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18/09/2012

Another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night. More from Album and Record of the Week, plus Lester's and Listener's Library song choices.

There's only one way to get through the night with a smile and that's with Alex, AKA the Dark Lord, on the Best Time of the Day Show.

There will be another track from the Album of the Week, another spin of Record of the Week, two more tracks from Alex's eclectic CD collection in the Lester's Library, a selection from you from the Listener's Library and Pause for Thought.

Alex is armed with the Drums of Pun, the Mallet of Stupidity and the Squeal of Campery; you won't get the chance to even think about sleeping!

2 hours, 57 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Sep 2012 02:00

Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • The Cure

      Friday I'm In Love

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

    Another Place To Fall

    • (CD Single).
    • Relentless Records.
  • The Beach Boys

    Isn't It Time

    • That's Why God Made The Radio.
    • Capitol.
  • Duran Duran

    The Reflex

    • Now 1984 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 6.
  • Elvis Presley

    Heartbreak Hotel

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK from the CD, "ELYSIUM" (Parlophone) out now

    • Pet Shop Boys

      Leaving

      • Elysium.
      • Parlophone.
      • 1.
  • Alanis Morissette

    Head Over Feet

    • Alanis Morissette -Jagged Little Pill.
    • Maverick.
  • Chicago

    25 Or 6 To 4

    • (Single).
    • CBS.
  • Katie Melua

    The Walls Of The World

    • (CD Single).
    • Dramatico.
  • Lenny Kravitz

    Fly Away

    • 21st Century Rock (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "CHARMER" (Proper) out this week

    • Aimee Mann

      Charmer

  • Michael McDonald

    I Keep Forgettin'

    • Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom.
    • Warner Bros.
  • Bobby Vee

    Take Good Care Of My Baby

    • The Best Of Bobby Vee.
    • Liberty.
  • HOUR 2

    • Gibson Brothers

      Cuba

      • Disco & Dance Party Hits (Various Artists).
      • BMG.
  • Shania Twain

    Man! I Feel Like A Woman!

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
  • Andy Burrows

    Because I Know That I Can

    • (CD Single).
    • Play It Again Sam UK.
    • 1.
  • Billy Joel

    The River Of Dreams

    • Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Volume III.
    • Columbia.
  • Aretha Franklin

    You're All I Need To Get By

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.
  • Van Morrison

    Open The Door (To Your Heart)

    • (CD Single).
    • Blue Note.
    • 1.
  • Sheryl Crow

    Soak Up The Sun

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.
  • Bon Jovi

    Bad Medicine

    • (Single).
    • Vertigo.
    • 2.
  • Emilia Mitiku

    So Wonderful

    • I Belong To You.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.
  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "RAINDROPS" (Charly R&B) suggested by George Altomare

    • Dee Clark

      Raindrops

      • Raindrops.
      • CHARLY R&B.
      • 14.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Born In The USA

    • Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA.
    • CBS.
  • Isaac Hayes

    Theme From Shaft

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Emeli Sand茅

    Read All About It Pt III

    • Our Version Of Events.
    • Virgin.
  • HOUR 3

    • The Kinks

      Come Dancing

      • The Kinks - The Definitive Collection.
      • Polygram Tv.
  • Sophie B. Hawkins

    Right Beside You

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
  • The Script

    Hall Of Fame (feat. will.i.am)

    • #3 (Deluxe Edition).
    • Sony.
  • Dave Edmunds

    Queen Of Hearts

    • The Best Of Dave Edmunds.
    • Swansong.
  • Thompson Twins

    We Are Detective

    • 25 Years Of Rock'n'Roll: 1983.
    • Connoisseur Collection.
  • Josh Osho

    Giants

    • Life.
    • Island.
  • Carole King

    It Might As Well Rain Until September

    • Heartbeat - Forever Yours.
    • Sony.
  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK from the CD, "BATTLE BORN" (Vertigo) out now

    • The Killers

      Be Still

      • Battle Born.
      • Vertigo.
      • 11.
  • Pat Benatar

    We Belong

    • Pat Benatar - Tropico.
    • Chrysalis.
  • Thin Lizzy

    Waiting For An Alibi

    • Thin Lizzy - Greatest Hits.
    • Universal Music.
  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the forthcoming CD, "HOPE ON THE ROCKS" (Universal)

    • Toby Keith

      I Like Girls That Drink Beer

  • Paolo Nutini

    New Shoes

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
  • The Spencer Davis Group

    Somebody Help Me

    • The Godfathers Of Britpop.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 2.
  • Ren Harvieu

    Do Right By Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal.

Broadcast

  • Tue 18 Sep 2012 02:00

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