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Xfm Meets Paul Weller
Ahead of his acoustic gig at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust (April 10) Modfather Paul Weller spoke exclusively to Xfm about collaborations and potentially revisiting former glories.
With his ninth studio album, '22 Dreams', soon to be released, Weller's forthcoming collection is characterised by a variety of musical flavours as it touches rock, funk, soul, free jazz as much as it is by its guest stars...one being half of a very famous pair of Mancunian brothers - Noel Gallagher.
Have you ever been tempted, like The Zombies did, to revisit any of your albums and play them live from start to finish?
"I just ain't got a clue how you go about doing it..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Any in particular?
"'Stanley Road' would be a good one to do..." [Listen To Full Answer]
How did you get involved with the Teenage Cancer Trust and what does it mean to you?
"I think it's just a great thing. I think it's really well organised..." [Listen To Full Answer]
Tonight you're playing an acoustic set. How did you approach compiling a set list?
"Well me and Steve Craddock, whose playing tonight with us..." [Listen To Full Answer]
'22 Dreams' is coming up and it's a double album. What keeps you motivated after all this time?
"Well the main thing for me is I just love music..." [Listen To Full Answer]
You're no stranger to collaborations and there are more on this record. Have they all come about organically?
"Yeah it's something that just happens..." [Listen To Full Answer]
It seems your generation, the class of 77, are still in a creative stride. You're still making music that is relevant and brilliant. What do you attribute that to?
"I don't know really. A lot of people from the Sixties..." [Listen To Full Answer]
What's next for you?
"In the short term, we start rehearsals next week..." [Listen To Full Answer]
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