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15/08/2017

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, Trevor Nelson sits in

Van Morrison world exclusive and Sharleen Spiteri of Texas chooses the Tracks of My Years.

Trevor has the world exclusive first play of new material from Van Morrison and Sharleen Spiteri of Texas chooses the Tracks of My Years with music from David Bowie and Al Green.

Sharleen Spiteri, founder and frontwoman of the Scottish band Texas, chooses the Tracks of My Years. Before forming Texas with John McElhone, she was a hairdresser and continued hairdressing for 18 months after the formation of the band. To date they've released nine studio albums, one live album, three compilation albums and 35 singles. Their latest album 'Jump on Board' is out now. The songs Sharleen has picked today are by Al Green and David Bowie. 
Plus Trevor also has a World Exclusive of new material from the legendary Van Morrison. His 37th studio album 'Roll With The Punches' features his versions of classics from artists such as Bo Diddley and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, as well as brand new songs written by Van himself. Trevor has the first play of the new single 'Transformation', which is one of Van's self-penned tracks. 
There's the daily love song, record and album of the week plus PopMaster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show email Trevor@bbc.co.uk.

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