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This episode focuses on Grand Parade by The Frank & Walters, released on Setanta Records in 1997. Paul Linehan and Ashley Keating join me to talk about: the band's initial success in the UK; touring in support of their first album; returning to Cork after two and half years; recharging their batteries for a few years in the mid-90s, writing songs for Grand Parade, working with producers Edwyn Collins and Dave Couse, Polygram buying Go! Discs and returning to Setanta, the song-writing process, the renewed resurgence of interest in the band, touring abroad, the power of songs, the enduring popularity of 'After All' and much more. Episode notes are here.
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This episode focuses on Grand Parade by The Frank & Walters, released on Setanta Records in 1997. Paul Linehan and Ashley Keating join me to talk about: the band's initial success in the UK; touring in support of their first album; returning to Cork after two and half years; recharging their batteries for a few years in the mid-90s, writing songs for Grand Parade, working with producers Edwyn Collins and Dave Couse, Polygram buying Go! Discs and returning to Setanta, the song-writing process, the renewed resurgence of interest in the band, touring abroad, the power of songs, the enduring popularity of 'After All' and much more. Episode notes are here.

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