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Elton John chats to Ken

Elton John is on the phone chatting to Ken about his latest album 'Restoration' which sees some of the world's biggest country stars, including Willie Nelson, cover his songs.

Sir Elton John is on the phone chatting to Ken about his latest album 'Restoration', which sees some of the world's biggest country stars, including Willie Nelson, Maren Morris and Dolly Parton cover some of his most beloved and legendary songs. Elton is one of the most successful solo artists of all time, with 38 gold and 31 platinum or multi-platinum albums. He's won Brit Awards, Grammys and 12 Ivor Novello Awards. He's also won an Oscar and a Tony Award and since his first tour in 1970 he's notched up over 4000 performances in more than 80 countries. His latest album is part of his celebration of 50 years of songwriting alongside the iconic Bernie Taupin.

Bobby Crush, the pianist, songwriter and actor who rose to fame after six winning appearances on 'Opportunity Knocks' picks the Tracks of My Years with songs from Dusty Springfield and Matt Monro. Bobby has also performed on the West End stage at the London Palladium alongside Jack Jones, Vic Damone and Dame Julie Andrews. He has worked with Max Bygraves, starred in Chicago and The Rocky Horror Show and was chosen to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. Bobby's self-titled album reached the UK top 20 and more recently he's been starring in ITV comedy Benidorm and Last Laugh In Vegas. His greatest success as a songwriter came from writing the music and lyrics for "Orville's Song", which was performed by Keith Harris, and went on to sell over 400,000 copies reaching number 4 in the UK singles chart.

Plus Ken as another round of PopMaster, the daily love song and the record and album of the week. If you want to contact the show, just email - ken.bruce@bbc.co.uk.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Mon 25 Jun 2018 09:30
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Stevie Wonder

    I Wish

  • Kylie Minogue

    Golden

    • Golden.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • Michael Franti & Spearhead

    The Sound Of Sunshine

    • The Sound Of Sunshine.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Peacekeeper

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 015.

  • Matt Simons

    We Can Do Better

    • (CD Single).
    • Pias Recordings.

  • Rita Ora

    Your Song

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Black Box

    Ride On Time

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

  • The Isley Brothers

    Summer Breeze

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • Meghan Trainor

    Let You Be Right

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.

  • Foxes

    Better Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.

  • Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

    We've Got Tonite

    • Bob Seger - Greatest Hits.
    • Capitol.

  • Record of the Week

    • Rick Astley

      Beautiful Life

      • Beautiful Life.
      • BMG Rights Management.

  • Take That

    Greatest Day

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

  • Don Henley

    New York Minute

    • The End Of The Innocence.
    • Geffen.

  • Lenny Kravitz

    Low

    • Raise Vibration.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Wings

    Listen To What The Man Said

    • The 7" Singles Box.
    • MPL.

  • Maren Morris

    Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters

    • Restoration: Reimagining The Songs Of Elton John & Bernie Taupin (Various Artis.
    • MCA Nashville.
    • 002.

  • Niall Horan

    On The Loose

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin EMI.

  • Album of the Week

    • Dan + Shay

      Alone Together

      • Dan + Shay.
      • Warner Nashville.
      • 1.

  • Cornershop

    Brimful of Asha (Norman Cook Remix)

    Remix Artist: Norman Cook.
    • The 1999 Brit Awards (Various Artists.
    • Columbia.

  • Tom Walker

    Leave A Light On

    • (CD Single).
    • Relentless.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Matt Monro

      Portrait of My Love

      • The Hits Of 1960 (Various Artists).
      • EMI.

    • Dusty Springfield

      Goin' Back

      • Dusty- The Silver Collection.
      • Philips.

  • James Arthur

    You Deserve Better

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • The Four Seasons

    Silver Star

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Polygram Tv.

Broadcast

  • Mon 25 Jun 2018 09:30
    大象传媒 Radio 2