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The Songwriters' Great British Songbook

On Radio 2's Great British Songbook Day, Richard Allinson showcases the song choices of some of Britain's finest songwriters and discovers what inspires them to write hit songs.

As part of Radio 2's Great British Songbook Day, Richard Allinson invites a host of Britain's finest songwriters to choose their favourite song penned by a Brit and talk about one of their own hits, and what inspired them to write it. Richard hears from songwriters including Roger Greenaway (You've Got Your Troubles, Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart), Geoff Stephens (The Crying Game), Tony Hatch (Downtown), Les Reed (It's Not Unusual, The Last Waltz) and Jamie Hartman (All Time Love, Let Me Out).

Radio 2's Great British Songbook is celebrating the work of our finest British songwriters by creating a landmark collection of their very best songs - as chosen by listeners, presenters, artists and songwriters. As part of this, on Radio 2's Great British Songbook Day, we're showcasing the talent of our best songwriters with classic songs written by Brits and special guests. These include lyricist Sir Tim Rice and guitarist Albert Lee, in conversation with Simon Mayo on Drivetime; while The Hollies' Bobby Elliott is sharing his Tracks Of My Years with Ken Bruce.

Through Radio 2's Great British Songbook, we hope our listeners will be inspired by British popular song and discover more about the songs which define, and inspire us, as a nation. You can watch online videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs; discover some of the Radio 2 presenters' favourites; and learn more about the work that goes into crafting hit records, with songwriters Roger Greenaway and Don Black.

3 hours

Last on

Mon 3 May 2010 13:00
大象传媒 Radio 2

Music Played

  • Sweet

    Ballroom Blitz

    • Desolation Boulevard.

  • Queen

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    • A Night In the Opera.

  • Alvin Stardust

    I Feel Like Buddy Holly

  • The Kinks

    Waterloo Sunset

    • Something Else.

  • Lynsey de Paul

    Won't Somebody Dance With Me

  • David Bowie

    Space Oddity

    • Space Oddity.

  • Ben鈥檚 Brother

    Let Me Out

    • Beta Male Fairytales.

  • John Lennon

    Love

    • The John Lennon Collection.

  • The Fortunes

    You've Got Your Troubles

    • Seasons In the Sun.

  • Brotherhood of Man

    Save Your Kisses For Me

    • Love & Kisses.

  • Keane

    Bed Shaped

    • Hopes & Fears.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Being Boring

    • Behaviour.

  • 叠别测辞苍肠茅 & Shakira

    Beautiful Liar

  • Kate Bush

    Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

    • Hounds Of Love.

  • Eden Kane

    Forget Me Not

  • Boy George

    The Crying Game

    • The Crying Game.

  • James Morrison

    You Give Me Something

    • Undiscovered.

  • John Martyn

    May You Never

    • The Very Best of John Martyn.

  • Petula Clark

    Downtown

    • Downtown.

  • Robbie Williams

    Angels

    • Life Thru A Lens.

  • Malcolm Roberts

    Love Is All

    • The Best Of Malcolm Roberts.

  • Mike + the Mechanics

    The Living Years

    • The Living Years.

  • The Hollies

    Bus Stop

  • The Beatles

    Please Please Me

    • Please Please Me.

  • Scouting for Girls

    This Ain't A Love Song

    • Everybody Wants To Be On TV.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Mr. Blue Sky

    • Out Of the Blue.

  • David Soul

    Don't Give Up On Us

    • The Best of David Soul.

  • Rod Stewart

    You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)

    • Foot Loose & Fancy Free.

  • Paloma Faith

    Do You Want the Truth Or Something Beautiful?

    • Do You Want the Truth Or Something Beautiful?.

  • Annie Lennox

    Walking On Broken Glass

    • Diva.

  • Gallagher & Lyle

    The Runaway

    • The Best Of.

  • Ronnie Lane鈥檚 Slim Chance

    How Come

  • Brotherhood of Man

    United We Stand

    • United We Stand.

  • Shirley Bassey

    As Long As He Needs Me

  • The Drifters

    There Goes My First Love

    • The Very Best Of the Drifters.

  • Take That

    Rule The World

    • Beautiful World.

Broadcast

  • Mon 3 May 2010 13:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2