Ben Folds, Nick Hornby Perform from "Lonely Avenue" on BBC Radio 2 with Jonathan Ross

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Ben Folds and Nick Hornby, whose music and words, respectively, come together on the forthcoming Nonesuch release Lonely Avenue, appeared on the Saturday edition of BBC Radio 2's Jonathan Ross show. Folds and Horby discussed the new album and perform their song "From Above," with Ben on acoustic guitar, and Hornby helping out on the singing—undoubtedly a world exclusive event.

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American singer-songwriter Ben Folds and English novelist Nick
Hornby—whose music and words, respectively, come together on the forthcoming Nonesuch release Lonely Avenue—appeared on the Saturday edition of BBC Radio 2's Jonathan Ross show. On the show, Folds and Horby discussed the new album, due out this September, and performed their song "From Above" live in the studio, with Ben on acoustic guitar and Hornby helping out on the singing—undoubtedly a world exclusive event. Earlier on, Ross played the album version of the track "Claire’s Ninth." For the next few days, you can listen to the segment online, beginning about two hours and 22 minutes in, at bbc.co.uk.

For more information on Lonely Avenue, due out on Nonesuch September 28, including the complete track list and new, in-depth notes on the album, click here. Check back with the Nonesuch Journal for news on special pre-order offers coming soon.

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  • Monday, July 12, 2010
    Ben Folds, Nick Hornby Perform from "Lonely Avenue" on BBC Radio 2 with Jonathan Ross

    American singer-songwriter Ben Folds and English novelist Nick
    Hornby    —whose music and words, respectively, come together on the forthcoming Nonesuch release Lonely Avenue—appeared on the Saturday edition of BBC Radio 2's Jonathan Ross show. On the show, Folds and Horby discussed the new album, due out this September, and performed their song "From Above" live in the studio, with Ben on acoustic guitar and Hornby helping out on the singing—undoubtedly a world exclusive event. Earlier on, Ross played the album version of the track "Claire’s Ninth." For the next few days, you can listen to the segment online, beginning about two hours and 22 minutes in, at bbc.co.uk.

    For more information on Lonely Avenue, due out on Nonesuch September 28, including the complete track list and new, in-depth notes on the album, click here. Check back with the Nonesuch Journal for news on special pre-order offers coming soon.

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