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Hungry for Heaven: 1: Can I Get a Witness

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1/2. Simon Mayo explores the impact of religious music and ideas on the music of the rock and pop era.
A look at the influence of the church and gospel singing on early rockers Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Little Richard, and soul pioneers Ray Charles and Sam Cooke.
Contributors include Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Lou Rawls, historian Steve Turner, Rick Wakeman, the Jordanaires, producer Jerry Wexler and the late Ray Charles.
Phill Jupitus on Ray Charles: p 40

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon Mayo
Interviewee:
Little Richard
Interviewee:
Carl Perkins
Interviewee:
Lou Rawls
Interviewee:
Steve Turner
Interviewee:
Rick Wakeman
Interviewee:
Jerry Wexler
Interviewee:
Ray Charles
Producer:
Kevin Hewlett
Source: Radio Times

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