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Radio 4,15 Jan 1977,30 mins

James Blades

Desert Island Discs

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Roy Plomley's castaway is percussionist James Blades. Favourite track: All People That On Earth Do Dwell by Benjamin Britten Book: Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by Charles Groves Luxury: Telescope

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    All people that on earth do dwell (from St Nicholas)
    All people that on earth do dwell (from St Nicholas)
    Benjamin Britten
  3. 2.
    Coriolan Overture
    Coriolan Overture
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. 3.
    Space Man
    Space Man
    Lionel Hampton and Jess Stacey