Albert Hammond
Albert Hammond has written some of the biggest pop songs in the last five decades. In this extended conversation he illustrates the hit singles and shares the stories behind them.
Albert Hammond has written some of the biggest pop songs in the last five decades recorded by Tina Turner, The Hollies, The Everly Brothers, Whitney Houston, Starship, Art Garfunkel, Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson, Aswad, Ace Of Base and Leo Sayer. He's also enjoyed a successful career as a solo artist. In this extended conversation he illustrates the songs that have defined his career by performing them to Ricky in the studio. Albert shares the stories of how they were made and describes his creative partnerships with fellow writers including Mike Hazlewood, Graham Lyle, Hal David and Diane Warren.
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Clips
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Albert Hammond - When I Need You (Spanish version)
Duration: 01:39
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Albert Hammond - It Never Rains in Southern California
Duration: 02:44
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Albert Hammond - The Air That I Breathe
Duration: 02:39
Broadcasts
- Thu 27 Dec 2018 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Wed 6 May 2020 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
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