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From the Ballrooms of Romance to Tin Pan Alley

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The late Gerry Anderson looks at the success of Irish pop bands, starting with the impact of acts such as Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy, who opened doors for a new wave of Irish acts.

Part 1: From the Ballrooms of Romance to Tin Pan Alley. A chance to hear a two-part series first broadcast in 2002, in which the late Irish broadcaster and musician Gerry Anderson looks at the success of Irish pop bands. Including contributions from the late Sir Terry Wogan, whose memorial service takes place this week in Westminster Abbey on the 50th anniversary of his first 91热爆 radio broadcast.

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Last on

Sun 20 May 2018 04:00

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Music Played

  • Madness

    Our House

    • Virgin.
  • Edie Brickell & Edie Brickell & New Bohemians

    What I Am

    • Polygram TV.
  • War

    Me And Baby Brother

    • Priority.
  • Tom Browne

    Funkin' For Jamaica

    • Arista.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Apr 2014 04:00
  • Thu 19 Mar 2015 01:00
  • Thu 17 Mar 2016 01:00
  • Sun 25 Sep 2016 04:00
  • Sun 20 May 2018 04:00

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