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Rufus Wainwright

Matt Everitt talks to Rufus Wainwright about the key musical moments of his life and career.

Rufus Wainwright shares his musical milestones with Matt Everitt in a programme first broadcast in 2017.

They discuss the realities of being born into folk music royalty (he's the son of Loudon Wainwright III and the late Kate McGarrigle) and a childhood totally surrounded my music. Rufus declares a love of 80s chart pop, and a passion for Nina Simone, Maria Callas and Judy Garland.

Rufus also talks about his own work, including the making of his acclaimed 1998 debut album, his experiences playing the New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall and how his intense relationship with his parents has affected his work.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 6 Jul 2022 02:00
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Music Played

  • Rufus Wainwright

    THE ONE YOU LOVE

    • WANT TWO.
    • DREAMWORKS.
    • 988-044.

  • Thompson Twins

    HOLD ME NOW

  • Men Without Hats

    SAFETY DANCE

    • RHYTHM OF YOUTH.
    • STATIK RECORDS.
    • CDST-10.

  • Nina Simone

    NE ME QUITTE PAS (IF YOU GO AWAY)

    • FEELING GOOD - THE VERY BEST OF....
    • POLYGRAM.
    • 522-6692.

  • Maria Callas

    Casta Diva

    • The maria callas collection.
    • stylus.
    • SMD-732.

  • Rufus Wainwright, Antony

    I CRIED FOR US

    • SING ME THE SONGS CELEBRATING THE WORKS OF KATE McGARRIGLE.
    • NONESUCH.
    • PRO 400204.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    OUT OF THE GAME

    • OUT OF THE GAME.
    • Polydor.
    • na.

  • Kate & Anna McGarrigle

    GO LEAVE

    • KATE & ANN MCGARRIGLE.
    • HANNIBAL.
    • HNCD-4401.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    DINNER AT 8

    • WANT ONE.
    • DREAMWORKS.
    • 450-504-1.

  • Judy Garland

    COME RAIN OR COME SHINE

    • JUDY AT CARNEGIE HALL.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 7243 5-27876 2 3.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    Sonnet 20

  • PEABO BRYSON & REGINA BELLE

    A WHOLE NEW WORLD

    • THE VERY BEST OF DISNEY 2.
    • PICKWICK.
    • DISCD-480.

  • Loudon Wainwright III

    RUFUS IS A TIT MAN

    • UNREQUITED.
    • COLUMBIA/LEGACY/Sbme Special MKTS.
    • 0000-0000.

  • The Smiths

    Panic

    • The Sound Of The Smiths.
    • Rhino.
    • 16.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 28 May 2017 13:00
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  • Mon 26 Feb 2018 04:00
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  • Sat 4 Jul 2020 04:00
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  • Wed 6 Jul 2022 02:00
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