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Rufus Wainwright’s rough road to becoming ‘the greatest songwriter on the planet’

Rufus Wainwright’s rough road to becoming ‘the greatest songwriter on the planet’

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 Over the last three decades, Rufus Wainwright has released 10 studio albums, written two operas, and countless songs for TV and film. He’s been praised for his originality—Elton John once called him the songwriting GOAT. But in this episode, Rufus explains why having the confidence to be himself was really just about survival. Here are his songs: 1. Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland 2. Heart Like a Wheel - Kate & Anna McGarrigle 3. I'm Losing You - Kate & Anna McGarrigle 4. Raspberry Beret - Prince 5. Begin the Beguine - Ella Fitzgerald 6. La Donna è Mobile - Luciano Pavarotti 7. Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Listen to Rufus Wainwright’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com.
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