EP63 - John Wilson - Broadcaster & Journalist - ”Like a perfect stranger, you came into my life”

In this episode, I am joined by Broadcaster & Journalist
- John Wilson


It's amazing to hear so many passionate stories of his love of
The Jam (thanks Aunt Liz!) - it's an out-pouring of emotions,
memories and envy inducing tales from a master story-teller!


As one of the regular presenters of Front Row - the Radio 4 arts
programme, John specialised in music-related interviews for the
programme with the likes of Ray Davies, David Bowie, Paul
McCartney, Elton John and Kate Bush - whilst also interviewing
Paul Weller on many occasions on the show.


In 2007, he worked with Paul to create the book Suburban
100 - which saw Paul share his reflections on his lyrics,
offering candid insights to his writing process and the
inspiration behind some of pop music's best loved songs. 


In 2012 - Paul Weller guested on his Radio 4 Music Programme
Mastertapes - discussing a career-defining album in front of a
live audience (Paul selected The Gift) which also featured a
previous podcast guest (Teenage Waitress - Daniel J Ash)


In recent years, Paul has been a guest on John's 'These Three
Songs' Podcast and John has returned the favour by interviewing
him for the Making of True Meanings Documentary.


LINKS


This Cultural Life - Radio 4 - with John Wilson


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0010fl4


Paul Weller - Radio 4 - MasterTapes with John Wilson


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ntfw1


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nxh35


These Three Songs Podcast - Paul Weller


https://shows.acast.com/thesethree/episodes/paulweller


John Wilson with Paul Weller - The Jam Exhibition 


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02vmtkr


True Meanings - In Conversation with John Wilson


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY06Ic-xZTE


 


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