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Daniel O’Donnell: The Rock 'N Roll Show

Thursday, March, 9:00 -11:00 p.m. (EST) On PBS

In his fifth PBS special, filmed at Dublin’s Point Theater, Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell performs a retro tour of rock ’n’ roll songs from the 50s and 60s.

Daniel O’Donnell: The Rock ’N Roll Show (CC Stereo) will air Thursday, March 9, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST*.

Following is a Q&A with O’Donnell:

Q. What prompted you to do a show featuring rock and roll songs of the 1950s and ‘60s?

A. I suppose it’s unusual to see me doing songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s, but a few years ago we did an album called Daniel in Blue Jeans and that featured songs from that era, because I felt comfortable singing many of the songs from that musical time.

Q. What are your favorite rock ‘n roll songs?

A. I love You’re Sixteen, You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine. I think that’s fantastic and Only Sixteen is another one that I just love singing. Words and The 12th of Never are such great songs. There are so many, it’s impossible to pick one above another.

Q. Any thoughts about the king of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley?

A. When we were putting this show together, I wanted to pay tribute to some people I felt were very influential in the time of rock ‘n roll and, of course, Elvis was number one that we had to pay tribute to.
I’ve sung many of his songs over the years and I think it’s true to say that nobody has ever had more impact on the world as Elvis did with his music.

Q. How has coming to the United States affected your already established global popularity?

A. When we started coming to the U.S. and Canada, I suppose I never imagined that things would turn out the way they have and that is thanks to public television and all the people who have pledged, making possible our return shows.

Q. Why do you think you’re so popular with public television audiences?

A. It’s difficult from my point of view to say why people enjoy what I do. I think that the music certainly is the key factor – the type of songs that I’ve chosen to sing. And I chose those songs because I enjoy them. I’ve never chosen a song because I thought it was the right thing to do. I really have to love the song.

For the full interview and artwork, visit www.pbs.org/pressroom.

To arrange an interview with O’Donnell or to obtain a preview DVD of Daniel O’Donnell: The Rock ’N’ Roll Show, contact Fisher Company at 845 526-0182 or tf@fishercompany.net.

*PBS March Pledge Runs March 4 to March 19, 2006. Check local listings for airdates.
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