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Veteran broadcaster Paul Gambaccini<\/a> was among the first to spot the talent of Steve Wright<\/a>, who would become his friend and colleague.<\/p>\n
More than 40 years ago, Gambaccini used his column in Radio Times<\/a> to tell readers, \u201cSteve Wright is likely to be one of [BBC Radio\u2019s] big names in the \u201980s, so you should get to know him before seven million others do.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI was instantly captivated by Steve, because of what tens of millions would go on to hear in the coming years,\u201d says Gambaccini. \u201cWith very little resources, he was creating an entire world \u2013 a world of optimism, humour and sunlight. He illuminated the lives of generations.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was as if Wright created a club, says Gambaccini, and all you had to do to join was listen. \u201cAnd if you were in this club, you had a one-to-one relationship with Steve Wright.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWrighty\u201d did what all the greats did, according to his fellow broadcaster: \u201cGo with what you\u2019ve got\u201d. He didn\u2019t try to be a music expert, but he had an intuitive knowledge of radio, the medium he would dominate with unassuming mastery for more than four decades.<\/p>\n
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