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#296 Tim Clifford: Curator of Ireland’s Largest Vinyl Record Collection

#296 Tim Clifford: Curator of Ireland’s Largest Vinyl Record Collection

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast


#296 Tim Clifford: Curator of Ireland’s Largest Vinyl Record Collection

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Tim Clifford is the curator of Ireland’s largest vinyl record collection. His life’s mission is to collect all the singles that have made it into the top 100 charts between 1952 and 2003. He’s also co-owner of the historic mansion Abedeen House which has hosted guests like President Eisenhower, Daniel O’Donnell and international music acts from around the world. In this episode we talk about: Why we love the music of our youth His passion for music, collecting and history Dong dong the trampoliner Jelvis Pelvis Blue plaques How he’s a weapon on the dance floor And the advice he would give to his 18-year old self. Check it out. P.S. This episode was Producer Rosca’s first time with us, so be sure to show him some love! // https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/tim-clifford-record-collector //
Released:
Jan 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We believe Northern Ireland has a better story to tell — one that goes beyond bombs, bullets and a sunken ship. You are part of this story. With 180+ conversations featuring some of the incredible people who call this place home, our weekly show gives you the chance to get away from the clickbait and connect with the amazing things happening on your doorstep. Previous guests include NASA Scientists, Billion-Dollar CEOs, 91-year-old parkrunners, teenaged entrepreneurs, Oscar-winning directors, Olympic Gold medalists, Bitcoin Auctioneers, Tim Burton's puppet-maker and a guy who built an aeroplane in his garage. Well-known voices include Snow Patrol, Foy Vance, Julian Simmons, May McFettridge, Zoe Salmon, Andrew Trimble, The Dead Rabbit, Michael Deane, The Priests, Two Door Cinema Club, Oliver Jeffers, Pete Snodden, Colin Geddis, Mary Peters, Rebecca McKinney and May Blood — the millworker who became a peer in the House Of Lords. Best Of Belfast is an independent, crowdfunded show with no political or religious agenda. It's hosted by 26-year-old writer Matthew Thompson and publishes a new episode every single Monday! To see photos of all 180+ guests, sign up to our free newsletter and support the show please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/