A Breath of Fresh Air - warm, candid conversations with the biggest musical stars of the 60s 70s 80s

Iconic artists? Music Legends? Sandy Kaye interviews them all on A Breath of Fresh Air - a multi award-winning podcast featuring in-depth interviews with the artists you love. Through compelling conversations, we gain a rare, behind-the-scenes and intimate look at the personal stories and inspirations that fueled the music that shaped entire generations. Explore the lives, struggles, and creative journeys of these legends and relive the timeless hits that defined the soundtrack of our youth. It's all about Their Lives. Their Stories. Their Musichttps://www.abreathoffreshair.com.au

Recent Episodes
  • Manfred Mann's Paul Jones: Blues, Brains and British Rock
    Jun 11, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • P.J Proby - The Original Rock 'n' Roll Rebel
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Atlanta Rhythm Section's Rodney Justo. Rock Music Legend
    May 28, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Angry Anderson– Australia’s Most Famous Rock N Roll Outlaw
    May 21, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Dave Mason: From Traffic to Timeless Solo Success - Full Story of a Rock Legend
    May 14, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Jay and the Americans - The Sandy Yaguda (Deanne) story
    May 7, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Tommy Emmanuel – Australia’s Guitar Genius
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Gilbert O’Sullivan – The Secret Story Behind a '70s Pop Legend
    Apr 23, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Little Anthony and the Imperials: A Doo-Wop Legend in Modern Music
    Apr 16, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • KENNEY JONES: The Small Faces, The Faces, The Who
    Apr 16, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • The Romantics: Inside the Rise of '80s New Wave Legends
    Apr 2, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • THE SPINNERS - Motown, Philly Soul and Jessie Peck
    Mar 26, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • KIM CARNES: The Voice, The Hits, The Legacy
    Mar 19, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • RIP Jesse Colin Young - The Youngbloods
    Mar 17, 2025 – 00:15:51
  • SKYHOOKS' Greg Macainsh on 50 Years since Living in the '70s - the Untold Story
    Mar 12, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Ian Dury & The Blockheads' Chaz Jankel - The Genius Behind 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick'
    Mar 5, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • INXS’ Garry Beers – Living the Rockstar Life
    Feb 26, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Todd Rundgren: A Life in Music
    Feb 19, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Gary Kemp: The Story Behind the Spandau Ballet Legend
    Feb 12, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • William Lee Golden & The Oak Ridge Boys: Country Music Icons
    Feb 5, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • BADFINGER’s Rise and Fall: JOEY MOLLAND on Music, The Beatles, and Heartbreak
    Jan 29, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Gary Puckett & The Union Gap: The Story Behind Their Timeless Hits
    Jan 22, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • How Johnny Townsend and Ed Sanford Shaped Yacht Rock History (encore)
    Jan 15, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Rick Wakeman's Iconic Career - A Life on Keys
    Jan 8, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • FELIX CAVALIERE: The Rascals - The World's First Rock Band (encore)
    Jan 1, 2025 – 00:52:00
  • Trailer
    Dec 30, 2024 – 00:00:54
  • ROSS WILSON - The Coolest Daddy Of Them All
    Dec 26, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • How The GO-GO's Gina Schock Powered the Band to Rock History (encore)
    Dec 25, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • Iva Davies and Icehouse: Australia’s Rock Icons
    Dec 18, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • Brewer and Shipley's Mike Brewer (‘One Toke Over the Line’) Dead at 80
    Dec 18, 2024 – 00:13:52
  • Liberty DeVitto: The Beat That Built BILLY JOEL’s Greatest Hits
    Dec 11, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • How COLD CHISEL and Don Walker Shaped Australian Rock Music History
    Dec 4, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • From Cream's Jack Bruce to Malcolm Bruce: A Musical Lineage
    Nov 27, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • Former Little River Band Frontman - GLENN SHORROCK - The Original Voice Reminisces
    Nov 20, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • BOB MARLEY and the WAILERS - a Story of Love, Music and Politics - as told by Guitarist AL ANDERSON
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • GOLDEN EARRING's Radar Love and Beyond: Drummer Cesar Zuiderwijk Reflects
    Nov 6, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • HUEY LEWIS & Bill Gibson: Heart and Soul of the News
    Oct 30, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • The Smokie Legend: How Chris Norman Became Rock Royalty
    Oct 23, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • FOREIGNER's Al Greenwood and the Sound of '70s Rock
    Oct 16, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • TITO JACKSON: The Jackson 5's Guitar Man of Motown
    Oct 9, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • DIRE STRAITS' Chris White on his Saxophone Legacy
    Oct 2, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • Gimme Some Lovin': The Spencer Davis Story
    Sep 25, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • Blues Guitarist COCO MONTOYA -mentored by Albert Collins and John Mayall
    Sep 18, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • Charlie Musselwhite & Elvin Bishop: A Lifetime Playing the Blues
    Sep 11, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • ALLMAN BROTHERS’ Sons: Devon and Duane Betts Lead Southern Rock
    Sep 4, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • BURTON CUMMINGS - The GUESS WHO's Voice that Rocked the World
    Aug 28, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • RICHARD T BEAR: Music and a Story for the Heart and Soul
    Aug 21, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • UB40 - The World's Most Successful Reggae Band - Drummer JIMMY BROWN tells all
    Aug 14, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • GERRY BECKLEY: Crafting AMERICA's Iconic Hits
    Aug 7, 2024 – 00:52:00
  • TIM FINN's Epic Ride: SPLIT ENZ, CROWDED HOUSE and Solo Success
    Jul 31, 2024 – 00:52:00
Recent Reviews
  • hershkiss
    Such a fun show!
    I love this show! It brings me back to such great times, bringing back nostalgia and fun facts I’m learning about my favorite artists!
  • Coco Sellman
    A Must-Listen for Music Lovers and Nostalgia Seekers!
    “Greatest Hitmakers” is a beautifully crafted, award-winning podcast that brings the legends of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s back to life. Host Sandy Kaye masterfully uncovers the personal stories, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped some of the most iconic songs of all time. Each episode feels like an intimate backstage pass, offering fresh insights and cherished memories for music lovers of all generations. Whether you grew up with these tunes or are discovering them for the first time, this podcast is a nostalgic, heartwarming, and deeply engaging experience. Highly recommend!
  • wordwoman
    A GenX Dream
    As a GenXer and a big fan of music, I love looking back at the songs of my childhood and favorites my parents shared, It’s a fun trip of nostalgia.
  • genve16
    Cool episodes
    Love hearing about the stories behind the music that we all know and love!
  • NYCGirl!!!
    So fun!
    So much fun to hear the stories behind the band and songs.
  • christy_mahon
    Very 😎 Cool!
    Insightful and entertaining. Make it a part of your listening routine, you’ll not be disappointed. :)
  • VegetarianGuy
    Excellent Program
    This is one of the best programs in the area of "oldies" on the internet. To those of us who are "hippies at heart" this is a dream! Keep 'em coming Sandy!
  • Claymaker12
    Before and After
    Nary a mention of it other than reference to Dublin tho it’s among his best work. Must be a dispute somewhere in there.
  • MarkinIllinois
    Excellent interview!
    I listened to Sandy interviewing Noddy Holder. It was a relaxed, informative conversation, thank-you. I was just 12 when I first heard Slade, it was 1972, yes, I'm an old git😂, so it was great to hear Nod reminisce about the old days, and catch up with what he's up to now. I wish him good health and many more happy years, we love you Nod. On a side-note, my younger brother (Malcolm Wyatt) wrote 'Wild, Wild, Wild!' The book that Nod gave a great review of in this episode. I took Malc to his first Slade gig, at Hammersmith Odeon at Christmastime, 1982, what a crazee nite that was😀, he was only 15 at the time. I was 22 and had promised my mum I'd look after him, keep him out of trouble. He had several pints that night, the tube train journey back to Waterloo was interesting 😂🍻😂 Thanks again, Sandy, great interview, I will tune in again!
  • Deirdre Tshien
    One to add to your list!
    This podcast tenderly reconnects listeners with the iconic tunes and musicians of the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Through intimate conversations, it peels back the curtain on the lives and stories of these musical maestros, letting the melodies of the past breathe once more in the hearts of the audience​. Great show! Deirdre
  • NotBAMF
    Wonderful music show
    Fantastic production value, and Sandy is a delightful host with a soothing voice and a breadth of knowledge on music. If you enjoy modern music history with great interviews and in depth discussion, this is for you!
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