Paddy Moloney
Sue Lawley's castaway is founder of the Chieftans Paddy Moloney.
Sue Lawley's guest this week is Paddy Moloney. As the founder of the Chieftains he has taken Irish folk music around the world. No purist, some of his most popular pieces are influenced by other countries folk songs, most notably China, Spain and South America. He's collaborated with popular musicians too, sharing a stage with Mick Jagger, Elvis Costello and The Corrs.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Coast of Malabar by The Chieftains with Ry Cooder
Book: The Book of Lempster (old Irish textbook currently in the Hague)
Luxury: Tin whistle
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Music Played
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The Chieftains
Full of Joy
- The Chieftains in China.
- Claddagh Records.
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Margaret Sheridan
I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls
- Margaret Sheridan 1889-1958 Centenary.
- EMI.
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Castaway's Favourite
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The Chieftains with Ry Cooder
Coast of Malabar
- The Long Black Veil.
- RCA.
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Lonnie Donegan
Putting on the Style
- The EP Collection.
- See For Miles.
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Derek Bell
Rondeau Ecossais
- Derek Bell plays with himself.
- Claddagh Records Ltd.
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Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caball茅
Barcelona
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto in E flat major - 3rd movement
Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
- EMI.
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Elvis Costello and the Chieftains
Long Journey Home
- Long Journey Home.
- RCA.
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Book Choice
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The Book of Lempster (old Irish textbook currently in the Hague)
Luxury Choice
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Tin whistle
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sue Lawley |
Interviewed Guest | Paddy Moloney |
Broadcasts
- Sun 11 Jul 1999 11:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 16 Jul 1999 09:00大象传媒 Radio 4
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