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19/03/2012

Ken Bruce with music, chat and guests. Chris Norman, former lead singer of glam-rock band Smokie, chooses his 'Tracks of My Years', featuring songs by the Beatles and Jessie J.

This week, the former lead singer with glam rock band Smokie, Chris Norman, chooses the Tracks Of My Years and his first two records include a 60s classic from The Beatles and a recent hit from the multi-award winning Jessie J.

The band Smokie enjoyed a run of top 10 hits during the 70s including the anthemic Living Next Door To Alice. Most of their tracks were written by the highly successful songwriter partnership of Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. Their songs turned the band into European superstars. Chris continues to tour with his band - especially in Germany where he remains hugely popular with music fans.

There is a new Record and Album Of The Week, another Love Song and the Monday round of the music quiz PopMaster. Plus, The Chesney Bentings Mysteries return for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sport Relief in daily two minute episodes.

When bookmaker Nigella Nervusson comes to Chesney's lodgings, our hero sets out to unmask and undo the villainous Goosegreen, with help from Radio 2's sports presenters and grandes artistes.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Mon 19 Mar 2012 09:30
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Music Played

  • Michael Jackson

    Bad

  • Train

    Drive By

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 12.

  • Donna Summer

    This Time I Know It's For Real

    • Best Of Donna Summer.
    • Warner Bros..

  • Christopher Cross

    Ride Like The Wind

    • Christopher Cross.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Katy Perry

    California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Tony Etoria

    I Can Prove It

    • North of Watford: 24 Rare Pop & Soul Classics, Vol. 2.
    • Kev Roberts.
    • 20.

  • Average White Band

    Let's Go Round Again

    • The Best Of.
    • Rhino.

  • Keane

    Silenced By The Night

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

  • Eurythmics

    Who's That Girl?

    • Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Love Song

    • Blood, Sweat & Tears

      You've Made Me So Very Happy

      • 25 Years Of Rock'n'Roll 1969 (Vol 2).
      • Connoisseur.
      • 4.

  • Record Of The Week

    • Roxette

      It's Possible

      • (CD Single).
      • Roxette Recordings.
      • 1.

  • The Look

    I Am The Beat

    • Now 100 Hits Even More Forgotten 80s (Various Artists).
    • NOW.

  • Meat Loaf

    Paradise By The Dashboard Light (feat. Ellen Foley)

    • Bat Out Of Hell.
    • Epic.

  • Paul Carrack

    Good Feelin' About It

    • (CD Single).
    • Carrack UK.
    • 1.

  • ABBA

    The Day Before You Came

    • Abba - Love Stories.
    • Polydor.

  • Madonna

    Masterpiece

    • W.E. O.S.T..
    • Polydor.
    • 12.

  • Scissor Sisters

    Take Your Mama

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Album Of The Week

    • Katie Melua

      Gold In Them Hills

      • The Secret Symphony.
      • Dramatico.
      • 001.

  • Bad Company

    Feel Like Makin' Love

    • (Single).
    • Island.
    • 3.

  • Marcus Collins

    Seven Nation Army

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
    • 1.

  • UK Eurovision Song Contest entry

    • Engelbert Humperdinck

      Love Will Set You Free

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

  • The following two songs were chosen by Chris Norman for 'Tracks Of My Years'

    • The Beatles

      I Want To Hold Your Hand

      • The Beatles - 1.
      • Apple.
      • 004.

  • The following two songs were chosen by Engelbert Humperdinck for 'Tracks Of My Years'

    • Jessie J

      Price Tag (feat. B.o.B)

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

  • Chaka Khan

    I'm Every Woman

    • NOW Boogie Nights - Disco Classics (Various Artists).
    • Now.

Broadcast

  • Mon 19 Mar 2012 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2