{"product_id":"bbq2680-bbc-radio-sessions","title":"The Charlatans BBC Radio Sessions","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eReleased today is \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThe Charlatans \u003c\/b\u003eBBC live session, the eighth session from the upcoming \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBBC Radio Sessions Volume 2\u003c\/b\u003e, from \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBeggars Arkive\u003c\/b\u003e. Spanning decades from 1978 to 2000, each session has been remastered at Abbey Road and pressed to its own 12” clear vinyl record. These sessions capture the raw energy and unique spirit of BBC Radio's Peel Sessions, featuring exclusive recordings from bands on Beggars Banquet, Wiiija \u0026amp; Too Pure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOn 20 March 1990, The Charlatans recorded a BBC session that captured the band at the crest of their early momentum. Featuring \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e“Then,” “Always In Mind,” “You Can Talk To Me,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e“Polar Bear,”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e the set showcased their distinctive blend of swirling Hammond organ, laid-back grooves, and melodic flair. The session highlighted the strength of their songwriting and live chemistry ahead of the release of their debut album, offering a snapshot of a group honing a sound that would soon define a key moment in British alternative music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThat same year, The Charlatans released \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eSome Friendly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e through\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e Beggars Banquet\u003c\/b\u003e, a partnership that helped launch the band into the national spotlight. Led by Tim Burgess’s unmistakable vocals and Rob Collins’s psychedelic keyboard lines, the album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, fuelled by singles such as \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e“The Only One I Know.”\u003c\/i\u003e Beggars Banquet’s backing was instrumental in bringing The Charlatans’ vibrant, groove-laden sound to a wider audience, establishing them as a lasting presence in UK indie music. Their 1990 BBC Session remains a vital early document of a band just beginning a long and evolving career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Charlatans BBC Session Tracklist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e1 \/ 1 - Then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e1 \/ 2 - Always In Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e2 \/ 1 - You Can Talk To Me \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e2 \/ 2 - Polar Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Charlatans","offers":[{"title":"BBC Radio Sessions - Clear 12\" EP","offer_id":51923487129873,"sku":"BBQ2680TE","price":24.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/3937\/4609\/files\/1x1BBCRadioTheCharlatansv2.jpg?v=1756139719","url":"https:\/\/store.beggarsbanquetrecords.com\/products\/bbq2680-bbc-radio-sessions","provider":"Beggars Banquet Recordings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}