Barbara Dickson in Conversation
Bruce MacGregor speaks to Barbara Dickson about her folk roots.
Barbara Dickson became a household name in the 1970's when she appeared on prime time Saturday night telly with The Two Ronnies. She went on to sell millions of records and be a West End star. However, it all began in her local folk club in Dunfermline - and later in Edinburgh - where she learnt songs from source singers such as Jimmy MacBeath and Jeannie Robertson. In this special edition of Travelling Folk, we mark 50 years of her recording career and the launch of her 25th studio album. Bruce hears about her deep passion for and knowledge of folk song, and how she is drawn back to the tradition she came from.
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Music Played
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Barbara Dickson
Barbara Allen
- Time is Going Faster.
- Chariot Records.
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Kenneth McKellar
My Ain Folk
- The Decca Years.
- Decca.
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The Kingston Trio
Tom Dooley
- Troubadours Of The Folk Era Volume 3: The Groups.
- Rhino Records.
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Bob Dylan
Blowin聮 in the Wind
- Biograph CD1.
- Sony.
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Jimmy MacBeath
Tramps and Hawkers
- Tramps And Hawkers.
- Rounder.
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The Watersons
Here We Come a Wassailing
- Frost and Fire.
- Topic.
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Jeannie Robertson
The Gallowa Hills
- The Gallowa Hills.
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Barbara Dickson
O聮er the Water to Charlie
- The Fate o聮Charlie.
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Archie Fisher
Open the Door Softly
- Archie Fisher.
- Celtic Music.
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Barbara Dickson
We Can Work It Out
- John, Paul, George, Ringo聟and Bert.
- Gonzo.
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Barbara Dickson
Lament of the Three Marys
- Time is Going Faster.
- Chariot Records.
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Barbara Dickson
Answer Me
- Heart to Heart.
- Polydor.
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Barbara Dickson
January February
- For The Record.
- Eagle.
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Dick Gaughan
Erin Go Bragh
- Handful of Earth.
- Topic.
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Barbara Dickson
Ballad of the Speaking Heart
- Time is Going Faster.
- Chariot Records.
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The Humblebums
Rick Rack
- The Humblebums.
- Sanctuary.
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Barbara Dickson
Look Over the Hill
- Time is Going Faster.
- Chariot Records.
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Jarlath Henderson
Courting is a Pleasure
- Hearts Broken, Heads Turned.
- Bellow Records.
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Barbara Dickson
Goodnight, I聮m Going Home
- Time is Going Faster.
- Chariot Records.
Broadcasts
- Thu 10 Dec 2020 20:00大象传媒 Radio Scotland except Extra
- Thu 11 Mar 2021 20:00大象传媒 Radio Scotland except Extra
- Thu 11 Mar 2021 20:30大象传媒 Radio Scotland Extra