Mastertapes [6 Music Stories]

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Broadcast

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Ray Davies

20231228

20240717 (6M)

Ray Davies talks about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'.

Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition includes two episodes - the A-side and B-side.

Both editions feature exclusive live performances of songs from the two albums.

In this one (The A side), John Wilson takes Ray back to the early 1970s and the making of two classic Kinks albums.

Marking a period of transition for the group (as they left one British record label for an American one), both were concept albums, tackling such broad themes as corruption within the music industry and the destruction of old communities via urban regeneration. In a revealing interview, Ray considers the power of the lyric and the importance of place in his song-writing.

In the B-side of the programme, it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions.

Producer: Paul Kobrak.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 2012.

Ray Davies talks to John Wilson about the Kinks albums 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'.

Ray Davies talks to John Wilson about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'. From November 2012.

Ray Davies (the B-side)

20231228

20240717 (6M)

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, Ray Davies responds to questions from the audience about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'.

With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Ray performs acoustic live versions of some to the tracks from the albums, both of which were released more than forty years ago.

Producer: Paul Kobrak.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in December 2012.

Ray Davies take on questions about two classic Kinks' albums, Lola and Muswell Hillbillies

Ray Davies answers questions from the audience about the Kinks' 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies' albums. From 2012.

Shirley Collins (a-side)

20231227

20240724 (6M)

Shirley Collins discusses her 1971 classic album 'Love, Death and the Lady'.

Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition includes two episodes - the A-side and B-side.

In the A-side, Shirley talks to John Wilson.

Released on the Harvest label (also home to Deep Purple, Kevin Ayers and Pink Floyd), Love Death & the Lady exuded a darkness that reflected Shirley's own personal loneliness at the time. With tracks like The Outlandish Knight, The Oxford Girl and Geordie, the album revolves around the themes of murder, class conflict and betrayal.

Shirley Collins began the 1970s releasing what is now regarded by many as one of her finest albums... and she ended the decade by losing her singing voice through dysphonia.

Yet she remains revered today by the likes of Graham Coxon, Billy Bragg, Stewart Lee, Jonny Greenwood and Angel Olsen.

In the B-side of the programme, it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2017.

Shirley Collins discusses her 1971 classic album Love, Death and the Lady.

Shirley Collins discusses her 1971 classic album 'Love, Death and the Lady'. With John Wilson. From 2017.

Shirley Collins (b-side)

20231227

20240724 (6M)

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Shirley Collins questions about her classic 1971 album ‘Love, Death and the Lady'.

Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.

With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Shirley also performs acoustic live versions of songs from her new album, the first she has released in 38 years.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2017.

Shirley Collins answers questions about her classic album 'Love, Death and the Lady'.

Shirley Collins answers audience questions about her classic 1971 album ‘Love, Death and the Lady'. With John Wilson. From 2017.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
Ray Davies	20231228	20240717 (6M)	Ray Davies talks about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'. Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them. Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition includes two episodes - the A-side and B-side. Both editions feature exclusive live performances of songs from the two albums. In this one (The A side), John Wilson takes Ray back to the early 1970s and the making of two classic Kinks albums. Marking a period of transition for the group (as they left one British record label for an American one), both were concept albums, tackling such broad themes as corruption within the music industry and the destruction of old communities via urban regeneration. In a revealing interview, Ray considers the power of the lyric and the importance of place in his song-writing. In the B-side of the programme, it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions. Producer: Paul Kobrak. First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 2012. Ray Davies talks to John Wilson about the Kinks albums 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'. Ray Davies talks to John Wilson about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'. From November 2012.
Ray Davies (the B-side)	20231228	20240717 (6M)	Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, Ray Davies responds to questions from the audience about the inspiration behind two classic Kinks albums, 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies'. With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London. Ray performs acoustic live versions of some to the tracks from the albums, both of which were released more than forty years ago. Producer: Paul Kobrak. First broadcast on Radio 4 in December 2012. Ray Davies take on questions about two classic Kinks' albums, Lola and Muswell Hillbillies Ray Davies answers questions from the audience about the Kinks' 'Lola' and 'Muswell Hillbillies' albums. From 2012.
Shirley Collins (a-side)	20231227	20240724 (6M)	Shirley Collins discusses her 1971 classic album 'Love, Death and the Lady'. Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them. Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition includes two episodes - the A-side and B-side. In the A-side, Shirley talks to John Wilson. Released on the Harvest label (also home to Deep Purple, Kevin Ayers and Pink Floyd), Love Death & the Lady exuded a darkness that reflected Shirley's own personal loneliness at the time. With tracks like The Outlandish Knight, The Oxford Girl and Geordie, the album revolves around the themes of murder, class conflict and betrayal. Shirley Collins began the 1970s releasing what is now regarded by many as one of her finest albums... and she ended the decade by losing her singing voice through dysphonia. Yet she remains revered today by the likes of Graham Coxon, Billy Bragg, Stewart Lee, Jonny Greenwood and Angel Olsen. In the B-side of the programme, it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions. Producer: Paul Kobrak First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2017. Shirley Collins discusses her 1971 classic album Love, Death and the Lady. Shirley Collins discusses her 1971 classic album 'Love, Death and the Lady'. With John Wilson. From 2017.
Shirley Collins (b-side)	20231227	20240724 (6M)	Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Shirley Collins questions about her classic 1971 album ‘Love, Death and the Lady'. Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them. With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London. Shirley also performs acoustic live versions of songs from her new album, the first she has released in 38 years. Producer: Paul Kobrak First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2017. Shirley Collins answers questions about her classic album 'Love, Death and the Lady'. Shirley Collins answers audience questions about her classic 1971 album ‘Love, Death and the Lady'. With John Wilson. From 2017.