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Seasons Rock

A seasonal selection of songs that loosely fit into the rock, indie and alternative genres. Updated daily.

Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YB0dsNnd8ShWDSzCJEvPs

A slightly different option, instead of being based on particular years and decades this covers the whole of the data, but only picking songs that are broadly classified as rock, alternative or indie. Note that this is more experimental, at the moment, than the other playlists as genres are a bit harder to accurately get from the underlying data.

The Ultimate Playlist: A Journey Through Time and Emotion

Welcome to the ultimate playlist, a collection of iconic songs that span decades and genres. As we take you on this musical journey, you'll experience a range of emotions, from nostalgia and love to heartbreak and empowerment.

The playlist kicks off with The Drugs Don't Work by The Verve, a 1997 hit that captures the essence of Britpop. This is followed by Sailing by Rod Stewart, a 1975 classic that evokes a sense of freedom and adventure. Elton John's Something About The Way You Look Tonight (1997) and Lewis Capaldi's Forget Me (2022) showcase the power of ballads, while Paul Anka's Diana (1957) and John Leyton's Johnny Remember Me (1961) take us back to the early days of rock 'n' roll.

As we move through the decades, we encounter Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins (1988), Fix You by Coldplay (2005), and Where The Streets Have No Name by U2 (1987), each a testament to the enduring power of rock music. The playlist also celebrates the best of pop, with hits like Ride on Time by Black Box (1989), (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams (1991), and Crush by Jennifer Paige (1998).

From the grunge era, we have Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana (1993) and Creep by Radiohead (1993), while Eye of the Tiger by Survivor (1982) and Thunderstruck by AC/DC (1990) showcase the energy of rock anthems. The playlist also explores the world of electronic and dance music, with tracks like Mr. Vain by Culture Beat (1993), Voodoo People by The Prodigy (1994), and Walking With Elephants by Ten Walls (2014).

Throughout this playlist, you'll discover a diverse range of artists and styles, from Sympathy For The Devil by The Rolling Stones (2003) to The Emptiness Machine by Linkin Park (2024). Whether you're in the mood for upbeat party anthems or introspective ballads, this playlist has something for everyone.

As we journey through the decades, we encounter timeless classics like Kiss by Dean Martin (1953), You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry & The Pacemakers (2012), and Yellow Submarine by The Beatles (1966). We also celebrate modern hits like Closer by The Chainsmokers and Halsey (2016), Uprising by Muse (2009), and Sing It Back by Moloko (1999).

This playlist is a true reflection of the power of music to evoke emotions, spark memories, and bring people together. So sit back, relax, and let the music take you on a journey through time and emotion.

Playlist for 11th September

Track Year Catalogue No.
Ballroom Blitz - Various Artists 1973 2403
Princess of China - Coldplay 2012
You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller 2000 CDGOOD3
Creep - Radiohead 1993
Tubthumping - Chumbawamba 1997 MIUCT3962
Moving - Supergrass 1999 CDRS6524
Fix You - Coldplay 2005 CDRS6671
Where's The Love - Hanson 1997 5749052
She Wolf - Shakira 2009 88697562052
Love Kills - Freddie Mercury 1984 A4735
Where The Streets Have No Name - Remastered - U2 1987 IS340
Walking With Elephants - Ten Walls 2014 UK6VQ1400001
Freedom Fighters - The Music 2004 VSCDX1883
Nutbush City Limits - The 90's Version - Tina Turner 1991 CL630
Suicide Blonde - INXS 1990 INXS14
Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Edit Version - Elton John 1997
You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers 2012 DB7126
The Drugs Don't Work - The Verve 1997 MIUCT8669
Thunderstruck - AC/DC 1990 B8907
If It Happens Again - UB40 1984 DEP11
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis 2006 FALLOUTCD12
Message In A Bottle - The Police 1979 AMS7474
Lovefool - Radio Edit - The Cardigans 1996 5752952
Cannonball - Damien Rice 2011
Mucho Mambo - Sway - Shaft 1999 WBOYD015
Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton 1961 JAR577
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams 1991 AM789
Diana - Paul Anka 1957 DB3980
When You Were Young - The Killers 2006 1707658
The Ying Tong Song - The Goons 1956 E10780
You Really Got Me - The Kinks 1964 KD1
Then - The Charlatans 1990 SIT74T
Ride on Time - Black Box 1989 PB43055
Even After All - Finley Quaye 1997 6649712
Groovy Kind of Love - Phil Collins 1988 VS1117
In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins 2007 USWI19600270
So Seductive - Tony Yayo, 50 Cent 2005 9884360
Kiss - Dean Martin 1953 CL13893
Sing It Back - Moloko 1999
Wrench - The Almighty 1994 CDCHS5014
Apache - The Shadows 1960 DB4484
Rubberband Girl - Kate Bush 1993 CDEM280
Called Out In The Dark - Snow Patrol 2011 GBUM71105911
Closer - The Chainsmokers, Halsey 2016 USQX91601347
Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi 2022 DEUM72204717
There She Goes - Sixpence None The Richer 1999 E3728C
Love, Truth & Honesty - Bananarama, Mixed By: Dave Ford 1988 NANA17
Numb - Linkin Park 2003 USWB10300474
Say Something - A Great Big World 2014 USSM11306713
Sailing - Rod Stewart 1975 K16600
Some Kind of Bliss - Kylie Minogue 1997 74321517252
Hammer To Fall - Remastered 2011 - Queen 1984 QUEEN4
Uprising - Muse 2009
Young Love - Donny Osmond 1973 2006300
Sometimes - James 1993 JIMCD13
The Emptiness Machine - Linkin Park 2024 USWB12403464
Time is Running Out - Muse 2003
The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow) - The Jam 1982 POSP505
Sal's Got A Sugar Lip - Lonnie Donegan 1959 7N15223
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard 1987 USMB51200126
Dumb - The 411 2004
Gravity - Embrace 2004 ISOM87MS
You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You're Told) - The White Stripes 2007 XLS293CD
I Can't Tell You Why - Brownstone 1995 6623772
I Remember Yesterday - Donna Summer 1977 GT107
If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next (Massive Attack Remix) [Remastered] - Manic Street Preachers, Massive Attack 1998 6663452
Voodoo People - The Prodigy 1994 XLT54
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz 2009 MIUCT5565
All Mine - Portishead 1997 5715971
Wings of a Butterfly - HIM 2005 W686CD2
Yellow Submarine - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles 1966 R5493
Blue Jean - David Bowie 1984 EA181
(Let's Have A) Party - Elvis Presley 2007 88697125142
Don't Cry - Guns N' Roses 1991 GFS9
DOA - Foo Fighters 2005 82876735392
What's The Frequency, Kenneth? - R.E.M. 1994 W0265CD
We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard 1979 2975
Life Is a Long Song - Jethro Tull 1971 WIP6106
I'll Stick Around - Foo Fighters 1995 CDCL757
Don't Let Me Down, Gently - The Wonder Stuff 1989 GONE7
All These Things That I've Done - The Killers 2004 CATCO111770042
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor 1982 SCTA2411
Stardust (Remastered 2014) - Billy Ward & The Dominoes 1957 HLU8465
Wings of a Dove - Madness 1983 BUY181
For the First Time - The Script 2010 CATCO165072353
Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi 1988 JOV3
Hold Me Close - David Essex 1975 3572
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley 2007 88697124782
Crush - Jennifer Paige 1998 0039425ERE
Red Red Wine - UB40 1983
Winchester Cathedral - New Vaudeville Band 1966 TF741
Mountains - Biffy Clyro 2008 MIUCT3456
Modern Love - David Bowie 1983 EA158
Sympathy For The Devil - The Rolling Stones 2003 MIUCT7658
Mr. Vain - Culture Beat 1993 6594682
All Ablaze - Ian Brown 2005 9873252
Country House - Blur 1995 CDFOOD63
It's Been Awhile - Staind 2001 E7252CD1
Heart-Shaped Box - Nirvana 1993 GFSTD54
Tainted Love - Soft Cell 1981 BZS2

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