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Ally Gory · Joined: 15 Sep 2010 Posts: 72

Ken Bruce mentioned that he will be playing tracks by various artists who have appeared live on the programme and started it off with a track by Rumer.

I wasn't aware of the original session and wondered if the likeness to Karen Carpenter would be apparent in something other than the single, Slow. I'm still wondering, as it was live version of the single that was played. This used to happen with album tracks as well, rather missing the point of featuring an album, if you're only going to play the single.

With Radio 2's play list having rather more influence on what's played than it should, surely an opportunity like this, to hear other tracks by an artist, should be grabbed and taken advantage of?

ruddlescat · Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester

Totally agree Ally
I was only the other day moaning that last week when the Manic were live on Drivetime they played the single which is constantly played already on the network but none of the new album tracks
Pleased to see that Ken is featuring the album this week

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19334 Location: Cheshire

I'm wondering why they are 'bigging' these sessions up?

Is it maybe the In Concert series is not as popular as they thought it would be and they are trying to say 'you will like it or else'? Or is there to be a big push for the Great British Songbook tracks that keep appearing on Drivetime?

Can't say I'm impressed with either of them. I didn't hear the live session with Rumer either but must admit I'm not listened to that much R2 lately.

H
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ruddlescat · Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester

I noticed that Jeremy Vine did repeat a track from the Lady Antibellum session done for Drivetime a while ago and he did play something other than the well known singles
I think it was a cover they did of a Radiohead track but my knowledge of Radiohead is sketchy to say the least

Ally Gory · Joined: 15 Sep 2010 Posts: 72

They might be promoting them ahead of the electric Proms in October. I'm not sure if Ken's just going to play stuff from his own guests or maybe some of Simon's, but I suppose time will tell.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19334 Location: Cheshire

Was Rumer live on Ken's show originally Ally?

I was listening to her this morning but didn't catch all of what he said. I don't remember hearing her on his show though.

H

PS nice to see you over here!
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ruddlescat · Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester

Helen I think the original session was on Ken's show although like you I don't remember it
I think he said something about it today when he was introducing the track
I'm not sure because I was on the phone at the time
Who said men can't multitask!!!

Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject:

I don't think this new feature is just for Ken's show as Simon also did a similar thing, almost word-for-word tonight before playing an Amy Whinehouse session from Dermot O'Leary's show.

It's a nice idea, but will be good if they replay tunes that aren't just the latest single, and if it isn't just one big promotion for the In Concert show on Thursdays.

ruddlescat · Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester

Was that a freudian slip Ian when you said Whinehouse
Actually if it was I agree with you

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3415 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

Lynn Parsons played a live track early tgis morning as well.
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Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:13 pm Post subject:

Ally Gory · Joined: 15 Sep 2010 Posts: 72

I can't find any mention of Rumer's live session or remember it ever being mentioned, but thought it was maybe just me. It was probably someone else's show.

You can hear other tracks free on her website and she will be appearing in the Electric Proms in October, with HRH Elton John.

Ian Robinson · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:03 am Post subject:

Clive55 · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1336

I keep hearing Rumer on Magic & they keep raving how she sounds like Karen Carpenter. Hmmm. Not sure about the comparison. I'll listen to some more of her stuff. She's certainly being given a big push in the media