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13/01/2011

Witty conversation and a great selection of music throughout the night. More from Record and Album of the Week, plus unexpected tracks from Lester's and Listener's Libraries.

Alex is here to keep you entertained with his unique brand of witty chat accompanied by a great selection of tunes. This morning, Alex asks if you've had to explain something old to someone young in "Maybe It's Because I'm a Dinosaur", have you seen someone take a funny photo in "Snap, Cackle and What?" and there's Fred Slippage with "What Do You Call the Remote Control?"- it's all about the bright side on the dark side of the day. There's a chance to get inducted into the 4.15 One-Off Canteen, and Pause for Thought at 3.20am. From Lester's Library there's the new one from Gregg Allman and something wonderful from Roise Ledet. The Listener's Library track is an instrumental from Acoustic Alchemy as suggested by Chris Guest from Nottingham. There's another track from the Album of the Week by Lindisfarne, plus a play for the Record of the Week from Bryan Ferry. And, it's the second Half-Time Hooter of the Week. Let the buffoonery begin!

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Thu 13 Jan 2011 02:00
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Music Played

  • INXS

    Need You Tonight

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.

  • Kylie Minogue

    Can't Get You Out Of My Head

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • CeeLo Green

    Bright Lights Bigger City (feat. Wiz Khalifa)

  • The Police

    Walking On The Moon

    • The Very Best Of The Police.
    • A&M.

  • The Shirelles

    Will You Love Me Tomorrow

    • Memories ... Are Made Of This.
    • Dino.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK: Featured on the CD ‘Olympia’ (Virgin)

    • The Bryan Ferry Orchestra

      Alphaville

      • Olympia.
      • Virgin.
      • 1.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Exodus

    • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend.
    • Island.

  • Bonnie Raitt

    I Can't Make You Love Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Ain't Good Enough For You

    • The Promise.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Mary Wells

    My Guy

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Lester's Library: Featured on the CD ‘Low Country Blues’ (Rounder)

    • Gregg Allman

      Just Another Ride

  • Iglu & Hartly

    In This City

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

  • Chicago

    25 Or 6 To 4

    • (Single).
    • CBS.

  • Peter Gabriel

    Sledgehammer

    • Now 1986 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Loleatta Holloway

    Love Sensation

    • The Best Disco Album In The World...Ever!.
    • Virgin.
    • 3.

  • Matisyahu

    One Day

    • (CD Single).
    • 100%.
    • 1.

  • Bee Gees

    Jive Talkin'

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Nelly Furtado

    I'm Like A Bird

    • (CD Single).
    • Skg.
    • 1.

  • The Beatles

    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

    • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • Cheryl Cole - The Flood

  • Van Halen

    Why Can't This Be Love

    • Life In The Fast Lane (Various).
    • Telstar.

  • Incognito

    Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing

    • (CD Single).
    • Talkin' Loud.

  • Listener's Library: Suggested by Chris Guest from Nottingham. From the CD ‘Natural Elements’ (Universal)

    • Acoustic Alchemy

      Overnight Sleeper

  • UB40

    If It Happens Again

    • The Very Best Of UB40 1980-2000.
    • Virgin.

  • Pearl and the Puppets

    Because I Do

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 1.

  • Fats Domino

    I'm Walkin'

    • The Best Of Fats Domino.
    • Liberty.

  • The Communards

    Don't Leave Me This Way (feat. Sarah Jane Morris)

    • Now 1986 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Elton John

    Daniel

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Sugarland

    Stuck Like Glue

    • The Incredible Machine.
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

  • Steve Miller Band

    Jet Airliner

    • ARCADE RECORDS.

  • The Staple Singers

    If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)

    • Heart Full Of Soul 2 (Various Artist.
    • Global Television.

  • James Blunt

    1973

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Lindisfarne – ‘The Charisma Years (1970-1973)’ (Virgin Records) Released: 17th January

    • Lindisfarne

      All Fall Down

      • Dingly Dell.
      • Charisma.
      • 14.

  • Lissie

    When I'm Alone

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Kraftwerk

    The Model

    • Into The Eighties (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Lester's Library: Featured on the CD ‘Cajun Swamp’ (Flat Town)

    • Rosie Ledet

      I Can't Find Love

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Oliver's Army

  • Carpenters

    (They Long To Be) Close To You

    • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
    • A&M.

  • Michael Jackson - (I Like) The Way You Love Me

Broadcast

  • Thu 13 Jan 2011 02:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2

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