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The Art of the Cover

In trad music performing songs written by others is nothing new but taking on a chart-topper is quite different. Bruce plays the best folky cover versions of pop and rock classics!

It's not often you hear music from Queen, AC/DC and Cher on the bill here on Travelling Folk... but this week Bruce is exploring the art of the cover song.

In traditional music performing songs written by other people is nothing new. Music has been passed down, from generation to generation, since the beginning of time. But taking on a chart-topping hit is something quite different and is not without risk, especially when crossing into a new genre.

With the help of the listeners, Bruce finds the best folk and traditional versions of classic pop and rock: those who have reinvented the song and brought new meaning to it; or simply provided some sparkle through their playing.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Thu 18 Feb 2021 20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland except Extra

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Music Played

  • Johnny Cash

    WeΒ’ll Meet Again

    • American IV: The Man Comes Around.
    • American Recordings.

  • Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin

    Dancing in the Dark

    • Birl-esque.
    • Rhubana Records RRCD001.

  • Tide Lines

    Blinding Pipes

    • Blinding Pipes.
    • Unreleased.

  • Lau

    Dear Prudence

    • Arc Light.
    • Reveal Records.

  • Julie Fowlis

    Lon-dubh (Blackbird)

    • Cuilidh (3 disc special edition).
    • Shoeshine Records.

  • Fairport Convention

    Si Tu Dois Partir

    • Unhalfbricking.
    • Debutante.

  • The Corries

    The Folker

    • Barrett's Privateers.
    • GB Productions.

  • Laura Cortese

    Just Like Heaven

    • Even The Last Creek.
    • Cortese Music.

  • De Dannan

    Hibernian Rhapsody

    • Hibernian Rhapsody.
    • Shanachie Records.

  • Luke Jackson Trio

    Five Years

    • Five Years.
    • Unreleased.

  • Richard Thompson

    Oops I Did It Again

    • 1000 Years Of Popular Music.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Red Hot Chilli Pipers

    We Will Rock You / Eye of the Tiger / The Clumsy Lover

    • Bagrock to the Masses.
    • REL Records.

  • AC/DC

    Thunderstruck

    • The Razors Edge.
    • Atco Records.

  • Gordon Duncan

    Thunderstruck / Angus Thing

    • Thunderstruck.
    • Greentrax Recordings.

  • Dick Gaughan

    Ruby Tuesday

    • Sail On.
    • Greentrax Recordings.

  • Fara

    Games People Play

    • Cross The Line.
    • Fara Music.

  • Rachel Newton

    Jolene

    • West.
    • Shadowside Records.

  • Battlefield Band

    Bad Moon Rising / The Rising Moon Reel

    • On The Rise.
    • Temple Records.

  • King Creosote

    Believe

    • Dermot O'Leary Presents: The Saturday Sessions 2015.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.

  • The Civil Wars

    Billie Jean

    • Dermot O'Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2011.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Bad Shepherds

    I Fought The Law / Cockers At Pockers

    • Yan, Tyan, Tethera, Metheral.
    • Monsoon Music.

  • Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings

    Black Star

    • Black Star EP.
    • Acony Records ?Β– ACNY PRO5.

  • Show of Hands

    Fake Plastic Trees

    • No Song To Sing.
    • The Echo Label Limited.

  • Paul Anderson

    The BraeΒ’s oΒ’ Cromar / The Earl of Aboyne / Aboyne Castle / Nicola Auchnie of Auchterless

    • Land of the Standing Stones.
    • Paul Anderson.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 14 May 2020 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
  • Thu 18 Feb 2021 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland except Extra