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3/3. Concluding Radio 2's On Song initiative in which songwriters discuss their craft, reclusive Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen talks to Mark Ellen about his working methods. The singer developed a cult following first in 1967 with the release of his brooding, sensual and reflective debut LP Songs of Leonard Cohen , which featured his now-signature work, Suzanne.
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Contributors

Talks:
Leonard Cohen
Unknown:
Mark Ellen
Unknown:
Leonard Cohen

Robert Ziegler conducts the BBC
Concert Orchestra with singer Clare Teal , who, together with vocalists Ian Shaw and Peter Grant , performs songs from her personal repertoire and tunes that have influenced her career. Presented by Clare Teal.

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Ziegler
Singer:
Clare Teal
Unknown:
Ian Shaw
Unknown:
Peter Grant
Presented By:
Clare Teal.

Actor Sean Penn reads an abridged version of Bob Dylan 's autobiography, published in 2004. 3/8. Now established in New York City, Dylan meets Mike Seeger , who
- along with Byron, Harry Belafonte and others - has a major impact. Abridged by Clive Stanhope Producer Elisa Shokoff

Contributors

Unknown:
Sean Penn
Unknown:
Bob Dylan
Unknown:
Mike Seeger
Unknown:
Harry Belafonte
Abridged By:
Clive Stanhope
Producer:
Elisa Shokoff

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