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This week on Deep Dive we listen to the dulcet tones of welsh singer Mary Hopkin, one of the sweetest voices in the Mushroom decades. We learn that those were the days, hear about the importance of puppies, and say goodbye. We also hear two songs in languages other than english.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern on Wednesday, 8 PM in Eastern Australia. If you love clear sounding female vocalists this is a show not to be missed.

This week on Deep Dive we listen to the music of the 70s boy band the Bay City Rollers. We feature the music of the teenage sensations, and hear about their tartan hordes.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern on Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Australia. Or 6 AM Wednesday Eastern, 8 PM in Eastern Australia. Check out that Edinburgh sound which swept the UK, US and the world.

This week on Deep Dive we look at the music and life of Tina Turner during her long and distinguished career. We ask what's love got to do with it, learn that it takes two, and realise that she is simply the best.

Join me at 4 PM Eastern on Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or again at 6 AM Wednesday Eastern, 8 PM in Australia. It's a rocky sassy ride.

This week Deep Dive features the diverse talent of Bobby Darin. We splish splash in our bath, search for a dream lover, and hear about multiplication. And we discover the origin of Bobby Darin's name - but you'll have to listen to find out.

But wait there's more. For the second time in three weeks there are two Fun Guys in the studio as the Party Dog gets out of his lake and comes aboard.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern on Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or you could try 6 AM Eastern on Wednesday, 8 PM in Eastern Australia.

This week on Deep Dive Janine from Melbourne joins me on the show to talk about the queen of pop for Australia three times in a row in the late 60s and early 70s Allison Durbin. Born and growing up in New Zealand Allison Durbin came to Australia and wowed us with her beautiful voice, her dance moves and her long flowing hair. We listen to many of her songs, including duets with the Australian King of Pop at the time. We also hear about her life, and Janine's memories of her.

This week on Deep Dive we focus for one hour on David Gates and Bread. We find a diary underneath a tree, meet the Guitar man, offer up Everything I Own, and wonder If. And we also have a very special Fun Guy guest on the show.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern on Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Australia. Or try 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, which is 8 PM in Eastern Australia.

If you have an artist or a band you love, email me with their name, your favourite songs, and your memories of them. Better still attach a sound recording and join me on the show, just like our special Fun Guy guest.

This week on Deep Dive we play the music of the Pretenders fronted by Chrisie Hyne. We have breakfast in bed, we have brass in pocket, and we get back on the chain gang. All in all we enjoy some very good eighties rock.

Join me on Monday at 4 PM Eastern, 6 AM on Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Alternatively join me at 6 AM Eastern on Wednesday, or 8 PM in Eastern Australia.

Send me an email or a sound recording with your favourite band or artist, some of the songs you liked, and your memories of them. I'd love you to join me on the show.

This week on Deep Dive we explore the life and work of Suzi Quatro. We travel with her from the US to the UK where she made her career. It's a fascinating journey and I have a guest who has emailed in with her views.

Join me at 4 PM Eastern on Monday, which is 6 AM in Eastern Australia. Alternatively come along at 6 AM Eastern on Wednesday which is at the far more civilised time of 8 PM Wednesday in Australia.

This week Deep Dive features Sydney and Australian band Mental As Anything. We hear about staying up way too late Too Many Times, a concern that the Nips Are Getting Bigger, and we Live It Up.

I saw this band playing in Sydney pubs before they were well known and really enjoy their music. I'm keen to share it with you.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, 8 PM in Eastern Australia.

This week on Deep Dive we enjoy the beautiful baritone of Roger Whittaker. We here of his life in Kenya and the UK, some sad experiences of his parents, and how they shaped his life. We leave old Durham Town, fly with the Mistrel, and wake to a new day in the morning.

Listen at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is 6 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Alternatively try 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, which is a far more civilised 8 PM in Eastern Australia.