Crazy
People reflect on why the pop country classic 'Crazy', made famous by Patsy Cline, still brings out strong emotions. From 2014.
"It's the kind of music that makes you feel like you're just hurting so good"
People of different ages reflect on why the pop country classic 'Crazy' made famous by Patsy Cline brings out such strong emotions in them.
Featuring a young woman mourning the loss of a father's love after divorce - and broadcaster Fiona Phillips reflects on losing her father to Alzheimer's disease.
87 year old Wayne Rethford met Patsy Cline in 1961 and two years later happened upon the crash site where she died after her plane came down in a heavy storm in Tennessee.
"That music becomes embedded in your soul" he says.
Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.
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Fiona Phillips describes losing her father to Alzheimer's
Duration: 02:10
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Tue 8 Apr 2014 11:30BBC Radio 4- Sat 12 Apr 2014 15:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 21 Jul 2017 18:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 22 Jul 2017 00:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 28 Dec 2021 18:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 29 Dec 2021 00:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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