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    The Lost Genius of Judee Sill

    Judee Sill robbed stores at gunpoint, went to reform school, fell in love, got lost in drugs… and created some hauntingly beautiful songs.

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    By Bob Carlson • Sep 27, 2014 • 28m Listen

    Judee Sill

    Courtesy of Tommy Peltier

    The story of musician Judee Sill, who wrote and sang affecting and imaginative songs, after a life of armed robbery, reform school, and drug addiction. Ruth Barnes presents a personal journey through the unconventional and tragic life of a talented and sadly obscure artist.

    Tommy Peltier and Judee Sill

    Courtesy of Tommy Peltier

    Hand written lyrics given to Tommy by Judee

    Courtesy of Tommy Peltier

    Produced by Eleanor McDowall. A Falling Tree Production for BBC Radio 4.

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Eleanor McDowall

      Falling Tree Productions

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