Essential Songs With Bill Hughes

Bill Hughes made the sun shine brighter today by bringing George the essential song 'Lovely Day'; sung by Bill Withers.

Bill Hughes made an old broadcaster happy, by bringing George the essential song 'Every Time We Say Goodbye'; sung by Ella Fitzgerald.

Bill Hughes has another Essential Song for George. It's Bobby Goldsboro's 'Summer The Last Time'.

Bill Hughes chose Steppenwolf 'Born To Be Wild' as this week's Essential Song. Would George be a fan of heavy metal?

Bill Hughes brings in another Essential Song, and this time it's for Ivan Yates. Will he be an Adele fan?

Bill Hughes tells Ivan Yates all about Marie Dionne Warwick and her classic ‘I say a little prayer for you’ and how he should be adding her to his playlist.

Bill Hughes is pretty sure he'll please George with his choice of Essential Song. Straight from the 1950s, it's Julie London and 'Cry Me A River'.

With George being in London, Bill Hughes brought a more than appropriate addition to his collection of Essential Songs; Gerry Rafferty's 'Baker Street'.

Bill Hughes tells a wonderful story about Prince Charles as he brings his latest Essential Song to the table - Three Degrees' 'When Will I See You Again?'

Bill Hughes went back to George's childhood to bring him Vera Lynn's 'You'll Never Know', to offer it as his latest Essential Song.

Could Bill Hughes make it 3 songs George approves in a row? In honour of Ireland, ahead of St Patrick's Day, Bill chose U2's 'One'.

Bill Hughes was once again confident about his choice of Essential Song. It's Martha and the Vandellas' 'Dancing In The Street'.

Bill Hughes was fairly sure he was onto a winner with George with this week's Essential Song. It's Lena Horne and 'Stormy Weather'.

Bill Hughes brings George what he believes is an Essential Song. It's 'Layla' by Derek and the Dominos.

Bill Hughes knew he was probably onto a good one with this week's Essential Song. Elvis Presley with 'Heartbreak Hotel'.

Bill Hughes was pretty sure George would hate his choice of Essential Song this week. Would he be disappointed?

Bill Hughes offers the 'marmite' of Lionel Richie to George Hook on the latest Essential Songs.

Bill Hughes brings George an Essential Song from Peter Seeger. It's Old Time Rock 'N' Roll.

Bill Hughes brings George an essential song from Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi. Will he approve?

Bill Hughes picks an essential song from Sam Cooke - You Send Me. Plus, Bill tells George the truth about Cooke's controversial death.