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PopMaster plus Don Black's Tracks Of My Years

Ken's got another round of PopMaster, plus Don Black, the legendary lyricist who presents his final Radio 2 show on Sunday night, chooses All New Tracks of My Years.

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. The next two tracks he's chosen come from The Beatles and Tom Jones.

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

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Tue 29 Sep 2020 09:30
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Music Played

  • Barry White

    You're the First, the Last, My Everything

    • Barry White - The Collection.
    • Mercury.

  • David Guetta & Sia

    Let's Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Whitney Houston

    I'm Your Baby Tonight

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

  • Stevie Wonder

    As

    • Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collec.
    • Universal.

  • Saint Motel

    My Type

    • My Type E.P..
    • Parlophone.
    • 001.

  • Steps

    What The Future Holds

    • What The Future Holds.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Keane

    Bend And Break

    • Hopes And Fears.
    • Island.

  • Ricky Martin

    She Bangs

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Melanie C

    In And Out Of Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Red Girl Media.

  • Bryan Adams

    Run To You

    • Bryan Adams - The Best Of Me.
    • Mercury.

  • Joan Armatrading

    Love And Affection

    • The Very Best Of Joan Armatrading.
    • A&M.
    • 3.

  • Record of the Week

    • Bruce Springsteen

      Ghosts

      • Letter To You.
      • Columbia.

  • 10cc

    Art For Art's Sake

    • The Very Best Of 10cc.
    • Mercury.

  • Queen

    I Want To Break Free

    • The Works.
    • EMI.

  • Marshmello & Demi Lovato

    OK Not To Be OK

    • (CD Single).
    • Island Records.

  • Linda Ronstadt

    Different Drum

    • Linda Ronstadt Greatest Hits.
    • Asylum.

  • Steve Winwood

    Valerie

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

  • Gizmo Varillas

    One Day At A Time

    • Out Of The Darkness.
    • Muisca Records.

  • Donna Summer

    This Time I Know It's For Real

    • Best Of Donna Summer.
    • Warner Bros..

  • Sophie Ellis‐Bextor

    Crying At The Discotheque

  • Album of the Week

    • Ava Max

      Kings & Queens

      • Heaven & Hell.
      • Atlantic.

  • Chris Rea

    Looking For The Summer

    • (CD Single).
    • East West Records.

  • Biffy Clyro

    Space

    • A Celebration Of Endings.
    • Warner Records.

  • Steve Miller Band

    Abracadabra

    • The Very Best Of The Steve Miller Ban.
    • Arcade Records.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • The Beatles

      The Fool On The Hill

      • Magical Mystery Tour.
      • Parlophone.
      • 2.

    • Tom Jones

      Delilah

      • Delilah - Jukebox 60's Hits.
      • Old Gold.

  • John Legend

    Wild (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)

    • Bigger Love.
    • Columbia.

  • Tony Christie

    Avenues and Alleyways

    • Tony Christie - Definitive Collection.
    • Universal.

Broadcast

  • Tue 29 Sep 2020 09:30
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2