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Radio 4,19 Dec 1993,40 mins

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The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the rock star Phil Collins. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his rise to fame as the lead singer of the group Genesis and his subsequent transition to a dazzling solo career. As someone who has sold over 35 million records worldwide, his success has brought him riches, and, apparently, happiness. He'll be discussing how the Mr Nice Guy of the rock world manages money, marriage and making music. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Helpless Heart by Paul Brady Book: Prehistory of the Far Side by Gary Larson Luxury: Piano

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Helpless Heart
    Helpless Heart
    Paul Brady
  3. 2.
    How Can We Hang On To A Dream?
    How Can We Hang On To A Dream?
    Tim Hardin
  4. 3.
    All My Loving
    All My Loving
    The Beatles