Today’s Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware episode features the fascinating talents of Marcella Detroit, most famous for Shakespears Sister, recording lead vocals for their epic, 8-week no. 1 hit single Stay. She originally toured and recorded with Eric Clapton, and co-wrote Lay Down Sally with him. She has also cowrote and recorded with Elton John, Aretha Franklin, George Duke, Belinda Carlisle amongst many other world famous artists. In 2019, she reformed Shakespears Sister with Siobhan Fahey to great acclaim, recording a new album, and touring the world. Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for a powerfully gifted woman – Marcella Detroit... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware features one of the great characters of post-punk pop, Pete Wylie. Most famous for his band The Mighty Wah! (AKA Wah!, Wah Heat!, Shambeko!, Say Wah! etc.etc.), his most popular hit single was The Story Of The Blues which reached no. 3 in the UK charts. His excellent songwriting is only matched by his garrulous and lovable motormouth reputation, as befits his top Liverpudlian status. He is also about to support Heaven 17 on our UK tour in a few weeks time… Ladies and Gentlemen – he has a heart as big as Liverpool – it’s Pete Wylie… If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today's Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware episode features Tim Burgess, musician, singer-songwriter and record label owner, best known as the lead singer of the The Charlatans. His unique look, talent and songwriting style (60’s west coast psychedelia, acid house and Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd) has created a highly successful stream of singles and albums in a variety of styles from alternative rock to soul-influenced groove. His legendary listening parties on Twitter are massively popular with an incredibly diverse musical audience… Ladies and gentlemen, a completely charming Charlatan - Tim Burgess If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware episode features Will Sargeant, guitarist and powerhouse behind Echo and the Bunnymen. He also has long-term ties with the experimental side of life, in the fields of performance, recording and the visual arts. He has produced solo and collaborative works since the 1980s including many national and international artistic projects. He is also a an excellent author, and his autobiography Bunnyman has just been published to great acclaim. To sum up, he is a one-man creative powerhouse… Ladies and Gentlemen, live and direct from Liverpool - Will Sargeant If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware episode features one of Martyn’s closest friends and most important collaborators- Andy Bell. Erasure are probably the best loved electronic pop band in the world, and Andy’s unique voice and exceptional performance talent is second to none. This is definitely one of my favourite episodes… He is a great advocate and supporter of LGBT rights and AIDS charities, and Martyn often likens him to an angel… Ladies and Gentlemen - Give a lot of respect to the main man - Andy Bell... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s exciting episode of Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware features an incredibly talented old friend, Alan Rankine from the legendary band The Associates, which he co-founded with the brilliant Billy Mackenzie. Alan’s talent for arranging and producing (and his guitar and keyboard skills) helped to create 3 of the greatest albums of the post punk age – The Affectionate Punch, Fourth Drawer Down and most significantly their greatest album Sulk. Alan and Billy’s mutual love, humour and respect was evident for all to see. After they split in 1982, Alan went on to become a highly successful producer and composer of many solo projects, up to the current day. Ladies and Gentlemen – the Associate himself, Alan Rankine… If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware stars Nik Kershaw, the well-loved singer-songwriter and producer who has had huge success in the 1980’s worldwide. Nik released eight Top 40 singles, including Wouldn’t It Be Good’, ‘I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’, ‘Human Racing’ and ‘The Riddle’. His 62 weeks on the UK singles chart through 1984 and 1985 beat all other solo artists from that period. Nik also appeared at Live Aid in 1985 and has also written a number of hits for other artists, including a UK No. 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes. He is currently regularly performing and continues to write and produce songs for many artists. Ladies and Gentlemen – the one and only Nik Kershaw... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours Podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware podcast features Tom Bailey - lead singer, writer and driving force behind the massively successful Thompson Twins, purveyors of the finest pop music since the early 80’s.  ‘Hold Me Now’, ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘We Are Detective’ and many other worldwide MTV smashes put the Thompson Twins into the highest echelon of international chart success whilst remaining musically universally respected – quite an achievement… His ongoing dub project International Observer is excellent, and Tom’s about to tour with the Human League later this year. Even better, Martyn and Tom are both Sheffield Wednesday fans and have both made records for the club! Ladies and gentlemen – a very talented guy – Tom Bailey If you can, please support the Electronically Yours Podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware episode features multi-instrumentalist, electronic music legend and fellow Yorkshireman Billy Currie. Billy was a key player in the bands Ultravox, Visage and Tubeway Army/Gary Numan amongst many others. His keen sense of melody and mood, and his violin playing was ubiquitous in the early 80’s on TV. His latest instrumental album The Brushwork Oblast is excellent. He’s an engaging and unique character, simultaneously down to earth and faintly otherworldly… Ladies and gentlemen – cowriter of the magnificent Fade To Grey – Billy Currie...

Today’s Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware features Carrie and David Grant. David is most well-known for his solo pop career in the 80’s, and Carrie for her work on TV talent contest Fame Academy, Pop Idol, Comic Relief and many other TV shows. They are married with four neurodivergent children, are both highly respected vocal and performance coaches, and both have MBE’s for their work with music, media and charity. Ladies and gentlemen - love will find a way, Carrie and David Grant...