VA - Dermot O’Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2016 [2CD] (2016)

A unique collection, from BBC Radio 2’s most popular new music programme, and highlights the incredible guest talent featured on the show. Stand-out performances include Gregory Porter’s sultry serenade of the heart-breaking ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles, Hozier’s hot and heavy version of his huge hit ‘Take Me To Church’ Rudimental covering Ed Sheeran with their smooth rendition of ‘Thinking Out Loud’, Editors takin on pop anthem ‘Can’t Feel My Face’ originally recorded by The Weeknd, and Maverick Sabre paying homage to British icon Amy Winehouse on ‘Love Is A Losing Game.

Also celebrated on the album are All Saints who glide through a new take on ‘Pure Shores’, whilst Primal Scream deliver a strong performance of John Lennon’s ‘Cold Turkey’. Plus Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine beautifully covers Nick Drake with his rendition of ‘River Man’.

Cover to cover Dermot O’Leary Presents The Saturday Sessions 2016 showcases some of the most unique and eclectic musical pairings - brought together for the first time on one incredible album.

“Each year we are blessed with some wonderful old friends and extraordinary new talent guests performing stand out sessions on my Saturday Radio 2 show. This all came about because our listeners and friends were asking where could they get copies of our sessions, and we became too tired of burning them onto CDs for them. So, each year we collate them and put an album out showcasing our favourites and the most requested. I hope you enjoy this year’s vintage” Dermot O’Leary, 2016