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Songbook: Fran Healy (Travis)

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Scottish band Travis have released 6 albums in 11 years.


Lead singer and songwriter Fran Healy reveals in Songbook that his 2001 hit Sing was originally going to be called Swing until he thought it might suggest people chuck the keys in a bowl, you know? This and more revelations from Travis' frontman as he talks about his inspirations and plays unplugged on this Sky Arts exclusive.

Songs performed:

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Driftwood
Sing
Friends



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john taylor

Thu 20 January 2011, 14:36

Please show songbook again I would argue that this is the best programme ever televised. I had recorded some of the shows on HD however my HD box malfunctioned and now I am lost. Please bring it back awesome

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Mike

Thu 10 February 2011, 14:53

I’m with you John - simply brilliant programme. Lets have re-runs from series one… please, pretty please, please with sugar on !!!

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