#445 - Barry Collings
Legendary music business icon, Barry Collings, has a conversation with Tom about his six decade career as a manager and agent for some of the world's top acts. Barry tells stories about his working with the likes of Cream, KC and the Sunshine Band, George McRae, Spandau Ballet, Mungo Jerry, Edwin Starr, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Chubby Checker, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Barry also discusses the amazing way in which the career of his wife, Northern Soul singer, Lorraine Silver, took off after her single "Lost Summer Love" became a cult classic. Barry will be busy in 2022 promoting Lorraine's new double A side single, "Fever Raging Out Of Control / The Last to Know", as well as The Real Thing's first new LP in over 40 years. This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.Saint Aubin Retail & Distribution is an independent retailer offering high quality products, direct to consumer, at great prices, from home and furniture, to clothing and accessories, to electronics and entertainment. Head to saintaubinretail.com.