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Paul Weller’s solo years, the hidden history of Barnet and Hadley and singer-songwriter Judith Owen

Stuart Deabill talks about “In the Shadow of the Sun”, his new book celebrating Paul Weller’s first decade as a solo artist; Robert Bard explores the hidden history behind “Secret Barnet and Hadley”; and singer-songwriter Judith Owen discusses her new album “Suit Yourself”.

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Music Played

  • Pat Metheny Group

    Last Train Home

    • Still Life (Talking).
    • Nonesuch.
    • 3.

  • David Essex

    Hold Me Close

    • Top Of The Pops 1975.
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).
    • 01.

  • Lauryn Hill

    Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You ((I Love You Baby))

    • Ruffhouse/Columbia.

  • Average White Band

    Got The Love

    • Rhino Atlantic.

  • Barry White

    It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me

    • Island Def Jam.

  • Anita Baker

    Caught Up In The Rapture

    • The Best of Anita Baker.
    • Rhino Atlantic.
    • 5.

  • The Verve

    Lucky Man

    • Now 39.
    • EMI/VIRGIN/POLYGRAM.
    • 01.

  • Mott the Hoople

    All The Young Dudes

    • While My Guitar Gently Weeps 2.
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 04.

  • Ian Dury

    Sweet Gene Vincent

    • Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll - The Essential Collection.
    • DMG TV.
    • 10.

  • Van Morrison

    Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)

    • The Essential Van Morrison.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 14.

  • Kirsty MacColl

    There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis

    • Top Of The Pops 1981.
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).
    • 03.

  • Gil Scott‐Heron

    Lady Day And John Coltrane

    • Lady Day and John Coltrane / See-Saw Affair.
    • Ace Records.
    • 1.

  • Amy Winehouse

    Rehab

    • Back To Black.
    • Universal-Island Records Ltd.
    • 01.

  • Paul Weller

    Broken Stones

    • Universal-Island Records Ltd..

  • Jean Knight

    Mr Big Stuff

    • Trevor Nelson Soul Selection.
    • UMOD (Universal Music On Demand).
    • 9.

  • Matt Monro

    Born Free

    • Complete Heartbreakers, 30 Golden Greats.
    • EMI.
    • 12.

  • Prefab Sprout

    Goodbye Lucille

    • A Life of Surprises (Remastered).
    • Sony Music CG.
    • 6.

  • Fontella Bass

    Rescue Me

    • Dreamboats & Petticoats: Silver Linings.
    • UMOD (Universal Music On Demand).
    • 10.

  • The Band

    Up On Cripple Creek

    • Capitol Records.

  • Dobie Gray

    Drift Away

    • The Best 70s Album In The World....Ever.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 05.

  • Alan Price

    Poor People

    • Rhino/Warner Records.

  • Judith Owen

    That's Why I Love My Baby

    • Twanky Records.

  • Judith Owen

    Mind Is On Vacation (feat. Joe Bonamassa)

    • Twanky Records.

  • 10cc

    The Dean and I

    • The Best Of 10cc.
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).
    • 03.

  • Donovan

    Sunshine Superman

    • Donovan: Greatest Hits...And More.
    • The state51 Conspiracy.
    • 08.

  • Guns N’ Roses

    Sweet Child O' Mine

    • The Hits Album 10 (Various Artists).
    • HITS ALBUM.
    • 01.

Broadcast

  • Last Saturday 10:00
    BBC Radio London