The Art Of The Backing Singer

[Nick]

My wife came across a program about backing singers which might interest some of you - R.E.S.P.E.C.T - the Art of the Backing Singer which was broadcast yesterday on Radio 4.

To quote the blurb -

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. Broadcast on:BBC Radio 4, 10:30am Saturday 23rd May 2009 Duration: 30 minutes Available until: 11:02am Saturday 30th May 2009 Categories:Factual, Arts, Culture & the Media, Music

I have always appreciated the parts that make up the whole and it was nice to have the spotlight turned on the singers. We have a friend in Hull who always yearned to be a backing singer (she is no mean lead singer either) - long black gloves and sumptuous harmonies.

Edited May 24, 2009 by Nick

[john]

Hey Nick

nice one