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The Love Song and Marisha Wallace

Marisha Wallace, Broadway and West End star, picks the Tracks of My Years. Ken's got another round of PopMaster and your dedications with today's love song.

Marisha Wallace - Broadway and West End star - picks the Tracks of My Years. Born in North Carolina, USA, Marisha first appeared in the original Broadway casts of 'Aladdin' and 'Something Rotten' as a member of the ensemble and understudy. In January 2017 she became an alternate Effie White in the West End production of 'Dreamgirls'. Following the departure of Amber Riley from the production, Marisha took over the role, sharing with Karen Mav and Moya Angela. That same year she released her Christmas album 'Soul Holiday' and in 2019 she joined the original London cast of 'Waitress' as Becky. This summer she will be starring in the London Coliseum production of 'Hairspray' as Motormouth Maybelle opposite Michael Ball.

Marisha's debut album 'Tomorrow' was released at the end of last year and in January she performed in our first House Music session of 2021 accompanied by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra. Her magnificent renditions of 'Before I Go' and 'Tomorrow' can still be found on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Youtube Channel.

Marisha was also on the panel of experts who helped whittle down 100 years of classic musical songs to a shortlist of of 50 for Radio 2's Greatest Song From a Musical Vote earlier this year. On the 31 January, as part of a special Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals weekend, fellow panellist and West End legend Elaine Paige revealed the big winner on her Sunday Show with Les MisΓ©rables' iconic 'One Day More' taking the top spot.

The next two tracks Marisha has chosen come from En Vogue and Luther Vandross. 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

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Wed 14 Apr 2021 09:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Barry White

    You See The Trouble With Me

    • Barry White - The Collection.
    • Mercury.
    • 2.

  • James Newman

    Embers

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

  • Adele

    Rolling In The Deep

    • (CD Single).
    • XL.
    • 1.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Always On My Mind

    • Pet Shop Boys - Discography.
    • Parlophone.

  • Record Of The Week

    • Van Morrison

      Only A Song

      • Latest Record Project: Volume 1.
      • BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited.

  • The Look

    I Am The Beat

    • Now 100 Hits Even More Forgotten 80s (Various Artists).
    • NOW.

  • Frank Wilson

    Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)

    • The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter (V.
    • Virgin.

  • Stevie Wonder

    Part-Time Lover

    • Stevie Wonder - Song Review.
    • Motown.

  • Steps & Michelle Visage

    Heartbreak In This City

    • What The Future Holds.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • Take That

    Greatest Day

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

  • Stephen Bishop

    It Might Be You (Theme From "Tootsie")

    • Best Of Bish.
    • Rhino.
    • 8.

  • Paul Woolford & Amber Mark

    HEAT

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

  • Barbara Dickson

    January February

    • Me Without You O.S.T. - Various.
    • Columbia.

  • Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Zac Efron, Zendaya & The Greatest Showman Ensemble

    The Greatest Show

    • The Greatest Showman O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.

  • Smith & Burrows

    Buccaneer Rum Jum

    • Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough.
    • PIAS.

  • Yazz & The Plastic Population

    The Only Way Is Up

    • Wanted (Deluxe Edition).
    • Cherry Pop.
    • 010.

  • Silk Sonic, Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak

    Leave The Door Open

    • AN EVENING WITH SILK SONIC.
    • Atlantic.

  • Michael BublΓ©

    Haven't Met You Yet

    • Crazy Love.
    • Reprise.
    • 1.

  • Lola Lennox

    Wherever You Go

  • Album Of The Week

    • Imelda May

      Diamonds

      • 11 Past The Hour.
      • Decca.

  • The Divine Comedy

    Absent Friends

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    I'll See You In My Dreams

    • Letter To You.
    • Columbia.

  • The Detroit Spinners

    The Rubberband Man

    • 25 Years Of Rock'n'Roll 1976 Vol.2.
    • Connoisseur Collection.
    • 16.

  • Tracks Of My Years

    • En Vogue

      My Lovin'

      • The New Soul Album (Various Artists).
      • Sony Music TV.

    • Luther Vandross

      Never Too Much

      • The Love Album (CD 1) (Various Artist.
      • Virgin.

  • John Reilly

    La La La (Bulletproof)

    • (CD Single).
    • Art Music.

  • The Fortunes

    Storm In A Teacup

    • Super 70's (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
    • 12.

Broadcast

  • Wed 14 Apr 2021 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2