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Neil Sedaka performs live

Neil Sedaka performs live in the Radio 2 Piano Room and Judy Murray, the Scottish national tennis coach and mother to champions Jamie and Andy Murray picks the Tracks of My Years.

Neil Sedaka, the American singer-songwriter, composer and pianist who's sold millions of records performs live in the Radio 2 Piano Room. Neil was catapulted into stardom after Connie Francis recorded his 'Stupid Cupid' in 1958. He's since written some of the biggest and best known songs in the world with; "Oh Carol!", "Calendar Girl", "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", "Laughter in the Rain" and "Solitaire". Neil has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, has had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn in New York and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Judy Murray OBE, the Scottish National Tennis Coach and mother to champions Jamie and Andy Murray picks the Tracks of My Years with songs from Don McLean and James. Judy has now released a new book telling her life story; following her life growing up in Scotland and trying to become a pro tennis player. It also looks at her move into coaching and combining that with raising her two sons. Judy also opens up about using her public profile to increase support for the women's game. Judy won 64 junior and senior titles in Scotland during her career and briefly joined the professional tour in 1976. In 2014, Judy appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and her partner was Anton Du Beke. Judy's highest score of 24 came in her final week as she danced the Viennese Waltz to 'Let's Go Fly a Kite'聺 from Mary Poppins. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to tennis, women in sport, and charity.

Plus Ken has the daily PopMaster quiz, the 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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Thu 7 Sep 2017 09:30
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Music Played

  • The Isley Brothers

    Harvest For The World

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1976 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • P!nk

    What About Us

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.

  • LunchMoney Lewis

    Bills

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 001.

  • Dr. Alban

    It's My Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Arista.

  • Blondie

    Doom Or Destiny

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.
    • 1.

  • Foxes

    Amazing

    • (CD Single).
    • Sign Of The Times.

  • Phil Collins

    Sussudio

    • Singles.
    • Rhino.

  • CNCO & Little Mix

    Reggaet贸n Lento (Remix)

    • (CD Single).
    • SYCO.

  • The Divine Comedy

    National Express

    • New Hits 99 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Eric Clapton

    Wonderful Tonight

    • The Best Love Songs...Ever! (Various).
    • Virgin.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK

    • Shania Twain

      Swingin' With My Eyes Closed

      • (CD Single).
      • MCA.

  • Karel Fialka

    Hey Matthew

    • IRS Records 1979-1994 (Various).
    • IRS.

  • Michael Jackson

    Earth Song (Album Version)

    • HIStory.
    • Epic.

  • Jack Savoretti

    Whiskey Tango

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.

  • Status Quo

    Rockin' All Over The World

    • Whatever You Want - V.Best Of Status.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Jamie Lawson

    Can't See Straight

    • (CD Single).
    • Gingerbread Man Records.

  • PIANO SESSION WITH NEIL SEDAKA

    • Neil Sedaka

      Laughter In The Rain (Radio 2 Piano Room, 07 Sept 2017)

    • Neil Sedaka

      I Do It For Applause (Radio 2 Piano Room, 07 Sept 2017)

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK

    • The Script

      No Man Is An Island

      • Freedom Child.
      • Sony Music.

  • PIANO SESSION WITH NEIL SEDAKA

    • Neil Sedaka

      Solitaire (Radio 2 Piano Room, 07 Sept 2017)

  • Stereophonics

    All In One Night

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • TRACKS OF MY YEARS: JUDY MURRAY

    • Don McLean

      And I Love You So

      • Don McLean-American Pie/Greatest Hits.
      • EMI.

  • James

    Sit Down

    • True Brit (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • M People

    Moving On Up

    • The Best Of M People.
    • BMG.

Broadcast

  • Thu 7 Sep 2017 09:30
    成人快手 Radio 2