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Martin Carthy

Ralph looks back on the musical career of Martin Carthy.

With the legendary folk musician Martin Carthy announcing his retirement from the live arena Ralph looks back on some of the musical highlights from his amazing career. There's also music from Katherine Priddy, Kate Rusby and a first play for Bruce Springsteen's take on The Pogues classic Rainy Night In Soho from the forthcoming Shane MacGowan tribute album 20th Century Paddy.

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1 hour, 52 minutes

Last on

Tuesday 20:04

Music Played

  • Chip Taylor

    Angel Of The Morning

  • Martin Carthy

    Scarborough Fair

  • Martin Carthy

    The Trees They Do Grow High

  • Eliza Carthy & Martin Carthy

    Happiness

  • Kate Rusby

    The Girl With The Curse

  • Imagined Village

    John Barleycorn

  • Paul Weller

    Wildwood

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Rainy Night In Soho

  • Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

    Sovay

  • Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

    Byker Hill

  • Chip Taylor

    Black And Blue America

  • Dexys Midnight Runners

    Because Of You

  • John Martyn

    Spencer The Rover

  • Katherine Priddy

    Matches

  • The Watersons

    Joy Health Love & Peace

  • Albion Country Band

    Gallant Poacher

  • Martin Carthy

    High Germany

  • Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

    The Begging Song

  • Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

    Bows Of London

  • Foy Vance

    Sapling

  • Martin Carthy

    Scarborough Fair

Broadcast

  • Tuesday 20:04