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Jools Holland and Ruby Turner

Simon is joined for some chat and live music by Jools Holland and Ruby Turner. They play some festive tunes too. Plus another Christmas Confession.

'Jools & Ruby' is a unique collection of collaborations between the boogie-woogie master Jools Holland and the UK's queen of soul Ruby Turner.

Featuring a selection of the duo's personal favourites and crowd-pleasers, including four new recordings, Jools & Ruby was released on Friday 4th December 2015.

The album features a number of new recordings including Peace In The Valley and Same Old Heart plus brand new compositions Pray Have Mercy, co-written by Jools & Ruby, and Christmas Song with the music written by Jools to accompany the poem by Wendy Cope. Additional tracks include airwaves favourites The Informer, Jumpin' In The Morning, and This Train.

Jools Holland and Ruby Turner first met 22 years ago when Jools was looking for singers to join his big band. Describing Ruby as the sister he never had, Jools even invited the singer to perform at his wedding. The duo have gone on to write and record music together and travelled the world with tours alongside the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

ALSO Nigel's in all week with a 5.20 Food Special every day. Mmmm food glorious food! On the menu this evening...bread sauce!

There's another Christmas Confession, worthy of a brand new digital radio, and much marvellous music.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Dec 2015 17:05
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Madonna

    Papa Don't Preach

    • Madonna - The Immaculate Collection.
    • Sire.
    • 4.

  • Jools Holland & Ruby Turner

    Peace In The Valley

    • Jools & Ruby.
    • East West Records.
    • 1.

  • Elton John

    Rocket Man

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Jona Lewie

    Stop The Cavalry

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.

  • Embrace

    Gravity

    • (CD Single).
    • Independiente.

  • Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott

    I Don't See Them

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.
    • 001.

  • Jon & Vangelis

    I'll Find My Way Home

    • The Best Of Jon & Vangelis.
    • Polydor.

  • Saint Etienne

    I Was Born On Christmas Day

    • (CD Single).
    • Heavenly.
    • 17.

  • Jeff Lynne's ELO

    One Step At A Time

    • Alone In The Universe.
    • Columbia.

  • Fleur East

    Sax

    • Love, Sax & Flashbacks.
    • Syco.

  • The Who

    I Can See For Miles

    • The Who Hits 50! (Deluxe Edition).
    • Polydor.
    • 012.

  • James Bay

    If You Ever Want To Be In Love

    • Chaos & The Calm.
    • Republic Records.
    • 001.

  • Louis Armstrong

    When You Wish Upon A Star

    • The Very Best Of Disney 2.
    • Pickwick.

Broadcast

  • Tue 15 Dec 2015 17:05
    BBC Radio 2