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Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John, one of the world's greatest singers, songwriters and composers picks his favourite songs in Tracks of My Years with Ken Bruce.

Sir Elton John, one of the world's greatest singers, songwriters and composers, picks his favourite songs with Ken Bruce in Tracks of My Years, including music from Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin and Little Richard.
Elton has achieved 38 gold and 31 platinum or multi-platinum albums, has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, and holds the record for the biggest-selling single of all time, Candle in the Wind 1997. In August 2018, he was named the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history in America, having logged 67 entries, including nine Number 1's and 27 Top 10's. He launched his first tour in 1970 and since then has performed over 4,000 times in more than 80 countries. And in November 2010, Elton donated and personally delivered one of his beloved pianos to Radio 2 to be used in live performances with both established and emerging artists. It has since been played by Olly Alexander, Christine McVie, Gary Barlow, Benny Andersson, Tom Odell, The Shires, Ward Thomas, The Script and many more.
When not recording or touring, Elton devotes his time to a number of charities, including his own Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $450 million and funded programmes across four continents in the twenty-four years it has existed. In 2019, the biographical musical film Rocketman was released, telling the story of Elton's life. The movie's soundtrack saw producer and composer Giles Martin re-interpreting and re-imagining Elton’s iconic hits. Elton is now releasing his first and only official autobiography, revealing the truth about his extraordinary life.

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Boxing Day 2019 12:00
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Music Played

  • Elton John

    I'm Still Standing

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Elvis Presley

    Heartbreak Hotel

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Jerry Lee Lewis

    Great Balls of Fire

    • The Essential One & Only Jerry Lee Le.
    • Trax Records.

  • Little Richard

    Lucille

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

  • The Beatles

    We Can Work It Out

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 013.

  • Elton John

    Your Song

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Elton John

    Skyline Pigeon

    • Empty Sky.
    • Mercury.

  • Four Tops

    Reach Out I'll Be There

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Leon Russell

    A Song For You

  • Elton John

    Are You Ready for Love

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Brown Sugar

    • The Rolling Stones - Forty Licks.
    • Abkco.

  • Marvin Gaye

    I Heard It Through The Grapevine

    • Songs Of The Century (Disc 2).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Elton John

    Can You Feel The Love Tonight

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Elton John & Taron Egerton

    (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again

    • Rocketman O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • Virgin EMI.

  • Aretha Franklin

    Think

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.

  • The Band

    The Weight

    • The Hits Of 1968 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.

  • Elton John

    Song For Guy

    • Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002.
    • Mercury.

  • John Lennon

    Whatever Gets You Thru The Night

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • Calderstone.

  • Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush

    Don't Give Up

    • Now 8 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Ketty Lester

    Love Letters

    • Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
    • Music & Memories.

  • Ray Charles

    Drown In My Own Tears

    • Ray Charles: Ultimate Hits Collection.
    • Warner Music UK Limited.

  • Elton John

    I Want Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Rocket.

  • Elton John

    Someone Saved My Life Tonight

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

Broadcast

  • Boxing Day 2019 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2