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My Life in Five Songs

Series 5

Episode 8: Bruce Watson

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

8/8 Guitarist Bruce Watson tells Phil Cunningham about his musical career with the Scottish band Big Country.

Formed in 1981 they have enjoyed 17 top 30 singles including hits like Fields of Fire and In A Big Country.

Bruce talks about the first guitar he bought and how Big Country toured in support of The Rolling Stones. He also explains how Big Country are touring again and how his son Jamie is now a member of the band.

Opening the show with Fields of Fire Bruce picks the following five songs:

The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night

The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar

The Kinks - Lola

The Clash - White Man in Hammersmith Palais

The Skids - Into The Valley. Show less

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