Paul Jones
Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Paul Jones.
Paul Jones first made his name as the lead singer with the group Manfred Mann. Later, he formed the Blues Band, but in the meantime he had started a second career as an actor when he appeared in the film Privilege. Since then, he has played Hamlet, Cassio in Othello and Macheath in The Beggar's Opera, and he even finds time to do session work on his harmonica.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about the many facets of his career and chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Libiamo Ne'Lieti Calici by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Political works and music criticism by George Bernard Shaw
Luxury: Harmonica
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Igor Stravinsky
The Rite Of Spring
Soloist: Bob Brookmeyer Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Muddy Waters
Hoochie Coochie Man
Artist: Walter Horton
- The Best Of Muddy Waters.
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Billie Holiday
You've Changed
- Lady In Satin.
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Giuseppe Verdi
Libiamo, ne' lieti calici (Brindisi) (from La traviata)
Soloist: Placido Domingo, etc. Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra
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Magic Dick
I'm Not Rough
- Monkey Island.
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Donald Fagen
The Goodbye Look
- The Nightfly.
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Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Itzhak Perlman Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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The Oscar Peterson Big 4
Here's That Rainy Day
- At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975.
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Book Choice
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Political works and music criticism - George Bernard Shaw
Luxury Choice
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Harmonica
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Paul Jones |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Sep 1983 18:25大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 9 Sep 1983 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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