The Music That Made Me
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
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Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
A star of screen, stage and pop charts, Jason Donovan has been entertaining millions for decades. With a new tour in the works, he joined us for The Music That Made Me
Five Star's Deniece Pearson: 'I kissed Smokey Robinson's lips off'
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Five Star's Deniece Pearson: 'I kissed Smokey Robinson's lips off'
The Cure's Lol Tolhurst: 'I'm making a playlist for my funeral. It's about five hours' worth'
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The Cure's Lol Tolhurst: 'I'm making a playlist for my funeral. It's about five hours' worth'
David Duchovny: 'I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon'
David Duchovny: 'I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon'
Mike Scott of The Waterboys: ‘Taylor Swift made me cry’
Mike Scott of The Waterboys: ‘Taylor Swift made me cry’
Skunk Anansie’s Skin: ‘Rage Against the Machine gave me permission to be political’
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Skunk Anansie’s Skin: ‘Rage Against the Machine gave me permission to be political’
Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost
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Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost
'A lot of Disney soundtrack vibe': Neil Hannon reveals the music that made The Divine Comedy
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'A lot of Disney soundtrack vibe': Neil Hannon reveals the music that made The Divine Comedy
Glen Matlock: ‘I heard The Beatles and immediately wanted to start the Sex Pistols’
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Glen Matlock: ‘I heard The Beatles and immediately wanted to start the Sex Pistols’
Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music
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Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds reveals the music that saved his life
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Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds reveals the music that saved his life
Nathan Evans: Wellerman star says Ed Sheeran made him want to sing
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Nathan Evans: Wellerman star says Ed Sheeran made him want to sing
Tom Odell: 'Billie Eilish is phenomenal and formidable and fearless'
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Tom Odell: 'Billie Eilish is phenomenal and formidable and fearless'
Kat Von D: People know me for tattoos and makeup but music is my love
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Kat Von D: People know me for tattoos and makeup but music is my love
Fran Healy: 'Blondie is connected with really traumatic memories'
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Fran Healy: 'Blondie is connected with really traumatic memories'
Imelda May on the music that made her: 'Gigs are like making love'
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