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Mika plays a selection of the greatest songs of all time and performs at the Radio 2 Elton John piano, covering tracks from a host of stars.

Mika plays a selection of the greatest songs of all time from some of the most iconic artists. He plays some of his favourite tracks and looks at their back stories. He'll also reveal his own relationships with these artists and their music. Mika also performs covers of tracks from Billy Joel, Elton John and more, live at Radio 2's Elton John piano.

1 hour, 57 minutes

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New Year's Day 2016 12:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • David Bowie

    Let's Dance

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Dusty Springfield

    I Only Want To Be With You

    • Dusty- The Silver Collection.
    • Philips.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Everywhere

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 008.

  • Robbie Williams

    The Road To Mandalay

    • (CD Single).
    • Chrysalis.

  • Michael Jackson

    Rock With You

    • Michael Jackson - History.
    • Epic.

  • Michael Jackson

    Thriller

    • Thriller 25th Anniversary Edition.
    • Epic.

  • Bee Gees

    How Deep Is Your Love

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Mika

    I Want Love (Radio 2 Session, 1st Jan 2016)

  • Queen

    Don't Stop Me Now

    • Jazz.
    • Island.
    • 12.

  • Tobias Jesso Jr.

    How Could You Babe

    • Goon.
    • Beggars Banquet.
    • 2.

  • Joni Mitchell

    A Case Of You

    • Blue.
    • Rhino.
    • 9.

  • George Harrison

    My Sweet Lord

    • All Things Must Pass.
    • EMI.
    • 4.

  • Peter Gabriel

    Sledgehammer

    • Now 1986 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Chic

    I Want Your Love

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Adele

    Make You Feel My Love

    • 19.
    • XL.
    • 1.

  • Mika

    Everybody's Talkin' (Radio 2 Session, 1st Jan 2016)

  • Charles Aznavour

    She

    • The Best Of Charles Aznavour.
    • Barclay.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    West End Girls

    • Now That's What I Call Music '86.
    • Now.

  • Van Morrison

    Brown Eyed Girl

    • The Very Best Of Van Morrison.
    • Polydor.

  • Carole King

    It's Too Late

    • Carole King - Tapestry.
    • Epic.

  • Mika

    Piano Man (Radio 2 Session, 1st Jan 2016)

  • Stephen Stills

    Love The One You're With

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.

  • Annie Lennox

    Walking On Broken Glass

    • Now 1992 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 2.

  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 4.

  • Depeche Mode

    Just Can't Get Enough

    • Me Without You O.S.T. - Various.
    • Columbia.

Broadcast

  • New Year's Day 2016 12:00
    BBC Radio 2

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