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Sam Fender

Scott Mills talks to Sam Fender about his favourite records. In 2018 he was placed on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Sound of 2018, alongside artists such as Billie Eilish and the eventual winner, Sigrid.

Sam Fender - the chart-topping singer songwriter - chooses the Tracks of My Years with Scott Mills.

Born in North Shields on the banks of the River Tyne, Sam originally wanted to be an actor before his singing career took over. In 2018 he was placed on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Sound of 2018 alongside artists such as Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi and the eventual winner Sigrid. The following year he went on to win the Critics' Choice Award at the Brits and released his debut album Hypersonic Missiles which entered the UK Albums chart in the top spot. It was supported by seven singles - 'Play God', 'Leave Fast', 'Dead Boys', 'That Sound', 'Will We Talk?' 'Hypersonic Missiles' and 'The Borders' and sold over 41,000 copies in the first week of its release. The album has since sold well over 100,000 copies.

Sam has just released his second album - Seventeen Going Under - written in his home town of North Shields. It was Radio 2's Album of the Week earlier this month, and in it he harks back to his adolescence and the trials and tribulations of growing up. It's been described as a defiant record as well as a celebratory record and an inspiring one too. In September - after a long break due to the pandemic - Sam played nine dates around the UK and come November he's due to perform again In Newcastle, London, Leeds and Cardiff.

57 minutes

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Sun 24 Oct 2021 05:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Verve

    Bitter Sweet Symphony

    • Hut Music.

  • Nirvana

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

  • Guns N’ Roses

    Welcome To The Jungle

    • Greatest Hits.
    • Geffen.

  • Steely Dan

    The Caves of Altamira

    • The Royal Scam.
    • MCA.
    • 2.

  • Led Zeppelin

    Houses Of The Holy

    • Led Zeppelin - Latter Days.
    • Atlantic.

  • Sam & Dave

    Hold On, I'm Comin'

    • Atlantic Soul (Various Artists).
    • Warner E.S.P..

  • The Spencer Davis Group

    I'm A Man

    • The 60's Album (Various Artists).
    • Fontana.
    • 4.

  • Donny Hathaway

    A Song For You

    • ATCO Records.

  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

    Born To Run

    • Born To Run.
    • CBS.

  • Joni Mitchell

    Both Sides Now

    • The Reprise Albums: Clouds (1968-1971) (2021 Remasters) CD2.
    • Rhino/Reprise/Warner.
    • 10.

Broadcast

  • Sun 24 Oct 2021 05:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2