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Crazy

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People reflect on why the pop country classic 'Crazy', made famous by Patsy Cline, still brings out strong emotions. From 2014.

"It's the kind of music that makes you feel like you're just hurting so good"

People of different ages reflect on why the pop country classic 'Crazy' made famous by Patsy Cline brings out such strong emotions in them.

Featuring a young woman mourning the loss of a father's love after divorce - and broadcaster Fiona Phillips reflects on losing her father to Alzheimer's disease.

87 year old Wayne Rethford met Patsy Cline in 1961 and two years later happened upon the crash site where she died after her plane came down in a heavy storm in Tennessee.

"That music becomes embedded in your soul" he says.

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in April 2014.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 6 Jul 2024 00:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Apr 2014 11:30
  • Sat 12 Apr 2014 15:30
  • Fri 21 Jul 2017 18:30
  • Sat 22 Jul 2017 00:30
  • Tue 28 Dec 2021 18:30
  • Wed 29 Dec 2021 00:30
  • Fri 5 Jul 2024 10:00
  • Fri 5 Jul 2024 16:00
  • Sat 6 Jul 2024 00:00

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