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Phil Cunningham talks to a series of musicians about their lives, careers and influences.

Phil Cunningham talks to a series of musicians about their lives, careers and influences and asks them to pick five songs that were milestones on the way.

My Life in Five Songs: Series 4

My Life in Five Songs: Series 4: Episode 4: Roddy Hart

Roddy Hart

Episode 4

Episode 4: Roddy Hart

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 Extra - My Life in Five Songs, Series 4, Roddy Hart

Scottish singer-songwriter Roddy Hart introduces Phil Cunningham to his favorite songs.

Scottish singer-songwriter Roddy Hart introduces Phil Cunningham to his favorite songs, including tracks by The Beatles, Jackson Brown and Wilco.

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Scottish singer- songwriter and broadcaster Roddy Hart has toured extensively as a solo artists and with his band.

He got off to a dream start with his first album Bookmarks which included guest appearances by Kris Kristofferson and Eddi Reader. 

Roddy tells Phil Cunningham about his love of song writing, his collaborations with some of the biggest names in the business and how he was once asked to perform in a Beatles tribute act. 

Phil opens with one of his recent songs 'Boxes' and then Roddy picks the following 5 songs.

The Beatles - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away


Jackson Browne - Late For The Sky


Wilco - Jesus etc.


Kris Kristofferson - Help Me Make It Through The Night


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