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2/2. Steve Wright presents an updated version of a 2001 series featuring an interview with American singer/songwriter Billy Joel , whose stratospheric record sales have been at odds with his consistently lacklustre pull with critics. Joel discusses in detail his most successful studio albums from a career that has produced the 70s and 80s hit 45s Piano
Man, Just the Way You Are, My Life, It's Still Rock 'n'Roll to Me,
Tell Her about It, Uptown Girl, An Innocent Man, We Didn't Start the Fire and The River of Dreams. This final edition showcases the LPs
The Nylon Curtain (1982), An
Innocent Man (1983) and River of Dreams (1993). Revised repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Wright
Songwriter:
Billy Joel

2/4. A remedial but sympathetic popular music guide in which sardonically comic tour de force Jo Brand provides less initiated listeners with useful music facts and information, including specific tips for a quality record collection. Tonight's ear-opening lesson includes a guide to Beatles label Apple Records and hints on how to appreciate hip-hop.

Contributors

Unknown:
Jo Brand

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