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BBC Radio Kent Special: The Jim Lea Songbook

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The co-writer of Slade's hits talks to Phil Harrison about 50 years in the music business.

As Britain's biggest band of the 1970s, Slade have sold nearly 7 million records and had 6 number one singles. Bassist, producer and co-writer of their hits Jim Lea tells Phil Harrison the stories behind the songs, including Coz I Luv You and Merry Xmas Everybody. Plus how he overcame the shyness that followed him throughout his career to become a solo artist today.

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