Pick: Paul Weller Joins Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 Tonight at 7.30pm
Paul Weller Joins Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 Tonight at 7.30pm
Paul Weller Joins Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 Tonight at 7.30pm.
Tune in to BBC Radio 2 tonight at 7.30pm as Jo Whiley welcomes a true legend of British music to her studio—Paul Weller, the iconic singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Jam and The Style Council.
In this special appearance, Weller will be chatting with Jo about his life, his long and varied musical journey, and the release of his brand-new covers album, Find El Dorado. Described by Weller as a “map of his emotional and musical DNA,” the album is a deeply personal project. Rather than a traditional covers record, Find El Dorado is a handpicked selection of songs that have stayed with him over the years—tracks that, in his words, “have taken on new shapes over time.”
Named after the poignant Eamon Friel song, the album features reinterpretations that span decades and genres, reflecting the depth of Weller’s own musical evolution. “These are songs I’ve carried with me for years,” he explains, “and now I get to share them in my own way.”
It’s yet another chapter in a career that has continually reinvented itself. From spearheading the punk-mod revival with The Jam in the late ’70s, to exploring soul, jazz, and political lyricism with The Style Council, to carving out a rich solo career that has touched on rock, folk, psychedelia and electronica, Weller has remained one of the UK’s most respected and influential artists. With critically acclaimed albums like Stanley Road, Wild Wood, and Fat Pop, he has never stood still creatively—each project adding new layers to his legacy.
Now, with Find El Dorado, Weller offers a reflective, soulful collection that speaks to his enduring passion for songwriting and storytelling.
Don't miss what promises to be a warm, insightful, and musically rich conversation on BBC Radio 2 tonight. Paul Weller joins Jo Whiley live from 7.30pm. Listen on BBC Sounds.