Chris De Burgh

26/07/1998 35 min

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Sue Lawley's castaway this morning is the singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh. Best known for his ballad Lady in Red, he began his career playing to guests in the crumbling Irish castle which his family ran as a hotel. He chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Kyrie from the Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez
Book: Moonfleet by J Meade Falkner
Luxury: Snorkel

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