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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 3h

Happy 85th birthday John. #JohnLennon

ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 20h

The #LongRyders have been confirmed for #KilkennyRoots next May so I’m celebrating with an indepth look at the band’s debut album Native Sons on the radio show tonight. Join me and band leader Sid Griffin for a journey back into the 80s Paisley Underground LA scene from 8.

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 1d

Only the very finest record collections can boast a Spinal Tap Stonehenge picture disc you know! #spinaltap #onelouder #toomuchperspective

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 1d

In tribute to #ChrisDreja, who passed away last week, I’m having a bit of a #Yardbirds rave up on the radio show tonight from 8. Five Live Yardbirds from 1964 is my #ClassicLiveAlbum of the week with Chris and a young Eric Clapton on top form.

ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 7d

On #ralphmcleancountry tonight #MaryChapinCarpenter talks about her latest album Personal History. Also new music from Willie Nelson, Joan Shelly, Josh Ritter and more. It’s going to be a good un, I can feel it in my bones and they never lie! 😂

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 9d

You’ve seen him on #BlueLights now hear him behind the decks on Radio Ulster! My old mate #MichaelSmiley is back picking all the tunes with me tonight from 8 on BBC Radio Ulster & Sounds and he’s chosen some real gems. Spread the word people!

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 9d

Essential document for sure. Reckon he should have stuck with the Van Morrison Controversy name as well!

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 10d

The Zombies arrived in #AbbeyRoad studios just after the Fabs in 1967 and recorded #OdysseyAndOracle perhaps the ultimate slice of baroque and roll heaven. I’m talking with singer #ColinBlunstone about it and his life in music on the radio show tonight from 8. @bbcsounds.bsky.social #TheZombies

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Paul Tattam @paultattam.bsky.social · 10d

A great programme celebrating the career of Danny Thompson. Thx as always, Ralph
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Ralph McLean - Country - Danny Thompson Tribute - BBC Sounds

Ralph pays tribute to bass player Danny Thompson.

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 14d

Can’t wait to get back to #RalphsRecordClub in Lisburn on Friday night after the summer break. Queen’s A Night At The Opera is the vinyl we’ll be playing and discussing. Tickets in link. I hope to see you there on Friday from 8pm. islandartscentre.com/book/vinyl-i...

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Keith @hullkrj.bsky.social · 14d

Finally got to listen to this yesterday just before it disappeared from BBC Sounds. It's a remarkable box set that has been the soundtrack to my summer. Your show was wonderful and you gave the set the appraisal it deserves. Superb broadcasting, and thank you.

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 14d

Glad you enjoyed Keith.

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 14d

Hearing bass legend Danny Thompson has left us. From Pentangle to Nick Drake, John Martyn to Kate Bush there’s no one he didn’t elevate with his groove. Will pay tribute with a track on the radio show tonight from 8 on BBC Radio Ulster & Sounds. #DannyThompson

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 17d

Celebrating #JimCapaldi of #Traffic on the show tonight from 8 with tracks from #DearMrFantasy, a tribute boxset that features the likes of @paulwellernews.bsky.social @joewalsh.bsky.social #yusufislam and @stevewinwood001.bsky.social 20 years gone but not forgotten. @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 17d

Spending a little quality time with the greatest music mag ever. I mean come on who else has the gonads and indeed good taste to put garage punk legends #TheMonks on the front cover? @shindigmagazine.bsky.social rocks!

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 17d

Both as lead singer of #TheZombies and as a solo artist #ColinBlunstone has made some truly beautiful records. I’m talking with Colin later today about the peerless #OdysseyAndOracle and a beautiful new Zombies doc #HungUpOnADream. Will share on the radio show soon.

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 20d

So..#Queen #ANightAtTheOpera is our next big vinyl night at the #islandartscentre in Lisburn next Friday followed by #LedZeppelin IV in Nov. We’ve more to come in 2026 so tell me..what albums would you like to see featured? Any style or any vintage. Hit me! #ralphsrecordclub

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · 22d

It’s a long way from the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba to Belfast city. Talking with #WilliamPrince about his life in music on the show tonight. Also new music from Willie Nelson, Margo Price, Holly Carter and more. #RalphMcLeanCountry from 8 on BBC Radio Ulster and Sounds.

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The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · Sep 8

🔔 Programme starting now on BBC Radio Ulster
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The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · Sep 8

Monday 8th September: BBC Radio Ulster
Time: 8-10pm BST
Listen at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
'Talking new Divine Comedy albums, wonderful Wonka soundtracks and loads more.'
The show will be available on BBC Sounds after broadcast.
#NeilHannon #TheDivineComedy @ralphmclean.bsky.social

Tune into BBC Radio Ulster on Monday 8th September from 8pm. Neil Hannon will be on the Ralph McLean programme, talking new Divine Comedy albums, wonderful Wonka soundtracks and loads more. The link to listen to the show is in our post.

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · Sep 8

Neil Hannon is in conversation with yours truly this evening from 8 on BBC Radio Ulster & Sounds. Talking new #DivineComedy, writing songs for #Wonka, the joys of modern touring and the ever present God like genius of #ScottWalker in his life…amongst other stuff. @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · Sep 8

I’ve the first of a couple of specials with the great #NeilHannon of #TheDivineComedy coming up on BBC Radio Ulster & Sounds tonight from 8. It’s a shorter catch up with Neil this evening but a 2 hour special with more chat and session tracks will be along soon! @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

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The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · Sep 8

Monday 8th September: BBC Radio Ulster
Time: 8-10pm BST
Listen at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
'Talking new Divine Comedy albums, wonderful Wonka soundtracks and loads more.'
The show will be available on BBC Sounds after broadcast.
#NeilHannon #TheDivineComedy @ralphmclean.bsky.social

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · Sep 5

Three Stetson hat wearing Texans and a baldy twit from Lisburn walk into a backstage bar…..sounds like the set up to the worst gag ever right? Hanging out with #Midland ahead of their big Belfast gig tonight. Hear our chat on Wednesday night’s country show. #midland

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lovely chat just now with #NeilHannon talking new #DivineComedy albums, wonderful #Wonka soundtracks, #ScottWalker and loads more. Neil is an old pal and he’s always great company. Hear our chat this Mon night on BBC Radio Ulster from 8pm. @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social #rainysundayafternoon

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ralphmclean.bsky.social @ralphmclean.bsky.social · Sep 3

Absolutely Richard.

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