Legends of Glastonbury
Lauren Laverne introduces from the archive some of the most memorable performances from the legendary artists who have played Glastonbury Festival over the years.
Lauren Laverne introduces from the archive some of the most memorable performances from the legendary artists who have played Glastonbury Festival over the years. Artists include singer-songwriter Paul Simon from the Pyramid Stage in 2011, pop princess Kylie Minogue, London’s Nutty Boys Madness from 2009, South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo from 2000, sixties icons Crosby, Still and Nash, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, grande dame of punk Pattie Smith from 2015, blues guitar great BB King, Chrissie Hynde’s Pretenders from 2017, double-denim kings of rock ‘n’ roll Status Quo, punk icons Blondie from 2014, pop and reggae superstar Eddy Grant, and Dame Shirley Bassey in her 2007 Pyramid Stage performance. Then, for good measure, the 2015 set by guitar heroes The Who and the ultimate living legend, Sir Paul McCartney, headlining the Pyramid Stage in 2004. Plus many more legends too numerous to mention.
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Music Played
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Neil Diamond
I'm A Believer (Live At Madison Square Garden August 2008)
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Status Quo
Down Down
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Status Quo
Rockin' All Over The World
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Dolly Parton
Here You Come Again (Live at Glastonbury)
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David Bowie
Life On Mars?
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Paul McCartney
Live and Let Die
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Lauren Laverne |
Executive Producer | Alison Howe |
Series Producer | Stephanie McWhinnie |
Broadcasts
- Sun 27 Jun 2021 19:30
- New Year's Day 2022 01:25
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