Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Deacon Blue perform two songs live at 2 Meter Sessions in 1993: “When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)?” and “Loaded”.
Recorded in the early years of 2 Meter Sessions television broadcasts, this intimate performance captures the Scottish band during an important period in their career.
Formed in Glasgow in 1985, Deacon Blue became one of Scotland’s most successful bands, combining melodic pop and rock with thoughtful songwriting. Led by vocalist Ricky Ross, the band achieved major success in the UK with albums including Raintown (1987), When The World Knows Your Name (1989) and Fellow Hoodlums (1991).
By the time of this 1993 session, Deacon Blue had established themselves as one of the UK's leading bands, known for their melodic songs, distinctive arrangements and Ross's expressive vocals.
Setlist:
00:00 When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)?
04:26 Loaded
Recorded for 2 Meter Sessions in 1993.
Subscribe to the 2 Meter Sessies channel for more performances from the archive.
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2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
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#DeaconBlue #RickyRoss #ScottishMusic
Deacon Blue perform two songs live at 2 Meter Sessions in 1993: “When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)?” and “Loaded”.
Recorded in the early years of 2 Meter Sessions television broadcasts, this intimate performance captures the Scottish band during an important period in their career.
Formed in Glasgow in 1985, Deacon Blue became one of Scotland’s most successful bands, combining melodic pop and rock with thoughtful songwriting. Led by vocalist Ricky Ross, the band achieved major success in the UK with albums including Raintown (1987), When The World Knows Your Name (1989) and Fellow Hoodlums (1991).
By the time of this 1993 session, Deacon Blue had established themselves as one of the UK's leading bands, known for their melodic songs, distinctive arrangements and Ross's expressive vocals.
Setlist:
00:00 When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)?
04:26 Loaded
Recorded for 2 Meter Sessions in 1993.
Subscribe to the 2 Meter Sessies channel for more performances from the archive.
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2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
• Subscribe for more live music sessions: bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Watch our archive playlist: bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• http://www.2metersessies.nl
• instagram.com/2metersessions
• facebook.com/2metersessies
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#DeaconBlue #RickyRoss #ScottishMusic
![Michelle David & The True-tones – 2 Meter Session (Soul Funk Grooves) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eBX43Auk0w0/mqdefault.jpg "Michelle David & The True-tones – 2 Meter Session (Soul Funk Grooves) [4K]
Experience the soul, funk and groove of Michelle David & The True-tones in this intimate 2 Meter Session, recorded live in the studio without an audience.
Featuring songs from their 2026 album Soul Woman, this session captures a band at the top of its game. Rooted in classic soul and rhythm & blues while embracing funk, Afrobeat and modern influences, the music is driven by deep grooves, uplifting melodies and the unmistakable voice of Michelle David. Soul Woman is the bands most personal album to date, exploring themes of identity, healing and resilience through warm analog production and timeless songwriting.
Born in New York and raised in the church, Michelle David began singing at the age of four and later toured internationally with Broadway productions before settling in Europe. Together with Paul Willemsen, Onno Smit and Bas Bouma, she formed Michelle David & The True-tones, a band known for blending soul, funk, rhythm & blues and uplifting grooves into a powerful live experience. Their albums have earned international acclaim, including an Edison nomination and BBC Radio 6 recognition.
00:00 intro
00:22 Running
04:33 Golden Sun
08:05 Seasons
12:04 Soul Woman
18:19 When All Is Said And Done
Subscribe to 2 Meter Sessions for more unique live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
• Subscribe for more live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Watch our archive playlist: https://bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• http://www.2metersessies.nl
• http://www.instagram.com/2metersessions
• http://www.facebook.com/2metersessies
#MichelleDavidAndTheTrueTones #SoulMusic #LiveSession")
![The Cranberries – I Will Always & Wanted [4K] 2 Meter Sessions, 1993](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1xS9zmp_ZE/mqdefault.jpg "The Cranberries – I Will Always & Wanted [4K] 2 Meter Sessions, 1993
Experience a piece of alternative rock history: The Cranberries’ first-ever television performance abroad, now meticulously upscaled to 4K and color-graded for the ultimate viewing experience.
On May 25, 1993, a young Dolores ORiordan and The Cranberries visited the Dutch TV show 2 Meter Sessies. At the brink of their international breakthrough, the band delivered a raw, intimate, and hauntingly beautiful session that showcased Dolores’ unmistakable voice and the band’s signature melodic sound.
This video features two standout tracks from their iconic debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Cant We?:
Setlist:
00:51 I Will Always
03:38 Wanted
About The Cranberries: Hailing from Limerick, Ireland, The Cranberries became one of the most successful rock acts of the 1990s. Led by the late Dolores ORiordan, the band’s sound—a blend of indie-pop, post-punk, and Irish folk influences—captured the hearts of millions. With hits like Linger, Zombie, and Dreams, they defined an era. This 1993 session captures the band in their purest form, just as the world was beginning to discover their magic.
Subscribe to 2 Meter Sessions for more legendary archived performances: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
• Subscribe for more live music sessions: https://bit.ly/2OX4S8t
• Watch our archive playlist: https://bit.ly/38fbO9I
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39vt6iS
• http://www.2metersessies.nl
• http://www.instagram.com/2metersessions
• http://www.facebook.com/2metersessies
#TheCranberries #DoloresORiordan #2MeterSessions #90sRock #IWillAlways #Wanted #LiveMusic #4K #AlternativeRock #IrishMusic #JanDouweKroeske")
