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Bob Stanley

Mark and Stuart are joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to chat about a new compilation he has put together showcasing the work of Robert Kirby.

Mark and Stuart are joined by Bob Stanley of Saint Etienne. Bob formed the band with Sarah Cracknell and Pete Wiggs in 1990 and had a string of hit singles including 'He's on the Phone', 'You're in a Bad Way' and a cover of Neil Young's 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'. As well as working with Saint Etienne - the band released their latest album '成人快手 Counties' last year - Bob is also a music writer, film producer and prolific record collector. Today he chats to Mark and Stuart about a new compilation he has put together, showcasing the work of Robert Kirby, a British arranger who first worked on the orchestrations for Nick Drake's iconic 'Five Leaves Left' album. He went on to work with many top British folk rock artists and Bob's compilation 'When the Day Is Done: The Orchestrations of Robert Kirby' brings together a selection of his best arrangements.

As well as this, there's the never-ending feature The Chain - which links together one record to another using YOUR suggestions - and Teatime Themetime, when you pit your musical wits to be first past that Chocolate Bourbon post and gain glory round the office biscuit barrel. AND if that weren't enough - we bring you the latest updates in the world of rock and pop in today's Music News.

3 hours

Last on

Wed 28 Mar 2018 13:00

Music Played

  • Afrikan Boy

    Hit Em Up

    • Yam records.
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg

    Sylvia Says

    • Because Music.
  • Brian Eno

    I'll Come Running

    • Another Green World.
    • EG.
  • System of a Down

    War?

  • Jimmy Tarbuck

    Stewball

  • First Aid Kit

    My Wild Sweet Love

    • Columbia Records.
  • Belle and Sebastian

    I'm a Cuckoo

    • Rough Trade Records.
  • Courtney Barnett

    Nameless, Faceless

    • Marathon Artists.
  • Pan Amsterdam

    Plus One

    • Def Press茅.
  • The Future Sound of London

    Papua New Guinea

    • Jumpin/Pumpin.
  • Manic Street Preachers

    Distant Colours

    • Columbia.
  • School of Seven Bells

    Windstorm

    • CD SINGLE.
    • FULL TIME HOBBY.
    • 1.
  • The High

    Up And Down

    • Somewhere Soon.
  • Charlotte Day Wilson

    Nothing New

  • Ibibio Sound Machine

    Give Me A Reason

    • Merge Records.
  • Vashti Bunyan

    Rainbow River

    • When The Day Is Over: The Orchestrations of Robert Kirby.
    • Ace Records.
    • 6.
  • John Cale

    I Keep A Close Watch

    • When The Day Is Done: The Orchestrations of Robert Kirby.
    • Ace Records.
  • St. Vincent

    Pills

    • Caroline International/Loma Vista.
  • Pip Blom

    I Think I'm In Love

    • NICE SWAN RECORDS.
  • LL Cool J

    Phenomenon

    • Def Jam.
  • Django Django

    Surface To Air (feat. Self Esteem)

    • Because Music.
  • Sunflower Bean

    Sinking Sands

    • Twentytwo In Blue.
  • David Bowie

    Speed Of Life

    • Low.
  • Nil眉fer Yanya

    Thanks 4 Nothing

    • Blue Flowers Records.
  • PINS

    Serve The Rich

  • Fruity Water

    Join The Dots

    • Thirst Takes.
    • Big Salad Records.
  • Laura Veirs

    Everybody Needs You

    • Bella Union.
  • The Smiths

    Bigmouth Strikes Again

  • Cate Le Bon

    Wonderful

  • EELS

    Today Is The Day

    • E Works / PIAS.
  • Simple Minds

    Promised You A Miracle

    • The Best Of Simple Minds.
    • Virgin.
  • Rita & The Tiaras

    Gone With The Wind Is My Love

    • Wigan Casino Soul Club.
    • Fab-U-Lus.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Wed 28 Mar 2018 13:00