Episode 51: 'Grace' with Jonathan Antoine

Classically trained tenor and Britain's Got Talent finalist Jonathan Antoine joins Mike to discuss Jeff Buckley's critically acclaimed album 'Grace'. A modest success in Jeff's lifetime, 'Grace' has only grown in cultural relevance and esteem since the singer songwriter's untimely passing. Together Jonathan and Mike explore the emotional story of Jeff Buckley and how that informs the music on the sole studio album of his lifetime. In what way do the lyrics on 'Grace' take on a eerie resonance since Jeff's death in 1997? What commonality can Jonathan find between Jeff's emergence into the public eye and his own initial success?  Why did Jeff replace the song 'Forget Her' with 'So Real' on initial releases of 'Grace'?   PLUS: An opportunity to hear Jonathan's beautiful new single 'Io si' written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren. A fascinating exploration on this episode of 'My Classic Album' For more information on the show: Head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk Like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris' Follow us on Instagram @myclassicalbumpodcast Or on Twitter @mca_podcast   Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese 'Io si' by Jonathan Antoine (Released by Loki Artist Group and MTX and played with thanks and permission from Michelle Gustenstein-Hinz) All music rights reserved to their respective owners.