Eddi Reader

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Born 28 August 1959.

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Eddi Reader - Tom Morton interview

Tom Morton in conversation with Scottish singer Eddi Reader who chooses some of her favourite songs.

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Biography

Eddi Reader MBE (born Sadenia Reader; 29 August 1959) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career. She is the recipient of three BRIT Awards and has topped both the album and singles charts. In 2003 she showcased the works of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

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    Tue 11 Sep 2012 09:35

    Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader believes the teaching of Gaelic should be...

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BBC Reviews

  1. Love Is The Way 2009

    Review of Love Is The Way

    Reviewed by Sid Smith

    Reader is capable of so much more.
  2. Peacetime 2007

    Review of Peacetime

    Reviewed by Sue Keogh

    Peacetime is a very calm experience where the songs are given room to breathe.
  3. Sings The Songs Of Robert Burns 2003

    Review of Sings The Songs Of Robert Burns

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    On this evidence it'll be a long (or should that be lang?) time before Reader and her...

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