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Singer Mica Paris presents a series that honours seven records and seven artists for their dramatic impact on soul music. 4: Marvin Gaye's concept album Here, My
Dear(1978) was a graphic account of his failed marriage to Berry Gordy 's sister Anna, and his worst-selling LP, despite its tales of cocaine addiction, child-custody traumas and prostitutes. The programme features
Gaye's second wife Jan and his co-writer Ed Townsend.
Gaye's vinyl demand: page 22

Contributors

Unknown:
Berry Gordy
Unknown:
Ed Townsend.

Bob Harris presents a series marking the 30th anniversary of Old Grey Whistle Test, the BBC rock programme that featured casual studio sessions and interviews in an atmosphere far removed from today's hyper-styled settings. This instalment recalls highs induced by Roxy Music , Bob Marley , Ry Cooder and others.

Contributors

Unknown:
Bob Harris
Duced By:
Roxy Music
Unknown:
Bob Marley
Unknown:
Ry Cooder

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