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MASTERTAPES SERIES 2 - 2. WILKO JOHNSON (THE B-SIDE) (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 25th May 2018
John Wilson returns with a new series of Mastertapes, in which he talks to leading performers and songwriters about the album that made them or changed them. Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios. Each edition includes two episodes, with John initially quizzing the artist about the album in question, and then, in the B-side, the audience puts the questions. Both editions feature exclusive live performances.
Programme 1, the B-side. Having discussed the making of "Down By The Jetty", the debut album from Dr. Feelgood (in the A-side of the programme, broadcast on Monday 27th May and available online), Wilko Johnson responds to questions from the audience and performs live versions of some of the songs discussed.
Complete versions of the songs performed in the programme (and others) can be heard on the 'Mastertapes' pages on the Radio 4 website, where all the programmes of this and previous series can also be downloaded and other musical goodies accessed.
Producer: Paul Kobrak.
MASTERTAPES SERIES 2 - 1. WILKO JOHNSON (THE A-SIDE) (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 18th May 2018
John Wilson returns with the second series of Mastertapes, in which he talks to leading performers and songwriters about the album that made them or changed them. Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios. Each edition includes two episodes, with John initially quizzing the artist about the album in question, and then, in the B-side, the audience puts the questions. Both editions feature exclusive live performances.
Programme 1, A-side. "Down By The Jetty" with Wilko Johnson.
At the beginning of 2013 Wilko Johnson announced a series of farewell UK concerts in March. The guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and he has chosen not to undergo chemotherapy. But before these final live appearances and before going into the studio to complete a new album, he came to the BBC Maida Vale studios to discuss the making of his very first one: Dr. Feelgood's debut album, "Down By The Jetty".
Released in January 1975 and including 'Roxette', 'She Does It Right' and 'All Through the City', the album has been cited as a major influence by the likes of Paul Weller, the Clash, Blondie and the Ramones.
The B-side of the programme, where it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions, can be heard tomorrow at 3.30pm
Other programmes in the series include Mike Scott talking about the Waterboys' album "Fisherman's Blues" and Richard Thompson revisiting his best selling solo album, "Rumor & Sigh".
Complete versions of the songs performed in the programme (and others) can be heard on the 'Mastertapes' pages on the Radio 4 website, where the programmes can also be downloaded and other musical goodies accessed.
Producer: Paul Kobrak.
THE FIRST TIME WITH... SERIES 5 - 5. WILKO JOHNSON (320kbs-m4a/134mb/58mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 6th January 2018
In 2013 former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas.
In this emotional First Time with... Matt Everitt chats to the influential musician, reflecting on his death and why he has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy.
He looks back fondly at a life in music - growing up in Canvey Island, his band's influence on the roots of the British punk scene, and playing with Ian Dury and the Blockheads.
Wilko discusses the pivotal moments and songs that have shaped his life and career.
After this programme was first broadcast in 2013, Wilko underwent a pioneering nine hour procedure to remove the tumour and he has remained cancer-free since then.
Dr. Feelgood - Back In The Night
The Weavers - Greensleeves
Elgar - Nimrod (from "Enigma Variations")
The Rolling Stones - Come On [London]
John Lee Hooker - Dimples [Warner Music]
Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues [Demon]
Dr. Feelgood - Roxette [EMI]
Dr. Feelgood - She Does It Right [EMI]
Bo Diddley - Pretty Thing [White Label]
Chuck Berry - Talkin About You [Weton Wesgram]
Dr. Feelgood - Sneakin' Suspicion [EMI]
Ian Dury & The Blockheads - I Want To Be Straight [Demon]
Dr. Feelgood - Going Back Home (Live) [EMI]
Howlin’ Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin' [Weton Wesgram]