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04/10/2013

Professor of Pop Paul Gambaccini picks his final Tracks of My Years

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, Professor of Pop Paul Gambaccini picks his final Tracks of My Years

Professor of pop, Paul Gambaccini, picks his final song choices in Tracks of My Years.

Professor of pop, Paul Gambaccini, picks his final song choices in Tracks of My Years, with music from Frank Sinatra. Plus, the Album of the Week and PopMaster.

Professor of Pop, Paul Gambaccini picks his final songs choices in the Tracks Of My Years. Today he recalls how he became the first radio DJ to interview pop star Mika by picking the singer-songwriters debut UK chart topper. There's also some classic Frank Sinatra with a song that Paul first heard back in 1957 which later become the perfect choice to play at his 2012 civil partnership ceremony. This year marks Paul Gambaccini's 40th anniversary as a broadcaster in Britain and tonight, BBC Radio 2 marks the occasion with a memorable evening of programmes. As part of the celebrations, Paul will host a special edition of the long running series Friday Night Is Music Night.

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