Wilko Johnson
In tribute to the late Wilko Johnson, another chance to hear him talk in 2013 about the pivotal moments and songs that shaped his life and career.
In tribute to the late Wilko Johnson, another chance to hear an interview from 2013 with the former Dr Feelgood guitarist. Wilko Johnson was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas.
In this emotional First Time with... Matt Everitt chats to the influential musician, reflecting on his death and why he has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy.
He looks back fondly at a life in music - growing up in Canvey Island, his band's influence on the roots of the British punk scene, and playing with Ian Dury and the Blockheads.
Wilko discusses the pivotal moments and songs that have shaped his life and career.
After this programme was first broadcast in 2013, Wilko underwent a pioneering nine hour procedure to remove the tumour.
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Wilko Johnson talks about Down By The Jetty
Wilko Johnson talks to John Wilson about Down By The Jetty, Dr Feelgood's debut album.
Music Played
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The Rolling Stones
Come On
- London.
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John Lee Hooker
Dimples
- Warner Music.
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Johnny Kidd and the Pirates
A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues
- Demon.
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Dr. Feelgood
Roxette
- EMI.
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Dr. Feelgood
She Does It Right
- EMI.
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Bo Diddley
Pretty Thing
- White Label.
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Chuck Berry
Talkin About You
- Weton Wesgram.
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Dr. Feelgood
Sneakin' Suspicion
- EMI.
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Ian Dury & the Blockheads & The Blockheads
I Want To Be Straight
- Demon Records.
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Dr. Feelgood
Going Back Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ (Live)
- EMI.
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Howlin’ Wolf
Smokestack Lightning
- THE HIT LABEL LTD.
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Howlin’ Wolf
Smokestack Lightnin'
- Weton Wesgram.
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Skids
Sweet Suburbia
- VIRGIN.
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Elvis Costello
Green Shirt
- IMP Records.
Broadcasts
- Sun 9 Jun 2013 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music
- Sun 16 Jun 2013 02:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music
- Wed 25 Nov 2015 01:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music
- Sat 6 Jan 2018 04:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music
- Thu 24 Nov 2022 04:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music
The first record I ever bought… by Noel Gallagher, Janelle Monae, Florence Welch, Thom Yorke, Elton John and many more
A selection of major artists reveal their first musical purchase.
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The First Time With...
Interviews with major artists revealing the moments and songs that shaped their careers.
