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Paul Carrack

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

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Paul Carrack shares the stories behind his songs in over 40 years of music-making. From explaining the real meaning behind his 1974 hit 'How Long' with Ace, to his experiences of touring with Roxy Music, Paul describes how he came to be be hired as keyboard player in Squeeze, replacing Jools Holland, and finding himself recording lead vocals in the band's 1981 hit 'Tempted', thanks to Elvis Costello. Paul also remembers becoming a member of Mike And The Mechanics, and reveals his connection to Grammy winning vocalist Linda Ronstadt. Show less

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