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Album of The Week and Cynthia Erivo

Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo picks her Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's the Album and Record Of The Week, and another edition of PopMaster.

Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo picks her Tracks Of My Years.

Also a double Oscar nominee, the acclaimed theatre and big screen performer who's been described as "the entertainment industry鈥檚 #1 choice as a triple threat.", Cynthia has been praised for roles in Hollywood blockbuster films such as 鈥淗arriet鈥 and 鈥淏ad Times at the El Royale鈥, along with Broadway roles including the main character Celie in the stage version of 'The Color Purple'.

Although she grew up in South London, it's been America who's embraced Cynthia more so far, with 'Chewing Gum' being one of her few British screen credits. She has, however, worked with acclaimed British director Steve McQueen on his film adaptation of 'Widows', one of her highest profile movie roles to date.

Cynthia has just released her debut album of original music as a recording artist. 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1', which has been described as "a 12-track journey into her mental and emotional landscape鈥攐ne marked by heartbreak and sadness, but also triumph and growth". Cynthia co-wrote every track on the album, including 'The Good', which was Radio 2-playlisted earlier this year.

The next two tracks Cynthia has chosen come from Aretha Franklin and John Lennon. Plus Ken's got another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz; your dedications with today's love song, and there's also 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

Last on

Tue 5 Oct 2021 09:30

Music Played

  • Scissor Sisters

    I Don't Feel Like Dancin'

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
  • Coldplay & BTS

    My Universe

    • Music Of The Spheres.
    • Parlophone.
  • Kylie Minogue

    Please Stay

    • Now 48 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates

    Out Of Touch

    • Collections.
    • Sony.
  • ABBA

    Don't Shut Me Down

    • Voyage.
    • Polar.
  • The La鈥檚

    There She Goes

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

    Here You Come Again

    • Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection.
    • BMG/RCA.
  • New Order

    Regret

    • Glorious (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.
  • Record of the Week

    • Calum Scott

      Rise

      • (CD Single).
      • Capitol Records.
  • Simply Red

    Stars

    • Simply Red Greatest Hits.
    • East West Records.
  • Boyz II Men

    I'll Make Love to You

    • Motown Forever (Various Artists).
    • Motown.
  • Elton John & Dua Lipa

    Cold Heart

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin/EMI.
  • Toto

    Africa

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.
  • Meat Loaf

    You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth

    • The Very Best Of Meatloaf.
    • Virgin.
  • Lindsey Buckingham

    On The Wrong Side

    • Lindsey Buckingham.
    • Rhino.
  • Take That

    Giants

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
  • Diana Ross

    If The World Just Danced

    • Thank You.
    • Decca.
  • Steve Winwood

    While You See A Chance

    • And I Write The Songs (Various Artis.
    • Debutante.
  • Roger Taylor & KT Tunstall

    We're All Just Trying To Get By

    • EMI.
  • Album of the Week

    • Lady Gaga

      Do I Love You

      • Love For Sale.
      • Columbia Interscope.
  • Justin Timberlake

    Cry Me A River

    • (CD Single).
    • Jive.
  • Rod Stewart

    One More Time

    • The Tears Of Hercules.
    • Rhino.
  • Tracks of My Years

    • Aretha Franklin

      Dr Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)

      • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
      • Atlantic.
    • John Lennon

      Imagine

      • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
      • Calderstone.
  • Nell Bryden

    Gaslight

    • (CD Single).
    • 157 Records.
  • Steve Miller Band

    Abracadabra

    • The Very Best Of The Steve Miller Ban.
    • Arcade Records.

Broadcast

  • Tue 5 Oct 2021 09:30