Chris De Burgh
Sue Lawley's castaway is singer Chris De Burgh.
Sue Lawley's castaway this morning is the singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh. Best known for his ballad Lady in Red, he began his career playing to guests in the crumbling Irish castle which his family ran as a hotel. He chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Kyrie from the Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez
Book: Moonfleet by J Meade Falkner
Luxury: Snorkel
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Music Played
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The Byrds
Mr Tambourine Man
- For What It鈥檚 Worth.
- Radioplay.
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The Beatles
Let It Be
- Past Masters Vol. 2.
- Parlophone.
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Toto
Africa
- Rock City Nights.
- Vertigo.
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Mike + the Mechanics
The Living Years
- Living Years.
- WEA.
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Derek and the Dominos
Layla
- Solid Gold '70s.
- Radio Play.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ariel Ram铆rez
Kyrie from the Misa Criolla
Choir: The Choir of the Basilique de Cocorro Orchestra: Los Fronterizos Ensemble
- Misa Criolla/Misa Flamenca.
- Phillips.
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Chris de Burgh
The Simple Truth
- Flying Colours.
- A&M Records.
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George Frideric Handel
Ombra mai fu (Largo) (from Xerxes)
Soloist: Reginald Kilbey and his Strings
- The Best of Baroque.
- EMI.
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Book Choice
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Moonfleet - J Meade Falkner
Luxury Choice
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Snorkel
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Chris de Burgh |
Broadcasts
- Sun 26 Jul 1998 11:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 31 Jul 1998 09:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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