xilddx Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Two parts http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01sm7hv/Mastertapes_Series_2_Wilko_Johnson_(the_Aside)/ It's wonderful! [i]John Wilson returns with a new series of Mastertapes, in which he talks to leading performers and songwriters 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, with John initially quizzing the artist about the album in question, and then, in the B-side, the audience puts the questions. Both editions feature exclusive live performances.[/i] [i][b]Programme 1, A-side. "Down By The Jetty" with Wilko Johnson.[/b][/i] [i]At the beginning of 2013 Wilko Johnson announced a series of farewell UK concerts in March. The guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and he has chosen not to undergo chemotherapy. But before these final live appearances and before going into the studio to complete a new album, he came to the BBC Maida Vale studios to discuss the making of his very first one: Dr. Feelgood's debut album, "Down By The Jetty".[/i] [i]Released in January 1975 and including 'Roxette', 'She Does It Right' and 'All Through the City', the album has been cited as a major influence by the likes of Paul Weller, the Clash, Blondie and the Ramones.[/i] [i][b]The B-side of the programme[/b], where it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions, can be heard tomorrow at 3.30pm[/i] [i]Future Programmes will include Mike Scott talking about the Waterboys' album "Fisherman's Blues" and Richard Thompson revisiting his best selling solo album, "Rumor & Sigh".[/i] [i]Complete versions of the songs performed in the programme (and others) can be heard on the 'Mastertapes' pages on the Radio 4 website, where the programmes can also be downloaded and other musical goodies accessed.[/i] [i]Producer: Paul Kobrak.[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [i]" A bunch of downloads stuck to a piece of vinyl" [/i] Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1369849997' post='2093525'] [i]" A bunch of downloads stuck to a piece of vinyl" [/i] Brilliant. [/quote] Love what he has to say about the recording process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 The programme was very good and Wilko was very good. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Entertaining, poignant, informative and witty. Gem of a programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Pedals? Pedals? I'm a guitarist not a cyclist . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Boss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Excellent programme that reminded me of many happy memories of the Feelgoods around that time. It also reminded me that someone posted once in a thread about a bass player still playing although his lead had become unplugged from his amp. I'd like a quid for every time i saw Wilko do this in the 70s. Great memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 A fine programme. Fascinating hearing him talk about playing outside pubs at kicking-out time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Deffo going to give this a listen. Thanks for the link! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1369852573' post='2093580'] Pedals? Pedals? I'm a guitarist not a cyclist . . . . [/quote]Yes that made me chuckle when I heard the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1369852361' post='2093572'] Entertaining, poignant, informative and witty. Gem of a programme. [/quote] Just listened and yes, all of the above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ta for the link. Great program. I like the format of an interview then questions from the audience after. They should get Steve Harris on talking about Number of the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks so much, recording it right now (shhh!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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