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R.E.S.P.E.C.T - The Art of Backing Vocals

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Last broadcast on Thu, 24 Sep 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Nick Barraclough delves into the world of backing vocalists, from the fluffy 50s to the stunning sophistication of today's jazzers, the innovations brought by The Beatles and The Beach Boys and the multi-tracked world of Joni Mitchell and The Carpenters.

A Smooth Operations production for BBC Radio 4.

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  1. Sat 23 May 2009
    10:30
  2. Thu 24 Sep 2009
    11:30

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30 minutes

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