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Nick Cave and the Birthday Party – Peel Sessions

Nick Cave's solo for John Peel’s 40th anniversary in 2001, and on its 40th anniversary, The Birthday Party’s first and last Peel sessions, and the Bad Seeds’ only Peel session.

Exploring Nick Cave's evolving relationship with John Peel and the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ. Featuring Nick appearing solo at King's College in London for John Peel’s 40th anniversary in 2001, and around its own 40th anniversary, a chance to hear The Birthday Party’s very first Peel session (rec. 10th September 1980) and their last (rec. 15th November 1982). Plus Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ one and only Peel session (rec. 28th March 1984), recorded while they were at work on their debut album and still known as Nick Cave & the Cavemen.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Nick Cave

    God is in the House (King's College, London 2001)

  • Nick Cave

    The Mercy Seat (King's College, London 2001)

  • Nick Cave

    Into My Arms (King's College, London 2001)

  • The Birthday Party

    Yard - ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Session 10/09/1980

  • The Birthday Party

    Figure of Fun - ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Session 10/09/1980

  • The Birthday Party

    King Ink - ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Session 10/09/1980

  • The Birthday Party

    Pleasure Avalanche (Radio 1 Session, 15 Nov 1982)

  • The Birthday Party

    Deep In The Woods (Radio 1 Session, 15 Nov 1982)

  • The Birthday Party

    Sonny's Burning (Radio 1 Session, 15 Nov 1982)

  • The Birthday Party

    Marry Me (Lie Lie) (Radio 1 Session, 15 Nov 1982)

  • Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

    From Her to Eternity (Radio 1 Session, 28 Mar 1984)

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 Nov 2020 01:00
  • Tue 12 Jan 2021 01:00
  • Tue 28 Dec 2021 01:00
  • Tue 23 Aug 2022 01:00
  • Tue 16 May 2023 01:00
  • Tue 27 Aug 2024 01:00