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
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ABBA
Summer Night City
- Abba - More Abba Gold.
- Polydor.
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Becky Hill
Last Time
- (CD Single).
- Polydor.
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James Ingram & Michael McDonald
Yah Mo B There
- Duets - 36 Of The World's Greatest Ev.
- Telstar.
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Candi Staton
Nights On Broadway
- Bee Gees Songbook (Various Artists).
- Connoisseur.
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McFly
Lies
- (CD Single).
- Super Records.
- 1.
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Ivory Layne
Lonely Hearts
- Confetti E.P..
- Villa 40 LLC.
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Timebox
Beggin'
- Twenty One Hit Wonders (Various Artists).
- See For Miles.
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Electric Light Orchestra
Shine A Little Love
- ELO's Greatest Hits Vol.2.
- Epic.
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RECORD OF THE WEEK
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Texas
Mr Haze
- Hi.
- BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
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Amy Macdonald
Poison Prince
- (CD Single).
- Vertigo.
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Bette Midler
The Rose
- Experience The Divine Bette Midler.
- Atlantic.
- 5.
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Will Young
Daniel
- Crying On The Bathroom Floor.
- Cooking Vinyl.
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Craig David
Walking Away
- (CD Single).
- Wildstar.
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Ashe & FINNEAS
Till Forever Falls Apart
- (CD Single).
- Mom + Pop.
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Ottawan
D.I.S.C.O.
- The Best Party In The World.. Ever! (Various Artists).
- Virgin.
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Justin Timberlake
Can't Stop The Feeling!
- (CD Single).
- RCA.
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James Arthur
Medicine
- (CD Single).
- Columbia.
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Joan Armatrading
Already There
- Consequences.
- BMG Rights Management.
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK
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Michael Ball
Home With You
- We Are More Than One.
- Decca Records.
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Carly Simon
Let The River Run
- The Very Best Of Carly Simon.
- Global Television.
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Mimi Webb
Good Without
- (CD Single).
- Epic.
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Supergrass
Alright
- The Best Pub Jukebox In The World (V).
- Virgin.
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TRACKS OF MY YEARS
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Talk Talk
Life's What You Make It
- More Greatest Hits Of 80's (Various).
- Disky.
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Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Brand New Friend
- Lloyd Cole - The Collection.
- Polygram Tv.
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Van Morrison
Only A Song
- Latest Record Project: Volume 1.
- BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited.
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Chic
Le Freak
- The Very Best Of.
- Rhino.
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