The Music Quiz: In Moulin Rouge, which Elton John song was covered by Ewan McGregor?

Plus: Who was the first Irish act to officially get an Irish number one single?

Moulin Rouge. Photograph: 20th Century Studios

Tony Clayton-Lea

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 12:05

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture

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