Mixmaster Phil Harding of Hit Factory PWL; Kylie, Dead or Alive, Rick Astley, Divine & Bananarama

Phil Harding Reveals SAW Hit Secrets: Kylie, Rick Astley, Divine & More | Inside The Hit Factory #philharding #thehitfactory #stockaitkenwaterman

Ever wondered what it was really like inside The Hit Factory?
In this nostalgic deep-dive, I sit down with legendary producer and audio engineer Phil Harding, whose hands helped shape the sound of the 80s and 90s. From working with Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Bananarama, and Dead or Alive, to mixing iconic tracks like “You Spin Me Round” and “I Should Be So Lucky” — Phil shares the behind-the-scenes stories of pop’s golden era.

We talk about wild studio moments, the genius chaos of Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW), and how the pop machine evolved into the 90s. Phil’s honesty, technical insight, and sense of humor make this an unforgettable journey through music history.

Harding's expertise in mixing and production played a significant role in shaping the sound of mainstream pop during this era, which was characterized by catchy melodies, electronic beats, and polished production. Beyond his work with SAW, Harding has collaborated with various artists across genres, continuously influencing the pop and dance music scenes with his technical prowess and creative vision.

🎶 If you're a fan of iconic 80s hits or curious about the magic behind pop perfection — this interview is for you.

🔗 Stay Connected With Me.

🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.
http://youtube.com/@popthehistorymakers/?sub_confirmation=1

✅ Important Links to Follow

🔗 Membership
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5S9xw1B-ppDXVkAuvRRQtg/join

🔗 Support Me Here
☕Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/popthehistorymakers

📩 For business inquiries: steve@popthehistorymakers.com

=============================

🎬Suggested videos for you:

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kXrac0By2w
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNK5hBJZxBA
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO0mqaSFyWQ
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PoiRDU53eQ
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyGB59oj65g

=================================

🔎 Related Phrases:

Phil Harding Reveals SAW Hit Secrets, Kylie, Rick Astley, Divine & More, Inside The Hit Factory, Phil Harding Interview Full, Stock Aitken Waterman Behind The Scenes, How 80s Pop Hits Were Made, The Hit Factory Music History, Phil Harding And Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley Never Gonna Give You Up Producer, Bananarama Recording Stories, Divine You Think You're A Man Production, Dead Or Alive Studio Secrets, Music Mixing Engineer 80s

#philharding #thehitfactory #stockaitkenwaterman #kylie #rickastley #bananarama #deadoralive #musicproducer #popmusiclegends #80spopmusic #pwlstudios #mixmaster #behindthehits #steveblame #popthehistorymakers