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Colleen Murphy focuses on Belfast and makes the case for Van Morrison's Astral Weeks as the album that provides the all time best musical snapshot of the city.

Ahead of 麻豆社 Music's Biggest Weekend, Colleen Murphy delves into the rich musical history of Belfast and makes a case for Van Morrison's Astral Weeks as the record that provides the all time best musical snapshot of the city. She plays songs from the album, examines its roots, and discusses the influence Belfast had on its making. Guests include Ash's Tim Wheeler, musician David Kitt and Van experts Terri Hooley, Lauren Onkey and Stuart Bailie.

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Sun 20 May 2018 13:00
麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Van Morrison

    The Way Young Lovers Do

    • Astral Weeks.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 5.

  • Van Morrison

    Astral Weeks

    • Astral Weeks.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • The Mcpeake Family

    Will Ye Go Lassis Go

    • Wild Mountain Thyme.
    • Topic Records.

  • Lead Belly

    Irene Goodnight

    • Leadbelly.
    • Playboy Records.

  • Mahalia Jackson

    We Shall Overcome

    • The Great Mahalia Jackson.
    • Columbia.

  • Van Morrison

    Beside You

    • Astral Weeks.
    • Warner Bros..
    • 2.

  • Van Morrison

    Ballerina

    • Astral Weeks.
    • Warner Bros. Records.
    • 7.

  • Van Morrison

    Madame George

    • Warner Bros.

  • Van Morrison

    Cyprus Avenue

    • WARNER BROS.

  • Van Morrison

    Sweet Thing

    • Astral Weeks.
    • Warner Bros. Records.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Sun 20 May 2018 13:00
    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

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