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Neil and Chris present a playlist showcasing the emotionally euphoric nature of sad songs. Expect essential tracks by Nina Simone, The Smiths, Françoise Hardy and Glen Campbell.

In this third of four shows, Neil and Chris take a cue from the title of a track they wrote over 30 years ago to bring you a playlist showcasing the emotionally euphoric nature of sad songs.

Expect essential moments from Nina Simone, The Smiths, Françoise Hardy and Glen Campbell.

6 Music's Artist In Residence is a journey into the musical soul of an artist, based around a theme or mood. Each episode finds the hosts playing records that have informed specific periods of their lives.

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Wed 14 Jan 202623:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Stevie Nicks

    Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?

    • Rhino Atlantic.

  • Randy Crawford

    One Day I'll Fly Away

    • Rhino/Warner Records.

  • The Smiths

    Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want

    • Warner Bros..

  • Nina Simone

    Baltimore

    • sony.

  • Cilla Black

    Alfie

    • EMI.

  • The Korgis

    Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime

    • Cherry Red Records.

  • Sinéad O’Connor

    Nothing Compares 2 U

    • Chrysalis.

  • Françoise Hardy

    Parlez-moi de lui

    • Parlophone (France).

  • Glen Campbell

    By the Time I Get to Phoenix

    • Sixties Legends (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Marvin Gaye

    Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

    • Motown.

  • Dusty Springfield

    I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore

    • Rhino Atlantic.

  • 10cc

    I'm Not In Love

    • Mercury.

  • Tina Turner

    Let's Stay Together

    • Parlophone UK.

  • David Bowie

    I Can't Give Everything Away

    • Columbia.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 13 Nov 202423:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 14 Jan 202623:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music