The Love Song and James Newman
James Newman, this year's UK Eurovision entry, chooses the Tracks of My Years ahead of the final in Rotterdam on May 22nd. There's also record and album of the week and PopMaster.
James Newman, Brit award winning singer songwriter representing the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, chooses the Tracks of My Years. The contest - postponed last year because of the Covid 19 pandemic - takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on May 22nd where James will be performing his new song 'Embers'. The track was recorded last year and among the co-writers are Tom Hollings and Samuel Brennan who recently scored a big hit with Nathan Evans' sea shanty-inspired 'Wellerman'.
Last year James co-wrote ‘My Last Breath’ with acclaimed British songwriters Ed Drewett, Iain James and Adam Argyle which was the song entered by the UK in last year’s competition before it was postponed. James released his debut EP ‘The Things We Do’ in Summer 2020 and ended the year with another new collaboration with Armin Van Buuren, ‘Slow Lane’.
James won a Brit for British Single of the Year in 2014 for ‘Waiting All Night’, which was performed by Rudimental and Ella Eyre. He has also written hit singles ‘Lay It All On Me’ performed by Rudimental ft Ed Sheeran, ‘Blame’ performed by Calvin Harris ft. John Newman, and ‘Therapy, performed by Armin Van Buuren and James Newman.
Ken will be in his Eurovision commentary booth on the night of the final bringing you all the details of this much-loved song contest right here on Radio 2.
The next two tracks James has chosen come from The Supremes and Hall & Oates. There's also the daily love song, record and album of the week plus PopMaster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show email Ken.Bruce@bbc.co.uk
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Michael Sembello
Maniac
- Flashdance O.S.T. (Various Artists).
- VIRGIN.
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Coldplay
Higher Power
- Music Of The Spheres.
- Parlophone.
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Rita Ora
Anywhere
- (CD Single).
- Atlantic.
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Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
Wake Up Everybody
- Harold Melvin - Greatest Hits.
- CBS.
- 5.
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Record of the Week
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
We're On Our Way Now
- Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021).
- Sour Mash Records.
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Lindisfarne
Run For Â鶹ԼÅÄ
- Lindisfarne - On Tap.
- Essential.
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Katrina and the Waves
Walking On Sunshine
- The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
- Virgin.
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Lola Lennox
Wherever You Go
- (CD Single).
- La Lennoxa Touring Inc/Humble Angel Records.
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Keane
Somewhere Only We Know
- (CD Single).
- Transcopic Records.
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Grover Washington, Jr. & Bill Withers
Just The Two Of Us
- Grover Washington Jr: In The Name Of Love - The Elektra Years (1979-1984).
- SoulMusic Records.
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The Kid LAROI & Miley Cyrus
WITHOUT YOU (Remix)
- (CD Single).
- Columbia.
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Roachford
Cuddly Toy
- Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
- Columbia.
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The Beatles
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- The White Album.
- Parlophone.
- 7.
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Rag’n’Bone Man
Anywhere Away from Here (feat. P!nk)
- Life By Misadventure.
- Best Laid Plans.
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Paul Simon
Late in the Evening
- The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 1).
- Warner Bros.
- 10.
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Passenger
What You're Waiting For
- Songs For The Drunk And Broken Hearted.
- Black Crow Records.
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Candi Staton
Young Hearts Run Free
- Disco Fever (Various Artists).
- Global Television.
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Amy Macdonald
Bridges
- The Human Demands.
- BMG Rights Management.
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Album of the Week
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Paul Weller
Shades Of Blue
- Cosmic Fringes.
- Polydor.
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Heart
These Dreams
- (CD Single).
- Capitol.
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Ivory Layne
Lonely Hearts
- Confetti E.P..
- Villa 40 LLC.
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The Kane Gang
Closest Thing To Heaven
- Bad And Lowdown World Of The Kane Gan.
- Kitchenware.
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Tracks Of My Years
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The Supremes
You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
- Polygram Tv.
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Daryl Hall & John Oates
Sara Smile
- Looking Back - The Best Of Hall & Oat.
- BMG.
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P!nk
All I Know So Far
- (CD Single).
- RCA.
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Nick Lowe
Cruel To Be Kind
- Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
- Sony Tv/Columbia.
- 9.
Broadcast
- Wed 19 May 2021 09:30Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2