Shirley Collins (B-side)
Shirley Collins answers audience questions about her classic 1971 album, ‘Love, Death and the Lady’. With John Wilson. From 2017.
Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Shirley Collins questions about her classic 1971 album, ‘Love, Death and the Lady’.
Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.
With John Wilson at the Â鶹ԼÅÄ's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.
Shirley also performs acoustic live versions of songs from her new album, the first she has released in 38 years.
Producer: Paul Kobrak
First broadcast on Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 in January 2017.
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Shirley Collins speaks to John Wilson about her 1970 album Love, Death and the Lady.
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Shirley Collins - Old Johnny Buckle
Duration: 01:40
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Shirley Collins - The Rich Irish Lady
Duration: 04:40
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Tue 17 Jan 2017 15:30Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4- Tue 24 Oct 2023 21:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 Extra
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