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'Why was she called Dusty?'

How did Dusty Springfield get her nickname? Sean remembers showbands going to Canada to play but always thought they all played in the same venue.

How did Dusty Springfield get her nickname? Sean remembers showbands going to Canada to play but always thought they all played in the same venue. When they returned they would be billed as 'Just Back From Canada!'

John in Crumlin thinks it's all very well Sean playing requests for people in Canada but thinks he should play some for people closer to home. Like him.

Sean still wants to be a drummer and remembers being in the company of snooker player Dennis Taylor who was playing the drums.

Men in the dance hall used to think they could sing as well as Brian Coll when dancing with a girl but it usually sounded more like a wolf howling in their ear than Brian Coll yodelling.
Angela remembers showbands playing in a marquee in the field behind her house in Magherafelt.

Music from Racey, Bobby Darin, Sandy Posey, Willie Nelson, Dusty Springfield, Julie Rogers and more.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Feb 2019 10:30

Music Played

  • Racey

    Some Girls

  • Billy Ray Cyrus

    Achy Breaky Heart

  • Bobby Darin

    Mack The Knife

  • Willie Nelson

    Me & Paul

  • Dusty Springfield

    I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself

  • Fats Domino

    I Want To Walk You 成人快手

  • Brian Coll

    Mail Call

  • Tom Rush

    I Don't Want Your Millions Mister

  • Sandy Posey

    Born A Woman

  • Johnny Tillitson

    Just One Time

  • Andy Williams

    Danny Boy

  • Boy George

    Life

  • Dr. Hook

    I Don't To Be Alone Tonight

  • Stephen Stills

    Love The One You're With

  • Zac Brown Band

    Loving You Easy

  • Julie Rogers

    The Wedding

  • Elvis Presley

    Love Me Tender

Broadcast

  • Tue 12 Feb 2019 10:30

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