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PopMaster and Tom Grennan

Tom Grennan, the Bedford-born songwriter, selects his favourite songs for an all new Tracks of My Years. There's the daily love song, record and album of the week plus PopMaster.

Tom Grennan, the Bedford-born singer songwriter, selects his favourite songs for an all new Tracks of My Years. The Bedford born artist first trained to become a professional footballer before he caught the singing bug. He played for Luton Town for a while, tried for Northampton Town and Aston Villa, but was later released. He went on to study acting at St. Mary's University in Twickenham. At the age of 18 he started doing gigs around London with his acoustic guitar, mainly in pubs, for almost three years. After a performance at a Finsbury pub, a representative of Insanity Records heard him play and offered a contract.

Tom’s first album 'Lighting Matches' was one of the 10 best-selling debuts of 2018 with over a quarter of a billion streams. Filled with huge tunes like 'Found What I’ve Been Looking For', 'Barbed Wire' and 'Something In The Water', the album showcased his emotional, careworn voice, instilled with a rasp full of devilment and mischief. His second album 'Evering Road' is due to be released in March. He took to social media at the end of last year to reveal he'd named it after his former home in East London saying it was all about a past relationship and is the most honest and best work he's ever done.

The next two tracks Tom has chosen come from Al Green and Curtis Mayfield. Ken also has the daily love song, record and album of the week plus another round of the legendary music quiz PopMaster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show email Ken.Bruce@bbc.co.uk

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Jan 2021 09:30

Music Played

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Go Your Own Way

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 006.
  • Record of the Week

    • Lola Lennox

      La La Love Me

      • (CD Single).
      • LaLennoxa.
  • Christopher Cross

    Ride Like The Wind

    • Christopher Cross.
    • Warner Bros.
  • Joel Corry & MNEK

    Head & Heart

    • (CD Single).
    • Perfect Havoc.
  • Santana

    The Game Of Love (feat. Michelle Branch)

    • (CD Single).
    • Arista.
  • Jennifer Lopez

    In The Morning

    • (CD Single).
    • HITCO.
  • Heatwave

    Boogie Nights

    • Too Hot To Handle.
    • BBR.
    • 013.
  • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

    Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • Jason Derulo & Nuka

    Love Not War (The Tampa Beat)

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
  • Spandau Ballet

    This Is The Love

    • The Very Best Of Spandau Ballet - The Story.
    • Rhino.
  • Sheena Easton

    For Your Eyes Only

    • The Best Of James Bond 30th Anniversa.
    • EMI.
  • Gwen Stefani

    Let Me Reintroduce Myself

    • (CD Single).
    • Interscope Records.
  • Genesis

    Abacab

    • Genesis - Turn It On Again.
    • Virgin.
  • Andrew Gold

    Lonely Boy

    • Super Hits Of The '70s - Have A Nice Day, Vol. 19 (Various Artists).
    • Rhino Records.
    • 1.
  • Becky Hill

    Forever Young

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
  • The Beach Boys

    Darlin'

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 2).
    • EMI.
  • Jamiroquai

    Virtual Insanity

    • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
    • Columbia.
  • Ava Max

    My Head & My Heart

    • Heaven & Hell.
    • Atlantic.
  • Sister Sledge

    We Are Family

    • Disco Fever (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Lionel Richie

    Running With the Night

    • Body & Soul: Heart & Soul II (Variou.
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Album of the Week

    • Miley Cyrus

      Never Be Me

      • Plastic Hearts.
      • RCA Records Label.
  • Yes

    Owner Of A Lonely Heart

    • Top Gear 2 - Various Artists.
    • Columbia.
  • Ed Sheeran

    Afterglow

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
  • Faith Hill

    The Way You Love Me (Love To Infinity Edit)

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros..
  • Will Young

    Joy

    • 85% Proof (Deluxe Edition).
    • Island.
    • 7.
  • Tracks of My Years

    • Al Green

      Let's Stay Together

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

      Move On Up

      • The Old Skool Reunion (Various Artis.
      • Global Television.
  • Taylor Swift

    willow

    • evermore.
    • TS/Republic Records.
  • A Taste of Honey

    Boogie Oogie Oogie

    • Disco Fever 2 (Various Artists).
    • Universal.

Broadcast

  • Tue 5 Jan 2021 09:30