Wish You Were There?

Presenters journey back to a performance by the artist that inspired them to make their own music, exploring how it shaped the careers of its performers and its wider effect on the music scene

Wish You Were There? - Episode 1

Singer-songwriter Cerys Matthews explores the Stax/Volt Revue that took place at the Finsbury Park Astoria in 1967.

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Wish You Were There? - Episode 2

Richard Hawley harks back to a gig by blues artist Little Walter at the intimate Sheffield Esquire in 1964.

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Wish You Were There? - Episode 3

Damon Gough (aka Badly Drawn Boy) experiences Bruce Springsteen at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1975 as The Boss ventured into Europe for the first time.

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Wish You Were There? - Episode 4

Martha Wainwright travels back to a gig by Queen in 1976 at Hyde Park Corner, aided by a roadie and a fan with fond memories.

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