Natalie Merchant (the B-Side)
The audience ask Natalie Merchant questions about her 1995 solo album, 'Tigerlily'. With John Wilson. From November 1995.
Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Natalie Merchant questions about her 1995 solo album, 'Tigerlily'.
With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.
Natalie also performs live versions of some to the tracks from the album.
Producer: Paul Kobrak
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2013.
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Natalie Merchant talks to John Wilson about her 1995 debut solo album Tigerlily.
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