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The Hero of the Hucklebuck

A special tribute programme to the late Brendan Bowyer including an interview Brian recorded with the singer over 20 years ago.

Brendan Bowyer's career stretched from Ireland's dance halls of the 50s and 60s all the way to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Along the way he was admired by Elvis, had the Beatles as his support act and captured the imagination of a teenage Brian D'Arcy.
A special tribute programme featuring a full-length interview Brian did with the singer over 20 years ago in which he talks about a lifetime under the lights, coping with loss and dealing with alcoholism.

54 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Aug 2021 12:03

Music Played

  • Brendan Bowyer & The Royal Showband

    Don鈥檛 Lose Your Hucklebuck Shoes

  • Brendan Bowyer

    Love Thee Dearest

  • Brendan Bowyer & The Royal Showband

    I Ran All the Way Home

  • Brendan Bowyer & The Royal Showband

    Bless you for Being an Angel

  • Brendan Bowyer

    Hound Dog

  • Brendan Bowyer & The Royal Showband

    Roll Over Beethoven

  • The Royal Showband & Brendan Bowyer

    Kiss Me Quick

  • The Royal Showband & Brendan Bowyer

    The Hucklebuck

  • Tom Dunphy

    Come Down The Mountain Katey Daley

  • Brendan Bowyer

    Fun Fun Fun

  • Brendan Bowyer

    You Gave Me A Mountain

Broadcasts

  • Sun 7 Jun 2020 13:06
  • Sun 22 Aug 2021 12:03