Many Happy Returns to broadcaster & writer Rob Cowan, 74 today. Video of Rob talking about Lonnie Donegan, Robert Maxwell & Bartók. Plus birthday Bartók for Rob: Three Folksongs from Csík, as played by Víkingur Ólafsson in Sept 2018. Lonnie’s Dustman.

Apr 14, 2022 | News, Videos | 5 comments

The above video is dated November 25, 2019. Rob mentions his Classic FM programme, which was current at the time, but sadly it is no more, as the following post detailed…

Saturday evenings just won’t be the same…

And not forgetting Lonnie’s Old Man…

5 Comments

  1. Rob Cowan
    Rob Cowan on April 14, 2022 at 4:45 am

    Thank you SO much Colin …. really cheers me up in my current semi-invalided state.
    My best to you, and to your many supporters.
    Fondest, as always
    Rob

    Reply
    • canderson
      canderson on April 14, 2022 at 7:45 am

      My pleasure Rob. As ever, Col

      Reply
  2. Robert Matthew-Walker
    Robert Matthew-Walker on April 14, 2022 at 8:58 am

    Happy Birthday, Rob, old friend – I’m sure you don’t look a day over 73!

    Reply
  3. Andrew Keener
    Andrew Keener on April 14, 2022 at 9:37 am

    Happy Birthday, Rob. May there be many more insights for us record people to share!

    Reply
    • robc cowan
      robc cowan on April 14, 2022 at 9:50 am

      Thank you both so much. Music is keeping me going at the moment and keeping an eye on this special place is always entertaining and informative.
      Fondest wishes
      Rob

      Reply

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