In conversation with Linda Thompson
An hour of folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond, including an interview with Linda Thompson about her new album, Won't Be Long Now.
Mark Radcliffe presents an hour of the best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond, including the latest releases, classic tracks and news from the folk world.
This week, Mark speaks to Linda Thompson about her new album, Won't Be Long Now, which is her first solo release since 2007's Versatile Heart. The new record features a duet with her ex-husband Richard Thompson, songs with son and daughter Teddy and Kami Thompson, along with contributions from Ron Sexsmith, John Kirkpatrick, Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, Sam Amidon, Eliza Carthy and others.
Linda speaks to Mark about making records and performing while suffering from dysphonia - a condition that has long affected her ability to sing.
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Karan Casey & John Doyle
The False Lady
- Greatest Ever Ireland.
- Union Square GTSTCD 050.
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Oscar Isaac & Marcus Mumford
Fare Thee Well
- Inside Llewyn Davis.
- Nonesuch / Studio PRO400209.
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Robb Johnson
Grandfathers
- Gentle Men.
- Irregular Records IRR088.
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The Long Notes
Bogbeat
- In The Shadow Of Stromboli.
- Hobgoblin Records HOBCD1014.
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Linda Thompson
Love's For Babies and Fools
- Won't Be Long Now.
- Topic Records TSCD822.
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Linda Thompson
Never Put The Sea To The Boys
- Won't Be Long Now.
- Topic Records TSCD822.
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Linda Thompson
If I Were A Bluebird
- Won't Be Long Now.
- Topic Records TSCD822.
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Maria Kalaniemi & Timo Alakotila
Soittajan Kaipuu
- Akero.
- Music Finland ALKEROCDO11.
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Salt House
Setting Sun
- Lay Your Dark Low.
- Make Believe Records MBR5CD.
Broadcast
- Wed 30 Oct 2013 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2