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Ricky Ross talks to Ray Davies, who describes his journey from English songwriting with The Kinks to his new Americana-inspired solo album.

Ray Davies is in conversation describing the journey from English songwriter with The Kinks to his new Americana inspired solo album recorded with The Jayhawks as his backing band. He explains where his fascination with American culture comes from and how country music has seeped into his music. Ray shares stories about meeting Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and reveals some fascinating insights into his song-writing technique.

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Fri 30 Jun 2017 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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  • The Orphan Brigade

    Flying Joe

    • Heart Of The Cave.
    • At The Helm Records.
    • 004.

  • Deana Carter

    Strawberry Wine

    • Did I Shave My Legs for This?.
    • Capitol Records Nashville.
    • 008.

  • Anthony D’Amato

    This Land Is Your Land

    • Won't You Be My Neigbor EP?.
    • promo.
    • 1.

  • Benjamin Booker & Mavis Staples

    Witness

  • Tom Russell

    Short Grass

    • Play One More: The Songs of Ian & Sylvia.
    • True North Records.
    • 007.

  • Ian & Sylvia

    Some Day Soon

    • Northern Journey.
    • Vanguard.
    • 7.

  • Neil Young

    Four Strong Winds

    • Comes A Time.
    • Reprise.

  • Catherine MacLellan

    Pages Of Time

    • If It's Alright With You: The Songs of Gene MacLellan.
    • True North Records.
    • 001.

  • Gene MacLellan

    Put Your Hand In The Hand

    • Bound For Movin' On: A Retrospective of Canadian Country Music CD1.
    • 17.

  • Iron & Wine

    Call It Dreaming

    • Beast Epic.
    • Sub Pop.

  • Drake White

    Livin' The Dream

    • Spark.
    • Dot Records.
    • 005.

  • Michael Nau

    I Root

    • Some Twist.
    • Full Time Hobby.
    • 2.

  • Bedouine

    Dusty Eyes

    • Bedouine.
    • Spacebomb Records.

  • The Kinks

    Muswell Hillbilly

    • Muswell Hillbillies.
    • Velvel.
    • 012.

  • Elvis Presley

    Heartbreak Hotel

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Ray Davies

    The Deal

    • Americana.
    • Legacy.
    • 002.

  • The Kinks

    A Well Respected Man

    • The Kinks - The Definitive Collection.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 7.

  • Ray Davies

    Americana

    • Americana.
    • Legacy Records.

  • Ray Davies

    A Place In Your Heart

    • Americana.
    • Legacy.
    • 005.

  • Ray Davies & Alex Chilton

    'Til The End Of The Day

    • See My Friends.
    • Universal Music.
    • 008.

  • Ray Davies

    Silent Movie

    • Americana.
    • Legacy.
    • 007.

  • Ray Davies

    Rock 'N' Roll Cowboys

    • Americana.
    • Legacy / Sony Music.
    • 8.

  • The Kinks

    You Really Got Me

    • The Kinks (Deluxe Edition).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 7.

  • The Kinks

    Waterloo Sunset

    • Something Else By The Kinks (Deluxe Edition).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 13.

  • The Kinks

    Autumn Almanac

    • Something Else By The Kinks (Deluxe Edition).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 15.

  • Ray Davies

    Vietnam Cowboys

    • Working Man’s CafΓ©.
    • Spin Music.
    • 001.

  • Ray Davies

    The Invaders

    • Americana.
    • Legacy.
    • 014.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Jun 2017 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
  • Fri 30 Jun 2017 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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