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Michael McDonald performs live

Michael McDonald, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter performs live in the Radio 2 Piano Room. Ricky Gervais, the comedian, actor and writer picks the Tracks of My Years.

Michael McDonald, the American singer-songwriter performs live in the Radio 2 Piano Room. Michael has been part of iconic groups Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers and released several solo albums. He's also collaborated with numerous other artists including Aretha Franklin, Toto and David Cassidy. Michael has won 5 Grammy Awards and continues to tour and release new music to this day. His solo hits include 'Yah Mo B There' with James Ingram, 'On My Own' with Patti LaBelle and 'Sweet Freedom'.

Ricky Gervais, the comedian, actor, writer, musician, producer, director and awards show host picks the Tracks of My Years with songs from Simon & Garfunkel and Bob Dylan. Ricky's career started to break into the mainstream when his TV show The Office, which he co-created with Stephen Merchant, captured the imagination of the UK TV audience. Although it had a slow start with low ratings it went on to be one of the most successful British comedy exports of all time, with various versions being made all over the world. Since then Ricky has gone on to create and star in hit shows Extras and Derek to huge critical acclaim. He's also hit the big screen with his character David Brent from The Office starring in his own film, Life on The Road. Other movies starring Ricky include The Invention of Lying, Muppets Most Wanted, Ghost Town and Special Correspondents. He's won numerous awards and toured the world with multiple stand up shows. His latest tour Humanity is going to be available on Netflix and the streaming service has already bought the rights to his next tour, which he hasn't even written yet.

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

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Wed 14 Mar 2018 09:30
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Music Played

  • Maroon 5

    Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.
    • 1.

  • Niall Horan

    On The Loose

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin EMI.

  • Scissor Sisters

    I Don't Feel Like Dancin'

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

    AKA... What A Life!

  • Harry Chapin

    W*O*L*D*

    • (Single).
    • Elektra.

  • John Newman

    Fire In Me

    • Revolve.
    • Island.

  • Boney M.

    Gotta Go Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

    • The Magic Of Boney M.
    • Hansa.
    • 1.

  • Bachman–Turner Overdrive

    You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    • And The Road Goes On Forever Vol 1.
    • Debutante.

  • Bebe Rexha

    Meant To Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line)

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros.

  • Train

    Drive By

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

  • Lara Fabian

    Love By Grace

    • Lara Fabian.
    • Epic.

  • Record of the Week

    • Albin Lee Meldau

      The Weight Is Gone

      • (CD Single).
      • Caroline.

  • Lee Garrett

    You're My Everything

    • Single - Chrysalis CHS 2087.

  • Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

    Against The Wind

    • Bob Seger - Greatest Hits.
    • Capitol.

  • Kelsea Ballerini

    I Hate Love Songs

    • (CD Single).
    • Black River Entertainment.

  • Los del RΓ­o

    Macarena

    • The Best One Hit Wonders In The World.
    • Virgin.

  • Texas

    Summer Son

    • Texas - The Greatest Hits.
    • Mercury.

  • Michael McDonald

    Sweet Freedom (Radio 2 Piano Room, 14 March 2018)

  • Michael McDonald

    Just Strong Enough (Radio 2 Piano Room, 14 March 2018)

  • Album of the Week

    • Kim Wilde & Ricky Wilde

      Pop Don't Stop

      • Here Come The Aliens.
      • Wildeflower Records.

  • Michael McDonald

    Take Me To The Pilot (Radio 2 Piano Room, 14 March 2018)

  • Tom Grennan

    Sober

    • (CD Single).
    • Insanity Records.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Bob Dylan

      Is Your Love In Vain?

      • Street Legal.
      • Columbia.

    • Simon & Garfunkel

      America

      • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
      • Columbia.

  • Lissie

    Best Days

    • Castles.
    • Cooking Vinyl.

Broadcast

  • Wed 14 Mar 2018 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2