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Imelda May picks the Tracks of My Years

Imelda May, the Irish singer-songwriter who has performed alongside some of the biggest artists in the world picks the Tracks of My Years and there's another edition of PopMaster.

Imelda May, the Irish singer-songwriter picks the Tracks of My Years with songs from Sam Cooke and Ian Dury and The Blockheads. Imelda broke into the mainstream after her album 'Love Tattoo' went to number one in Ireland and was picked up by Jools Holland who then invited her onto his TV show 'Later...' and took her on tour. Imelda's gone on to perform alongside legendary artists including Lou Reed, Tom Jones, Lulu, Bono and Smokey Robinson. Her latest album 'Life. Love. Flesh. Blood' was produced by the legendary T Bone Burnett and recorded over seven days in Los Angeles, featuring musical contributions from Jeff Beck. Imelda has also been on tour this summer in America, including dates supporting Elvis Costello.

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

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Sep 2017 09:30

Music Played

  • The KLF

    Justified & Ancient (Stand by The JAMs) (feat. Tammy Wynette)

    • (CD Single).
    • K.L.F. Communications.
  • Kungs, Olly Murs & Coely

    More Mess

    • CD Single.
    • Universal.
  • David Bowie

    Modern Love

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Clean Bandit

    Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie)

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
  • Tavares

    The Mighty Power Of Love

    • The Greatest Hits.
    • EMI Gold.
    • 4.
  • Paloma Faith

    Crybaby

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
  • Paolo Nutini

    Pencil Full Of Lead

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.
  • Boz Scaggs

    Lido Shuffle

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1977 (Various).
    • Premier.
  • P!nk

    What About Us

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
  • Billy Ocean

    Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)

    • Billy Ocean - Love Is For Ever (L.I.F.
    • Jive.
  • The Sutherland Brothers Band & Quiver

    Arms Of Mary

    • The Greatest Love Of All (Various).
    • Old Gold.
  • Record of the Week

    • George Michael

      Fantasy (feat. Nile Rodgers)

      • (CD Single).
      • CMG.
  • The Cardigans

    My Favourite Game

    • Q The Album (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • Dire Straits

    Skateaway (Album Version)

    • Making Movies.
    • Vertigo.
    • 3.
  • Jack Savoretti

    Whiskey Tango

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.
  • Steve Miller Band

    Abracadabra

    • The Very Best Of The Steve Miller Ban.
    • Arcade Records.
  • Hurts

    Ready To Go

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 1.
  • Steps

    Dancing With A Broken Heart

    • Tears On The Dancefloor: Crying At The Disco Deluxe Edition.
    • Steps Music.
  • Detroit Emeralds

    Feel The Need In Me

    • Heart Full Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Album of the Week

    • The Fizz

      Break The Ice

      • The F-Z of Pop.
      • MPG RECORDS.
  • Santana

    Let The Children Play

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • Columbia.
  • Van Morrison

    Transformation

    • Roll With The Punches.
    • Exile.
    • 001.
  • Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

    Locomotion

    • Now 1984 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.
    • 9.
  • Tracks Of My Years

    • Sam Cooke

      Bring It on 成人快手 to Me

      • Sam Cooke - The Man & His Music.
      • RCA.
    • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

      Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

      • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
      • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • Sam Smith

    Too Good At Goodbyes

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol.
  • Go West

    We Close Our Eyes

    • Now 1985 - The Millennium Series.
    • EMI.

Broadcast

  • Tue 19 Sep 2017 09:30