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Charlie Dore chooses the Tracks of My Years

Charlie Dore, the UK singer-songwriter and actress who's had her songs recorded by George Harrison, Tina Turner and Lisa Stansfield chooses the Tracks of My Years.

Charlie Dore, the singer-songwriter and actress chooses the Tracks of My Years with songs from Elvis Costello and Tim Hardin. After drama school, regional rep and a stint in children's television Charlie formed a bluegrass band playing Monday nights in a west London pancake house. The band, with school friend Julian Littman graduated to the pub circuit from where she was signed by Island Records in 1978. She made her first album in Nashville and London and released a single, Pilot of the Airwaves, which became a hit in the US. Charlie has had her songs recorded by George Harrison, Tina Turner, Ricky Ross, Sheena Easton, Celine Dion, UB40, Status Quo, Paul Carrack and a had a UK No 1, with 'Ain't No Doubt' for Jimmy Nail. Charlie's latest album, 'Dark Matter' is a home-grown project; the record was recorded and mixed in Charlie's room with co-producer-writer-school friend Julian Littman.

Ken also has the PopMaster music quiz, the daily love song and the record and album of the week. If you want to contact the show, email - ken.bruce@bbc.co.uk.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Fri 12 Jan 2018 09:30
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Music Played

  • Michael Jackson

    Black Or White

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.

  • Fuse ODG

    Boa Me (feat. Ed Sheeran & Mugeez)

    • (CD Single).
    • Off Da Ground.

  • The Boo Radleys

    Wake Up Boo!

    • Various Artists - Untitled.
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Toni Braxton

    Un-Break My Heart

    • Toni Braxton - Secrets.
    • Laface.

  • George Benson

    Lady Love Me (One More Time)

    • George Benson - The Very Best Of.
    • Warner E.S.P..
    • 4.

  • Liam Payne & Rita Ora

    For You (Fifty Shades Freed)

    • Fifty Shades Freed O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • Island.

  • Mark Ronson

    Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse)

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony BMG.

  • Naughty Boy & Joe Jonas

    One Chance To Dance

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin Records.

  • Leona Lewis

    I Am

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.

  • Heart

    All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You

    • Absolute Gold (Various Artists).
    • Capitol.

  • Record of the Week

    • Hoseah Partsch

      Paper Planes

      • (CD Single).
      • Virgin/EMI.

  • Dr. Alban

    It's My Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Arista.

  • Petula Clark

    Downtown

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.

  • Craig David

    I Know You (feat. Bastille)

    • (CD Single).
    • Insanity Records.

  • The Dandy Warhols

    Bohemian Like You

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol.
    • 7.

  • SZA & Calvin Harris

    The Weekend (Funk Wav Remix)

    • (CD Single).
    • Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records.
    • 1.

  • Billy Joel

    Leningrad

    • Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Volume III.
    • Columbia.

  • Florence + The Machine

    Ship To Wreck

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 001.

  • Album of the Week

    • Michelle Williams

      Tightrope

      • The Greatest Showman O.S.T. (Various Artists).
      • Atlantic.

  • Kings of Leon

    Use Somebody

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
    • 2.

  • Midge Ure

    Breathe

    • Orchestrated.
    • BMG.

  • Rupert Holmes

    Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

    • Various Artists - Open Top Cars.
    • Temple Records.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Tim Hardin

      Hang On To A Dream

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

    • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

      Watching the Detectives

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

  • Simple Minds

    Magic

  • Billy Ocean

    Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car

    • Billy Ocean - Love Is For Ever (L.I.F.
    • Jive.

Broadcast

  • Fri 12 Jan 2018 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2