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Dick Gaughan, one of Scotland's most respected folk musicians, introduces Phil Cunningham to five of the songs that he could never be without.

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Some of Scotlands best loved musicians tell us about the music that's important to them.

Dick Gaughan is not only admired by his many fans he's a figure held in high esteem by fellow musicians.

Playing the guitar since he was 7 years old Dick became a professional musician in January 1970.

He's worked as a session musician, record producer, composer, actor, theatre music director and songwriter. His songs have been recorded by many artists including Billy Bragg, Christie Moore, Mary Black and Capercaillie.

Dick worked with the 7:84 Theatre Company in the early 80's, was an early member of the Boys of the Lough and a member of Five Hand Reel.

A lover of traditional Scots ballads and his acoustic guitar, Dick has written and recorded many songs.

Phil opens with Both Sides The Tweed and Dick goes on to pick the following 5 songs.

1. Big Bill Broonzy with "Black, Brown And White Blues"

2. The Shadows with "Apache"

3. The Beatles with "Love Me Do"

4. Bob Dylan with "Subterranean Homesick Blues"

5. Davy Graham with "She Moved Through The Fair".

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 1 Apr 2012 16:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Mar 2012 14:05
  • Sun 1 Apr 2012 16:30