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That's how you end an album!

Paul picks the songs that close some of the greatest albums of all time - with songs from U2, Adele, The Stones, Prince and Madonna.

Produced by Ora et Labora for BBC Radio 2.

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1 hour, 57 minutes

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Sun 27 Sep 2026 20:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Rolling Stones

    You Can't Always Get What You Want

    • The Rolling Stones - Forty Licks.
    • Abkco.

  • Elton John

    This Train Don't Stop There Anymore

    • Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002.
    • Mercury.

  • David Bowie

    Fame

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Michael Jackson

    Smooth Criminal

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.

  • Prince & The Revolution

    Purple Rain

    • 4Ever.
    • Warner Bros.

  • The Beatles

    A Day In The Life

    • 1967-1970.
    • Apple.
    • 6.

  • The Who

    Won't Get Fooled Again

    • The Who - Who's Better, Who's Best.
    • Polydor.

  • Spandau Ballet

    Through The Barricades

    • Simply Love (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Darkness On The Edge Of Town

    • The Album Collection, Vol. 1 (1973 - 1984).
    • Columbia/Legacy.
    • 10.

  • Adele

    Hometown Glory

    • (CD Single).
    • Pacemaker Recordings.
    • 1.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    The Sound of Silence

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Elvis Presley

    In The Ghetto

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Spice Girls

    Goodbye

    • The Best Love Songs...Ever! (Various).
    • Virgin.

  • Dire Straits

    Brothers In Arms

    • Sultans Of Swing - Best Of Dire Straits.
    • Vertigo.

  • Madonna

    Take A Bow

    • (CD Single).
    • Maverick.

  • George Michael

    Kissing A Fool

    • George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen.
    • Epic.

  • U2

    All I Want Is You

    • The Best Of U2: 1980-1990.
    • Island.

  • Tina Turner

    Private Dancer

    • Tina Turner - Simply The Best.
    • Capitol.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Go West

    • Pet Shop Boys - Very.
    • Parlophone.

Broadcast

  • Sun 27 Sep 2026 20:00
    BBC Radio 2