David Bailey
Sue Lawley's castaway is photographer David Bailey.
The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the photographer David Bailey. Born and bred in the East End of London, he took the fashion business by storm in the 1960s - discovering, photographing and often marrying some of the world's most beautiful women. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about success in the 1960s, the first time he saw Jean Shrimpton and his desire to carry on working, like his hero Picasso, until he's 90.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Dance Of The Earth (Rite Of Spring) by Igor Stravinsky
Book: Vioces of Silence by Malraux
Luxury: Nelson's Column
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Sir John Betjeman
The Arrest Of Oscar Wilde
- Betjeman's Banana Blush.
- Charisma.
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Bing Crosby
Sweet And Lovely
- Where The Blue Of The Night/ Bing Crosby.
- London.
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Elvis Presley
Steamroller Blues
- Aloha From Hawaii Via Saellite.
- RCA Classics.
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Alexander Borodin
Prince Igor Act 2
Orchestra: The Orchestra & Chorus Of National Opera Theatre
- Borodin: Prince Igor Songs.
- EMI.
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Billie Holiday
God Bless The Child
- Billie Holiday/ Lady Sings The Blue.
- Verve.
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John Adams
Christian Zeal And Activity
Orchestra: The San Francisco Symphony
- John Adams/ The Chairman Dances.
- Nonesuch.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Igor Stravinsky
Dance of the Earth (from The Rite Of Spring)
Orchestra: The City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
- Stravinsky: Apollo/Rite Of Spring.
- EMI.
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George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess Act 2
Soloist: Willard White Choir: The Glyndebourne Chorus Orchestra: The London Philharmonic
- Gershwin: Porgy & Bess.
- EMI.
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Book Choice
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The Voices of Silence - Andre Malraux
Luxury Choice
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Nelson's Column
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Bailey |
Broadcasts
- Sun 29 Sep 1991 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 4 Oct 1991 09:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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