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6 Music's Way With Words: Patti Smith interview

Craig Charles speaks to punk poet Patti Smith as part of 6 Music's Way With Words.

On National Poetry Day, she reminisces on how a poetry reading led to the creation of 'Gloria', the influence of Jimi Hendrix on her creative process, and the important role poetry plays in her life today.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Dylan Thomas

    Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

    • The Caedmon Poetry Collection.
    • Caedmon Records.
    • 106.
  • 2Pac

    California Love (feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman)

    • DEATH ROW.
  • Patti Smith

    Gloria

    • ARISTA.
  • Kelis

    Bless The Telephone (Instrumental)

    • Ninja Tune.
  • The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    1983... (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)

    • Electric Ladyland.
    • Legacy Recordings.
    • 11.
  • Poppy Ajudha

    No!

    • Poppy Ajudha.

Broadcast

  • Thu 6 Oct 2022 15:00