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Seasons AM

The golden age of popular music on AM, from the time of the offshore pirate radio stations until the late 1980s. These are the hits you would have heard on stations such as Caroline, Radio London, Luxembourg, and early Radio 1. Updated daily.

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A selection of songs that would have been on popular music radio in the heyday of AM broadcasting, starting with the pirate radio stations such as Radio Caroline and Radio London in the mid 1960s, along with Radio Luxembourg's English language service, and then running through early Radio 1 until FM took over in the late 1980s.

The Seasons Playlist: A Journey Through Time

The Seasons Playlist is a vast and eclectic mix of songs that evoke memories of summers past, winter nights, and everything in between. As we take a journey through this playlist, we're transported to a world of nostalgia and musical diversity.

We're kicking off with some classic hits from the 60s, including Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles and Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group. These upbeat tracks set the tone for a playlist that's full of energy and life. Meanwhile, artists like The Pipes And Drums Of The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are bringing a touch of elegance with their rendition of Amazing Grace.

As we move into the 70s, the sounds of Tie A Yellow Ribbon `Round The Old Oak Tree by Tony Orlando & Dawn and Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood of Man bring a sense of fun and playfulness. We're also treated to soulful ballads like Heaven Must Have Sent You by The Elgins and Lucille by Kenny Rogers.

The 80s bring a new wave of music, with hits like Stand and Deliver by Adam & The Ants and Hello by Lionel Richie dominating the airwaves. We're also seeing the rise of iconic bands like U2, with their haunting track The Unforgettable Fire, and Duran Duran, with The Reflex.

Throughout the playlist, we're treated to a diverse range of genres and styles. From the reggae vibes of La Isla Bonita by Madonna to the rock sounds of Night Fever by Bee Gees, there's something for everyone. We're also seeing contributions from legendary artists like Paul McCartney, with Ebony And Ivory, and George Michael, with A Different Corner.

As we continue on this musical journey, we're reminded of the power of music to evoke emotions and memories. Whether it's the nostalgic sounds of Subterranean Homesick Blues by Bob Dylan or the catchy beats of Strangelove by Depeche Mode, every song on this playlist has a special place in our hearts.

The Seasons Playlist is a true celebration of music across the decades. With its eclectic mix of genres, styles, and eras, it's a journey that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions and leave you feeling nostalgic and uplifted.

Playlist for 27th April

Track Year Catalogue No.
More Than A Woman - Tavares 1978 CL15977
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship 1987 FB49757
All Kinds Of Everything - Various Artists 1970 R11054
Feels like the First Time - Foreigner 1978 K11086
The Lebanon - The Human League 1984 VS672
Spiders & Snakes - Jim Stafford 1974 2006374
You Are Everything - Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye 1974 TMG890
Ticket To Ride - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles 1965 R5265
Footloose - Kenny Loggins 1984 A4101
Lucille - Kenny Rogers 1977 UP36242
Once Bitten, Twice Shy - Ian Hunter 1975 3194
It Makes You Feel Like Dancin' - Rose Royce 1978 K17148
New York Mining Disaster 1941 - Bee Gees 1967 56161
The Spartans - Various Artists 1964 DB7239
It's Over - Roy Orbison 1964 HLU9882
If You Let Me Stay - Sananda Maitreya 1987 TRENT1
Church Of The Poison Mind - Remastered 2002 - Culture Club 1983 VS571
Tie A Yellow Ribbon `Round The Old Oak Tree - Tony Orlando & Dawn 1973 1287
The Reflex - Duran Duran 1984 DURAN2
We Are The World - U.S.A. For Africa 1985 US25T0511671
Thunder And Lightning - Thin Lizzy 1983 LIZZY12
One and One Is One - Leilah Safka, Medicine Head 1973 2001432
Can't Get Used to Losing You - The Beat 1983 FEET17
It's A Love Thing - The Whispers 1981 SO16
Stay With Me Tonight - Jeffrey Osborne 1984 AM188
Up The Ladder To The Roof - The Supremes 1970 TMG735
Roxanne '97 - Sting, The Police 1979 5824552
The Cat Crept In - Mud 1974 170
La Isla Bonita - Madonna 1987 7599206332
Mirror in the Bathroom - The Beat 1980 FEET2
Strangelove - Depeche Mode 1987 BONG13
Hello - Lionel Richie 1984 TMG1330
Mama Used To Say - Junior 1982 MER98
Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes 1974 2058442
Ragamuffin Man - Manfred Mann 1969 TF1013
Pale Shelter - Tears For Fears 1983 IDEA5
Tumbling Dice - The Rolling Stones 1972 RS19103
My Brother Jake - Free 1971 WIP6100
Oh Boy - Mud 1975 201
Too Hot to Handle - Heatwave 1977 GT91
When He Shines - Sheena Easton 1981 5166
Catch the Wind - Donovan 1965 7N15801
Let's Dance - David Bowie 1983 EA152
Constantly - Cliff Richard 1964 DB7272
Feel so Real - Steve Arrington 1985 A9576
You Take Me Up - Thompson Twins 1984 TWINS4
What's Another Year - Johnny Logan 1980 EPC8572
True - Spandau Ballet 1983 SPAN1
Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood of Man 1976 7N45569
19 - Paul Hardcastle 1985 CHS2860
Rain - Bruce Ruffin 1971 TR7814
Double Barrel - Dave & Ansell Collins 1971 TE901
Do You Love Me - Deep Feeling 1970 POF165
Jimmy Jimmy - The Undertones 1979 SIR4015
She's Out of My Life - Michael Jackson 1980 EPC8384
Does Your Mother Know - ABBA 1979 EPC7316
Hell Raiser - Sweet 1973 2357
Amazing Grace - The Pipes And Drums Of The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards 1972 2191
Blind Vision - Blancmange 1983 BLANC5
You Gave Me Love - 7" Single Edit - Crown Heights Affair 1980 MER9
On My Own - Patti LaBelle, Michael McDonald 1986 1045
Call Me - Blondie 1980 CHS2414
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye 1969 TMG686
Rough Boy - ZZ Top 1986 W2003
Candy Girl - New Edition 1983 LON21
Yellow River - Christie 1970 4911
Night Fever - From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack - Bee Gees 1978 002
A Different Corner - George Michael 1986 A7033
Got To Give It Up - Marvin Gaye 1977 TMG1069
Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran 1968 LBF15071
Can't Buy Me Love - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles 1964 R5114
Dance Away - Roxy Music 1979 POSP44
The Unforgettable Fire - Remastered 2009 - U2 1985 IS220
And the Bands Played On - Saxon 1981 CAR180
The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel 1969 4162
Love Is In The Air - John Paul Young 1978 ARO117
Then I Kissed Her - Remastered 2001 - The Beach Boys 1967 CL15502
The Longest Time - Billy Joel 1984 A4280
Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney 1982 R6054
Ba-Na-Na-Bam-Boo - Westworld 1987 BOOM2
I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson 1975 BR18
Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan 1965 88697900227
Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks 1974 1344
Dizzy - Tommy Roe 1969 SS2143
Shotgun Wedding - Roy C 1966 WI273
Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel 1979 6947
Don't Do It Baby - Mac & Katie Kissoon 1975 STAT4
Heaven Must Have Sent You - Mono Single - The Elgins 1971 TMG771
Sleepy Joe - Herman's Hermits 1968 DB8404
Somebody Help Me - The Spencer Davis Group 1966 TF679
Stand and Deliver - Adam & The Ants 1981 A1065
Hurt - Elvis Presley 1976 2674
Abraham, Martin & John - Marvin Gaye 1970 TMG734
Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz 1981 56
Love Me Like a Lover - Tina Charles 1976 4237
With A Little Luck - Wings 1978 R6019
get back - preston- 1969 R5777
Something Better Beginning - The Honeycombs 1965 7N15827
I've Been Wrong Before - Cilla Black 1965 R5269
Knowing Me, Knowing You - ABBA 1977 EPC4955

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