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Festival Playlist – Isle Of Wight 2016 by the boss

Festival Playlist – Isle Of Wight 2016 by the boss
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The Isle Of Wight Festival returns to Seaclose Park this weekend (9-12 June), so organiser John Giddings has made us a playlist of his personal picks from this year’s bill. Plus listen to the festival live via our friends Absolute Radio throughout the weekend.

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Stereophonics – C’est La Vie

“Fresh from a fantastic new album last year, the consistency of this band continues to amaze me. Their set is going to be an absolute pleasure to watch.”

Blossoms – Charlemagne

“One of my favourite new up-and-coming acts, they really are flying the banner for a new wave of great guitar bands.”

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Everything Everything – Distant Past

“It excites me that British music can still turn up such talented bands as these guys, and this track is a spot on match for the summer.”

Iggy Pop – Lust For Life

“An absolute rock legend. Need I say more? Lust For Life is the perfect example of the endless passion Iggy has as a performer.”

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The Who – Baba O’Reily

“This song has so much to offer, every time I hear it, even now, I find something new to love about it. The definition of epic.”

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now

Queen have so many timeless classics it’s hard to pick just one, but Don’t Stop Me Now stands as a real manifesto for enjoying life to its absolute fullest.

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Faithless – We Come 1

“I can already imagine the crowd going wild for this one at the festival – it’s going to be incredible.”

Richard Ashcroft – A Song For The Lovers

“Delighted to have Richard back releasing new music this year. A genuine British legend and this track will always stand as one of his finest moments.”

Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand

“A real shining star of current British talent – she’s got a great career ahead of her.”

Ocean Colour Scene – The Riverboat Song

The opening riff takes me right back to the mid 90s in a flash. A proper anthem to raise a glass or two to…

For the full-line-up and tickets, head to: Isleofwightfestival.com.

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