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Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream

Lead singer of Primal Scream, Bobby Gillespie, chooses his Tracks Of My Years

Lead singer of Primal Scream Bobby Gillespie chooses his Tracks of My Years. Born in Glasgow, he formed the successful alternative rock band back in 1982. They became a key part of the mid-1980s pop scene, but eventually moved away from their earlier jangly sound, taking on more psychedelic and garage rock influences, before incorporating a dance music element which won them the Mercury Music prize in 1992 for their third studio album 'Screamadelica'. It received universal praise from critics and has frequently been named one of the best albums of the 1990s in various polls, selling over three million copies worldwide.

Bobby recently teamed up with solo artist and Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth releasing their first album 'Utopian Ashes' last month alongside the lead single 'Remember We Were Lovers'. The collection explores the loss, miscommunication and emotional inarticulacy that a married couple experience as they realise their relationship is breaking down. The two first met in 2015 when they were both invited to perform with American duo Suicide at the Barbican. The following summer Jehnny joined Primal Scream on stage for a duet of Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood's 'Some Velvet Morning' which cemented their connection. In 2017 they convened in Paris for sessions, accompanied by Beth's musical partner Johnny Hostile and the rest of Primal Scream. Their earlier electronic-focused ideas gradually evolved into a richer tapestry of soul, country, blues and rock 'n' roll.

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Sun 1 Aug 2021 05:00
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Music Played

  • Susan Maughan

    Bobby's Girl

    • Rediscover The 60's - Sealed With A K.
    • Old Gold.

  • Johnny Cash

    A Boy Named Sue

  • The Move

    Fire Brigade

    • Move.
    • Esoteric Recordings.
    • 014.

  • T. Rex

    Debora

  • David Bowie

    The Jean Genie

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Thin Lizzy

    The Boys Are Back In Town

    • (Single).
    • Vertigo.
    • 10.

  • Sex Pistols

    God Save The Queen

    • Greatest Hits Of The 70's (Various).
    • Disky.

  • The Clash

    Complete Control

    • The Story Of The Clash.
    • Columbia.
    • 5.

  • Joe Smooth

    Promised Land

    • Deep Heat (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Primal Scream

    Loaded

    • Live Forever (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Lola Lennox

    Wherever You Go

    • (CD Single).
    • La Lennoxa Touring Inc/Humble Angel Records.

Broadcast

  • Sun 1 Aug 2021 05:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2