About this episode

Mari Wilson discusses her experiences in London nightlife and her new album 'Girl About Town'.

Mari Wilson has drunk deep of all that London nightlife has to offer, from a London Transport social club in Wembley to a posh venue in Chelsea via the Cooks Ferry Inn in Edmonton, and she remembers it well. Here she marks the release of her new album “Girl About Town” by talking about: •⁠ ⁠making bacon sandwiches for Mott The Hoople •⁠ ⁠entertaining her dad’s mates with her Alma Cogan impression •⁠ ⁠Half of Scotland coming to stay for the Home Internationals •⁠ ⁠touring in a Commer van •⁠ ⁠taking her “Klute” hairstyle to watch Stray and the Pink Fairies •⁠ ⁠playing Dusty Springfield on the musical stage •⁠ ⁠audiences who want to get home in time for Antiques Road Show •⁠ ⁠ bringing it all back home to the Cadogan Hall, Chelsea, on October 4th:⁠  ⁠ https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/mari-wilson-girl-about-town/ Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Alex Gold

Guest: Mari Wilson

Topics covered

• London nightlife
• music career
• album release
• personal anecdotes
• entertainment history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast

Books & works: Girl About Town

Places: Chelsea, Neasden, Wembley, Edmonton, Cadogan Hall

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