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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 Ultimate Playlist: A Journey Through Time

Welcome to our playlist, a vast collection of iconic songs that span multiple decades and genres. As we take you on this musical journey, you'll discover a mix of classic hits, nostalgic favourites, and timeless melodies that continue to captivate audiences today.

We're kicking off with some legendary tracks from the 1960s, including You're My World by Cilla Black, Long Live Love by Sandie Shaw, and Respect by Aretha Franklin. These songs represent the era's eclectic sound, from Merseybeat to soul and pop.

As we move into the 1970s, the playlist gets even more exciting with additions like In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry, Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, and The Groover by T. Rex. This decade was all about experimentation and pushing boundaries, and these tracks showcase the era's innovative spirit.

The 1980s bring us anthems like Two Tribes by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Every Breath You Take by The Police, and I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston. These hits represent the decade's obsession with big hooks, synthesizers, and music videos.

Throughout the playlist, you'll also find hidden gems and one-hit wonders like Whispering Grass by Windsor Davies and Don Estelle, Silly Games by Janet Kay, and Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road. These tracks add a delightful layer of depth and diversity to our musical journey.

As we explore this playlist, you'll notice a common thread - a passion for music that transcends time and generations. Whether you're a nostalgic baby boomer or a younger listener discovering these classics for the first time, there's something for everyone in this extensive playlist.

So sit back, relax, and let the music take you on a trip down memory lane and into the world of timeless tunes that continue to inspire and entertain us today.

Playlist for 13th June

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
You Might Need Somebody - Randy Crawford	1981	K17803
Videotheque - Dollar	1982	BUCK4
Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell	1969	TMG697
The Groover - T. Rex	1973	MARC5
Stuck On You - Lionel Richie	1984	TMG1341
Dimples - John Lee Hooker	1964	SS297
It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World - Single Version / Mono - James Brown	1966	7N25371
Wet Dream - Max Romeo	1969	UN503
Up Around The Bend - Creedence Clearwater Revival	1970	LBF15354
Sweet Talkin' Guy - The Chiffons	1966	SS512
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel	1970	4790
Promised You A Miracle - Live - Simple Minds	1987	SM2
She - Charles Aznavour	1974	BAR26
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps - Splodgenessabounds	1980	BUM1
Heaven Must Have Sent You - Mono Single - The Elgins	1971	TMG771
Love Town - Booker Newberry III	1983	POSP613
Have You Seen Her - The Chi-Lites	1975	BR20
Out In The Fields - Gary Moore, Phil Lynott	1985	TEN49
Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf	1969	SS8017
Long Live Love - Sandie Shaw	1965	7N15841
Boston Tea Party - The Sensational Alex Harvey Band	1976	TOP12
Combine Harvester - The Wurzels	1976	2450
Do Anything You Want To - Thin Lizzy	1979	LIZZY004
I Am a Rock - Simon & Garfunkel	1966	202303
The Ballad Of John And Yoko - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1969	R5786
Happy Talk - Captain Sensible	1982	CAP1
Every Breath You Take - The Police	1983
ABC - The Jackson 5	1970	TMG738
Ghost Town - The Specials	1981
Beach Baby - The First Class	1974	66
Betcha By Golly, Wow - The Stylistics	1972	6105011
Chapel of Love - The Dixie Cups	1964	7N25245
See My Baby Jive - Wizzard	1973	HAR5070
Love Like A Man - Ten Years After	1970	DM299
Rude Boys Outa Jail - 2022 Remaster - The Specials	1980	CHSTT11
Tomb of Memories - Paul Young	1985	A6321
Hunting High and Low - a-ha	1986	W6663
You're My World - Cilla Black	1964	R5133
Waterloo Sunset - Mono Version - The Kinks	1967	7N17321
Wishing Well - Sananda Maitreya	1987	TRENT2
Let's Go All the Way - Single Version - Sly Fox	1986	CL403
Jump to the Beat - Stacy Lattisaw	1980	K11496
The Streak - Ray Stevens	1974	6146201
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road	1971	2047
Norman Bates - Landscape	1981	60
Kiss and Say Goodbye - The Manhattans	1976	4317
Step by Step - Joe Simon	1973	2093030
Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra	1966	R23052
Let's Hang On - Darts	1980	MAG174
Dancing with Tears in My Eyes - Ultravox	1984	UV1
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry	1970	DNX2502
Jump (For My Love) - The Pointer Sisters	1984	RPS106
Rock 'N' Roll Is King - Electric Light Orchestra	1983	A3500
She Works Hard For The Money - Donna Summer	1983	DONNA1
Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds	1965	201765
Like Clockwork - The Boomtown Rats	1978	ENY14
The Edge of Heaven - Wham!	1986	FIN1
Dizzy - Tommy Roe	1969	SS2143
We Take Mystery (To Bed) - Gary Numan	1982	BEG77
God Save The Queen - Sex Pistols	1977	VS181
Misfit - Curiosity Killed The Cat	1987	CAT4
My Way Of Thinking - UB40	1980	GRAD8
Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies, Don Estelle	1975	2290
Underground - David Bowie	1986	EA216
Goodbye is Just Another Word (Bonus Track) - The New Seekers	1973	2058368
Spirit in the Sky - Doctor & The Medics	1986	IRM113
House of Fun - 2009 Remaster - Madness	1982
Always - Atlantic Starr	1987	W8455
Respect - Aretha Franklin	1967	584115
Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant	1982	A2367
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper	1984	A4290
Use Ta Be My Girl - The O'Jays	1978	PIR6332
Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood	1984	ZTAS3
So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate	1977	259
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - David Solomon Remix - Whitney Houston, David Solomon	1987	USAR10000249
Do What You Wanna Do - T-Connection	1977	XC9109
I Want Your Sex, Pt. 2 - George Michael	1987	LUST1
Feel the Need - The Detroit Emeralds	1977	K10945
Friends Will Be Friends - Remastered 2011 - Queen	1986	QUEEN8
Head Over Heels - Tears For Fears	1985	IDEA10
Me and You and a Dog Named Boo - Lobo	1971	6073801
Something in the Air - Thunderclap Newman	1969	604031
You'll Never Walk Alone - The Crowd	1985	BRAD1
Sunday Girl - Remastered 2001 - Blondie	1979	CHS2320
Paperback Writer - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1966	R5452
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks	1966	7N17125
Rock 'N' Roll Damnation - AC/DC	1978	K11142
Vincent - Don McLean	1972	UP35359
A View to a Kill - Duran Duran	1985	DURAN007
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum	1967	DM126
Young Girl - The Union Gap, Gary Puckett	1968	3365
Nobody's Diary - Yazoo	1983	YAZ003
If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman	1978	2090266
I Love To Boogie - T. Rex	1976	MARC14
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot	1971	K20974
Ring My Bell - Anita Ward	1979	TKR7543
Moonshine Sally - Mud	1975	208
Silly Games - Janet Kay	1979	SC2
Send in the Clowns - Judy Collins	1975	K12177
Can the Can - Suzi Quatro	1973	150

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