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• Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand

  Do you remember the first time you heard Franz Ferdinand's 'Take Me Out? The way it began, then completely flipped less than a minute in? It was such a thrill, one that has never dulled in the two decades since. Six albums later, the Scottish band explore the thrill of living on their latest record, The Human Fear. How human fears drive us on, bolt us into action, give us a thrill. It was ripe for a big convo on Take 5.And frontman Alex Kapranos was up for the challenge. Get ready for a brilliant conversation on the songs that have shaken him in the best of ways, through his life.Alex Kapranos's song choices:1.The Turtles — 'You Showed Me'2.Dory Previn — 'With My Daddy In The Attic'3.Adam and The Ants — 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'4.Fiery Furnaces — 'Sweet Spots'5.Pussy Galore — 'NYC 1999!'00:00 Introduction and Unusual Party00:49 Overcoming Fear: A Conversation with Alex Kapranos02:02 SONG 1: The Turtles — 'You Showed Me'02:23 The Thrill of Sharing Music04:37 Musical Influences and Songwriting10:11 SONG 2: Dory Previn — 'With My Daddy In The Attic'15:38 Parenthood and Fear18:17 SONG 3: Adam and The Ants — 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'21:56 Embracing Performance and Audience Connection24:32 SONG 4: Fiery Furnaces — 'Sweet Spots'25:16 Touring with Fiery Furnaces and Hot Hot Heat30:36 The Indie Music Scene of the Early 2000s31:10 The Impact of Digital Music35:07 The Rise of Franz Ferdinand37:48 Memorable Moments and Reflections39:49 SONG 5: Pussy Galore — 'NYC 1999!'39:51 A Chaotic Memory with Pussy Galore43:45 Conclusion and Farewell

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• Trent Dalton's own story in five songs

  Trent Dalton is a master storyteller. His debut novel Boy Swallows Universe is an international bestseller, it was turned into a Netflix series and recently voted as Australia’s #1 read of the last quarter century, in Radio National's Top 100 books.A Walkley Award winning journalist, Trent followed this stunning debut with several other works of fiction, and a collection of Love Stories from the streets of Brisbane. And now he has a new novel, Gravity Let Me Go, for us to sink our teeth into.You’re about to hear an incredible conversation; some big yarns and the music that has shaped Trent Dalton’s whole life story. If you know him, you know he’s a massive music fan, and I’ve been wanting to have him Take 5 for yonks. I soon found out the feeling was mutual.Trent Dalton's song choices:1.Vera Lynn - '(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover'2.Melanie - 'Ruby Tuesday'3.Pearl Jam - 'Alive'4.Powderfinger - 'These Days'5.Taylor Swift - 'Out Of The Woods'00:00 Introduction and Opening Anecdote00:19 Meet Trent Dalton: A Master Storyteller01:40 The Power of Music in Writing03:00 SONG 1: Vera Lynn - '(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover'03:26 Family War Story and the Ultimate Sacrifice08:48 Love Stories and Personal Reflections14:29 SONG 2: Melanie - 'Ruby Tuesday'14:46 A Tale of Two Parents24:05 Pearl Jam: A Lifelong Influence27:22 Reflecting on Pearl Jam's Influence28:28 A Memorable Graduation Night29:58 Meeting Eddie Vedder31:37 SONG 3: Pearl Jam - 'Alive'34:58 The Impact of Boy Swallows Universe37:24 The Love Story with Fiona39:32 Powderfinger and Bernard Fanning42:33 SONG 4: Powderfinger - 'These Days'45:26 Writing About Long-Term Relationships48:44 SONG 5: Taylor Swift - 'Out Of The Woods'52:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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• Stella Donnelly's radical honesty

  If you’ve ever lost touch with a friend or been heartbroken by a platonic breakup, Stella Donnelly’s new album is for you. Documenting the end of a friendship, it’s a brutally honest, heartbreaking, and hopeful record so many of us can relate to. And Zan couldn’t wait to talk with her all about it.

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• Justine Clarke's Australian songbook

  Justine Clarke is a legend. For most of her life she’s been in ours; as a child actor who graduated to a lifelong career on the big and small screen and into an acclaimed theatre actor. For the last 20 years she’s probably been entertaining your kids, as a regular on Play School and ARIA winning singer of many children’s albums. But running parallel to all of this, has been music. Way before she stepped into roles on Mad Max and Home and Away, music was her lifeblood. With our annual Ausmusic Month kicking off, Justine Clarke shares her Australian songbook.Justine Clarke's song choices:1.Vince Jones – 'Jettison'2.Paul Kelly – 'From St Kilda To Kings Cross'3.Lisa Miller – 'Eleven'4.You Am I – 'Purple Sneakers'5.Angie McMahon – 'Slow Mover'00:00 Introduction and Early Career00:50 Justine Clarke's Musical Journey03:02 Influence of Family and Early Music Exposure04:53 Jazz and Live Music Experiences05:00 SONG 1: Vince Jones – 'Jettison'10:06 Paul Kelly and Iconic Collaborations12:30 SONG 2: Paul Kelly – 'From St Kilda To Kings Cross'16:44 Exploring Australian Country Music & ABC's Going Country19:03 SONG 3: Lisa Miller – 'Eleven'20:02 Reflecting on a Classic Australian Film20:44 The Power of Music and Grief22:33 Creating Music for Play School23:29 Unexpected Career as a Children's Performer25:53 Collaborations and Live Performances26:16 SONG 4: You Am I – 'Purple Sneakers'29:51 Memories of Tina Turner33:17 SONG 5: Angie McMahon – 'Slow Mover'35:58 Wrapping Up and What's NextWatch Take 5 on ABC iview:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

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• Noel Gallagher's 'escape' songs

  Oasis are undoubtedly the biggest band to rise out of Brit Pop. And it’s hard to describe how massive their return is. For years, the public fighting between the Gallagher brothers suggested they’d never come back. And one day, they did.Oasis have been playing all over the world to stadiums of screaming fans, young and old. And as they finally return to Australia, we’re celebrating by sharing a Take 5 for the ages from the archives.A couple of years ago Zan Rowe sat down with Noel Gallagher in his own studio, in Kings Cross, London. At this stage, the reformation tour was not on. He was recording and touring with his band the High Flying Birds, and had just released an album called Council Skies. Noel’s history is everywhere in his songs. And the songs he loves, too. You'll hear songs you're expecting, but it's the ones you're not that'll pack a real punch. And the stories? All time.Noel Gallagher's song choices:1.Pink Floyd – 'Nobody Home'2.The Smiths – 'Asleep'3.Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – 'This Guy's In Love With You'4.Air – 'All I Need'5.The Beatles – 'I Am The Walrus'00:00 Introduction and Oasis' Impact00:57 Noel Gallagher's Studio and memorabilia from The Haçienda nightclub02:11 SONG 1: Pink Floyd – 'Nobody Home'07:35 Reflecting on life as a rock star & post-fame09:45 SONG 2: The Smiths – 'Asleep'14:55 Growing up in Manchester17:02 SONG 3: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – 'This Guy's In Love With You'17:11 A Memorable Encounter with Burt Bacharach24:09 Remembering Burt Bacharach25:38 SONG 4: Air – 'All I Need'30:52 The Shift to Digital Music31:30 Wild Times with Oasis35:09 Transition to a Calmer Life36:33 SONG 5: The Beatles – 'I Am The Walrus'39:48 The Night That Changed Everything for Oasis41:37 Reflecting on Oasis' Final Tour42:55 The Joy of Songwriting44:25 Closing Thoughts and Future GuestsWatch Take 5 on ABC iview:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-roweContains strong language. This episode was originally broadcast in 2023.

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