosein, whose credits appear on two standout tracks from Talk on Corners: “Queen of Hollywood” and “Love Gives, Love Takes.”Sean shares the remarkable and surprising story of how these songs first came to be. From writing sessions in L.A. with Glen Ballard and Elliott Wolff to a connection through David Foster’s sister, Sean explains how demos written years earlier ended up becoming key tracks on The Corrs’ multi-platinum album—without him ever meeting the band.We also hear about Sean’s early journey into songwriting, the grind of breaking into the publishing world, and the creative process behind co-writing with heavyweights like Steve Kipner. He gives behind-the-scenes detail on the writing and demo sessions, including how “Queen of Hollywood” was originally built around a much heavier, guitar-driven track, and how “Love Gives, Love Takes” came together in a day at a North Hollywood studio.Packed with great anecdotes, industry insight, and a behind-the-scenes look at the global rise of Talk on Corners.At 00:18:19 you can hear a clip of the backing track originally created for the song that would become 'Queen of Hollywood'.At 00:25:16 you can hear a clip of the backing track for the song that would become 'Love Gives, Love Takes'.Special thanks for this episode go to Dane DeVillerThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Interview with Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard

  In this episode, we have the incredible opportunity to sit down with two music legends—Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard—whose contributions have shaped some of the most iconic records of the past four decades.Siedah Garrett shares her journey as a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, from co-penning Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” to working with an array of world-renowned artists. She reflects on the creative force behind her songwriting, her experiences collaborating with industry giants, and some of the moments that have defined her career so far.Glen Ballard, a producer behind era-defining albums, gives us a deep dive into his approach to music production, his role in crafting unforgettable hits, and how this all started for him from the age of four. This episode is packed with insights from two of the most influential figures in contemporary music. Whether you're a fan of their work or curious about the magic behind the music, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of two extraordinary artists and their affect on The Corrs’ most successful album to date, ‘Talk on Corners’ with specific focus on the tracks ‘Queen of Hollywood’ (Where the album derives it's title) and ‘What I Know’.At 00:21:14 you can hear a clip of the demo by Siedah and Glen for 'What I know' as played to The Corrs for consideration.At 00:27:22 you can hear a clip of the demo of 'What I know' by The Corrs (All vocals and background vocals by Andrea).At 00:33:50 you can hear a clip of the demo by Glen and Andrea for 'Queen of Hollywood'.Siedah later released her own version of 'What I know' and this appears on the 2003 OmTown Records album entitled "Siedah":A photo of a provisional running order of 'Talk on Corners' (then untitled) including 'What I know' (Originally shared by Andy Murray in Episode 17) can be seen HERESiedah Garrett mentioned her podcast 'The Uppity Knitter' which can be a heard HERE (Opens in Spotify)Special thanks for this episode go to Erik Nuri, Chloe Pang and Scott Campbell.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Quincy Jones.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Interview with Leo Pearson

  In this episode, we have the great privilege of speaking with industry veteran Leo Pearson, who played a role in shaping the sound of Talk on Corners with a production credit on the album.Leo takes us back to where it all started—his mum’s basement —where The Corrs recorded demos that would eventually make their way onto the multi-million-selling album. He shares the unexpected journey that led him to work with the band, from experimenting with electronic music and samplers to suddenly finding himself recording a band, engineering, and programming for one of the biggest pop acts of the era.Leo recounts some of the creative process behind key tracks, his experience working with the band, and the whirlwind energy of their manager, John Hughes. He also reveals the difficulties of getting his recordings into the hands of legendary producer David Foster, just one of the many challenges the band faced in translating demos into polished album tracks.We hear firsthand about the evolving music industry of the late ’90s, the intersection of traditional and electronic sounds, and the lessons Leo carried forward into his career. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories and insights plus clips of unused demo songs, this episode gives greater insights into the music we have loved for decades. At 00:14:09 you can hear a clip of the song '23'.At 00:19:52 you can hear a clip of the demo mix for 'Little Wing'.At 00:26:36 you can hear a clip of the first demo version of 'Radio'.At 00:31:51 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'What Can I Do'.At 00:39:24 you can hear a clip of the demo for 'Remember'.At 00:45:35 you can hear a clip of 'Paddy McCarthy'.At 00:52:36 you can hear a clip of the song 'Uncanny'.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.CorrsCast.comInstagramTwitterFacebookDiscordPatreon#CorrsCast on social media.#TheCorrsPlease subscribe, rate and review CorrsCast on iTunes or a platform of your choosing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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