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Will Young - Radio 2's Piano Room Month

On the 20th anniversary of winning Pop Idol, Will Young performs live at Maida Vale for Radio 2's Piano Room Month. Plus there's another thrilling edition of PopMaster at 1030.

On the 20th anniversary of winning Pop Idol, Will Young performs live at Maida Vale for Radio 2's Piano Room Month. He's the latest chart-topping star to join the station's biggest celebration of live music in a decade, with twenty of pop's best-loved artists performing live at 11.30 am each day throughout February. Other artists performing include Emeli Sande, Ed Sheeran, Ella Henderson, Craig David, Tears For Fears and so many more.

Will recently announced his 'Will Young - 20 Years Tour' in celebration of his Pop Idol win, which is set to take place in October and November this year. Since winning the first series he has gone on to become the most successful contestant to ever appear on the show, with over 10 million records sold, 8 UK Top 3 albums including his recent 2021 album 'Crying On The Bathroom Floor' and the number 1 best-selling single of the noughties 'Evergreen/Anything Is Possible'.

Alongside the tour, Will has also shared details of his latest album '20 Years - The Greatest Hits' which features all his earlier hits as well as two brand new songs.

In addition to all the live broadcasts, an hour-long special will be broadcast on Radio 2 each Sunday from 7pm until 8pm featuring highlights from the previous week's performances.

Radio 2 delivered live music to listeners throughout the lockdown with House Music sessions - launched in 2020 - featuring some of the biggest names in music, including Rag N Bone Man, Jessie Ware, Barry Manilow, Melanie C, Cliff Richard, Ronan Keating, Travis, Aloe Blacc and Nell Bryden, with many accompanied remotely by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra.

Ken also has your love song dedications plus another round of the legendary PopMaster quiz. 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 9 Feb 2022 09:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Lionel Richie

    Dancing on the Ceiling

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Ella Henderson

    Brave

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • The Coral

    In The Morning

    • (CD Single).
    • Deltasonic.

  • The Brothers Johnson

    Stomp!

    • 10 Star Collection: Soul 2 (Various).
    • Stardust.
    • 5.

  • Charlie Puth

    Light Switch

    • Charlie.
    • Atlantic.

  • Nik Kershaw

    I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
    • 4.

  • Zara Larsson

    Lush Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music.
    • 001.

  • Ed Sheeran

    Castle On The Hill

    • Γ· Divide.
    • Atlantic.

  • Record of the Week

    • Liam Gallagher

      Everything's Electric

  • Toto

    Africa

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.

  • Billy Ocean

    Suddenly

    • Billy Ocean - Love Is For Ever (L.I.F.
    • Jive.
    • 9.

  • James Blunt

    Adrenaline

    • The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021).
    • Atlantic.

  • Nu Shooz

    I Can't Wait

    • Club Classics From The 80's (Various).
    • Disky.

  • The Beatles

    Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End

    • Abbey Road.
    • Apple.
    • 14.

  • Natalie Imbruglia

    Nothing Missing

    • Firebird.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • Peter Frampton

    Show Me The Way

    • And The Road Goes On Forever Vol 1.
    • Debutante.

  • Elton John & Stevie Wonder

    Finish Line

    • The Lockdown Sessions.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Sydney Youngblood

    If Only I Could

    • Club Classics From The 80's (Various).
    • Disky.

  • Carole King

    So Far Away

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Album of the Week

    • Bastille

      Club 57

      • Give Me The Future.
      • Virgin Records Limited.

  • The Mavericks

    Dance the Night Away

  • Will Young & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Evergreen (Radio 2 Piano Room, 9 Feb 2022)

  • Will Young

    All Time Love (R2 Piano Room Month, 9 Feb 2022)

  • Will Young & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Words (Radio 2 Piano Room, 9 Feb 2022)

  • Rebecca Ferguson

    All That I've Got

Broadcast

  • Wed 9 Feb 2022 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2