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The songs that would have been on the radio on this day in the two decades either side of the millennium.

The Ultimate UK Playlist: A Journey Through the Decades

The UK has a rich musical history, and its playlists are a testament to its diverse and vibrant culture. From the early 90s to the present day, the UK has produced a wide range of iconic songs that have captured the hearts of music lovers around the world.

We're taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most iconic tracks to have ever hit the UK charts. The playlist kicks off in the 90s with the likes of World in Motion by New Order, a song that embodies the spirit of England's football team during the 1990 World Cup. Another classic from the same era is Step by Step by New Kids On The Block, a catchy pop tune that still gets stuck in our heads to this day.

As we move into the late 90s and early 2000s, we see the rise of pop and dance music. Tracks like Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!! by Vengaboys and Love is All Around by Wet Wet Wet become instant hits, dominating the airwaves and dance floors across the UK. The early 2000s also bring us Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake and Gay Bar by Electric Six, two very different tracks that showcase the diversity of UK music.

The mid-2000s see the emergence of new talent, including Paint Your Target by Fightstar and Why by DJ Sammy. These tracks represent a new wave of UK music, one that blends indie rock and dance beats. Meanwhile, artists like Rihanna and Lady Gaga start to make their mark on the UK charts with hits like Umbrella and Paparazzi.

As we move into the 2010s, the UK continues to produce innovative and catchy music. Tracks like Shout by Shout for England, featuring Dizzee Rascal and James Corden, and Dancing On My Own by Robyn become anthems of the decade. The likes of Pixie Lott and Tinie Tempah also make significant contributions to the UK music scene.

Throughout the decades, one thing remains constant - the UK's ability to produce music that is both catchy and meaningful. From pop and rock to dance and indie, the UK has a knack for creating tracks that resonate with listeners around the world.

Playlist for 13th June

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
Paparazzi - Lady Gaga	2009	MIUCT6109
Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics	2001	MIUCT8111
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit	1999	74321669992
Southern Sun - Paul Oakenfold	2002	PERF17CDS
Blurred - Pianoman	1996	TABCD243
Best Friends - allSTARS	2001	CID775
Wake Me up When September Ends - Green Day	2005	USRE10400992
Get Over You - Sophie Ellis-Bextor	2002	5708332
Beautiful Stranger - Madonna	1999	USWB19900669
All I Want - Mis-Teeq	2001	12STAS3184GP
Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake	2003	USJI10200367
Take A Bow - Rihanna	2008	MIUCT7572
Don't Phunk With My Heart - Black Eyed Peas	2005	9882331
Everytime - Britney Spears	2004	82876615562CD
Mama Do (uh oh, uh oh) - Linus Loves Vocal - Pixie Lott, Linus Loves	2009	2701461
Why - DJ Sammy	2005	DATA89CDS
You See the Trouble with Me - Sharam Jay Remix - Black Legend, Sharam Jay	2000	WEA282CD
Hard To Say I'm Sorry (feat. Peter Cetera) - Az Yet	1997	73008242232
Common People - Motiv 8 Club Mix - Pulp	1995	CID613
Unchained Melody - Robson & Jerome	1995	74321284362
When Love Takes Over (feat. Kelly Rowland) - David Guetta, Kelly Rowland	2009
Search for the Hero - M People	1995	74321287961
Shout (feat. Dizzee Rascal & James Corden) - Shout for England, Dizzee Rascal, James Corden	2010	88697750292
Axel F - Crazy Frog	2005	DES310500047
How High - Remastered - The Charlatans	1997	BBQ312CD
Romeo - Basement Jaxx	2001	XLS132CD
(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You - UB40	1993	DEPDG40
Faint - Linkin Park	2003	USWB11201129
The Boy Is Mine - Brandy, Monica	1998	284118
Pink - Aerosmith	1999	6675342
Instinct - Crowded House	1996	CDCLS774
I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd	1991	W0036
Never Again - Kelly Clarkson	2007	MIUCT5948
Sun Hits the Sky - Supergrass	1997	CDR6469
Light My Fire - Will Young	2002	74321943002
Talk About Our Love (feat. Kanye West) - Brandy	2004	88395ST
Dancing On My Own - Robyn	2010	CATCO161853139
The Rockafeller Skank - Remastered Version - Fatboy Slim	1998	1704662422
Here and Now/ You'll Be Sorry - Steps	2001	9201322
It's My Turn - Angelic	2000	MCST40235
Umbrella - Rihanna	2007	USUM70736771
I Want You - Savage Garden	1997	6645452
When A Woman - GABRIELLE	2000	GOBCD27
Paint Your Target - Fightstar	2005	CID897
Dragostea din tei - O-Zone	2004	82876618402
MMMBop - Hanson	1997	5744992
Jump - Kris Kross	1992	6578547
A Little Less Conversation - JXL12" Extended Remix - Elvis Presley	2002	USRC16801434
C'est la Vie - B*Witched	1998	6660532
(How Does It Feel to Be) On Top of the World - England United, Echo & the Bunnymen, Ocean Colour Scene, Space, Spice Girls	1998
Doodah - Sunzet Dialogue Remix - Cartoons, Sunzet	1999	CDTOON002
World in Motion - New Order	1990	FAC2937
Too Funky - Single Edit - George Michael	1992	6580587
Two Can Play That Game - Bobby Brown	1994	MCSTD1973
Sometimes - Britney Spears	1999	0523202
Girlfriend - B2K	2003	6739332
Love is All Around - Wet Wet Wet	1994	JWLCD23
Frisky - Tinie Tempah, Labrinth	2010	CDR6814
The Day We Caught The Train - Ocean Colour Scene	1996
Hey Boy Hey Girl - The Chemical Brothers	1999	MIUCT3869
Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey	1996	4478277
It Feels So Good - Radio Edit - Sonique	2000	MCST40233
Porcelain - Moby	2000
My All - Mariah Carey	1998	6660592
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!! - Vengaboys	1999	TIME144
I Swear - All-4-One	1994	A7255CD
All Rise - Blue	2001
Golden Touch - Razorlight	2004	GBF080400251
Dove (I'll Be Loving You) - Moony	2002	12MNY1
Dreams - GABRIELLE	1993	GODCD99
Until The End Of Time - 2Pac, R.L. Hugger, Samuel J. "Tone" Barnes	2001	4975811
Hero (feat. Josey Scott) - Chad Kroeger	2002	RR20463
Bring Me To Life - Evanescence	2003	USWU30200093
Henrietta - The Fratellis	2006	CID938
West End Girls - Faces on Posters Mix - East 17, Jeremy Allom, Mixed By: Mykaell Riley & Jeremy Allom	1993	LONCD344
The One - Backstreet Boys	2000	9250642CD
One Night in Heaven - M People	1993	74321151852
Duality - Slipknot	2004	NLA320420784
I Don't Wanna Know - Mario Winans	2004	MCSTD40369
Hurry up England - Sham 69, The Special Assembly	2006	CDR6704
Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan	1991	RUR7
Call Me - Jamelia	2000	CDRHYTHS28
Even Better Than The Real Thing - U2	1992	IS525
They Don't Care About Us - Michael Jackson	2006	82876773442
Freek'n You - Jodeci	1995	MCA1255041
Gay Bar - Electric Six	2003	XLS158CD
Life - Des'ree	1998	6659302
Be Cool - Rub!k, Paffendorf	2002	DATA29CDS
Love Rollercoaster - White Knight Instrumental	1997	GFSTD22188
Love at First Sight - Kylie Minogue	2002	CDRS6577
Come on England - Various Artists	2004
We Come 1 - Dave Clarke Remix - Faithless, Dave Clarke	2001	74321850841
Hips Don't Lie (featuring Wyclef Jean) (feat. Wyclef Jean) - En Español - Shakira, Wyclef Jean	2006	82876842702
Step by Step - New Kids On The Block	1990	BLOCK6
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Live at the Brixton Academy - Fugees	1996	USSM19603635
Fire - Kasabian	2009	MIUCT5868
Angel - Shaggy	2001	USMC19989405
Sandstorm - Darude	2000	DEN120001717
Hella Good - No Doubt	2002	4977362
Don't Stop Movin' - Livin' Joy	1996	MCST40041

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