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The Single Story: Episode 4

The Single Story

Episode 4

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Single Story, Episode 4

David Quantick concludes with a look at the iconic status of the single.

David Quantick concludes his exploration of music's love affair with the 45 rpm single with a look at the iconic status of the single.

David Quantick concludes his exploration of our love affair with the 45 rpm single with a look at the iconic status of the single, the influence it has had over the DJ, the obsessive singles collectors and the unexpected survival of the indie record store.

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David Quantick looks at the extraordinary impact of the 45rpm single.

David Quantick looks at the extraordinary impact the 45rpm single has had on the way people have listened to music over the last 60 years.

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