Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Gary Davies sits in with Claire Richards choosing the Tracks of My Years

Claire Richards of the pop group Steps chooses the Tracks of My Years. Gary has more of your love song dedications plus the legendary PopMaster Music Quiz.

Claire Richards, singer songwriter and member of Steps, chooses the Tracks of My Years. The chart-topping five-piece first formed in 1997 consisting of Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian 'H' Watkins. During that time they have released six studio albums, three compilation albums and 23 singles. Their name was initially based on a marketing premise that each of their music videos were to be choreographed and the dance steps included in the sleeve with most of their singles. To date they have produced 14 top 5 singles, 3 number one albums, 20 million record sales and 7 sold out arena tours.

Last month they released a special version of their brand new track 'Heartbreak In This City' - the fourth single taken from their number 2 charting album 'What The Future Holds'. It features Emmy Award winner Michelle Visage best known for being a judge on Rupaul's Drag Race, and for being a 'Strictly' contestant in 2019.

The album went silver within the first month of its release and was the most downloaded album in the UK over the Christmas period. The group will be embarking on their 'What The Future Holds 2021 Tour' in November, headlining 18 arena shows across the UK including two dates at London’s O2 and will be joined by special guest star Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Alongside her work with Steps, Claire has enjoyed a very successful solo career. In 2018 she released her debut solo album 'My Wildest Dreams' which was preceded by the lead single, 'On My Own'. The album reached number 9 in the UK albums chart and at the time she performed two tracks live in the Radio 2 Piano Room, which can still be seen on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Youtube Channel.

Gary also has the daily love song and PopMaster. To get in touch email Gary.Davies@bbc.co.uk

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Thu 8 Apr 2021 09:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

More episodes

Previous

Gary Davies sits in with Claire Richards choosing the Tracks of My Years

Next

Gary Davies sits in with Claire Richards choosing the Tracks of My Years

See all episodes from Ken Bruce

Music Played

  • Katrina and the Waves

    Walking On Sunshine

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • Paul Woolford & Amber Mark

    HEAT

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

  • Billy Joel

    All About Soul

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Cerrone

    Supernature

    • Disco Inferno (Various Artists).
    • EastWest.

  • The Lightning Seeds

    Change

  • Steps & Michelle Visage

    Heartbreak In This City

    • What The Future Holds.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • KT Tunstall

    Black Horse and the Cherry Tree

    • (CD Single).
    • Relentless Records.

  • Tavares

    Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel

    • 20 Songs Of Love From The 70's (Vario.
    • MFP.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK

    • Maroon 5

      Beautiful Mistakes (feat. Meghan Thee Stallion)

      • (CD Single).
      • Interscope Records.

  • Faith Hill

    The Way You Love Me (Love To Infinity Edit)

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros..

  • Orleans

    Dance With Me

    • (Single).
    • Asylum.

  • James Newman

    Embers

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • The Rasmus

    In The Shadows

    • Taller In More Ways.
    • Universal.

  • Dua Lipa

    Levitating

    • Future Nostalgia.
    • Warner Records.

  • Justin Bieber

    Hold On

    • JUSTICE.
    • Def Jam Recordings.

  • Wet Wet Wet

    Wishing I Was Lucky

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Imelda May

    Made To Love (feat. Ronnie Wood, Gina Martin & Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu)

    • 11 Past The Hour.
    • Decca.

  • All Saints

    Never Ever

    • Love (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Lola Lennox

    Wherever You Go

    • (CD Single).
    • La Lennoxa Touring Inc/Humble Angel Records.

  • James Taylor

    How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)

    • James Taylor - Classic Songs.
    • CBS.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK

    • The Fratellis

      Strangers In The Street

      • Half Drunk Under A Full Moon.
      • Cooking Vinyl.

  • Luke Combs & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Forever After All (Radio 2 House Music, 12 Mar 2020)

  • Luther Vandross

    Give Me The Reason

    • Essential Summer Breeze (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music.

  • TRACKS OF MY YEARS

    • CΓ©line Dion

      River Deep, Mountain High

  • Britney Spears

    (You Drive Me) Crazy

  • Bruce Springsteen

    I'll See You In My Dreams

    • Letter To You.
    • Columbia.

  • Gibson Brothers

    Cuba

    • Disco & Dance Party Hits (Various Artists).
    • BMG.

Broadcast

  • Thu 8 Apr 2021 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2