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The Ken Bruce Christmas Decoration 2021!

Launching 'The 2021 Ken Bruce Christmas Decoration' - the official start of Christmas! Plus Duran Duran drop by for a sound check with Ken ahead of their In Concert performance.

Launching 'The 2021 Ken Bruce Christmas Decoration' - the official start of Christmas! Plus Duran Duran drop by for a sound check with Ken ahead of their In Concert performance tonight.

And Jools Holland - celebrated musician, bandleader and TV Host - picks the Tracks of My Years all week, plus rock legends Duran Duran drop by for a sound check ahead of their In Concert performance tonight with Jo Whiley.

Earlier this month London-born Jools released his brand new album 'Pianola, Piano & Friends' - a loving tribute to the black and white keys that have become synonymous with his hugely popular performances. Jools invited many of his friends, from musical legends and jazz greats to the next generation's stars, to contribute and showcase the versatility of the piano. At the core of the album is the pianola once owned by his grandmother Rosie - a sturdy stand-up that survived the blitz and entertained guests in her front room sparking off Jools' life-long love of music.

Jools is currently on a 33 night UK-wide tour joined by his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, celebrating their 25th anniversary together. Guests include his good friend Ruby Turner, Lulu, Jools' Squeeze bandmate Chris Difford and Vic Reeves.

Jools' Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two show 'Later...with Jools Holland' has been running since 1992 and is now considered an institution, having notched up millions of fans around the world. The most recent series included interviews with stars such as Ed Sheeran, Elton John, KT Tunstall and Dave Grohl.

The next two tracks Jools has chosen come from Amy Winehouse & Paul Weller and George Harrison.

Ken also has the daily love song plus another round of 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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Thu 2 Dec 2021 09:30
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Music Played

  • Kelly Clarkson

    Underneath The Tree

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
    • 001.

  • Duran Duran & Tove Lo

    Give It All Up

    • FUTURE PAST.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • James Ingram & Michael McDonald

    Yah Mo B There

    • Duets - 36 Of The World's Greatest Ev.
    • Telstar.

  • Jennifer Lopez

    If You Had My Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Tears for Fears

    The Tipping Point

    • The Tipping Point.
    • Concord Records.

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    Christmas Song

    • Gilbert O'Sullivan -Nothing But The B.
    • Park Records.

  • The Mamas & the Papas

    California Dreamin'

    • The Best Of.
    • MCA.
    • 2.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Shine A Little Love

    • ELO's Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • Epic.

  • Record of the Week

    • Years & Years & Galantis

      Sweet Talker

      • (CD Single).
      • Polydor.

  • Paul Carrack

    Thinking About You (This Christmas)

    • (CD Single).
    • Carrack UK.
    • 1.

  • Lauren Wood

    Fallen

    • Pretty Woman - Soundtrack.
    • EMI.

  • Craig David & MNEK

    Who You Are

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

  • Chris Squire & Alan White

    Run With The Fox

    • Yesyears (Disc 3).
    • Atco.

  • The Verve

    Bitter Sweet Symphony

    • Now That's What I Call Music! 37 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Rod Stewart

    I Can't Imagine

    • The Tears Of Hercules.
    • East West.

  • Wizzard

    I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Duran Duran

    Invisible (Radio 2 In Concert Soundcheck, 2 Dec 2021)

  • Duran Duran

    Hungry Like The Wolf - Radio 2 Session (2 Dec 2019)

  • Album of the Week

    • Sting

      Rushing Water

      • The Bridge.
      • Polydor.

  • Kylie Minogue

    Every Day's Like Christmas

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Natalie Imbruglia

    Invisible Things

    • Firebird.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Jools Holland, Amy Winehouse & Paul Weller

      Don't Go To Strangers (from The Hootenanny 2006)

      • The Golden Age Of Song.
      • Rhino UK.
      • 7.

    • George Harrison

      My Sweet Lord

      • All Things Must Pass.
      • EMI.
      • 4.

  • Stereophonics

    Do Ya Feel My Love

    • Oochya!.
    • Ignition Records.

  • David Bowie

    Starman

Broadcast

  • Thu 2 Dec 2021 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2