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Don Black chooses the Tracks of My Years

Don Black, the legendary lyricist who presents his final Radio 2 show on Sunday night, chooses All New Tracks of My Years. Plus there's the daily love song, and PopMaster at 1030.

Don Black, the legendary lyricist who presents his final Radio 2 show on Sunday night, chooses All New Tracks of My Years. Don has worked extensively in the theatre and film industry, and has previously collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on Tell Me On A Sunday, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard and Stephen Ward, the latter two also with Christopher Hampton.

His other theatre credits include Billy, Bar Mitzvah Boy, Bombay Dreams, Dracula the Musical and Bonnie and Clyde. Don has also contributed songs to many films including Born Free, The Italian Job, Dances With Wolves, Out of Africa, True Grit, To Sir, With Love and five James Bond films. As well as Lord Lloyd Webber, he has previously collaborated with John Barry, Quincy Jones, Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Michel Legrand and Marvin Hamlish amongst others. His work has received numerous awards internationally, in 2007 he was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and in 1999 he was awarded the OBE. He is also the recipient of an Oscar, two Tonys, a Golden Globe and five Ivor Novello Awards.

Earlier in the year Don released his memoir 'The Sanest Guy in the Room' . The book reveals the essence of Don's craft and his own personal milestones, looks at those who have inspired him and tries to convey what made those icons tick. It is also a poignant love letter to Don’s late wife, Shirley; the person with whom he shared his life for over sixty years. The first two tracks he's chosen today come from Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.

Ken's also got the daily love song and another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz. 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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Music Played

  • Black Eyed Peas

    I Gotta Feeling

    • (CD Single).
    • Interscope.
    • 4.

  • BTS

    Dynamite

    • (CD Single).
    • BigHit Entertainment.

  • Elton John

    Part-Time Love

    • The Very Best Of Elton John.
    • Rocket.

  • Cher

    Believe

    • Love Songs - 39 All Time Love Classic.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Sigala & James Arthur

    Lasting Lover

    • (CD Single).
    • Ministry Of Sound.

  • Nik Kershaw

    Wouldn't It Be Good

    • Now 1984 - The Millennium Series.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Wham!

    The Edge Of Heaven

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

  • Record of the Week

    • Bruce Springsteen

      Ghosts

      • Letter To You.
      • Columbia.

  • Niall Horan

    On The Loose

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin EMI.

  • Lonestar

    Amazed

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.

  • The Killers

    Blowback

    • Imploding The Mirage.
    • Island.

  • Alison Moyet

    All Cried Out

    • Alison Moyet Singles.
    • Columbia.

  • Donald Fagen

    I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)

    • Donald Fagen - The Nightfly.
    • Warner Bros.

  • The Vamps

    Married In Vegas

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.

  • Rod Stewart

    Baby Jane

    • The Best Of Rod Stewart.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Paloma Faith

    Better Than This

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.

  • George Ezra

    Pretty Shining People

    • Staying At Tamara's.
    • Columbia.

  • Kylie Minogue

    Magic

  • Album of the Week

    • Ava Max

      Born To The Night

      • Heaven & Hell.
      • Atlantic.

  • Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

    (I've Had) The Time Of My Life

    • The Hits Album 7 (Various Artists).
    • CBS.

  • Travis

    The Only Thing (feat. Susanna Hoffs)

    • 10 Songs.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Blondie

    Maria

    • The Female Touch 2 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Ella Fitzgerald

      Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

      • Essential Ella.
      • Verve.

    • Frank Sinatra

      The Way You Look Tonight

      • My Way - The Best Of Frank Sinatra.
      • Reprise.

  • Ward Thomas

    Someday

    • Invitation.
    • WTW Music.

  • The O’Jays

    I Love Music

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

Broadcast

  • Mon 28 Sep 2020 09:30
    ±«Óãtv Radio 2