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Gary Davies sits in and James Taylor performs live

James Taylor, the legendary singer-songwriter, performs live in the studio and Mark King from Level 42 picks the Tracks of My Years with music from Roxy Music and The Police.

James Taylor, the legendary singer-songwriter, performs live in the studio with Gary. He releases his new album 'American Standard' at the end of the month - his first studio album since 2015's 'Before This World' which topped the American charts. James has also just announced a major US tour with special guest Jackson Brown, starting in May and reaching 26 cities nationwide. As a recording artist, James has touched many people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. James has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968.

Mark King from Level 42 picks his favourite songs with Gary Davies in the Tracks of My Years. Level 42 have sold over 30 million records and 2020 marks the 40th anniversary since they released their first single. On Monday 16th March at the London Palladium the band are joining forces for the very first time with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra. The unique performance will bring a new twist to classic hits including Lessons In Love, Something About You, Running In The Family, It’s Over, The Sun Goes Down (Living it Up) and Love Games. They are also hitting the road this year on their 'From Here To Eternity' UK Tour. Level 42 and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens’ EP, and 6 compilation albums and had 18 top 40 singles. They have also sold out Wembley Arena for a total of 21 nights.

Gary Davies also has another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz and your dedications with today's love song. If you want to contact the show, just email - gary.davies@bbc.co.uk

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Tue 11 Feb 2020 09:30
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Music Played

  • ABC

    The Look Of Love

    • And Then She Kissed Me Vol.1 (Various.
    • Debutante.

  • Billy Ocean

    One World

    • One World.
    • Sony CG.

  • Daft Punk

    Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams)

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • James Taylor

    You've Got a Friend

    • James Taylor - Classic Songs.
    • CBS.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    All My Love

    • From Out Of Nowhere.
    • Columbia.

  • Donna Summer

    Hot Stuff

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • Justin Timberlake

    Mirrors

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
    • 1.

  • Record of the Week

    • Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

      Blue Moon Rising

      • Blue Moon Rising E.P..
      • Sour Mash Records.

  • Travis

    Flowers In The Window

    • (CD Single).
    • Independiente.

  • Aerosmith

    I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

    • Armageddon Film S/Track.
    • Columbia.

  • The Script

    Run Through Walls

    • Sunsets & Full Moons.
    • Columbia.

  • Cameo

    Word Up

    • Platinum - The Definitive R&B Collection (Various Artists).
    • Universal Music TV.

  • Flash and the Pan

    Waiting For A Train

    • The Ultimate Eighties (Various).
    • Hit Records.

  • JP Saxe

    If The World Was Ending (feat. Julia Michaels)

    • (CD Single).
    • Arista.

  • Santana

    Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas)

    • (CD Single).
    • Arista.

  • James Taylor

    Teach Me Tonight (Radio 2 Session 11 Feb 2020)

    • The Specials.
    • 2 Tone.
    • 1.

  • James Taylor

    Something In The Way She Moves (Radio 2 Session 11 Feb 2020)

    • The Specials.
    • 1.

  • Album of the Week

    • Louis Tomlinson

      Two Of Us

  • James Taylor

    Sweet Baby James (Radio 2 Session 11 Feb 2020)

    • The Specials.
    • 1.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • The Police

      Spirits In The Material World

      • The Police - Message In A Box (Cd 3).
      • A&M.

    • Roxy Music

      Avalon

      • Roxy Music - Avalon.
      • Eg.

  • The Weeknd

    Blinding Lights

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal Republic Records.
    • 1.

  • Ike & Tina Turner

    Nutbush City Limits

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

Broadcast

  • Tue 11 Feb 2020 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2