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Lady Boil De Spudswell



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:48 pm    Post subject: John Martyn RIP Reply with quote

Can I just flag this up. A wonderful, extraordinary, emotional 2 hour tribute from a man who was a guest presenter on R2 recently - Danny Baker. If you were a fan of John Martyn's music, you'll love it. If on the other hand, like me, you knew precious little about him, I think this programme will leave you musically a little wiser and possibly in agreement that we've lost someone quite special. I certainly will be checking more of his albums out.

Clearly John Martyn and his music played a big part in Dan's life. This programme - which was meant to be just his regular BBC London afternoon show - is thoughtfully, delicately and brilliantly articulated.

Enjoy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0020vzx/Danny_Baker_29_01_2009/
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I only got to know John Martyn's music though his "Solid Air" tribute to his friend Nick Drake but I'm grateful that I did, ( although I still prefer Nick Drake)
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the link.

A great show, and a fine tribute to a remarkable man. Sad
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes ! many thanks for the link Lady Boil De Spudswell....i agree with everything you said about this programme .... it was a broadcasting gem.
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Lady Boil De Spudswell



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

becky sharp wrote:
Yes ! many thanks for the link Lady Boil De Spudswell....i agree with everything you said about this programme .... it was a broadcasting gem.


A pleasure, Becky. Had to share. Just the most compulsive piece of radio I've heard in a long time, and a wonderful introduction to John Martyn's music. Just 1 day left if you still haven't heard. It'll be gone after 3pm - Thursday 5th.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll try and listen to it again. I wish it was a podcast, as it is one of those "keep forever" programmes.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In Frontrow on Radio 4 they are about to broadcast John Martyn's last interview (7.15 - 7.45p.m.)
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bob Harris played a couple of live tracks from his Old Grey Whistle Test set on last Saturday-into-Sunday show.
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