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The First Time with Karl Hyde

Karl Hyde of Underworld shares his musical milestones with Matt Everitt in a programme first broadcast in 2016.

Karl Hyde of Underworld shares his musical milestones with Matt Everitt in a programme first broadcast in 2016.

Karl Hyde is one half of one of the world's greatest electronic bands. Their lyrics are an essential part of their music, and their anthems can fill a club dancefloor, their albums move the mind as much as the feet. They're also as much of a live spectacle as any rock band.

Karl looks back to the start of his musical history - his early passions growing up in Worcester, his first gigs and influences. He also talks about meeting his future Underworld partner Rick Smith and their search to find a creative identity. He also talks about Underworld's first shows, and how they became the acclaimed outfit they are today - taking in the iconic Born Slippy (which had its roots in Karl's own issues with alcohol abuse), through sound-tracking the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony and their 2016 album Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 16 Jul 2024 03:00

Music Played

  • Underworld

    Two Months Off

    • JBO.
  • Underworld

    Dirty Epic

  • Brian Hyland

    Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot Bikini

    • 1960 British Hit Parade: Britain's Greatest Hits Volume 9 Part 2: CD2.
    • 30.
  • Jimmy Dean

    Big Bad John

    • Rediscover The 50's - Here Comes Summ.
    • Old Gold.
  • Henry Blair & Billy May Orchestra

    Sparky's Magic Piano

    • All Aboard - 24 Original All Time Children's favourites.
    • EMI.
    • 14.
  • Gun

    Race With The Devil

    • Gun.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 1.
  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

    • Columbia.
  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Scarborough Fair/Canticle

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.
  • The Groundhogs

    Cherry Red

    • Liberty.
  • Clifford T. Ward

    Home Thoughts From Abroad

    • Top Of The Morning With Terry Wogan.
    • Solumbia.
    • 19.
  • Osibisa

    Music For Gong Gong

    • Bronze.
  • Screen gems

    Teenage Teenage

  • Freur

    Doot-Doot

    • CBS Records.
  • Underworld

    Crocodile

    • CD SINGLE.
    • Underworldlive.com.
  • John Martyn

    Anna

    • Island.
  • Underworld

    Mmm Skyscraper I Love You

    • Junior Boy's Own.
  • Prince

    I Wanna Be Your Lover

    • Prince - The Very Best Of.
    • Warner Bros.
  • Underworld

    Born Slippy

    • Junior Boys Own.
  • Underworld, Evelyn Glennie & The Pandemonium Drummers

    And I Will Kiss

    • Isles Of Wonder: Music For The Opening Ceremony Of The London 2012 Olympics Gam.
    • Universal.
  • The Auteurs

    The Rubettes

    • Hut Music.
  • Japan

    European Son

    • Hansa.
  • Kurt Vile

    KV Crimes

    • Matador.
  • Underworld

    Denver Luna

    • Virgin / The Sunday Club.
  • Clifford T. Ward

    Gaye

    • Gaye & Other Short Stories.
    • Virgin.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 Feb 2016 13:00
  • Mon 19 Feb 2018 04:00
  • Sun 14 Jun 2020 04:00
  • Thu 31 Mar 2022 01:00
  • Tue 16 Jul 2024 03:00