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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 35 MIN

Episode 7: Chesney Hawkes

from Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations

British pop singer Chesney Hawkes first shot to fame in 1991 when he was just 19 years old, with his debut single “The One and Only” turning him into a global teenage heartthrob.In this candid and frequently emotional conversation with Roisin, Chesney opens up for the first time about a childhood trauma that inspired a song on his new album, Living Arrows, and reflects on his early experiences in the spotlight. *This episode contains themes that listeners may find upsetting.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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