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Last broadcast on Sun, 17 Oct 2010, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2.
Synopsis
Each week Aled Jones plays tracks from a broad musical spectrum, that celebrates both our choral traditions and the vibrant world of modern music as well as spiritually uplifting and reflective music. He also discusses religious and ethical issues of the week with faith representatives.
Aled says Good Morning Sunday to one of the founding members of Dire Straits, John Illsley, and discusses issues of the day from a faith perspective with former Communards band member, Rev Richard Coles.
John Illsley
John Illsley rose to fame as the bass guitarist of Dire Straits. As one of the founding band members he played a key role in the development of the Dire Straits sound. Earlier this year he released his first solo studio album which is described as being a "personal affair" inspired by "friends, family and close events."
Alongside music John is a keen artist and has now had five highly successful solo exhibitions. His influences are taken from the music he loves and also the countryside of France where he has a house.
Rev'd Richard Coles
Former band member of The Communards the Rev'd Richard Coles was ordained in 2004 and is now Curate at St Paul's, Knightsbridge. Alongside his parish duties he a regular presenter and guest panellist on BBC radio and television.
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Aretha Franklin-I Say A Little Prayer
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Danny Wilson-Mary’s Prayer
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Kate Rusby-Village Green Preservation Society
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Westlife-Safe
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Cliff Richard-When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
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Brassed Off
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Dinnington Colliery Band-Largo, New World Symphony
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Cee Lo Green-Forget You
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Aerosmith-Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
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Eliza Doolittle-Rollerblades
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Sacred & Secular
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Status Quo-Blessed Are The Meek
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The Cambridge Singers-The Lord Bless You And Keep You
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Emily Maguire-Autumn Leaves
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Gospel Great
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Solomon Burke and the Blind Boys of Alabama-None Of Us Are Free
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Abba-Honey Honey
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Jon Bon Jovi-What Do You Got?
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Annie Lennox-Universal Child
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Jon Allen and Amy Smith-When The Morning Comes
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The Seekers-This Little Light Of Mine
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Choral Classic
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Christian Forshaw-Hereford
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Michael Buble-Hollywood
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Lady Antebellum-American Honey
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Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir-I Will Wait
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Martyn Joseph-You’re The Moment
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Moment Of Reflection
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David Garrett-Pachelbel’s Canon
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Ilse DeLange-Next To Me
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Chris de Burgh-Everywhere I Go
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The Harmonies-Wonderful World
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Jools Holland and KT Tunstall-Darkness On The Face Of The Earth
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Van Morrison-Sweet Thing
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John Illsley-Banks Of The River
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Robbie Williams-Heart & I
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Cast Of Glee-Lean On Me
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Broadcast
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Sun 17 Oct 201006:00
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