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Bill Kenwright leaves his theatrical impresario hat at home to present a new show about the smash hits he grew up with in the 50s and 60s and still loves dearly.

Bill Kenwright picks his favourite records from his Golden Years. When might that be, you ask? Well, it's from 1956 to 1963 or, if you prefer, from Bill Haley to the Beatles. (Roughly). It's the music Bill grew up with as a young lad in Liverpool. The music he fell in love with then, and is still passionate about today.

This week, Bill picks out a '20 Second Number One' (a song he knew would hit the top spot from the opening 20 seconds alone) and plays one of his Favourite B-Sides. He'll also be launching his campaign to get British rock 'n' rollers recognised for songs he thinks they sang better than their American peers in 'We Did It Better'.

In between indulging his teenage romantic yearnings (look out for a classic from Ricky Nelson), Bill will also share some cracking Kenwright yarns, including the time he met Buddy Holly (yes, THE Buddy Holly).

The less said about the Producer's Mystery Record, the better.

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Tue 13 Jul 2010 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Duane Eddy

    Because They're Young

    • N/A.
    • BEAR FAMILY/CBS.

  • Eddie Cochran

    Somethin' Else

    • C'mon Everybody.
    • LIBERTY.

  • Ricky Nelson

    Lonesome Town

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists.
    • EMI.

  • Dion

    Donna The Prima Donna

    • The Road I'm On.
    • COLUMBIA.

  • We Did It Better

    • Mark Wynter

      Venus In Blue Jeans

      • Lookin' For Me.
      • SEQUEL RECORDS.

  • The Velvets

    Tonight (Could Be The Night)

    • The Complete Velvets.
    • Ace.

  • Roy Orbison

    Running Scared

    • The Big Roy Orbison The Original Singl Monument.

  • Johnny Ace

    Pledging My Love

    • The Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll Ace.

  • 20 Second Number One

    • Johnnie Ray

      Just Walkin' In The Rain

      • Housewives Choice.
      • MUSIC MEMORIES.

  • Day's Mystery Record

    • Johnny Kidd and the Pirates

      Shakin All Over

      • Hits Of 1960.
      • EMI.

  • Debbie Reynolds

    Tammy

    • Sentimental Journey.
    • TELEDISC.

  • Bill's B-Side

    • The Crickets

      Fools Paradise

      • The Crickets Featuring Buddy Holly.
      • PICKWICK.

  • Ray Peterson

    I Could Have Loved You So Well

    • Tell Laura I Love Her.
    • Bear Family.

  • Arthur Alexander

    A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues

    • The Greatest.
    • ACE.

  • Vic Dana

    I Will

    • The Complete Hits Of Vic Dana.
    • Eric Records.

  • Elvis Presley

    Love Me Tender

Broadcast

  • Tue 13 Jul 2010 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2