Desert Island Discs - Chris De Burgh

Sue Lawley's castaway this morning is the singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh. Best known for his ballad Lady in Red, he began his career playing to guests in the crumbling Irish castle which his family ran as a hotel. He chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Kyrie from the Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez
Book: Moonfleet by J Meade Falkner
Luxury: Snorkel

Published on Sunday, 26th July 1998.

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