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Ricky Ross's New Tradition

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Ricky Ross plays the new songs he loves and influential music from the last century.

Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross plays the new songs he loves and traces the common themes which have influenced song- and music-making over the last 100 years.

Ricky Ross's New Tradition: Oh Canada

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28/08/2017

Oh Canada

BBC Radio 2 - Ricky Ross's New Tradition, Oh Canada

Deacon Blue's lead singer explores the origins of music making and song-writing in Canada.

Live from Glasgow, Deacon Blue's lead singer traces the roots, influences and origins of Canadian music and song-writing. From Arcade Fire back to Hank Snow via Joni Mitchell.

Live from Glasgow, Deacon Blue's lead singer Ricky Ross explores the origins of today's music. Starting with Arcade Fire, he traces the roots, influences and origins of Canadian music making and song-writing. Featuring Hank Snow, Joni Mitchell, Justin Bieber and a few of the many artists influenced by Neil Young.

Discover some of the brilliant records Ricky's found on his song writing and performance travels, and see the common themes which have influenced music over the last 100 years.

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