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01/12/2011

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!

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Thu 1 Dec 2011 02:00
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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • David Bowie

      Ashes to Ashes

      • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
      • EMI.

  • The Crystals

    He's A Rebel

    • The Best Of The Crystals.
    • Phil Spector Int.

  • Caro Emerald

    Stuck

    • (CD Single).
    • Dramatico.
    • 1.

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers

    Road Trippin'

    • (CD Single).
    • WEA.

  • The Brand New Heavies

    Midnight At The Oasis

    • (CD Single).
    • ffrr.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK (Flat Cap Records)

    • Jamie Hartman

      Happy New Year

      • III.
      • Flat Cap Records.
      • 1.

  • Bad Company

    Feel Like Makin' Love

    • (Single).
    • Island.
    • 3.

  • Dionne Warwick

    Do You Know the Way to San Jose

    • The Love Songs Of Burt Bacharach.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Will Young

    Come On

    • Echoes.
    • RCA.
    • 1.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "AB III" (Roadrunner)

    • Alter Bridge

      Life Must Go On

  • The Tremeloes

    Here Comes My Baby

    • Heartbeat - Forever Yours.
    • Sony.

  • Culture Club

    Time (Clock Of The Heart)

    • Culture Club - Greatest Moments.
    • Virgin.

  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty

    • Very Best Of KC & The Sunshine Band.
    • Chrysalis.

  • HOUR 2

    • Terence Trent D’Arby

      Wishing Well

      • 18 Soul Classics (Various Artists).
      • Pickwick.

  • The Andrea True Connection

    More, More, More

    • Million Sellers Vol.17 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • Adele

    Turning Tables

    • 21.
    • XL.
    • 3.

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Accidents Will Happen

    • Elvis Costello & Attractions- The Man.
    • Imp Records.
    • 4.

  • Perry Como

    Magic Moments

    • 50's Number Ones Vol 1.
    • Old Gold.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Tumbling Dice

    • The Rolling Stones - Forty Licks.
    • Abkco.
    • 1.

  • CeeLo Green

    Anyway

    • Ladykiller: Platinum Edition.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • Yazoo

    Don't Go

    • Electronic 80's (Various Artists).
    • EMM.

  • The Beach Boys

    Sloop John B

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.

  • Seal

    Wishing On A Star

    • Soul 2.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "UNPLUGGED" (Warner) suggested by Roger in Staffordshire

    • Eric Clapton

      Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Unplugged)

  • Fun Boy Three & Bananarama

    It Ain't What You Do...

    • The Very Best Of Bananarama.
    • Warner Strategic Market.

  • Michael BublΓ©

    Hollywood

    • (CD Single).
    • Reprise.
    • 1.

  • HOUR 3

    • The Tams

      Hey Girl Don't Bother Me

      • The Classic Soul Years - 1964 (Vario.
      • Connoisseur Collection.

  • Incognito

    Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing

    • (CD Single).
    • Talkin' Loud.

  • Blue October

    The Feel Again (Stay)

    • (CD Single).
    • Edel Records.
    • 1.

  • Shania Twain

    Forever And For Always

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.

  • The Rascals

    Groovin'

    • It's Cool (Various Artists).
    • Parlophone.

  • Nanci Griffith

    I Love This Town (feat. Jimmy Buffett)

    • Nanci Griffith - Hearts In Mind.
    • Universal Music TV.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK from the forthcoming CD, "LIONESS: HIDDEN TREASURES" (Island) out Dec 5th

    • Amy Winehouse

      Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow

  • Marvin Gaye

    Got To Give It Up

    • Marvin Gaye - The Love Songs.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Wet Wet Wet

    Sweet Little Mystery

    • Wet Wet Wet - Greatest Hits & More.
    • Precious Organisation.

  • The Archies

    Sugar, Sugar

    • Dance Hits Of The '60's & '70's.
    • Old Gold.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "POUR ME A DRINK" (Twirly)

    • Edwina Hayes

      Feels Like Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

  • Europe

    The Final Countdown

    • The Very Best Of Power Ballads (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Theme From New York, New York

    • Frank Sinatra - The Reprise Years.
    • Reprise.

  • The Dixie Cups

    Chapel Of Love

    • Sweet Talkin' Guy - Sound Of 60's Gal.
    • Old Gold.

Broadcast

  • Thu 1 Dec 2011 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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