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Sir Elton John picks his Tracks of My Years

Sir Elton John, one of the world's greatest singers, songwriters and composers picks his favourite songs in Tracks of My Years. Plus Ken has another round of PopMaster.

Sir Elton John, one of the world's greatest singers, songwriters and composers picks his favourite songs in Tracks of My Years with music from Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. Elton has achieved 38 gold and 31 platinum or multi-platinum albums, has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, and holds the record for the biggest-selling single of all time, Candle in the Wind 1997. In August 2018, he was named the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history in America, having logged 67 entries, including nine Number 1's and 27 Top 10's. He launched his first tour in 1970 and since then has performed over 4,000 times in more than 80 countries. And in November 2010, Elton donated and personally delivered one of his beloved pianos to Radio 2 to be used in live performances with both established and emerging artists. It has since been played by Olly Alexander, Christine McVie, Gary Barlow, Benny Andersson, Tom Odell, The Script and many more. When not recording or touring, Elton devotes his time to a number of charities, including his own Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $450 million and funded programmes across four continents in the twenty-four years it has existed. In 2019, the biographical musical film Rocketman was released, telling the story of Elton's life. The movie's soundtrack saw producer and composer Giles Martin re-interpreting and re-imagining Elton鈥檚 iconic hits. Elton is now releasing his first and only official autobiography, revealing the truth about his extraordinary life.
Ken's got another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz and your dedications with today's love song. There's also the record and album of the week.
If you want to contact the show, just email - ken.bruce@bbc.co.uk

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Mon 14 Oct 2019 09:30
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Music Played

  • Michael Sembello

    Maniac

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

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Dreamland (feat. Years & Years)

    • (CD Single).
    • x2 Recordings.

  • Lady Gaga

    Alejandro

    • (CD Single).
    • Streamline Records.
    • 1.

  • Wham!

    The Edge Of Heaven

    • Wham - The Best Of Wham!.
    • Epic.

  • James Blunt

    Cold

    • Once Upon A Mind.
    • Atlantic.

  • Sister Sledge

    We Are Family

    • Disco Fever (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Elton John & Kiki Dee

    Don't Go Breaking My Heart

  • Record of the Week

    • Simply Red

      Sweet Child

      • Blue Eyed Soul.
      • BMG Rights Management.

  • Emeli Sand茅

    Hurts

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin Records.

  • Kenny Rogers

    Lady

    • Simply Love (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    From Out Of Nowhere

    • From Out Of Nowhere.
    • Columbia.

  • Nu Shooz

    I Can't Wait

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

  • Ingrid Andress

    Lady Like

    • Lady Like.
    • Warner Music Nashville.

  • Go West

    Call Me

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

  • ABC

    The Look Of Love

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

  • MIKA

    Sanremo

    • My Name Is Michael Holbrook.
    • Virgin EMI.

  • James Taylor

    Handy Man

    • James Taylor - Classic Songs.
    • CBS.

  • Lauren Daigle

    Rescue

    • CD Single.

  • Starship

    Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Album of the Week

    • Freddie Mercury

      Time Waits For No One

      • Never Boring.
      • Virgin EMI Records.

  • All Saints

    Never Ever

    • Love (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • James Morrison

    So Beautiful

    • You're Stronger Than You Know.
    • Stanley Park Records.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Elvis Presley

      Heartbreak Hotel

      • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
      • RCA.

    • Jerry Lee Lewis

      Great Balls of Fire

      • The Essential One & Only Jerry Lee Le.
      • Trax Records.

  • Taylor Swift

    Lover

    • Lover.
    • TS/Republic.

  • Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

    Jimmy Mack

    • Leaders Of The Pack (Various Artists.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Terence Trent D鈥橝rby

    If You Let Me Stay

    • Fantastic 80's Disc 1 (Various Artis.
    • Columbia.

Broadcast

  • Mon 14 Oct 2019 09:30
    成人快手 Radio 2