Sir Terry Wogan will be commemorated with new collection A Celebration of Music on 18th November 2016.
The 2CD collection features tracks enjoyed and played by Sir Terry over his time as a radio broadcaster. It will also feature a number of performances recorded specially for Weekend Wogan, his Sunday morning show on BBC Radio 2.
The album features artists including Eva Cassidy, Katie Melua, Michael Bublé, Dolly Parton, Take That and Sir Terry’s own hit single The Floral Dance.
Bob Shennan, Controller of Radio 2, who has written the album’s sleeve notes comments: “This album is a selection of some of Terry’s favourite music and I hope you enjoy this musical journey, which should bring back happy memories of listening and watching our Terry over the years. “
Ste Softley, Weekend Wogan producer, adds: “Over the years I shared many happy memories with Terry, and this album is the soundtrack to all of them. For each song I can picture Terry’s face lighting up with enthusiasm, or hear his trademark mischievous ad-libs all over it, or see him simply sit back in his chair, lose himself in the music and love the moment. It’s easy to hear Terry’s voice in between – and on top of – every single one of these songs, hand-picked songs which were special to my friend, our friend, Terry. So sit back, lose yourself in the music, and love the moment.”
The album will support BBC Children In Need with 50% of profits from the sale of the record going to the charity, with a guaranteed donation of at least £25,000.
The track listing for A Celebration of Music is:
Disc 1
1. Michael Buble – Everything
2. Eva Cassidy – Songbird
3. Katie Melua – Wonderful Life
4. Take That – Back For Good
5. Elton John – Crocodile Rock
6. Westlife – Flying Without Wings
7. David Gray – This Year’s Love
8. Will Young – Leave Right Now
9. Ronan Keating – When You Say Nothing At All
10. Amy Winehouse – Love Is A Losing Game
11. Alison Moyet – That Old Devil Called Love
12. Pretenders – Don’t Get Me Wrong
13. The Corrs – What Can I Do
14. Paolo Nutini – Last Request
15. Union Station – Let Me Touch You A While
16. Chicago – You’re The Inspiration
17. Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time
18. The Hollies – He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother
19. Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer
20. Dionne Warwick – Walk On By
21. Bread – Make It With You
22. Ellie Goulding – How Long Will I Love You (LIVE)
Disc 2
1. Dolly Parton – 9 to 5
2. Beach Boys – God Only Knows
3. Alfie Boe – Bring Him Home
4. The Overtones – The Longest Time
5. Alexander Armstrong – On Days Like These
6. Erma Franklin – Take A Little Piece of My Heart
7. The Five Satins – In the Still Of The Night
8. Carly Simon – Let The River Run
9. The Fureys – When You’re Sweet Sixteen
10. Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy
11. Jim Reeves – I Won’t Forget
12. Ward Thomas – Push For The Stride
13. Jimmy Durante – Make Someone Happy
14. Beth Neilsen Chapman – All I Have
15. Nat King Cole – Route 66
16. Ella Fitzgerald – Manhattan
17. Peggy Lee – The Folks Who Live On The Hill
18. The Platters – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
19. Nancy Wilson – (You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am
20. Matt Monro – Portrait Of My Love
21. Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘N’ Easy
22. Terry Wogan – The Floral Dance
