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Love and Money singer James Grant explains why the Kenny Dalglish poster in his bedroom soon gave way to one of guitarist Jimmy Page when he discovered the sound of Led Zeppelin.

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Love and Money were one of the most successful bands to come out of Scotland in the 1980's. Songs like Jocelyn Square and Strange Kind of Love brought them wide recognition and an appearance on the Wogan show transformed their fortunes overnight.

Lead vocalist James Grant began his musical career with the band Friends Again but it wasn't until his Love and Money days that he was happy to stand behind the microphone.

Now recording as a solo artist James tells Phil about his days on the road, how his hamburger bill in the United States ran into thousands of pounds and why he'd like Susan Boyle to record one of his songs.

The programme opens with Strange Kind of Love and James picks the following 5 songs.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 Jun 201518:30
BBC Radio Scotland except BBC Radio Orkney & BBC Radio Shetland

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  • Led Zeppelin

    Whole Lotta Love

  • Slade

    Cum On Feel The Noize

  • Tom Waits

    Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis

  • The Staple Singers

    Will The Circle Be Unbroken

  • Karen Matheson

    Evangeline

  • Phil Cunningham

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Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Feb 201115:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sun 13 Feb 201100:00
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sun 13 Feb 201106:02
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Mon 25 Apr 201122:05
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Mon 15 Aug 201122:05
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Fri 26 Jun 201518:30
    BBC Radio Scotland except BBC Radio Orkney & BBC Radio Shetland