Michael Parkinson's castaway is singer Lulu.
The castaway this week is Lulu, who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, recalls her upbringing in a Glasgow tenement and her subsequent career as a singer and actress. In choosing her eight records to take to the island, she reveals an admiration for the vocal styles of Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: The Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston
Book: Where Are You Going? by Swami Muktananda
Luxury: Telephone
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Music Played
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Ray Charles
Hit The Road Jack
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The Doobie Brothers
Minute By Minute
Castaway's Favourite
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Whitney Houston
Greatest Love Of All
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Giacomo Puccini
Che gelida manina (Your tiny hand is frozen) (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Pavarotti
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Eric Clapton
Layla
- The Best Of.
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Phyllis Nelson
Move Closer
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David Bowie
Let's Dance
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Michael Sembello
Maniac
Book Choice
Where Are You Going? - Swami Muktananda
Luxury Choice
Telephone
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Lulu |
Broadcasts
- Sun 4 Oct 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 9 Oct 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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