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With guests Noreena Hertz and Ken Bruce & Phil Swern

Noreena Hertz discusses her book 'The Lonely Century: Coming Together in a World that's Pulling Apart', and Ken Bruce & Phil Swern chat about the 'Ultimate PopMaster' book. Plus Factoids, Non-Stop Oldies and the latest entertainment and lifestyle news.

Photo credit: Mark Nolte

2 hours, 57 minutes

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Wed 16 Sep 2020 14:00
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Music Played

  • Bruno Mars

    Finesse (Remix) (feat. Cardi B)

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Kool & the Gang

    Too Hot

    • Kool & The Gang - The Singles Collect.
    • Phonogram.

  • Jamelia

    Superstar

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Oasis

    She's Electric

    • What's The Story Morning Glory -Oasis.
    • Creation Records.

  • Four Tops

    I Can't Help Myself

    • The Singles Collection.
    • Polygram TV.

  • BTS

    Dynamite

    • (CD Single).
    • BigHit Entertainment.

  • Calvin Harris & The Weeknd

    Over Now

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Ava Max

    Who's Laughing Now

    • Heaven & Hell.
    • Atlantic.

  • Miley Cyrus

    Midnight Sky

    • Plastic Hearts.
    • RCA.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Jamming

    • Jammin' (Various Artists).
    • Mango.

  • Travis

    The Only Thing (feat. Susanna Hoffs)

    • 10 Songs.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Roachford

    Gonna Be The One

    • Twice In A Lifetime.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • The Beloved

    Sweet Harmony

    • Now 24 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Thelma Houston

    Don't Leave Me This Way

    • Any Way You Like It (Expanded Edition).
    • SoulMusic Records.

  • Duran Duran

    Ordinary World

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

  • The O’Jays

    Back Stabbers

    • The Ultimate Sound Of Philadelphia.
    • Columbia.

  • David Bowie

    Modern Love

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Jigsaw

    Sky High

    • Billboard Top Hits 1975.
    • Rhino.

  • Duran Duran

    Save A Prayer

    • Now 1982 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • The Four Seasons

    Who Loves You

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 1.

  • T. Rex

    I Love to Boogie

    • T. Rex - The Singles As & Bs.
    • Repertoire.

  • Gizmo Varillas

    One Day At A Time

    • Out Of The Darkness.
    • Muisca Records.

  • The Doobie Brothers

    Listen To The Music

    • The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Steve Winwood

    Valerie

    • Pure Rock Ballads (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Elton John

    Nobody Wins

    • The Fox.
    • The Rocket Record Company.

  • The Style Council

    Shout To The Top

    • Billy Elliot O.S.T. - Various Artists.
    • Polydor.

  • Warren G & Nate Dogg

    Regulate

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 4.

  • Jennifer Lopez

    If You Had My Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • The Pretenders

    Maybe Love Is In NYC

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

  • Craig David

    Heartline (Radio 2 Live at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2020)

  • Rose Royce

    Wishing On A Star

    • In Full Bloom.
    • BBR.
    • 011.

  • Richard Marx

    Angelia

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.
    • 4.

  • Harry Styles

    Watermelon Sugar

    • Fine Line.
    • Columbia.

  • Dan Hartman

    I Can Dream About You

    • I Can Dream About You.
    • MCA.

  • Paul Weller

    Old Father Thyme

    • On Sunset.
    • Polydor.

  • Doja Cat

    Say So

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

  • Peter Gabriel

    Solsbury Hill

  • Mary J. Blige

    Family Affair

    • Now 50 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

Broadcast

  • Wed 16 Sep 2020 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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