Watch James Dean Bradfield in session
The Manic Street Preachers legend plays tracks from his second solo album as well as a Manics classic
Last updated 11th Aug 2021
Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield sat down in his studio to bring us an exclusive live session for Danielle Perry's evening show.
James gave us stunning renditions of two tracks from his new solo album 'Even In Exile'. First up, a guitar and double bass version of the Absolute Radio playlisted 'The Boy From The Plantation'.
Next, the beautiful 'From The Hands Of Violeta' on his acoustic guitar. Finally, he treated us to a stripped-back piano version of 90s Manics classic 'From Despair To Where'.
Watch James Dean Bradfield in session:
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