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Jacqui Abbott, PopMaster and the Love Song

Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South singer, and one half of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, picks the Tracks of My Years. Plus Ken has another round of the PopMaster music quiz.

Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South singer, and one half of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, picks the Tracks of My Years, with songs from Pet Shop Boys and Nick Drake.
Jacqui grew up in St. Helens, Merseyside, near Liverpool. She was discovered by The Beautiful South co-founder Paul Heaton. He invited her to audition and replace Briana Corrigan in the band. She was successful and toured with The Beautiful South for 6 years (1994-2000). In that time she featured on many of their classic hits including 'Rotterdam', 'Perfect 10', 'Don’t Marry Her' and 'Dream A Little Dream'.
In 2011 Jacqui reunited with Paul Heaton, to star in his musical 'The 8th', which examined society's wicked ways through the seven deadly sins. Different singers represented different sins - Jacqui was envy.
In 2014 Jacqui and Paul released their first studio album together - 'What Have We Become?', which was then followed by a second album in 2015 - 'Wisdom, Laughter and Lines'.
In 2016 they embarked on their first tour together, and in 2017 they released the album 'Cooked Calypso' and once again headed out on tour.
On 6th March 2020 Jacqui and Paul released their first UK No.1 album, 'Manchester Calling', produced by long time collaborator John Williams.
To coincide with the album's release; Paul, Jacqui and the band will be embarking on a UK tour in October and November. On 13th October they will play a free concert for all NHS workers, at Motorpoint arena in Nottingham.

Ken's also got another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz and your dedications with today's love song.
There's also the record and album of the week.
If you want to contact the show, just email - ken.bruce@bbc.co.uk

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Mon 20 Apr 2020 09:30
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Music Played

  • Huey Lewis and the News

    The Power Of Love

    • Huey Lewis & The News - Fore!.
    • Chrysalis.

  • Ava Max

    Kings & Queens

    • Heaven & Hell.
    • Atlantic.

  • Avicii

    Wake Me Up

    • Now That's What I Call Music! 86 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 1.

  • Talk Talk

    It's My Life

    • More Greatest Hits Of 80's (Various).
    • Disky.

  • Whitney Houston

    I'm Your Baby Tonight

    • Whitney Houston-I'm Your Baby Tonight.
    • Arista.

  • Jessie Ware

    Spotlight

    • What's Your Pleasure?.
    • Virgin.

  • The Tymes

    Ms Grace

    • 70's Number Ones Vol 3.
    • Old Gold.

  • Katrina and the Waves

    Walking On Sunshine

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • Katy Perry

    Firework

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Minnie Riperton

    Lovin' You

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Record of the Week

    • Sam Smith & Demi Lovato

      I'm Ready

      • (CD Single).
      • Capitol.

  • The Cardigans

    Lovefool

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

  • ABBA

    The Day Before You Came

    • Abba - Love Stories.
    • Polydor.

  • Taylor Swift

    The Man

    • Lover.
    • TS/Republic.

  • The Killers

    When You Were Young

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.

  • Doja Cat

    Say So

    • Hot Pink.
    • Kemosabe/Ministry of Sound.
    • 005.

  • Gerry Rafferty

    Baker Street

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

  • Shaun Escoffery

    Candle

    • Strong Enough.
    • Decca.

  • Album of the Week

    • Twinnie

      Type Of Girl

      • Hollywood Gypsy.
      • BMG Rights Management.

  • Bill Withers

    Lovely Day

    • It's Cool (Various Artists).
    • Parlophone.

  • Little Mix

    Break Up Song

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Waitin' On A Sunny Day

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Nick Drake

      Northern Sky

    • Pet Shop Boys

      West End Girls

      • Now That's What I Call Music '86.
      • Now.

  • The Pretenders

    The Buzz

    • Hate For Sale.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Tears for Fears

    Sowing The Seeds Of Love

    • The Best Of Drive Time (Various Artists).
    • Polygram TV.
    • 7.

Broadcast

  • Mon 20 Apr 2020 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2