Brad Pitt & Nick Drake
Posted by: Jez Quigley on 06 April 2004
From BBC News:
Brad Pitt hosts BBC Drake tribute
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is to present a show on cult singer-songwriter Nick Drake on BBC Radio 2 next month. The documentary will be broadcast on 22 May at 2100 BST. Pitt was asked to host the show after Radio 2 learned he was a Drake fan.
Drake, who died aged 26 in 1974, is regarded as one of the most influential acoustic songwriters in British music.
"I was introduced to Nick Drake's music about five years ago, and am a huge admirer of his records," said Pitt. "I was delighted to be asked and pleased that I was able to fit it into my schedule."
Lost Boy - In Search Of Nick Drake tells the life story of the celebrated singer, who has influenced many musicians including Norah Jones and REM.
The programme includes Norah Jones's cover of Drake's song Day is Done, recorded in 2001, as well as the airing of a previously 'lost' track, Tow the Line, for the first time.
The track was found during work on a new record of Drake's rare or unreleased work.
Lesley Douglas, Controller BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music says: "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Pitt to Radio 2 to present what promises to be a unique and unmissable profile of the life and music of Nick Drake. "Drake is regularly cited as an influence by some of Radio 2's core artists, including REM, Paul Weller and Badly Drawn Boy and to have a genuine fan like Brad Pitt to present the programme will make it a compelling listen."
Brad Pitt hosts BBC Drake tribute
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is to present a show on cult singer-songwriter Nick Drake on BBC Radio 2 next month. The documentary will be broadcast on 22 May at 2100 BST. Pitt was asked to host the show after Radio 2 learned he was a Drake fan.
Drake, who died aged 26 in 1974, is regarded as one of the most influential acoustic songwriters in British music.
"I was introduced to Nick Drake's music about five years ago, and am a huge admirer of his records," said Pitt. "I was delighted to be asked and pleased that I was able to fit it into my schedule."
Lost Boy - In Search Of Nick Drake tells the life story of the celebrated singer, who has influenced many musicians including Norah Jones and REM.
The programme includes Norah Jones's cover of Drake's song Day is Done, recorded in 2001, as well as the airing of a previously 'lost' track, Tow the Line, for the first time.
The track was found during work on a new record of Drake's rare or unreleased work.
Lesley Douglas, Controller BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music says: "I am thrilled to welcome Brad Pitt to Radio 2 to present what promises to be a unique and unmissable profile of the life and music of Nick Drake. "Drake is regularly cited as an influence by some of Radio 2's core artists, including REM, Paul Weller and Badly Drawn Boy and to have a genuine fan like Brad Pitt to present the programme will make it a compelling listen."
Always knew he was cooler than the average Hollywood zomboid..
"Most actors are about as smart as a mud fence" quote by Jack Black
"Most actors are about as smart as a mud fence" quote by Jack Black
Girls in string vests....oh yes please... 
I've never understood the Drake thing. Hated him when I heard him in the '70s (dire vocals, dreary songs), still hated him after he died (depressed because people didn't understand his 'genius'), He's revered by my friends (well he was when he was a cult - It'll be interesting to see what they say now).
Still the same. Dull, Dull, Dull...
OK, a couple of nice songs, better done by others IMHO.
But then, I don't get the Buckleys either (for the same reason as above).
Stephen
Still the same. Dull, Dull, Dull...
OK, a couple of nice songs, better done by others IMHO.
But then, I don't get the Buckleys either (for the same reason as above).
Stephen
Ah John - such a reasonable man 
Nick: I'm used to swimming against the tide - believe me, a lot of friends with *similar* tastes in music to me all love ND. To me, he was a whiny, privileged, 'oh, why doesn't anyone understand me' lad, who should have gotten a proper job.
One friend who was doing a Nick Drake essay at Uni (Please!) and after a night of wallowing in Drakes music called me up to tell me 'how close he felt to Nick and understood his pain'. And he's 42, not 16. Nick Drake; a Bronte for middle aged men, perhaps?
Then he had the audacity to criticise Sting; I mean, he wrote at least 2 great pop songs AND saved the rain forest. Not to mention the sex. Oh, I did.....
No-one understands my music either, but you don't catch me down the depression clinic.
(Thinks: Maybe a year off dead.........)
Stephen
(Listening to Heaven and Las Vegas by the Cocteau Twins)
[This message was edited by Stephen Bennett on Tue 25 May 2004 at 10:32.]
Nick: I'm used to swimming against the tide - believe me, a lot of friends with *similar* tastes in music to me all love ND. To me, he was a whiny, privileged, 'oh, why doesn't anyone understand me' lad, who should have gotten a proper job.
One friend who was doing a Nick Drake essay at Uni (Please!) and after a night of wallowing in Drakes music called me up to tell me 'how close he felt to Nick and understood his pain'. And he's 42, not 16. Nick Drake; a Bronte for middle aged men, perhaps?
Then he had the audacity to criticise Sting; I mean, he wrote at least 2 great pop songs AND saved the rain forest. Not to mention the sex. Oh, I did.....
No-one understands my music either, but you don't catch me down the depression clinic.
(Thinks: Maybe a year off dead.........)
Stephen
(Listening to Heaven and Las Vegas by the Cocteau Twins)
[This message was edited by Stephen Bennett on Tue 25 May 2004 at 10:32.]
Ah, Nick - you know music is like that!
I cannot understand why everyone doesn't like Topographic Oceans.
When an artists hist your spot 'just there', it's always hard to understand why others don't get it. I've always had an affinity for Paddy McAloons words - he definitly speaks to me on a personal level - but to others he's just one in a million singers.
hey Ho indeedy
Regards
Stephen
[This message was edited by Stephen Bennett on Tue 25 May 2004 at 12:26.]
I cannot understand why everyone doesn't like Topographic Oceans.
When an artists hist your spot 'just there', it's always hard to understand why others don't get it. I've always had an affinity for Paddy McAloons words - he definitly speaks to me on a personal level - but to others he's just one in a million singers.
hey Ho indeedy
Regards
Stephen
[This message was edited by Stephen Bennett on Tue 25 May 2004 at 12:26.]
I've said it before and I'll say it again, if we all liked the same thing this forum would be redundant. Like equipment "critisism" "it's crap" is not too helpful. These threads do help to steer you to perhaps unknown sounds, or just cement your previous convictions that it was a "heap of fetid dingoes kidneys". My reaction to Morrisey and that screaming icelandic lady is of the later and has not been changed by any short clipps I have heard by mistake, so trying their "superb 2nd album etc" won't work on me cause I won't sheel out for it.
To Nick Lees I loved the concert last night, how about you. Has he changed in the last 3 decades?
Howard
To Nick Lees I loved the concert last night, how about you. Has he changed in the last 3 decades?
Howard
quote:
To Nick Lees I loved the concert last night, how about you. Has he changed in the last 3 decades?
Howard
You went to see Nick Drake? Bloody hell! That's Impressive......
He's possibly a bit thinner?
Stephen
quote:
Originally posted by Nick Lees:
Oi Bennett! Behave. How about expending a bit more energy on the new album, eh?
I've just finished one - though not the one you were expecting I think!
I can proudly announce that we've just finished the Tim Bowness solo album 'My Hotel Year' which will be released on One Little Indian later this year. I shall, obviously, shamelessly self promote it when the time comes.
Tim and I have a writing session planned in the next week or so for the next Henry Fool album - so you never know, Nick.
Regards
Stephen