Miscellaneous Videos
Interviews, appearances & selected oddities
The Making Of Futurama - May 2019
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Bill Nelson chats with Cherry Red's Mark Powell, telling the story behind the making of
Be Bop Deluxe's 1975 album 'Futurama'.
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The Making Of Sunburst Finish - Feb 2019
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In this mini-documentary, Bill Nelson & producer John Leckie tell the story behind the making of
Be Bop Deluxe's legendary 1976 album 'Sunburst Finish'.
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Fairview @ 50 - Bill Nelson Interview - 2017
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An interview with Bill which was included in the compilation album 'Fairview @ 50'
Bill shares fond memories of recording at Fairview, both as a solo artist and on various other projects throughout the years.
His track 'Playbox' was included on the album.
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Bill Nelson: Blip album launch and solo concert - 2013
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Bill Nelson Blip album launch and solo concert at the University of Leeds, June 2013.
This is very much a 'fly on the wall' video edited from available footage.
It features live excerpts from 'Gloria Mundae', 'I Always Knew You'd Find Me' and 'A Dream For Ian'.
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Bill Nelson - 40 Years Of Recordings - Interview by Mark Powell - 2011
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This interview covers the entire career of Bill starting from the recording of his first album, 'Northern Dream;' in 1971 right through to his 8 CD retrospective box set 'The Practice Of Everyday Life' released in 2012.
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Bill Pesents Award to Duane Eddy - 2010
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The MOJO Icon Award presented to Duane Eddy by Be-Bop Deluxe's Bill Nelson.
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Bill Nelson Interview - Nelsonica 07 - Part 1
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Mike Robinson, President of Eastwood Guitars interviews Bill Nelson at Nelsonica 2007 - Part ONE. Recorded Oct 2007, YORK, United Kingdom.
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Bill Nelson Interview - Nelsonica 07 - Part 2
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Mike Robinson, President of Eastwood Guitars interviews Bill Nelson at Nelsonica 2007 - Part TWO. Recorded Oct 2007, YORK, United Kingdom.
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Bill Nelson Interview - Nelsonica 07 - Part 3
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Mike Robinson, President of Eastwood Guitars interviews Bill Nelson at Nelsonica 2007 - Part THREE. Recorded Oct 2007, YORK, United Kingdom.
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Bill Nelson Interview - Nelsonica 07 - Part 4
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Mike Robinson, President of Eastwood Guitars interviews Bill Nelson at Nelsonica 2007 - Part FOUR. Recorded Oct 2007, YORK, United Kingdom.
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Bill Nelson Interview - Nelsonica 07 - Part 5
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Mike Robinson, President of Eastwood Guitars interviews Bill Nelson at Nelsonica 2007 - Part FIVE. Recorded Oct 2007, YORK, United Kingdom.
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The Rhythm Sisters 'Infotainment' - 1991
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Produced by Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson Interview - 1985
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A great interview broadcast on the Tyne Tees television show TX45.
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Bill Nelson Riverside Interview, BBC 2 - 1983
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Mariella Frostrup interviews Bill Nelson for the music show Riverside.
Including some great footage of Bill at work in the 'Echo Observatory'.
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Bill Nelson on 'Pop Quiz', BBC 1 - 09-04-1983
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This popular TV show was hosted by Mike Read, featuring Bill as a team member with Steve Askew, under the captaincy of B.A Robertson. The second team consisted of Rick Wakeman and Stella Barker with captain David Grant.