{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/685eadaa9951fac41bd5c766/6877b9a76fb6cef50fd45062?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alternative Realities Part Two | 4","description":"<p>This episode hears some amazing stories behind the 1980s charity singles, the rise of Mary Black and why Whitney Houston couldn’t top the Irish charts.</p><p><br></p><p>We hear how a Ramone’s legend came to influence the Irish scene, the Waterboys ended up drinking whiskey and feeding lambs (at the same time), and why the Stunning’s tour manager felt compelled to assault a member of Blur. </p><p><br></p><p>Up north, how Cher cheated death and the terror reason why Banarama gigs were cancelled.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is hosted by Róisín O, and produced by Headstuff. </p>","author_name":"The Irish Sun"}