I Never Thought It Would Happen
Singer-songwriter Chris Difford (Squeeze) is joined by musical guests to talk about the highs and lows of their career in this new podcast from Help Musicians. Series 4 returns on Tuesday March 19th with James Blunt. Listen to our previous episodes now and find out more at www.HelpMusicians.org.uk
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S3 Ep1: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Series 3 on April 11th
Standby as series 3 of I Never Thought It Would Happen with Chris Difford and Help Musicians returns soon with a fantastic lineup of guests. Series 3 returns April 11th with Kelly Jones
00:01:23 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
S2 Ep17: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Don McLean
Alongside Chris this week for a chat about the fine art of song writing and music making is the legendary Don McLean. Having learned guitar as a boy, inspired as much by The Weavers as The Beatles, h…
00:36:15 |
Thu 14 Jul 2022
S2 Ep16: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Tim Rice
For this episode, Chris welcomes Sir Tim Rice for a chat. With his musical partner, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim changed musical theatre for ever, writing a clutch of timeless, hit shows, including Josep…
00:51:56 |
Thu 07 Jul 2022
S2 Ep15: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Lola Young
Alongside Chris in this episode is the fast-rising singer-songwriter Lola Young. Hailing from South London, she started writing songs aged 11 and was attending open-mic nights from 13 and has been wo…
00:34:17 |
Thu 30 Jun 2022
S2 Ep14: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Richard Thompson
Ace singer, songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson is alongside Chris this episode to discuss the fine art of songwriting and making music. From his first album in 1968, aged 19, with Fairport Con…
00:41:56 |
Thu 23 Jun 2022
S2 Ep13: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Kawala
Joining Chris for a chat this time is the new, fast rising London act Kawala, formed around the long-standing friendship of Jim and Daniel who met at University and who've recently released their deb…
00:40:55 |
Thu 16 Jun 2022
S2 Ep12: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Nick Lowe
With Chris for another illuminating insight into the fine art of songwriting is Nick Lowe. Nick is an artist with an incredible decade-spanning career, and in this episode he recounts his start with …
00:54:15 |
Thu 09 Jun 2022
S2 Ep11: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Jack Savoretti
Joining Chris for this episode is the very charming English/Italian singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti. In this thoughtful, insightful conversation Jack talks about catching Bob Dylan live, the impact …
00:48:10 |
Thu 02 Jun 2022
S2 Ep10: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Blossoms
Chris welcomes aboard the band Blossoms to his podcast. In this chat Tom, Joe and Charlie talk about the influence the Manchester music scene had on the fledgling band, particularly Oasis. They also …
00:44:40 |
Thu 26 May 2022
S2 Ep9: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Elles Bailey
With Chris for a chat in this episode is young blues artist Elles Bailey, who's quickly carved out a place in the blues scene. With 3 albums to her name, each gaining more fans, and a clutch of award…
00:45:39 |
Thu 19 May 2022
S2 Ep8: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Christopher Guest
Actor, comedian and musician Christopher Guest joins Chris Difford in this episode. Best known for playing the lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel in This Is Spinal Tap, Christopher shines a light on the cre…
00:50:44 |
Thu 12 May 2022
S2 Ep7: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Dan Gillespie Sells
The latest musician joining Chris for a chat about the fine art of music making is Dan Gillespie Sells, frontman for the award-winning pop-rock band The Feeling. Topics covered in the expansive inter…
00:53:49 |
Thu 05 May 2022
S2 Ep6: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Sharon Corr
This episode sees Chris being joined by Sharon Corr for an enlivening and enlightening chat. Sharon is one of the 4 siblings who took their brand of poppy Irish folk music from a house full of music …
00:48:20 |
Thu 28 Apr 2022
S2 Ep5: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Graham Gouldman
Joining Chris Difford for this episode is singer and songwriter Graham Gouldman, one quarter of the legendary, much loved British pop band 10cc. Growing up in Manchester, Graham quickly found his tru…
00:48:49 |
Thu 21 Apr 2022
S2 Ep4: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Guy Garvey
Singer, songwriter and radio presenter Guy Garvey is the guest in this episode of Chris Difford's podcast. In this wonderfully warm conversation, the Elbow frontman recounts many stories from his car…
00:53:58 |
Thu 14 Apr 2022
S2 Ep3: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Kathryn Williams
Chris welcomes singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams to his podcast. Kathryn is a Mercury prize nominated musician who's collaborated with John Martyn, Thea Gilmore and Ed Harcourt among many others. Sh…
00:54:45 |
Thu 07 Apr 2022
S2 Ep2: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Dan Smith, Bastille
Hooking up with Chris in this episode is Dan Smith, the founder and main-man in Bastille the highly prolific British band who've had a brace of huge hits and critically acclaimed albums worldwide.
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00:41:49 |
Thu 31 Mar 2022
S2 Ep1: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Mike Rutherford
In the very first episode of the second series of I Never Thought It Would Happen, Chris Difford welcomes Mike Rutherford of Genesis to the podcast. Mike has been an ever-present in the band since th…
00:44:32 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
S2: I Never Thought It Would Happen - series 2 trailer
Chris Difford is back for series 2 of I Never Thought It Would Happen - with Help Musicians. Episode 1 features a special chat with Mike Rutherford from Genesis ahead of the band's final ever UK date…
00:00:51 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
S1 Ep14: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Nile Rodgers
Joining Chris to talk about the up and downs of his career and life, is legendary producer, guitarist, song-writer, band leader, owner of a white Fender Strat called "The Hit Maker" and founder of Ch…
00:52:58 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
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