Shania Twain, musician
Summary
Singer-songwriter Shania Twain joins Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs, reflecting on her journey from a traumatic childhood in Canada to becoming the Queen of Country Pop. She discusses overcoming poverty, abuse, the death of her parents, and a decade-long battle with Lyme disease. Twain selects eight tracks, including songs by The Carpenters and Stevie Wonder, and chooses insect repellent as her luxury item to survive on the island.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Shania Twain's songwriting style
First disc: The Carpenters and breaking stereotypes
Childhood in Timmins and family struggles
Mother's influence and early bar performances
Second disc: Kansas and fleeing to Toronto
Third disc: Marty Robbins and parents' death
Fourth disc: Ennio Morricone and resort gigs
Fifth disc: Glen Campbell and rise to fame
Lyme disease, divorce, and finding love
Final disc: Bobby Gentry, luxury item, and outro
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