EP53 - Silly Songs For Cynical People by The Would Be's

To Here Knows When - Great Irish Albums Revisited by Paul McDermott

Jul 27, 202501:12:00Music

In this episode I’m joined by Julie McDonnell, Aidine O’Reilly and Paul Finnegan of The Would Be's. We discuss the early years of the band: forming in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan in the late 80s; being championed by John Peel;...

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