Sit Down With Sam

I did my first music interview in 2017 and I don’t know if I’ve ever been more nervous.

It was with Lachlan Denton from Melbourne band The Ocean Party, a band that means a lot to me and is unfortunately no longer.

I’ve added a lot of big names to my portfolio since then and those nerves never really go away but, once I get on the call and start chatting music, I feel I’m in my element.

That was the case last week when I got the opportunity to chat to Bernard Fanning.

A humble and chatty man, Bernard was a delight to talk to.

When I told him an anecdote about my mate posting videos of himself driving past the XXXX Brewery in Brisbane with Powderfinger song ‘My Happiness’ cranked on his Instagram stories, it was a delight to hear Bernard respond with a laugh.

You can find that chat on page 22 and, just like Missy Higgins, who I chatted to in last week’s edition, Bernard will be in Mackay next May for Legends on the Lawn.

I also played some Bernard Fanning on my radio show ‘The Prekend’ last night, something I aim to do whenever I have an interview with a musician coming to town.

I’ve been playing some summer classics on my show the last couple of weeks; songs that hit perfectly when sitting on a beach or balcony with beer in hand.

Next Thursday will be my last show of 2022 so I’m going to play some of my favourites from the year.

Making a top ten is something I started doing in my triple j listening days, voting in the Hottest 100 a highlight of the year.

While I tend not to vote anymore, I continue to compile top tens because it’s just good fun!

I’m no musical authority but if you’d like to hear my favourite songs of 2022, tune into ‘The Prekend on 4CRM 107.5FM next Thursday from 8:00pm.

‍