The one and only Chesney Hawkes live on Radio Bath

Chesney Hawkes spoke to Richard Beauvoisin about the humbling experience of touring 34 years since his first record was released, and the fabulous reaction of audiences so far.
The pair discussed juggling touring with family life and the parental rite of passage of ‘letting go’ as children grow up and fly the nest, the very topic that inspired his brand new album Living Arrows.
Of course, no conversation would be complete without discussing everyone’s favourite early 90’s pop banger, The One and Only. But how does Chesney feel about the song that made him a household name now? Listen to the link below find out…
Chesney Hawkes spoke to Richard Beauvoisin
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