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Rufus Wainwright (the B-Side)

Episode 2 of 12

Rufus Wainwright answers audience questions about his breakthrough 2003 album, 'Want One'. With John Wilson. From 2014.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Rufus Wainwright questions about his breakthrough 2003 album, 'Want One'.

With John Wilson at the Â鶹Éç's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Rufus also performs acoustic live versions of some to the tracks from the album.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in November 2014.

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28 minutes

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Tue 18 Jul 2023 21:00

Music Played

  • Rufus Wainwright

    Candles (Radio 4 Session, 7 Apr 2014)

  • Rufus Wainwright

    I Don't Know What It Is (Radio 4 Session, 7 Apr 2014)

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