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Radio 2's Tracks Of My Years Playlist

Radio 2's Tracks of My Years playlist has the musical choices of Rob Stringer, CEO of Sony Music Entertainment worldwide.

Radio 2's Tracks of My Years playlist brings together the musical choices of this week's celebrity guest, Rob Stringer, CEO of Sony Music Entertainment worldwide. He picks the Tracks of My Years with songs from David Bowie and Daft Punk as he shares his memories of working in the music industry for over 30 years. Rob started out in the music business in 1985 at CBS Records and rose to be the managing director of Epic Records in 1992. His first-signing was Manic Street Preachers, a band who've gone on to sell millions of records. He's also worked with The Clash, Jamiroquai, Sade and George Michael. Whilst running Columbia Records and working in America he's overseen releases by Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Daft Punk and Tony Bennett. He also had a key role in the release of David Bowie's final album, Blackstar.
This year Rob has been awarded the Music Industry Trusts Award which honours an individual who has made a significant contribution to the UK music industry. It also raises money for charities The BRIT Trust and Nordoff Robbins. The Award is now 26th year and previously the prize has been given to Sir George Martin, Sir Elton John, Annie Lennox and Simon Cowell.
You can add any of these tracks to your own playlist via the 大象传媒 Music app, where you can also discover all the Radio 2 playlists including folk, blues, soul, show songs and jazz. Download the 大象传媒 Music App now - and discover new music with recommended playlists from all your favourite presenters, programmes and events.
Hear Ken Bruce's Tracks of My Years every weekday between 9.30-12.00 on 大象传媒 Radio 2.

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Fri 3 Nov 2017 02:03
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Music Played

  • Keith West

    Excerpt From A Teenage Opera

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1967 (Various).
    • EMI.

  • The Smiths

    This Charming Man

    • The Smiths - The Very Best Of.
    • WEA.
    • 2.

  • XTC

    Making Plans for Nigel

    • Greatest Hits Of The 70's (Various).
    • EMI.

  • George Michael

    Amazing

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony.

  • The Beach Boys

    Wouldn't It Be Nice

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 3.

  • Adele

    Chasing Pavements

    • (CD Single).
    • XL.

  • Michael Jackson

    Rock With You

    • Michael Jackson - History.
    • Epic.

  • Rod Stewart

    Maggie May

    • The Best Of Rod Stewart.
    • Warner Bros.

  • David Bowie

    Young Americans

  • Daft Punk

    Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams)

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • MIKA

    Relax, Take It Easy

    • (CD Single).
    • Casablanca.

Broadcast

  • Fri 3 Nov 2017 02:03
    大象传媒 Radio 2