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002- Bill Padley: 7 Songs with no1. hit maker, award-winning radio presenter and all round inspiring gent.

June 04, 2020 • Gavin Simpson • Episode 2

In this episode we discuss the stories behind the hits of Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter Bill Padley including his songs:

Whole Again - Atomic Kitten
That's my Goal - Shayne Ward
Best of me - Blue

We cover his story from children's TV performer, to the UK's youngest National Radio Breakfast show host, to producer for bands such as Wet, Wet, Wet, Deacon Blue and Julia Fordman. From jingle maker to writing songs with the likes of Gary Barlow, Ronan Keating and of course the number 1 hits Whole again and That's my Goal.

A playlist of the songs discussed is here

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nZkHMgPX1jvEAUCxUJh3o?si=zZRK31QERNyshYnopehc7Q

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/sagts-bill-padley/pl.u-ZkrGh0bzLZg

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