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15/09/2011

Keeping you laughing through the night and playing the best selection of tunes, it's Alex. With the Album and Record of the Week plus 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.

There is more from Album of the Week, another play of the Record of the Week, two tracks you may not have heard before from Lester's Library, one of your choices from the Listener's Library, Pause for Thought at 3.20am, and the second Half-Time Hooter of the Week. Let the buffoonery begin!

2 hours, 57 minutes

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Thu 15 Sep 2011 02:00
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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Jackie Wilson

      Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)

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

  • Gwen Guthrie

    Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent

    • Now 1986 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • James Blunt

    Dangerous

    • (CD Single).
    • Rocket.
    • 1.

  • Desmond Dekker & the Aces

    Israelites

    • Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel.
    • Old Gold.

  • Halo James

    Could Have Told You So

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Gabrielle

    Give Me A Little More Time

    • The Best Of Woman To Woman (Various).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Strawbs

    Lay Down

    • Acoustic Moods (Various Artists).
    • Polygram TV.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK from the forthcoming CD, "LETTERS" (Columbia) out on October 17th

    • Matt Cardle

      Run For Your Life

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

  • Whitesnake

    Is This Love

    • The 80's Love Album (Various Artists.
    • Virgin.

  • Quincy Jones

    Soul Bossa Nova

    • Mundo Latino (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY (Luxury-B Records)

    • Rubylux

      What You Need

  • Julia and Company

    Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)

    • Now That's What I Call Music II (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Lady A

    Just A Kiss

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol.
    • 1.

  • HOUR 2

    • KISS

      Crazy Crazy Nights

      • Now 10, Part 1 (Various Artists).
      • Now.

  • Michelle Gayle

    Sweetness

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa

    I'll Take Care Of You

    • (CD Single).
    • Provogue.
    • 1.

  • Razorlight

    I Can't Stop This Feeling I've Got

    • (CD Single).
    • Vertigo.

  • Chicago

    25 Or 6 To 4

    • (Single).
    • CBS.

  • Dionne Bromfield

    Ouch That Hurt

    • Good For The Soul.
    • Island.
    • 1.

  • Chris Montez

    Call Me

    • Take A Break (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • T. Rex

    Telegram Sam

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1972 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Chris Rea

    Dancing The Blues Away

    • Santo Spirito Blues.
    • Rhino.
    • 1.

  • Petula Clark

    I Couldn't Live Without Your Love

    • Delilah - Jukebox 60's Hits.
    • Old Gold.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "WHO'S NEXT?" (Polydor) suggested by Keith in Essex

    • The Who

      Going Mobile

      • Who's Next.
      • Polydor.
      • 7.

  • The Corrs

    What Can I Do

    • Talk On Corners (Special Edition).
    • Atlantic/143 Records.

  • Primal Scream

    Movin' On Up

    • The Best Album In The World Ever!(Va).
    • Virgin.

  • Marv Johnson

    I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose

    • Motown - The Hits Collection Vol.2.
    • Motown.

  • HOUR 3

    • Roy Orbison

      You Got It

      • (CD Single).
      • Virgin.

  • Cheryl Lynn

    Got To Be Real

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • Julian Lennon

    Lookin' 4 Luv

    • (CD Single).
    • Conehead.
    • 1.

  • Asia

    Heat Of The Moment

    • Various Artists - New Frontiers.
    • Temple Records.

  • Kool & the Gang

    Joanna

    • In The Heart.
    • BBR.
    • 010.

  • The Kinks

    Lola

    • The Journey - Part 2: Anthology.
    • BMG.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK from the CD, "GHOST ON THE CANVAS" (Surfdog) out now

    • Glen Campbell

      There's No Me...Without You

      • Ghost On The Canvas.
      • Surfdog Records.
      • 16.

  • Soul II Soul

    Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) (feat. Caron Wheeler)

    • NOW 100 Hits 80s No.1s (Various Artists).
    • NOW.

  • John Holt

    Help Me Make It Through The Night

    • Misty Blue - Love Songs Of The 70's.
    • Old Gold.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "OUTSIDE SOCIETY" (Arista) Out now

    • Patti Smith

      Frederick

  • Danny Wilson

    Mary's Prayer

    • Now That's What I Call Music! 12 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Lady Gaga

    You and I (Mark Taylor Remix)

    Remix Artist: Mark Taylor.
    • (CD Single).
    • Streamline Records.
    • 2.

  • Patsy Cline

    I Fall to Pieces

    • Acuff-Rose Opryland Music: 50th Anniv.
    • Acuff-Rose Opryland.

Broadcast

  • Thu 15 Sep 2011 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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