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This week we hear from three bands which morphed from one another: Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship. It's a fascinating sonic journey as they grow and change.

Tune in on Monday at 4 PM Eastern, 7 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Wednesday Eastern, 9 PM in Eastern Australia.

Do you have a favourite band or artist. Email me Graeme@MushroomFM.com and tell me who they are, your favourite songs and your memories of them. Or better still attach a sound recording and join me on the show.

This week on Deep Dive we hear from the man who sung the streak, and many other songs comic and serious, Ray Stevens. He tells us that everything is beautiful, about guitarzan, and having a little talk to ourselves.

Listen in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is 7 AM on Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, which is 9 PM in Eastern Australia.

This week on Deep Dive we celebrate life of Australian American singer and actress Helen Reddy. We here from Ruby Red Dress and Delta Dawn, and keep on singing. Join me at 4 PM Eastern Monday, 7 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, 9 PM in Eastern Australia.

Email me Graeme@MushroomFM.com with your favourite artist, the songs you like and your memories of them. Or better still attach a soundd recording and join me on the show.

This week on Deep Dive we are joined by the Ausie English combo which made up the core of Air Supply. We here about love and other bruises, every woman in the world, and learn how to make love out of nothing at all. Enjoy the beautiful vocal harmonies.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, 8 PM in Australia. Note that times will vary in coming weeks so check the programme time on the web site.

This week on Deep Dive we explore the music of british rock band Pink Floyd. We spend money, attend the gig in the sky and put another brick in the

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Join me at 8 PM Eastern Monday, 6 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, 8 PM in Eastern Australia. If you like your rock psychedelic then this is the place to be.

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.