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A few Brit pop hits

Some famous names from the British pop scene re-imagined for brass band as Queen, The Beatles The Rolling Stones and Adele now appear in band libraries the world over.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Apr 2018 23:30

Music Played

  • McCartney

    Honey Pie

    Performer: Fairey BAnd. Music Arranger: Smith. Conductor: Mark Peacock.
    • Fairey Band 75 Not Out!.
    • Doyen.
    • 6.
  • McCartney

    Penny Lane

    Composer: John Lennon. Performer: Black Dyke Band. Music Arranger: Fernie. Conductor: Nicholas Childs.
    • Black Dyke Play Beatles.
    • Obrasso Records.
    • 14.
  • Elton John

    Circle Of LIfe

    Composer: Tim Rice. Performer: Bactiguard Wire Brass. Music Arranger: Gilje.
    • High Wire.
    • www.wirebrass.co.uk.
    • 4.
  • Adele Adkins

    Skyfall

    Composer: Paul Epworth. Performer: Cory Band. Music Arranger: Philip Sparke. Conductor: Philip Harper.
    • Ready Steady Brass!.
    • De Haske Brass.
    • 4.
  • Brian May

    Fat Bottomed Girls

    Performer: Leyland Band. Music Arranger: Philip Harper. Conductor: Philip Harper.
    • The Age Of Chivalry.
    • DOYEN.
    • 12.
  • Bobby Scott

    He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

    Composer: Bob Russellarr Crooks. Performer: Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Conductor: Robert Childs.
    • By Request II.
    • DOYEN.
    • 8.
  • Jagger

    Ruby Tuesday

    Composer: Richards. Performer: Kirkintilloch Band. Music Arranger: Catherall.
    • Angels & Demons.
    • 12.

Broadcast

  • Tue 24 Apr 2018 23:30

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