{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6db0ea50-821b-436b-9068-e278bd752829/6a7cb8c7e37e4063e35efd17?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Special Guest - Mari Wilson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee34b06c05e56f5f40f40/1786558340286-e665205a-afe4-4409-8055-420af415476e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p><strong>Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode, host <strong>Stu Whiffen</strong> sts down with the fabulous <strong>Mari Wilson</strong></p><p>The iconic singer-songwriter who became one of the defining voices of the 1980s with her unmistakable beehive hairstyle, retro style, and timeless pop sound.</p><p><br></p><p>Best known for hits including <strong>Just What I Always Wanted (Last Night We Had to Part)</strong>, <strong>Cry Me a River</strong>, and <strong>Wonderful To Be With</strong>, Mari helped revive the sophisticated sounds of the '60s while forging a style that was uniquely her own. In this conversation, she reflects on her remarkable career, her enduring love of music, and the creative journey that continues to inspire her work.</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 <strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>✅ The story behind Mari's biggest hits and her rise to fame</p><p>✅ Her love of classic songwriting and timeless pop music</p><p>✅ Life in the music industry over four decades</p><p>✅ What’s next for Mari Wilson and her latest creative projects</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit <strong>LIKE</strong> if you enjoy the episode and <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more incredible conversations with legendary musicians!</p><p><br></p><p>💥 <strong>Support the Podcast:</strong></p><p>☕ Buy Me a Coffee – <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen</a></p><p>🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>🌍 Website – <a href=\"http://www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com</a></p><p>🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod</p><p>📘 Facebook – Off The Beat &amp; Track Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>#OffTheBeatAndTrack #MariWilson #80sMusic #PopMusic #JustWhatIAlwaysWanted #SingerSongwriter #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #RetroPop #SubscribeNow</p>","author_name":"stuart whiffen"}