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Charlie Dore chooses the Tracks of My Years

Charlie Dore, the UK singer-songwriter and actress who's had her songs recorded by George Harrison, Tina Turner and Lisa Stansfield chooses the Tracks of My Years.

Charlie Dore, the singer-songwriter and actress chooses the Tracks of My Years with songs from Bruce Hornsby and Aretha Franklin. After drama school, regional rep and a stint in children's television Charlie formed a bluegrass band playing Monday nights in a west London pancake house. The band, with school friend Julian Littman graduated to the pub circuit from where she was signed by Island Records in 1978. She made her first album in Nashville and London and released a single, Pilot of the Airwaves, which became a hit in the US. Charlie has had her songs recorded by George Harrison, Tina Turner, Ricky Ross, Sheena Easton, Celine Dion, UB40, Status Quo, Paul Carrack and a had a UK No 1 with 'Ain't No Doubt' for Jimmy Nail. Charlie's latest album, 'Dark Matter' is a home-grown project; the record was recorded and mixed in Charlie's room with co-producer-writer-school friend Julian Littman.

Ken also has the PopMaster music quiz, the daily love song and the record and album of the week. If you want to contact the show, email - ken.bruce@bbc.co.uk.

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Tue 9 Jan 2018 09:30
蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Michael Sembello

    Maniac

    • Flashdance O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • VIRGIN.

  • Manic Street Preachers

    International Blue

    • Columbia.

  • Donna Summer

    On The Radio

    • And Then She Kissed Me Vol.1 (Various.
    • Debutante.

  • Taio Cruz

    There She Goes

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 2.

  • Liam Payne & Rita Ora

    For You (Fifty Shades Freed)

    • Fifty Shades Freed O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • Island.

  • Bruno Mars

    24K Magic

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Yvonne Elliman

    If I Can't Have You

    • And They Danced The Night Away.
    • Debutante.

  • Moon Taxi

    Two High

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.

  • Empire of the Sun

    We Are The People

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Barbra Streisand

    Woman In Love

    • All Time Greatest Love Songs: Vol III.
    • Columbia.

  • Record of the Week

    • Hoseah Partsch

      Paper Planes

      • (CD Single).
      • Virgin/EMI.

  • Leading Ladies

    One Night Only

    • Songs From The Stage.
    • EastWest.

  • The Moody Blues

    Nights in White Satin (Full Version)

    • The Best Of The Moody Blues.
    • Decca Records.

  • Shed Seven

    People Will Talk

    • (CD Single).
    • Infectious Music.

  • Meat Loaf

    Dead Ringer for Love

    • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
    • Trax Label.

  • James Arthur

    Naked

    • (CD Single).
    • Syco.

  • Bee Gees

    Love You Inside Out

    • The Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Album of the Week

    • Loren Allred

      Never Enough

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

  • Travis

    My Eyes

    • (CD Single).
    • Independiente.

  • Bleachers

    Don't Take The Money

    • Gone Now.
    • RCA.
    • 001.

  • 10cc

    I'm Mandy Fly Me

    • 10cc - Greatest Hits (1972 - 1978).
    • Mercury.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Aretha Franklin

      I Say A Little Prayer

      • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
      • Atlantic.

    • Bruce Hornsby & the Range

      The Way It Is

      • Life In The Fast Lane (Various Artists).
      • Telstar.

  • Taylor Swift

    Gorgeous

    • reputation.
    • Big Machine.

  • Alicia Bridges

    I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round)

    • The Last Days Of Disco (Film Soundtra.
    • Columbia.

Broadcast

  • Tue 9 Jan 2018 09:30
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2