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Watch Blur, Laura Marling, The Vaccines & more play Jools Holland
First in a new series also welcomed in Natalie Prass and Songhoy Blues.
Last night saw the first in a new series of Later… With Jools Holland take place. The live edition hosted a performance from special guests Blur, who made their first appearance on the show in fifteen years.
Damon Albarn and co. showcased two tracks from new album ‘The Magic Whip’. They gave first airings to ‘I Broadcast’ and ‘Ong Ong’ - watch both performances below.
Laura Marling returned to the show to perform ‘Strange’ from her latest album ‘Short Movie’. The DIY cover star was joined by The Vaccines, showcasing their ‘Handsome’ single from forthcoming LP ‘English Graffiti’. They also played new song ’20/20’.
Natalie Prass made a debut Jools appearance on Jools - she played ‘Bird of Prey’. There was also Transgressive-signed group Songhoy Blues, who played ‘Soubour’ from their debut album.
Davina And The Vagabonds completed the line-up, playing ‘Sunshine’.
An extended edition of Later… will air this Friday (17th April) on BBC Two. Watch last night’s performances below.
Blur:
The Vaccines:
Laura Marling:
Natalie Prass:
Songhoy Blues:
Davina And The Vagabonds:
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