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Radcliffe and Maconie: Music, chat and David Bowie’s Hunky Dory at 50

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Music, chat and David Bowie’s Hunky Dory at 50

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Mark celebrates the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s album Hunky Dory.

Mark presents a feast of great music and chat, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s acclaimed album ‘Hunky Dory’.

Mark Radcliffe presents a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.

Today they mark the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s acclaimed fourth album ‘Hunky Dory.’ Although it was well received by critics when it was released on 17th December 1971, it wasn’t a commercial success until Bowie had his real breakthrough with his follow-up album… 1972’s ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.’  

Recorded in London’s Trident Studios, Hunky Dory features guitarist Mick Ronson, drummer Woody Woodmansey and Rick Wakeman on piano. Praised for its sound and songwriting, the album was influenced by Bowie’s first visit to America and includes some of Bowie’s best loved songs including ‘Life on Mars’, ‘Changes’, ‘Oh! You Pretty Things’ and ‘Kooks’ – a song written for his newborn son Duncan Jones.  Mark and Stuart play some of their favourite tracks from the album and discuss its significance and influence since its release fifty years ago.    

Also on the show… a host of quality radio items including 'The Chain' - our world-famous list of over 8000 interconnected songs.  

There’s also the chance to take part in ‘Tea Time Theme Time’, guessing the link between three top tunes.

Plus a finely balanced blend of new and old music, setting you up for a Sunday.

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