Performance poet, style icon and broadcaster John Cooper Clarke spoke to The Quietus website about his most-loved songs of all time. A selection of JJC tracks and his favorite songs are an Adventure in Stereo. As ever enjoy!
Luke Vibert & B.J. Cole – Intro
John Cooper Clarke – Beasley Street
Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra – I Can’t Get Started
Willie Nelson – Stardust
Ella Fitzgerald – Manhattan
Patti Page – Tennessee Waltz
Dion & The Belmonts – I Wonder Why
The Ramones – Needles And Pins
Ronettes – Be My Baby
Sam Cooke – Having A Party
Gene Chandler – Duke Of Earl
Frank Sinatra – Granada
Elvis Presley – (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
Blondie – Denis
John Cooper Clarke – Evidently Chickentown
The Velvet Underground – Sister Ray