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Matt Johnson

6 Music's Matt Everitt presents in-depth, exclusive and revealing interviews with major artists revealing the pivotal moments and songs that shaped their lives and their careers.

6 Music's Matt Everitt presents in-depth, exclusive and revealing interviews with major artists revealing the pivotal moments and songs that shaped their lives and their careers.

"From the age of 5 I said I'm going to be a singer or an actor..."

The The's Matt Johnson shares his formative First Times, and stories about the joys of living above a pub, landing your first job in the middle of London's Soho, and finding your peace through the music in a Korean spa.

Music includes Wire, Donovan, Erik Satie, and Betty Davis.

1 hour

On radio

Thu 12 Dec 2024 01:00

Music Played

  • The The

    This is the day

    • EPIC.
  • Donovan

    Mellow Yellow

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1967 (Various).
    • EMI.
  • Laurie Johnson

    The Avengers (Theme From The TV Series)

    • A-Z Of British TV Themes From 60's &.
    • Play It Again, Sam.
  • B. Bumble & the Stingers

    Nut Rocker

    • 60's Number Ones Vol 1.
    • Old Gold.
  • Brass Incorporated

    At The Sign Of The Swinging Cymbal

    • (Single).
    • Pye International.
  • T. Rex

    Solid Gold Easy Action

    • Marc Bolan & T Rex Essential Collectn.
    • Telstar.
  • The Tony Hatch Orchestra

    The Champions

    • Hatchbox: The Original Album Collection.
    • Castle Communications.
    • 8.
  • The Velvet Underground

    Sweet Jane

    • Polydor.
  • Wire

    The 15th

    • EMI.
  • The The

    Spaceship in my Barn

    • See Without Being Seen.
    • °ä¾±²Ôé´Ç±ô²¹.
  • The The

    Controversial Subject

    • Lilliput.
    • 4AD.
    • 2.
  • André Balboni & Erik Satie

    Gymnopedie No. 3 Impressions

    • Gymnopédie No. 3 – Impressions.
    • Erik Satie e André Balboni [dist. Tratore].
    • 2.
  • The The & Jools Holland

    Uncertain Smile

    • Epic.
  • The The

    Infected (12" Remix)

    • 45 RPM - The Singles Of The The.
    • Epic.
    • 4.
  • Tony Scott

    Is Not All One

    • Music For Zen Meditation.
    • Verve Reissues.
    • 1.
  • The The

    Cognitive Dissident

  • Betty Davis

    The Lone Ranger

    • Nasty Gal.
    • Island Records.
    • 10.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 29 Aug 2024 23:00
  • Thu 12 Dec 2024 01:00

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