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17/07/2012

Another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night. More from Album and Record of the Week, plus Lester's and Listener's Library song choices.

There's only one way to get through the night with a smile and that's with Alex, AKA the Dark Lord, on the Best Time of the Day Show.

There will be another track from the Album of the Week, another spin of Record of the Week, two more tracks from Alex's eclectic CD collection in the Lester's Library, a selection from you from the Listener's Library and Pause for Thought.

Alex is armed with the Drums of Pun, the Mallet of Stupidity and the Squeal of Campery; you won't get the chance to even think about sleeping!

2 hours, 57 minutes

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Tue 17 Jul 2012 02:00
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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Starship

      We Built This City

      • Now 1985 (Various Artists).
      • Now.
      • 1.

  • M People

    Moving On Up

    • The Best Of M People.
    • BMG.

  • Elton John vs PNAU

    Sad

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

  • The Who

    I Can't Explain

    • The Who Hits 50! (Deluxe Edition).
    • Polydor.
    • 002.

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Accidents Will Happen

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

  • Stooshe

    Black Heart

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • Bon Jovi

    You Give Love A Bad Name

    • Slippery When Wet.
    • Mercury.
    • 2.

  • Joan Armatrading

    Me Myself I

    • The Very Best Of Joan Armatrading.
    • A&M.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK (Aegean)

    • George Michael

      White Light

      • (CD Single).
      • Aegean.
      • 1.

  • Extreme

    More Than Words

    • The No.1 Acoustic Rock Album (Variou.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Melanie

    Brand New Key

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

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the forthcoming CD, "NORTH" (Atlantic)

    • Matchbox Twenty

      She's So Mean

  • Lily Allen

    LDN

    • (CD Single).
    • Regal.

  • Dion

    Runaround Sue

    • The Wanderers (Original S/Track).
    • Sequel Records.

  • HOUR 2

    • Bruce Springsteen

      Born In The USA

      • Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA.
      • CBS.

  • Four Tops

    Walk Away RenΓ©e

    • The Four Tops - The Singles Collectio.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Norah Jones

    Say Goodbye

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Spandau Ballet

    To Cut A Long Story Short

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

  • 10cc

    I'm Not In Love

    • The Singles.
    • PID.
    • 1.

  • Blur

    Under The Westway

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • Ike & Tina Turner

    Nutbush City Limits

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1973 (Various).
    • EMI.

  • Toto

    Rosanna

    • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
    • Columbia.

  • Eric Church

    Springsteen

    • Chief.
    • Wrasse Records.
    • 1.

  • The Tams

    Hey Girl Don't Bother Me

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

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "STUNT" (Warner) suggested by Tom from Black Country

    • Barenaked Ladies

      Who Needs Sleep

      • Stunt.
      • Warner.
      • 10.

  • °Υ’P²Ή³ά

    Heart And Soul

    • Bridge Of Spies.
    • UMC.

  • HOUR 3

    • Whitney Houston

      Love Will Save The Day

      • Whitney Houston - Whitney.
      • Arista.

  • America

    A Horse With No Name

    • America's Greatest Hits - History.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Keane

    Sovereign Light Cafe

    • Strangeland.
    • Island.
    • 1.

  • Sheila & B. Devotion

    Spacer

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

  • Big Country

    In a Big Country

    • Without The Aid Of A Safety Net.
    • EMI.

  • Madonna

    Turn Up The Radio

    • (CD Single).
    • Interscope Records.

  • Chuck Berry

    Sweet Little Sixteen

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

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK from the CD, "THE SOUL SESSIONS VOL.2" (S-curve) out July 23rd

    • Joss Stone

      While You're Out Looking For Sugar

      • The Soul Sessions Vol II.
      • Warner Bros.
      • 1.

  • Robert Plant

    29 Palms

    • (CD Single).
    • Fontana.
    • 5.

  • The Beatles

    Hello, Goodbye

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 019.

  • Susan Fassbender

    Twilight Cafe

    • The Edge Of The Eighties (Various Artists).
    • Sony BMG.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the 4CD set, "RAMBLERS, GAMBLERS, VAGABONDS & REVELERS" (Proper)

    • Hank Williams

      Lost Highway

  • Billy Joel

    Uptown Girl

    • An Innocent Man.
    • CBS.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    Jericho

    • Out Of The Game.
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Tue 17 Jul 2012 02:00
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