Beck [6 Music Artist Collection]

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Beck At The Bbc

20210706

A compilation of the best of Beck in conversation and performing in session at the BBC.

Beck Live And Essential Albums Of The 90s: Odelay

20210706

Beck discusses Odelay and plays live in Brixton in 1996 and Belfast in 2018.

The Beck Playlist

20210706

A playlist celebrating the music of Beck and its roots and branches.

The Story Of Leadbelly, Beck's Musical Hero

20101125

20210706 (6M)

As part of the 6 Music Artist Collection on Beck, a chance to hear the story of Leadbelly, the folk singer who was a great influence on a young Beck David Hansen, who, as a busker in his youth, would often play versions of Leadbelly songs in Lafayette Park in Los Angeles.

Eric Burdon of the Animals examines the life, music and legacy of American folk singer Huddie Ledbetter (otherwise known as Leadbelly), who had a major influence on popular music on both sides of the Atlantic during the 20th Century. Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Van Morrison, Nirvana and even ABBA have all cited him as an influence yet he remains far from a household name.

Eric Burdon of the Animals examines the life, music and legacy of the folk legend.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
Beck At The Bbc	20210706		A compilation of the best of Beck in conversation and performing in session at the BBC.
Beck Live And Essential Albums Of The 90s: Odelay	20210706		Beck discusses Odelay and plays live in Brixton in 1996 and Belfast in 2018.
The Beck Playlist	20210706		A playlist celebrating the music of Beck and its roots and branches.
The Story Of Leadbelly, Beck's Musical Hero	20101125	20210706 (6M)	As part of the 6 Music Artist Collection on Beck, a chance to hear the story of Leadbelly, the folk singer who was a great influence on a young Beck David Hansen, who, as a busker in his youth, would often play versions of Leadbelly songs in Lafayette Park in Los Angeles. Eric Burdon of the Animals examines the life, music and legacy of American folk singer Huddie Ledbetter (otherwise known as Leadbelly), who had a major influence on popular music on both sides of the Atlantic during the 20th Century. Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Van Morrison, Nirvana and even ABBA have all cited him as an influence yet he remains far from a household name. Eric Burdon of the Animals examines the life, music and legacy of the folk legend.