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Don Black's final Tracks Of My Years

Don Black, ahead of his final Radio 2 show, chooses his last two Tracks of My Years. Plus there's the week's final round of PopMaster, and your dedications with today's love song.

Don Black, the legendary lyricist who presents his final Radio 2 show on Sunday night, chooses All New Tracks of My Years. Don has worked extensively in the theatre and film industry, and has previously collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on Tell Me On A Sunday, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard and Stephen Ward, the latter two also with Christopher Hampton.

His other theatre credits include Billy, Bar Mitzvah Boy, Bombay Dreams, Dracula the Musical and Bonnie and Clyde. Don has also contributed songs to many films including Born Free, The Italian Job, Dances With Wolves, Out of Africa, True Grit, To Sir, With Love and five James Bond films. As well as Lord Lloyd Webber, he has previously collaborated with John Barry, Quincy Jones, Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Michel Legrand and Marvin Hamlish amongst others. His work has received numerous awards internationally, in 2007 he was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and in 1999 he was awarded the OBE. He is also the recipient of an Oscar, two Tonys, a Golden Globe and five Ivor Novello Awards.

Earlier in the year Don released his memoir 'The Sanest Guy in the Room' . The book reveals the essence of Don's craft and his own personal milestones, looks at those who have inspired him and tries to convey what made those icons tick. It is also a poignant love letter to Don’s late wife, Shirley; the person with whom he shared his life for over sixty years. Don's final two tracks come from Katie Melua and Anthony Newley.

Ken's also got the daily love song and another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz. 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

Last on

Fri 2 Oct 2020 09:30

Music Played

  • Mark Ronson

    Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse)

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony BMG.
  • Record of the Week

    • Bruce Springsteen

      Ghosts

      • Letter To You.
      • Columbia.
  • Madonna

    Ray Of Light

    • Celebration.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 10.
  • DeBarge

    Rhythm Of The Night

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.
  • Melanie C

    In And Out Of Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Red Girl Media.
  • Clarence Clemons

    You're A Friend Of Mine (feat. Jackson Browne)

    • Rescue/Hero.
    • Collectables.
  • Justin Timberlake

    Mirrors

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

    Better Than This

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
  • The Divine Comedy

    Something For The Weekend

    • Fresh Hits 96 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.
  • Josh Groban

    Symphony

    • Bridges.
    • Warner Bros.
  • Sigala & James Arthur

    Lasting Lover

    • (CD Single).
    • Ministry Of Sound.
  • Lemar

    If There's Any Justice

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music UK.
  • Kate Bush

    Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

    • Remastered Part I.
    • Fish People.
  • Calvin Harris & The Weeknd

    Over Now

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
  • Tavares

    Don't Take Away The Music

    • Wow That Was The 70's (Various Artists).
    • Disky.
    • 8.
  • BTS

    Dynamite

    • (CD Single).
    • BigHit Entertainment.
  • The Corrs

    What Can I Do

    • Talk On Corners (Special Edition).
    • Atlantic/143 Records.
  • McFly

    Tonight Is The Night

    • Young Dumb Thrills.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd..
  • Album of the Week

    • Ava Max

      So Am I

      • Heaven & Hell.
      • Atlantic.
  • Chic

    Good Times

    • The Last Days Of Disco (Film Soundtra.
    • Columbia.
  • Aloe Blacc

    Hold On Tight

    • All Love Everything.
    • BMG Rights Management.
  • Paul Young

    Come Back and Stay

    • Paul Young - From Time To Time.
    • Columbia.
  • Tracks of My Years

    • Katie Melua

      The Closest Thing To Crazy

      • (CD Single).
      • Dramatico.
    • Anthony Newley

      The Party's Over

  • Gary Barlow

    Elita (feat. Michael BublΓ© & SebastiΓ΅n Yatra)

    • Music Played By Humans.
    • Polydor.
  • The Isley Brothers

    This Old Heart Of Mine

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

Broadcast

  • Fri 2 Oct 2020 09:30