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18/01/2013

Duration:: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast:: Friday 18 January 2013

It's the best way to start your weekend by tuning in to the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex. Every Friday is a feelgood Friday which means even more great tunes and inspired daftness to keep you happy through the night.

There is a final track from the Album of the Week, another spin of Record of the Week, more unexpected song selections from Lester's and the Listener's Libraries and Pause for Thought.

HOUR 1
- Moloko Sing It Back
  Is Harry On The Boat? (Various), Virgin
Crowded House Don't Dream It's Over
Crowded House - Recurring Dream, Capitol
Madness Never Knew Your Name
(CD Single), Cooking Vinyl, 2
Lene Lovich Lucky Number
Fantastic 70's (Various Artists), Sony Tv/Columbia
Chris Montez Call Me
Take A Break (Various Artists), Columbia
Nell Bryden Nell Bryden - Shake The Tree
Pause For Thought
(CD Single), 157 Records
Spin Doctors Two Princes
Driving Rock (Various Artists), Global Records & Tapes
Neil Young Heart Of Gold
Neil Young - Decade, Reprise, 4
RECORD OF THE WEEK from the album 'I Belong To You' (Warner) Out 11th February
- Emilia Mitiku You're Not Right For Me
  I Belong To You, Warner Bros, 1
Jamiroquai Little L
(CD Single), Sony
LESTER'S LIBRARY from the album 'Love From London' (YepRoc) Out 4th March
- Robyn Hitchcock Be Still
  Love From London, YepRoc
It Bites Calling All The Heroes
Now 8 (Various Artists), EMI
Kristina Train Lose You Tonight
(CD Single), Mercury
HOUR 2
- The Electric Light Orchestra Mr Blue Sky
  ELO - Out Of The Blue, Jet
Belinda Carlisle Leave A Light On
A Place On Earth - Greatest Hits, Virgin
Bellowhead Roll The Woodpile Down
Broadside, Navigator Records, 003
The Crickets That'll Be The Day
B.Holly & The Crickets -20 Golden Gre, MCA
Girls Aloud The Promise
(CD Single), Fascination, 1
Matt Cardle Anyone Else
(CD Single), Silva Screen
Bob Marley & The Wailers Buffalo Soldier
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend, Island
R.E.M. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite
R.E.M. - Automatic For The People, Warner Bros
Hannah Boleyn When You're Gone
(CD Single), Tudor Gate Records, 1
Thin Lizzy Dancing In The Moonlight
The Greatest Hits Of 1977 (Various), Premier
LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the album 'Emmerdale' (Stockholm Records) Suggested by Michelle in Inverclyde
- The Cardigans Rise And Shine
  Emmerdale, Stockholm Records
Elvis Costello & The Attractions Accidents Will Happen
Elvis Costello & Attractions- The Man, Imp Records, 4
The Whispers It's A Love Thing
The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va), Warner Strategic Market
HOUR 3
- Phil Collins & Philip Bailey Easy Lover
  Phil Collins ...Hits, Virgin
Marlena Shaw California Soul
Sampled 3 (Various Artists), Virgin
Prince Rock And Roll Love Affair
(CD Single), NPG Records
The Maisonettes Heartache Avenue
History Of The 80's (Various Artists), Br Music
Talking Heads And She Was
More Greatest Hits Of 80's (Various), Disky
The Rolling Stones One More Shot
Grrr!, Abkco
Stooshe Black Heart
(CD Single), Warner Bros, 1
ALBUM OF THE WEEK from the CD 'The Trevor Nelson Collection' (Sony) Out Now
- Young Disciples Apparently Nothin'
  Young Disciples - Road To Freedom, Talkin' Loud
Barry White Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
Afrodisiac (Various Artists), Universal Music Tv
Dolly Parton 9 To 5
Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection, BMG/RCA
Mick Hucknall I'd Rather Go Blind
(CD Single), SimplyRed.com
Desmond Dekker & The Aces Israelites
Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel, Old Gold
LESTER'S LIBRARY from the album 'The Mighty Sky' (BNC) Out 11th March
- Beth Nielsen Chapman There Is No Darkness
  The Mighty Sky, BNC Records
Aqua Barbie Girl
Aquarium, Universal