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        Ken Bruce

        Ken Bruce presents a top-notch mix of dry wit, music and regular live sessions for mid-mornings.

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        10/07/2009
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        Jim Diamond talks about two of his favourite tracks in 'Tracks of my years'.

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        1. 09/07/2009
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          Singer-songwriter Jim Diamond picks his favourite songs in 'Tracks of my years'.
        2. 08/07/2009
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          Jim Diamond chooses music by The Beatles and Smokey Robinson in Tracks of My Years.
        3. 07/07/2009
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          Singer-songwriter Jim Diamond talks about his favourite songs in 'Tracks of my years'.
        4. 06/07/2009
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          With Tracks Of My Years from singer-songwriter Jim Diamond.
        Ken and Jim Diamond

        Tracks Of My Years

        Each week a different artist carefully selects the ten tracks that changed their life.

        From classic hits to the odd obscure gem, it's a rollercoaster ride through the musical taste of some of music's greats.

        This week's guest:
        Jim Diamond

        Monday: 'Sail On Sailor' by The Beach Boys & 'No Woman No Cry' by Bob Marley And The Wailers
        Tuesday: 'Move On Up' by Curtis Mayfield & 'Walk Away Renee' by The Four Tops
        Wednesday: 'Help!' by The Beatles & 'You Really Got A Hold On Me' by Smokey Robinson
        Thursday: 'Midnight Train To Georgia' by Gladys Knight And The Pips
        & 'Somebody Help Me' by The Spencer Davis Group
        Friday'1999' by Prince & 'My Girl' by Otis Redding

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        Each week Ken showcases a new Record Of The Week, and plays a different track from his Album Of The Week each day.

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        • 13 Jul 2009 09:30 on BBC Radio 2

        • With Tracks of My Years from Ray Davies, who picks songs from Marvin Gaye and The Knack.

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