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Gary Davies sits in with Claire Richards choosing the Tracks of My Years

Claire Richards of Steps picks the Tracks of My Years. Gary's got your love song dedications and there's another round of PopMaster.

Claire Richards, singer songwriter and member of Steps, chooses the Tracks of My Years. The chart-topping five-piece first formed in 1997 consisting of Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian 'H' Watkins. During that time they have released six studio albums, three compilation albums and 23 singles. Their name was initially based on a marketing premise that each of their music videos were to be choreographed and the dance steps included in the sleeve with most of their singles. To date they have produced 14 top 5 singles, 3 number one albums, 20 million record sales and 7 sold out arena tours.

Last month they released a special version of their brand new track 'Heartbreak In This City' - the fourth single taken from their number 2 charting album 'What The Future Holds'. It features Emmy Award winner Michelle Visage best known for being a judge on Rupaul's Drag Race, and for being a 'Strictly' contestant in 2019.

The album went silver within the first month of its release and was the most downloaded album in the UK over the Christmas period. The group will be embarking on their 'What The Future Holds 2021 Tour' in November, headlining 18 arena shows across the UK including two dates at London鈥檚 O2 and will be joined by special guest star Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Alongside her work with Steps, Claire has enjoyed a very successful solo career. In 2018 she released her debut solo album 'My Wildest Dreams' which was preceded by the lead single, 'On My Own'. The album reached number 9 in the UK albums chart and at the time she performed two tracks live in the Radio 2 Piano Room, which can still be seen on the 大象传媒 Music Youtube Channel.

Gary also has the daily love song and PopMaster. To get in touch email Gary.Davies@bbc.co.uk

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Tue 6 Apr 2021 09:30
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Madonna

    Like A Prayer

    • (CD Single).
    • Sire.
    • 9.

  • Steps & Michelle Visage

    Heartbreak In This City

    • What The Future Holds.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • Will Young

    Your Game

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG/19.

  • Candi Staton

    Young Hearts Run Free

    • Disco Fever (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • James Newman

    Embers

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).

  • Calvin Harris & Sam Smith

    Promises (feat. Jessie Reyez)

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Justin Timberlake

    Can't Stop The Feeling!

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.

  • Paul Woolford & Amber Mark

    HEAT

    • (CD Single).
    • Ministry Of Sound Recordings.

  • Tears for Fears

    Everybody Wants To Rule The World

    • Rule The World: The Greatest Hits.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
    • 4.

  • The Sutherland Brothers Band & Quiver

    Arms Of Mary

    • The Greatest Love Of All (Various).
    • Old Gold.

  • Record of the Week

    • Maroon 5

      Beautiful Mistakes (feat. Meghan Thee Stallion)

      • (CD Single).
      • Interscope Records.

  • Bucks Fizz

    My Camera Never Lies

    • Are You Ready - The Definitive Edition.
    • Cherry Pop.
    • 006.

  • Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

    (I've Had) The Time Of My Life

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

  • Asher Monroe

    Midnight Masquerade

    • (CD Single).
    • D Empire Entertainment.

  • Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

    It Takes Two

    • Duets - 36 Of The World's Greatest Ev.
    • Telstar.

  • Britney Spears

    Baby One More Time

    • Now 44 (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Justin Bieber

    Hold On

    • JUSTICE.
    • Def Jam Recordings.

  • George Harrison

    What Is Life

  • Becky Hill

    Last Time

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • The La鈥檚

    There She Goes

    • Love - 38 All Time Love Classics.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Album of the Week

    • The Fratellis

      Need A Little Love

      • Half Drunk Under A Full Moon.
      • Cooking Vinyl.

  • Phoebe Snow

    Every Night

    • Uncovered (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    I'll See You In My Dreams

    • Letter To You.
    • Columbia.

  • Patrick Juvet

    Got A Feeling

    • Got A Feeling.
    • Casablanca Music.
    • 6.

  • Tracks of My Years

    • Judy Garland

      Over the Rainbow

      Orchestra: Unnamed orchestra.
      • Musical Wonderland (Various Artists).
      • Warner Strategic Marketi.

    • Carpenters

      Goodbye To Love

      • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
      • A&M.

  • Imelda May

    Made To Love (feat. Ronnie Wood, Gina Martin & Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu)

    • 11 Past The Hour.
    • Decca.

  • The Bangles

    Walk Like An Egyptian

    • Take A Break (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

Broadcast

  • Tue 6 Apr 2021 09:30
    大象传媒 Radio 2