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Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull talks about the music she grew up with, making her own music, her personal battles and making music today including collaborations with Blur and PJ Harvey.

In tribute to Marianne Faithfull, another chance to hear her discussing the music that changed her life.

Matt Everitt leads Marianne through a warm, engaging look at a career which has spanned five decades. She has worked with many great musicians including David Bowie and Dr. John, Blur and PJ Harvey.

Marianne discusses the music she grew up with - including Chuck Berry and the Everly Brothers - and the way it influenced her solo work. She also covers her forays into country music, her love of jazz, and explains why she received a credit on the Rolling Stones' song Sister Morphine. The singer also talks about her past drug problems and the way that she has now made peace with difficult periods in her life.

First broadcast in May 2011.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 3 Feb 202503:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Marianne Faithfull

    Broken English

  • The Everly Brothers

    Cathy's Clown

    • Acuff-Rose Opryland Music: 50th Anniv.
    • Acuff-Rose Opryland.

  • Marianne Faithfull

    As Tears Go By

    • The Very Best Of Marianne Faithfull.
    • London.

  • Marianne Faithfull

    Come and Stay With Me

    • The Very Best Of Marianne Faithfull.
    • London.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Not Fade Away

    • London.

  • Hank Williams

    I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

  • Dr. John

    I Walk On Guilded Splinters

    • Rhino.

  • Marianne Faithfull

    Pirate Jenny

  • Marianne Faithfull

    Kissin Time

  • Marianne Faithfull

    Before The Poison

  • Marianne Faithfull

    The Old House

    • Horses In High Heels.
    • Dramatico.
    • 13.

  • Marianne Faithfull

    I'm Into Something Good

  • PJ Harvey

    Let England Shake

    • Island.

  • Cat Stevens

    Another Saturday Night

  • Bat for Lashes

    Pearl's Dream

    • CD SINGLE.
    • PARLOPHONE.
    • 1.

  • Depeche Mode

    See You

    • Mute Records.

  • Pavement

    Summer Babe

    • BIG CAT RECORDS.

  • Oasis

    The Masterplan

    • CD SINGLE.
    • Big Brother.

Credit

ProducerHenry Real

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