The Greg Hughes Podcast Ep45 : Phil Coulter: The Man Behind the Songs
From Derry’s showband scene to international chart success, Phil Coulter’s career has been shaped by two very different ambitions: writing a hit and writing something that matters personally.
In this episode, Phil joins Greg Hughes to revisit his upbringing in Derry and the breakthrough that helped turn a young musician into a professional songwriter. His early song Foolin’ Time attracted the attention of Des Kelly and the Capitol Showband—a pivotal step towards a career that would bring Eurovision success with Puppet on a String and Congratulations.
Behind the commercial achievements lies a…
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