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50 Not Out - Greg James in conversation with Bob Harris

As Bob Harris celebrates his 50th Anniversary, Greg James talks in depth to the master broadcaster about his life, influences, passions and constant search for the next big thing

In an extended version of the original programme, Radio 2 celebrates a master craftsman who has established many unique achievements over 50 years on air.

Bob Harris has always built his own personal, melodic and memorable playlists for his radio shows and is loved and respected by his colleagues, world famous musicians and a loyal audience.

Above all, Bob retains a huge commitment to helping new musicians from Emmylou Harris and Tom Petty in the 70s through to Steve Earle, Lady A, Carrie Underwood and Kacey Musgraves in more recent years and today’s rising stars including The Shires, Ward Thomas, Kelsea Ballerini and Tenille Townes.

The Country Show with Bob Harris continues to be the destination for people wanting to know what’s happening in the Country Music World, with sessions and plays for new artists like Ruthie Collins, Ingrid Andress (as featured on New To 2 and the main Radio 2 playlist) and Willie Jones (tipped as the next Little Nas X).

The emerging artists Bob Harris continues to champion on air and those big names still working, influencing and cutting through like Queen (who he gave their first on air exposure to) and David Bowie (he sang backing vocals on the Space Oddity album) will be reflected.

Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Greg James grew up with Bob’s famous whispering voice coming out of the radios at home, as his father Alan has been a fan from Bob’s first broadcast on Radio 1 on August 19th 1970 and his television career on The Old Grey Whistle Test, right through to Bob’s current work on Radio 2. They are firm friends through a love of cricket and music and have often attended gigs together with their families.

Greg talks in depth to Bob about his life, influences and passions and constant search for the next big thing.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Jan 2021 22:00
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Music Played

  • The Rolling Stones

    Start Me Up

    • The Rolling Stones - Forty Licks.
    • Abkco.
    • 7.

  • Paul Anka

    Diana

    • Paul Anka - The Greatest Hits Collect.
    • Telstar.

  • Ben E. King

    Stand By Me

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

  • Love

    Alone Again Or

    • Take It Easy (Various Artists).
    • Warner Strategic Marketi.

  • T. Rex

    Get It On

    • Million Sellers Vol.19 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • David Bowie

    Memory Of A Free Festival

    • Space Oddity.
    • RCA.
    • 10.

  • Queen

    Seven Seas Of Rhye

    • Queen - Greatest Hits.
    • Parlophone.
    • 11.

  • John Lennon

    Slippin' and Slidin'

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Stir It Up

    • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend.
    • Island.

  • Mickey Guyton

    Black Like Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol Nashville.
    • 1.

  • Marc Cohn

    Walking In Memphis

    • Country Roads (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Steve Earle

    Guitar Town

  • Tinariwen

    Imidiwan Afrik Tendam

  • Bear’s Den

    Above The Clouds Of Pompeii

  • Kacey Musgraves

    Merry Go 'Round

    • Same Trailer Different Park.
    • Decca.
    • 1.

  • Ashley McBryde

    Girl Goin' Nowhere

    • CD Single.
    • Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville.
    • 001.

  • Lukas Nelson & Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

    Turn Off The News

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