Essential songs with Bill Hughes

Bill Hughes tells Kieran Cuddihy all about Tears For Fears' classic 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World'.

Bill Hughes brought in an all-time classic for this week's Essential Song - Aretha Franklin's version of 'Respect'.

Bill Hughes had one of his absolute favourites under his arm for this week's Essential Song. Soft Cell's 'Tainted Love'.

This week essential song with Bill Hughes was the classic hit War by Edwin Star.

Bill Hughes brings us another Essential Song. He goes to the early Noughties to pick out Pink's 'Get The Party Started'.

Bill Hughes brings George another Essential Song - one he has no doubt George will approve of. It's Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'.

On today's High Noon Bill Hughes joins George Hook with another essential song.

Bill Hughes brings George an Essential Song that he's pretty sure the man will hate. The Style Council's classic 'Shout To The Top'.

Bill Hughes is sure he has another winner of an Essential Song - Jim Reeves' "He'll Have To Go".

Bill Hughes joins George Hook on High Noon for another essential song.

With it being the Horse Show this week, Bill Hughes got into the spirit with his choice of Essential Song - 'Jump' by the Pointer Sisters.

Bill Hughes has many stories to tell about Willie Nelson, and his essential song this week - 'Always On My Mind'.

Bill Hughes saw U2 twice last week, and bumped into Ivan at the Croke Park gig! Oasis' 'Half The World Away' is this week's Essential Song.

Bill Hughes popped into studio again this week, with his latest choice. It’s the Waterboys – “The Whole of the Moon”

Bill Hughes joins George on High Noon, this week's essential song is "Glen Miller - Chattanooga Choo Choo"

Bill Hughes is sure that George will love his choice this week. It's the Traveling Wilburys - 'Handle with Care'. You may also get a bonus track.

Bill Hughes chose the Eurythmics' 'There Must Be An Angel' as his Essential Song this week.

Bill Hughes chooses Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood's 'Summer Wine' as his Essential Song this week.

Bill Hughes was onto a winner immediately for this week's Essential Song, as he went back to 1963. He chose Dusty Springfield's 'I Only Want To Be With You'.

Bill Hughes was in a 'Billy Joel mood' for his Essential Song this week. He chose 'The Longest Time'.

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.

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.