Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AyfXFVVFndLqFgDq8o2fb

A selection of songs that have all been included in various "greatest hits" lists compiled by magazines, websites and radio stations. This currently includes Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and Greatest Hits Radio's "Top 500 of All Time", as well as a few smaller top 100 and top 40 lists in particular genres.

The Ultimate Playlist: A Journey Through Time

Welcome to our playlist, a vast collection of iconic tracks that span multiple decades and genres. As we take you on this musical journey, you'll discover a diverse range of artists and songs that have become an integral part of our shared cultural heritage.

We're kicking off with some classic hits from the 60s and 70s, including The Beatles' Help! and The Rolling Stones' (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction and Honky Tonk Women. These legendary bands are joined by other iconic acts like Bob Dylan with Like a Rolling Stone, and Tina Turner with What's Love Got to Do with It and The Best. The 70s also bring us American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, You Can Get It If You Really Want by Desmond Dekker, and School's Out by Alice Cooper.

As we move into the 80s, the playlist gets even more exciting with hits like Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards, Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, and Into the Groove by Madonna. This decade also sees the rise of George Benson with Give Me the Night, and Lionel Richie with Dancing On The Ceiling. The 80s also bring us Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr., Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band, and White Wedding by Billy Idol.

The 90s and 2000s bring a new wave of talent, including Britpop heroes like Oasis with Roll With It and Wonderwall, Blur with Country House, and Pulp (not featured but a notable mention). Pop divas like Spice Girls with Wannabe, and Christina Aguilera with Ain't No Other Man, take centre stage, while rock bands like Foo Fighters with Everlong, and Radiohead with Just, push the boundaries of their respective genres. Other notable tracks from this era include Waterfalls by TLC, Can't Stand Me Now by The Libertines, and The Winner Takes It All by ABBA.

In more recent years, we've seen the rise of artists like Ed Sheeran with The A Team, Harry Styles with As It Was, and Beyonce with BREAK MY SOUL. The playlist also features a range of dance tracks, from U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer to Super Bass by Nicki Minaj, and I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas.

Throughout this playlist, you'll discover a wealth of musical talent, from established legends to emerging artists. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, or dance music, there's something for everyone here. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Playlist for 20th August

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
School's Out - Alice Cooper	1972	K16188
Papa Don't Preach - Madonna	1986	7599205032
Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston	2007	USSM10701781
Don't Leave Me This Way (with Sarah Jane Morris) - The Communards, Sarah Jane Morris	1986	LON103
Super Bass - Nicki Minaj	2011	USCM51000734
Jumpin', Jumpin' - Destiny's Child	2000	6696292
What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes	1993	A8412CD
SexyBack (feat. Timbaland) - Justin Timberlake, Timbaland	2006	82876870882
Never Forget - Single Version - Take That	1995
Crossroads - Radio Edit - Blazin' Squad	2002	SQUAD01CD2
Grease - Frankie Valli	1978	012
Pure Morning - Placebo	1998	FLOORCD6
Live Forever - Remastered - Oasis	1994
Love Runs Out - OneRepublic	2014	USUM71404631
Music Sounds Better With You - Stardust	1998	FR11Q9800001
Tubthumping - Chumbawamba	1997	MIUCT3962
Wonderwall - Oasis	2012
Honky Tonk Women - (Original Single Stereo Version) - The Rolling Stones	1969	USA176910010
(I Just) Died In Your Arms - Cutting Crew	1986	21
Wannabe - Spice Girls	1996
Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden	1994	5807532
I'll Be There for You - Theme From "Friends" - The Rembrandts	1995	A4390CD
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell	1998	INCRL7
Everlong - Foo Fighters	1997	MIUCT4798
Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan	1965	USSM19922509
Girl From Mars - Ash	1995	INFECT24CD
As It Was - Harry Styles	2022	USSM12200612
Rock DJ - Robbie Williams	2000	MIUCT7591
BREAK MY SOUL - Beyoncé	2022	USSM12206234
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry	2008	MIUCT5907
These Words - Natasha Bedingfield	2004
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley	1987
The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) - Missy Elliott	1997	E3919CD
More Than Words - Extreme	1991	AM792
Dancing Queen - ABBA	1976
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits	1985	DSTR10
Give Me the Night - George Benson	1980	K17673
I Feel Love - Donna Summer	1977	GT100
Waterfalls - TLC	1995	74321298811
Girl All the Bad Guys Want - Bowling For Soup	2002	CDKUT194
Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers	2000	USWB10402169
Into the Groove - Madonna	1985	USWB19903035
Sowing The Seeds Of Love - Tears For Fears	1989	IDEA12
U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer	1990	CL578
Black Magic - Little Mix	2015	GB1101500020
Don't Bring Me Down - Electric Light Orchestra	1979	153
You Can Get It If You Really Want - Desmond Dekker	1970	TR7777
After the Love Has Gone - Earth, Wind & Fire	1979	7721
Three Times A Lady - Commodores	1978	TMG1113
The A Team - Ed Sheeran	2011	MIUCT4412
Beggin' - Madcon	2008	MIUCT6381
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA	1980	EPC8835
Bad Day - Daniel Powter	2005	USWB10401971
A Thousand Trees - Stereophonics	1997	VVR5000443
Dreams - GABRIELLE	1993	GODCD99
Walking on Broken Glass - Annie Lennox	1992	74321107227
Get It On - T. Rex	1971	BUG10
Pray - Take That	1993
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol	2006	GBUM70600345
Help! - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1965	R5305
Start Me Up - Remastered 2009 - The Rolling Stones	1981
I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats	1979	ENY30
Regulate - Warren G	1994	A8290CD
21 Seconds - So Solid Crew	2001	RELENT16TP1
Good Enough - Dodgy	1996	5818152
Virtual Insanity - Remastered 2006 - Jamiroquai	1996
Round Round - Sugababes	2002	CID804
Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin	1999	6672592
Ashes to Ashes - David Bowie	1980	BOW6
American Girl - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers	1977	WIP6403
Everytime We Touch - Cascada	2006	12GLOBE537
Can't Stand Me Now - The Libertines	2004
Country House - Blur	1995	CDFOOD63
Cannonball - The Breeders	1993	BAD3011CD
Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band	1983	EPC3017
What's Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner	1984	CL334
Don't Go - Yazoo	1982	YAZ001
Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap	2009
Frontin' (feat. JAY-Z) - Club Mix - The Neptunes	2003	82876553332
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams	1991	AM789
Baby Love - The Supremes	1974	TMG915
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Mono - The Rolling Stones	1965	USA176510160
Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera	2006	82876860722
Colourblind - Darius	2002	639652
Upside Down - Diana Ross	1980	USMO18000379
Just - Radiohead	1995	MIUCT7477
The Best - Tina Turner	1989
Stuck With You - Huey Lewis & The News	1986	HUEY5
Glad You Came - The Wanted	2011	GBUM71104495
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton	2002	4977542
Kiss from a Rose - Seal	1995	ZANG52CD1
Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie	1986	LIO1
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas	2009	MIUCT3507
7 Days - Craig David	2000	CDWILD30
C'est la Vie - B*Witched	1998	6660532
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis	2006	FALLOUTCD12
Red Red Wine - UB40	1983
Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.	1984	USAR18400008
Roll With It - Oasis	1995
White Wedding - Billy Idol	1985	IDOL5

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