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John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album.

John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album, and a live audience also puts questions. Featuring exclusive live performances.

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Mastertapes: Series 8: Don McLean (B-side)

Don McLean (B-side)

Series 8

BBC Radio 4 - Mastertapes, Series 8, Don McLean (B-side)

Don McLean answers audience questions about his all-time classic album, 'American Pie'.

Don McLean answers audience questions about his timeless classic 1971 album, ‘American Pie'. With John Wilson. From 2018.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Don McLean questions about his timeless classic 1971 album, ‘American Pie'.

Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.

With John Wilson at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Don also performs live acoustic versions of some of the tracks on the album.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2018.

Mastertapes: Series 8

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album

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