Essential Songs With Bill Hughes

Bill Hughes is back, bringing another Essential Song. This time he's chosen the Eagles' classic 'Hotel California'. Will George approve?

As 2016 draws to a close, Bill Hughes reflects on the passing of some of our greatest musicians of all time including David Bowie, Prince and George Michael.

As Christmas draws near, Bill Hughes shares his Essential Christmas song with George - from the wonderful Judy Garland, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'

Ciara Kelly is delighted to finally get to do an Essential Song for Bill Hughes - and he's picked one of her favourites.

Bill Hughes drops in to George to bring him the classic tune 'The Sultans Of Swing' by Dire Straits in this weeks Essential Song.

Bill Hughes gets George's approval with his newest Essential Song: Simon & Garfunkel's 'Mrs Robinson'.

Bill Hughes goes back to the 60s, and the start of 'bubblegum pop'. No better example than The Archies and 'Sugar Sugar'.

It's one of George's favourite parts of the week, as Bill Hughes joined him, bringing another Essential Song. It's Righteous Brothers' 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling'

Bill Hughes has another Essential Song for George, and this time it's nostalgic for all the 80s kids out there. Simple Minds' classic 'Don't You Forget About Me'

Bill Hughes takes George back to the 60s, and the rise of the Beatles.

Bill Hughes joins George once again, bringing with him an Essential Songs from the great Stevie Wonder.

Bill Hughes had another Essential Song for George, this time an 80s classic. What will George make of it?

Bill Hughes goes post-2000 with this week's choice of Essential Song. It's Amy Winehouse's 'Rehab'. Will George like it?

This week Bill Hughes essential song is Nat King Cole The very thought of you.

Bill Hughes join's George Hook for essential songs. This week we listen to "Will you still love me tomorrow?" sung by Carole King.

George gets the ball rolling on the new & improve Essential Songs, as he picks 'Summer Lovin' from Grease as a song that had a profound effect on him.

Bill Hughes goes out with a bang, as he brings Mick the Essential Songs of 1984. Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Prince and The Weather Girls all feature.

Bill Hughes brings us another batch of Essential Songs; this time from 1991. James, Right Said Fred and Seal all feature.

Bill Hughes brings us the Essential Songs of 2002. Pink, Shakira, Nickelback and the most played song of the Noughties.

Bill Hughes brought with him the Essential Songs of 2006; a catalogue that included Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters and Justin Timberlake.