Sounds of a City: Belfast
Colleen Murphy focuses on Belfast and makes the case for Van Morrison's Astral Weeks as the album that provides the all time best musical snapshot of the city.
Colleen Murphy delves into the rich musical history of Belfast and makes a case for Van Morrison's Astral Weeks as the record that provides the all time best musical snapshot of the city. She'll play songs from the album, examine its roots, and discuss the influence Belfast had on its making. Guests include Ash's Tim Wheeler, musician David Kitt and Van experts Terri Hooley, Lauren Onkey and Stuart Bailie.
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Van Morrison
The Way Young Lovers Do
- Astral Weeks.
- Warner Bros.
- 5.
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Van Morrison
Astral Weeks
- Astral Weeks.
- Warner Bros.
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The Mcpeake Family
Will Ye Go Lassis Go
- Wild Mountain Thyme.
- Topic Records.
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Lead Belly
Irene Goodnight
- Leadbelly.
- Playboy Records.
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Mahalia Jackson
We Shall Overcome
- The Great Mahalia Jackson.
- Columbia.
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Van Morrison
Beside You
- Astral Weeks.
- Warner Bros..
- 2.
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Van Morrison
Ballerina
- Astral Weeks.
- Warner Bros. Records.
- 7.
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Van Morrison
Madame George
- Warner Bros.
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Van Morrison
Cyprus Avenue
- WARNER BROS.
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Van Morrison
Sweet Thing
- Astral Weeks.
- Warner Bros. Records.
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Broadcasts
- Sun 20 May 2018 13:00大象传媒 Radio 6 Music
- Wed 27 Nov 2024 01:00大象传媒 Radio 6 Music
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