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Ricky-Ross-Meets Podcast

Ricky Ross Meets

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Music: Classic Pop & Rock

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Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.

Ricky Ross Meets: Paul Carrack

Paul Carrack

BBC Radio Scotland - Ricky Ross Meets, Paul Carrack

An extended conversation with the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Paul Carrack shares stories behind his 40 plus years of music-making, from his 1974 single 'How Long' with Ace, to touring with Roxy Music, and replacing Jools Holland in Squeeze.

Paul Carrack shares the stories behind his songs in over 40 years of music-making. From explaining the real meaning behind his 1974 hit 'How Long' with Ace, to his experiences of touring with Roxy Music, Paul describes how he came to be be hired as keyboard player in Squeeze, replacing Jools Holland, and finding himself recording lead vocals in the band's 1981 hit 'Tempted', thanks to Elvis Costello. Paul also remembers becoming a member of Mike And The Mechanics, and reveals his connection to Grammy winning vocalist Linda Ronstadt.

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