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Later … with Jools Holland: Bryan Ferry, Paul Rodgers, the War on Drugs - as it happened Later … with Jools Holland: Bryan Ferry, Paul Rodgers, the War on Drugs - as it happened
(6 days later)
10.50pm GMT10.50pm GMT
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Right then. That’s it. Make sure you take all your belongings with you and if you could put any rubbish in the bins provided that would be great. It was a fun evening I thought. Thanks for reading and have a lovely rest of 2014 won’t you.Right then. That’s it. Make sure you take all your belongings with you and if you could put any rubbish in the bins provided that would be great. It was a fun evening I thought. Thanks for reading and have a lovely rest of 2014 won’t you.
I’ll leave you with one of my favourite ever Later... performances.I’ll leave you with one of my favourite ever Later... performances.
Good night.Good night.
10.44pm GMT10.44pm GMT
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So I assume the next episode of Later... (after Friday’s one, obviously) will be the annual mulled wine and mince pie party, Hootenanny. I’m going to stick my neck out right here and now and say Paloma Faith will be involved in some way.So I assume the next episode of Later... (after Friday’s one, obviously) will be the annual mulled wine and mince pie party, Hootenanny. I’m going to stick my neck out right here and now and say Paloma Faith will be involved in some way.
10.39pm GMT10.39pm GMT
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Let’s round up some of the tweets shall we.Let’s round up some of the tweets shall we.
Who is Seinabo Sey? Mixing soulful voice with lovely atmosphere on "Younger" #laterjoolsWho is Seinabo Sey? Mixing soulful voice with lovely atmosphere on "Younger" #laterjools
The collective age of guests on #laterjools tonight was 973. The National Trust is currently expressing interest.The collective age of guests on #laterjools tonight was 973. The National Trust is currently expressing interest.
Bryan Ferry's tailor 6 Paul Rodgers' tailor 0 #laterjoolsBryan Ferry's tailor 6 Paul Rodgers' tailor 0 #laterjools
Thank you for having me play your piano. No words... #laterjools @BBCLater pic.twitter.com/ijPjoXYNBPThank you for having me play your piano. No words... #laterjools @BBCLater pic.twitter.com/ijPjoXYNBP
10.35pm GMT10.35pm GMT
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IN CONCLUSIONIN CONCLUSION
Well there we go. The end of the current series of Later... and it was quite a good one in the end. Bryan Ferry was brilliantly suave as ever; The War On Drugs played a new Dire Straits song; Seinabo Sey was an enigmatic vision in a red pair of curtains; Fuse ODG looked like he had a lot of fun and Paul Rodgers wore a terrible waistcoat. As ever Jool’s chat was unnecessary, but even that’s got a certain sort of charm now.Well there we go. The end of the current series of Later... and it was quite a good one in the end. Bryan Ferry was brilliantly suave as ever; The War On Drugs played a new Dire Straits song; Seinabo Sey was an enigmatic vision in a red pair of curtains; Fuse ODG looked like he had a lot of fun and Paul Rodgers wore a terrible waistcoat. As ever Jool’s chat was unnecessary, but even that’s got a certain sort of charm now.
10.31pm GMT10.31pm GMT
22:3122:31
Oh and it’s finished. Sorry I was too busy having a bit of a chair dance to that one to actually say anything of any note.Oh and it’s finished. Sorry I was too busy having a bit of a chair dance to that one to actually say anything of any note.
10.30pm GMT10.30pm GMT
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There’s not much you can say about this song really is there. Other than, it’s really quite good.There’s not much you can say about this song really is there. Other than, it’s really quite good.
10.29pm GMT10.29pm GMT
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Bryan Ferry againBryan Ferry again
Oh here we go!Oh here we go!
10.27pm GMT10.27pm GMT
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All the accents seem to be happening at once. It’s interesting though isn’t it. Maybe not instantly palatable to these ears but certainly not as bland as a lot of what’s about at the moment.All the accents seem to be happening at once. It’s interesting though isn’t it. Maybe not instantly palatable to these ears but certainly not as bland as a lot of what’s about at the moment.
10.25pm GMT10.25pm GMT
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Laura DoggettLaura Doggett
Here she is using Jool’s piano as promised. Laura’s got one of those voices that seems to dance around being interesting and captivating and being a little bit off key. Like it can’t quite make up its mind.Here she is using Jool’s piano as promised. Laura’s got one of those voices that seems to dance around being interesting and captivating and being a little bit off key. Like it can’t quite make up its mind.
10.23pm GMT10.23pm GMT
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This is pretty accurate isn’t it.This is pretty accurate isn’t it.
War on Drugs on Jools Holland. Dire Straits meets Arcade Fire #laterjoolsWar on Drugs on Jools Holland. Dire Straits meets Arcade Fire #laterjools
10.22pm GMT10.22pm GMT
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The War On DrugsThe War On Drugs
The War On Drugs were embroiled in quite an amusing indie ‘beef’, which you can read more about here. Anyway, their new album isn’t necessarily something I would gravitate towards but I’ve heard it quite a few times by accident and it’s got a hypnotic magic to it.The War On Drugs were embroiled in quite an amusing indie ‘beef’, which you can read more about here. Anyway, their new album isn’t necessarily something I would gravitate towards but I’ve heard it quite a few times by accident and it’s got a hypnotic magic to it.
10.19pm GMT10.19pm GMT
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Hurrah.Hurrah.
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No panic. Just letting the song breath for a bit. All while wearing an outfit I plan on sporting tomorrow in the office.No panic. Just letting the song breath for a bit. All while wearing an outfit I plan on sporting tomorrow in the office.
10.17pm GMT10.17pm GMT
22:1722:17
Seinabo SeySeinabo Sey
Oh I love this song. Pensive, slightly creepy, full of space and tension. Well done everyone involved in making it.Oh I love this song. Pensive, slightly creepy, full of space and tension. Well done everyone involved in making it.
10.15pm GMT10.15pm GMT
22:1522:15
Dave speaks a bit too slowly for this chat bit, doesn’t he? Jools is struggling to get him to actually say anything.Dave speaks a bit too slowly for this chat bit, doesn’t he? Jools is struggling to get him to actually say anything.
10.14pm GMT10.14pm GMT
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Properly amazing pop star Nicola Roberts is watching (or at least she was):Properly amazing pop star Nicola Roberts is watching (or at least she was):
Fuse ODG's songs make me happy! Dancing round my bedroom. He's on Jools Holland <3Fuse ODG's songs make me happy! Dancing round my bedroom. He's on Jools Holland <3
10.13pm GMT10.13pm GMT
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And Pink Floyd are officially more popular than One Direction! But have they made a song as good as ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ though? Probably not.And Pink Floyd are officially more popular than One Direction! But have they made a song as good as ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ though? Probably not.
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THE CHAT BITTHE CHAT BIT
They’ve got a new album out, obviously.They’ve got a new album out, obviously.
10.12pm GMT10.12pm GMT
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‘Singing hamster’.‘Singing hamster’.
Paul Rodgers the incredible singing hamster. Hiding some blues in those cheeks for later. #laterjoolsPaul Rodgers the incredible singing hamster. Hiding some blues in those cheeks for later. #laterjools
10.12pm GMT10.12pm GMT
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This is the very definition of ‘pub singer’ to me. The excellent band deserve a bit more if you ask me, sorry.This is the very definition of ‘pub singer’ to me. The excellent band deserve a bit more if you ask me, sorry.
10.10pm GMT10.10pm GMT
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Paul RodgersPaul Rodgers
Oh Paul with your shoddy waistcoat and nonchalantly draped tie, you’re letting the sartorial side down. Plus, that beard is a bit ‘Noel Edmonds’.Oh Paul with your shoddy waistcoat and nonchalantly draped tie, you’re letting the sartorial side down. Plus, that beard is a bit ‘Noel Edmonds’.
10.08pm GMT10.08pm GMT
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Ah, Fuse is wearing those trousers that make it look like you’ve had an accident. Shame really. But let’s not let it detract from a song that could make even the most appalling dancer leap up out of their chair and shuffle like a madman.Ah, Fuse is wearing those trousers that make it look like you’ve had an accident. Shame really. But let’s not let it detract from a song that could make even the most appalling dancer leap up out of their chair and shuffle like a madman.
10.07pm GMT10.07pm GMT
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Fuse ODGFuse ODG
Fun fact: My mum’s name is Tina. This Tina, however, stands for This Is New Africa and it’s Fuse ODG’s most recent top 10 single. That man in the hat and the nice beige jacket is Angel, who isn’t a stranger to the charts either actually.Fun fact: My mum’s name is Tina. This Tina, however, stands for This Is New Africa and it’s Fuse ODG’s most recent top 10 single. That man in the hat and the nice beige jacket is Angel, who isn’t a stranger to the charts either actually.
10.05pm GMT10.05pm GMT
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Anyway, that was rather enjoyable actually.Anyway, that was rather enjoyable actually.
10.05pm GMT10.05pm GMT
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Apparently his new album Avonmore features Johnny Marr, Niles Rodgers, Flea, Ronnie Spector, Marcus Miller, Mark Knopfler, and Maceo Parker. Quite the lineup.Apparently his new album Avonmore features Johnny Marr, Niles Rodgers, Flea, Ronnie Spector, Marcus Miller, Mark Knopfler, and Maceo Parker. Quite the lineup.
10.04pm GMT10.04pm GMT
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Factual.Factual.
Turn to BBC2 people to see a suit being worn perfectlyTurn to BBC2 people to see a suit being worn perfectly
10.03pm GMT10.03pm GMT
22:0322:03
Loop De Li doesn’t strike me as a very Bryan Ferry song title, but this definitely has the whiff of Roxy Music, which is no bad thing. Very elegant around the chorus area.Loop De Li doesn’t strike me as a very Bryan Ferry song title, but this definitely has the whiff of Roxy Music, which is no bad thing. Very elegant around the chorus area.
10.02pm GMT10.02pm GMT
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Bryan FerryBryan Ferry
That is definitely a blue suit. A very nice one at that.That is definitely a blue suit. A very nice one at that.
10.01pm GMT
22:01
Well that was a fun run through the Radio 2 playlist. Now, IT’S JOOLS TIME!
9.58pm GMT
21:58
Oh they’re showing that ridiculous/amazing God Only Knows advert thing, so we’ve got at least ten more minutes.
9.58pm GMT
21:58
Not long now everyone. Hurry up and get back from the kitchen with that tea. Butter the toast. Pop another ice cube in that gin and tonic. Whatever it is you’re doing, just sit down now please.
9.56pm GMT
21:56
Come on Chop Stick, stay with us!
Is #laterjools on tonight. I'm a bit tired but don't want to miss the chance for my weekly moan session.
9.52pm GMT
21:52
Just had it confirmed to me from a show insider that Bryan Ferry’s suit for tonight’s show is blue. More updates as and when we get them (well, actually, the show starts in nine minutes so we’ll find out together then I guess).
9.50pm GMT
21:50
AN UPDATE
Who wants to see the font used on the sign on Laura Doggett’s dressing room? You do? Really? Oh okay.
This is happening 🙌 #laterjools @BBCLater pic.twitter.com/auqsS335OG
Any font experts know what that is? Don’t be shy.
9.47pm GMT
21:47
I know I’m not supposed to have favourites but I’m excited about seeing Seinabo Sey ‘do her thing’, especially if she is able to recreate this amazing video in any way, shape, or form. Please note the wonderful face curtain.
9.43pm GMT
21:43
SPOILER ALERT
Here’s a tweet from Laura Doggett revealing what song she’ll be singing when it’s her turn to sing a song.
Tomorrow I'm playing #Moonshine live from Jools Holland's piano on @BBCLater - Can't quite believe this is happening pic.twitter.com/j3Zutslpor
And she gets to use Jools’ piano!
9.38pm GMT
21:38
WHO ARE ALL THESE PEOPLE
BRYAN FERRY!
Former Marks & Spencer model and sometime frontman of Roxy Music (they seem to have broken up again actually), Bryan Ferry will release his fourteenth (!) solo album later this month and the name of said album is Avonmore.
PAUL RODGERS!
Former frontman of Free, Bad Company, The Firm, The Law and a pre-Adam Lambert Queen, Rodgers released an album of covers in February so I guess he’ll be doing some of those, but this is live TV so he might just hum Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off and sit on the floor.
THE WAR ON DRUGS!
Anyone doubting the influence of positive album reviews on sales needs to look at the fact that War On Drugs’ critically adored recent album, Lost In Dream, peaked at 18 in the UK. Their previous chart high? 2011’s Slave Ambient peaked at 127.
FUSE ODG!
Afrobeat pioneer Fuse ODG has already had three UK top 10 singles, including recent hit T.I.N.A. (which stands for This Is New Africa, do keep up), but still hasn’t topped the brilliantly bonkers dance craze-friendly, Azonto.
SEINABO SEY!
Swedish, yes, but Seinabo Sey makes a slightly off-kilter variant on the effortless pop that wafts deliciously over whichever sea is between them and the UK.
LAURA DOGGETT!
The adjectives used to describe Laura Doggett’s music include “immersive”, “quietly intense” and “slow-burning”, which makes it sound like a scented candle.
2.40pm GMT
14:40
INTRO
Welcome once more to the comfortable environs of the Later... liveblog, brought to you from Maidstone via the TV to London and then via however the internet works. Over the last eight weeks my esteemed colleague Paul Lester and I have guided you through a myriad of magical musical moments. Who can forget that time FKA twigs sang a song? Or that night Bono wore some glasses? Or when Jools spoke awkwardly to someone? No, but seriously, can anyone remember those moments? What happened?
I jest of course, they’re all etched on my mind and will be forever. Tonight’s lineup is an interesting mix of old and indeed new so let’s see what happens. I reckon Twitter will have some opinions on it all, but let’s not second guess anything just yet.
We’re in the eighth week of this now so you should know what’s coming by now. Let’s kick this whole shebang off properly with a graphic detailing who’s singing some songs. As per, this has been taken from the Later... Twitter account and most definitely wasn’t anything to do with me.
Tune in tonight at 10pm on @BBCTwo for the last live show of the series! #laterjools pic.twitter.com/xKpSOsEWrc
Lovely stuff. As you can hopefully see there’s some chat too of course and that’s with Pink Floyd’s very own Dave Gilmour, so set a little alert for that one.