Welcome to Episode 47 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces the plans for next Thursday's episode, episode 48, and for episode 51 coming up on the 12th of December or December 12th. Ben also shares his excitement concerning next Thursday's episode and why he feels that episode is a must-listen show. This episode serves as the Musical Circle debuts for the following: Michael Kiwanuka, Andy Grammer, ROSIE, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, X-Coast, John Summit, HAYLA, LP Giobbi, Jacob Banks, Joy Oladokun, and Nia Nadurata. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:
Yearly Jams Section
1. Celebrate - Jordan Rakei featuring STUTS (2024)
2. Stardust - ZAYN (from the 2024 album Room Under the Stairs)
3. The Rest of Me - Michael Kiwanuka (2024)
4. Waste - Myles Smith featuring James Bay (from his 2024 EP A Minute)
Pop Section
5. Try Again - ROSIE (from the 2024 album What Scares Me the Most)
6. Save You A Seat - Alex Warren (2024)
7. Rather Be - Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne (from the 2014 album New Eyes)
8. Magic - Andy Grammer (from his 2024 album called Monster)
Uptempo Bass Section
9. Shine On - Kaskade, Wilkinson, and Paige Cavell (released on October 30th, 2024, two weeks ago)
10. Never Alone - Delta Heavy featuring Hayley May (released in August 2024, but also on 2024 album Midnight Forever)
11. Solar System - Sub Focus (2019)
12. The One I Need - Pola and Bryson featuring Kelli-Leigh (released on November 1st, 2024, two weeks ago before this episode)
Free Space Song: Freedom of the Night - Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2024)
Free Space Song 2: Breakadawn - De La Soul (from the 1993 album Buhloone Mindstate)
Musical Medley Section
15. Tokyo Honeymoon - George Reid and AlunaGeorge (from his 2024 EP called 0-6M)
16. Desert Storm - by the musician X-Coast (from the 2024 album the Riviera Collection)
17. Shiver - John Summit and Hayla (released in February 2024)
18. Feel - LP Giobbi featuring Jacob Banks (released in May 2024)
Alternative/Indie Section
19. I Won't Let You Down - Curtis Harding (from his 2021 album If Words Were Flowers)
20. Taking Things for Granted - Joy Oladokun (from her 2023 album Proof of Life)
21. Practice - Nia Nadurata (dropped last Thursday, November 7th, 2024)
22. Live Well - Palace (from the 2016 album So Long Forever)
Closing Song: Right Down the Line - Gerry Rafferty (from the 1978 album City to City)
The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the 21st of November or November 21st, 2024 with the title, "Living For the Moment, Vol. 2"
Credits:
Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Tristen, John, Patrick, Melissa, Elizabeth, and the many people and fans who listen to the Musical Circle.
Hosted by: Ben Charles
Co-Produced and Edited by: Melissa and Ben Charles
Executive Producer: Ben Charles
Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes
Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes
Written and Directed by: Ben Charles