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Porcelain by Moby

Released as a single in 2000, Moby's Porcelain has been used in films, TV and adverts yet remains a much loved melancholic downbeat electronic ballad.

A song that was everywhere after it was released as a single in 2000. Moby's Porcelain has been used in films, TV and adverts yet remains a much loved melancholic downbeat electronic ballad. Reportedly written about the fragility of love after a break up it's a track that has a place in many people's hearts.

The people featured are:
Felicia Narhi aka DJ Damselfly
Steve O'Brien
Gyu
Ola Mazzuca
John E Roy
Michael Weinhardt

Producer: Maggie Ayre

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Last Monday16:30
BBC Radio 4

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