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Joan Armatrading brings Ken her new single

Joan Armatrading chats to Ken ahead of the world exclusive play of her brand new single. Plus Justin Currie chooses the Tracks of My Years and there's another round of PopMaster.

Joan Armatrading chats to Ken ahead of the world exclusive play of her brand new single,. Joan released her first album in 1972 when her then record company, by their own admission, had little idea of how to present her. She was the very first female singer/songwriter from the UK to have international success with the songs she wrote and performed, and Joan has performed for Nelson Mandela twice, been given the keys to Sydney; is patron of various charities and has presented shows for both Radio 2 and Radio 4.

Justin Currie, founding member of Del Amitri, chooses the Tracks of My Years. Born in Glasgow, Justin established the band in the early eighties after putting up a sign in a music shop asking for other people who could play instruments to get in touch with him. Throughout their first chapter between 1985 and 2002 the band had a string of hits including ‘Nothing Ever Happens’, ‘Always The Last To Know’ and ‘Roll To Me’. These songs became international radio staples, propelling a career that accomplished five UK Top 10 albums, success in the US and over 8 million sales globally.

February this year saw the release of their brand new single 'It's Feelings' written by Justin and guitarist Iain Harvie, and the forthcoming new album 'Fatal Mistakes' will be available later this month, a full nineteen years since their previous album. In September they will be embarking on a UK headline tour culminating at Glasgow's iconic Barrowlands venue. The tour also includes a substantial run of dates across the country plus a major show at the London Palladium.

The next two tracks Justin has chosen come from Talk Talk and Lloyd Cole & The Commotions. Ken also has the daily love song, record and album of the week plus PopMaster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show email Ken.Bruce@bbc.co.uk

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Wed 5 May 2021 09:30

Music Played

  • ABBA

    Summer Night City

    • Abba - More Abba Gold.
    • Polydor.
  • Becky Hill

    Last Time

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
  • James Ingram & Michael McDonald

    Yah Mo B There

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

    Nights On Broadway

    • Bee Gees Songbook (Various Artists).
    • Connoisseur.
  • McFly

    Lies

    • (CD Single).
    • Super Records.
    • 1.
  • Ivory Layne

    Lonely Hearts

    • Confetti E.P..
    • Villa 40 LLC.
  • Timebox

    Beggin'

    • Twenty One Hit Wonders (Various Artists).
    • See For Miles.
  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Shine A Little Love

    • ELO's Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • Epic.
  • RECORD OF THE WEEK

    • Texas

      Mr Haze

      • Hi.
      • BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
  • Amy Macdonald

    Poison Prince

    • (CD Single).
    • Vertigo.
  • Bette Midler

    The Rose

    • Experience The Divine Bette Midler.
    • Atlantic.
    • 5.
  • Will Young

    Daniel

    • Crying On The Bathroom Floor.
    • Cooking Vinyl.
  • Craig David

    Walking Away

    • (CD Single).
    • Wildstar.
  • Ashe & FINNEAS

    Till Forever Falls Apart

    • (CD Single).
    • Mom + Pop.
  • Ottawan

    D.I.S.C.O.

    • The Best Party In The World.. Ever! (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • Justin Timberlake

    Can't Stop The Feeling!

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
  • James Arthur

    Medicine

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
  • Joan Armatrading

    Already There

    • Consequences.
    • BMG Rights Management.
  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK

    • Michael Ball

      Home With You

      • We Are More Than One.
      • Decca Records.
  • Carly Simon

    Let The River Run

    • The Very Best Of Carly Simon.
    • Global Television.
  • Mimi Webb

    Good Without

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.
  • Supergrass

    Alright

    • The Best Pub Jukebox In The World (V).
    • Virgin.
  • TRACKS OF MY YEARS

    • Talk Talk

      Life's What You Make It

      • More Greatest Hits Of 80's (Various).
      • Disky.
  • Lloyd Cole and the Commotions

    Brand New Friend

    • Lloyd Cole - The Collection.
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Van Morrison

    Only A Song

    • Latest Record Project: Volume 1.
    • BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited.
  • Chic

    Le Freak

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Rhino.

Broadcast

  • Wed 5 May 2021 09:30