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Paddy Moloney

Sue Lawley's castaway is founder of the Chieftans Paddy Moloney.

Sue Lawley's guest this week is Paddy Moloney. As the founder of the Chieftains he has taken Irish folk music around the world. No purist, some of his most popular pieces are influenced by other countries folk songs, most notably China, Spain and South America. He's collaborated with popular musicians too, sharing a stage with Mick Jagger, Elvis Costello and The Corrs.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Coast of Malabar by The Chieftains with Ry Cooder
Book: The Book of Lempster (old Irish textbook currently in the Hague)
Luxury: Tin whistle

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Fri 16 Jul 199909:00
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • The Chieftains

    Full of Joy

    • The Chieftains in China.
    • Claddagh Records.

  • Margaret Sheridan

    I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls

    • Margaret Sheridan 1889-1958 Centenary.
    • EMI.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • The Chieftains with Ry Cooder

      Coast of Malabar

      • The Long Black Veil.
      • RCA.

  • Lonnie Donegan

    Putting on the Style

    • The EP Collection.
    • See For Miles.

  • Derek Bell

    Rondeau Ecossais

    • Derek Bell plays with himself.
    • Claddagh Records Ltd.

  • Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé

    Barcelona

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto in E flat major - 3rd movement

    Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

    • EMI.

  • Elvis Costello and the Chieftains

    Long Journey Home

    • Long Journey Home.
    • RCA.

  • Book Choice

    • The Book of Lempster (old Irish textbook currently in the Hague)

  • Luxury Choice

    • Tin whistle

Credits

PresenterSue Lawley
Interviewed GuestPaddy Moloney

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Jul 199911:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 16 Jul 199909:00
    BBC Radio 4

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