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In Focus: Big Star
Memphis, 18.04.22
Focus on Big Star
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its release, host Rich Tupica compiled a two-part show on Big Star’s “No. 1 Record.” Released in 1972, by Ardent and Stax Records, it's influenced everyone from R.E.M. and Teenage Fanclub to Beck and Wilco.
The first part, comprising only alternate takes from the LP, also includes 1972 radio interview clips with founders Alex Chilton and Andy Hummel – recorded days after the album was released. Part two of this show digs back into the roots of the Memphis band, playing only Big Star pre-cursors. Part two also features 1975 interview clips from Chris Bell, who left the band just after the LP was released.
Tracklist
- Alex Chilton And Andy Hummel
Interview With Jon Scott On Fm 100, Summer, 1972 - The Jynx
And My Baby’s Gone - Rock City
I Think It’s Time We Say Goodbye
