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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 Musical Journey Through the Ages

The Seasons Playlist is a vibrant collection of songs that evoke the changing seasons and the emotions that come with them. As we curate this playlist, we're excited to share a diverse range of tracks that capture the essence of each season.

We're kicking off with feel-good anthems like Lionel Richie's Hello and The Beatles' Can't Buy Me Love, which are sure to get you moving on a sunny day. Meanwhile, soulful ballads like Dusty Springfield's You Don't Have To Say You Love Me and Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water provide a poignant reflection on love and life.

As we transition into the summer months, upbeat tracks like The Jam's Going Underground, The S.O.S Band's Just Be Good To Me, and Madonna's La Isla Bonita evoke the carefree spirit of warm weather. Not to be forgotten, heartfelt love songs like George Michael's A Different Corner and Alison Moyet's Weak in the Presence of Beauty showcase the emotional depth of the season.

Autumn brings a melancholic tone, with songs like Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights and Terry Jacks' Seasons in the Sun capturing the bittersweet essence of the season. On the other hand, funky hits like Earth, Wind & Fire's not-included-but-similar September counterpart, Hot Love by T. Rex, keep the energy high.

As winter approaches, we're treated to nostalgic classics like The Beatles' Lady Madonna and Strawberry Fields Forever, as well as timeless ballads like Elkie Brooks' Pearl's A Singer and U2's With Or Without You. These songs evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, perfect for the colder months.

Throughout the playlist, you'll discover an eclectic mix of genres and eras, from 1960s mod classics to 1980s synth-pop anthems. Whether you're in the mood for upbeat party tracks or introspective ballads, The Seasons Playlist has something for everyone.

Playlist for 1st April

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
We Are The World - U.S.A. For Africa	1985	US25T0511671
And the Bands Played On - Saxon	1981	CAR180
My Love - Wings	1973	R5985
Flowers Of Romance - Public Image Ltd.	1981	VS397
Your Love Is King - Sade	1984	A4137
Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band	1982	EPCA1242
Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood of Man	1976	7N45569
Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks	1974	1344
I'm so Happy - Light Of The World	1981	ENY64
With A Little Luck - Wings	1978	R6019
Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney	1982	R6054
Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs - Various Artists	1978	7N46035
Fantastic Day - Haircut 100	1982	CLIP3
The Last Time - Mono - The Rolling Stones	1965	F12104
Pearl's A Singer - Elkie Brooks	1977	AMS7275
Satisfaction - Otis Redding	1966	AT4080
Everyday - Slade	1974	2058453
Down By The Lazy River - The Osmonds	1972	2006096
Hawaiian Wedding Song - Julie Rogers	1965	MF849
Chi Mai (Theme from "The Life and Times of David Lloyd George") - Ennio Morricone, Carlo Nistri, Duel, London Session Orchestra	1981	RESL92
Pop Muzik - 89 Long Remix - Edit - M / Robin Scott, Robin Scott	1979
The Cat Crept In - Mud	1974	170
Remember Me - Diana Ross	1971	TMG768
The Young New Mexican Puppeteer - Tom Jones	1972	F13298
Easy Lover - Philip Bailey, Phil Collins	1985	A4915
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye	1969	TMG686
Church Of The Poison Mind - Remastered 2002 - Culture Club	1983	VS571
Weak in the Presence of Beauty - Remastered - Alison Moyet	1987	MOYET2
All The Things She Said - Simple Minds	1986	VS860
Ha! Ha! Said the Clown - Remastered - Manfred Mann	1967	TF812
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet - Gonzalez	1979	SID102
Lady Madonna - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1968	R5675
Life Is A Minestrone - 10cc	1975	6008010
I Want To Break Free - Single Remix - Queen	1984
Living in a Box - Living In A Box	1987	LIB1
Don't Tell Me - Blancmange	1984	BLANC7
Without You - Harry Nilsson	1972	2165
Let It Be - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles	1970	R5833
Call Me - Blondie	1980	CHS2414
Love Me Like I Love You - Bay City Rollers	1976	1477
That Ole Devil Called Love - 2009 Remastered - Alison Moyet	1985	A6044
The Last Film - Kissing The Pink	1983	KTP3
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Single Version - The Righteous Brothers	1969	HL10241
It's A Miracle - Culture Club	1984	VS662
Ding-a-Dong - Teach In	1975	2058570
Beat It - Michael Jackson	1983	EPCA3258
Knock on Wood - Amii Stewart	1979	K11214
Chain Reaction - Diana Ross	1986	CL386
A Different Corner - George Michael	1986	A7033
The Pied Piper - Crispian St. Peters	1966	F12359
Living Doll - Cliff Richard	1986	YZ65
Dr. Mabuse - Anton Corbijn Video Mix - Propaganda	1984	ZTAS2
Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush	1978	MIUCT5876
Dancing Girls - Nik Kershaw	1984	NIK3
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor	1979	2095017
Can't Buy Me Love - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles	1964	R5114
What Have You Done For Me Lately - Janet Jackson	1986	AM308
Give Me Tonight - Shannon	1984	JAB1
Strawberry Fields Forever - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles	1976
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel	1970	4790
Albatross - Fleetwood Mac	1969
The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - The Walker Brothers	1966	BF1473
Just Be Good To Me - The S.O.S Band	1984	A3626
I Can't Let Maggie Go - Honeybus	1968	DM182
Turn The Music Up! - The Player's Association	1979	VS5011
I Get a Little Sentimental over You - The New Seekers	1974	2058439
Going Underground - The Jam	1980	POSP113
I Wanna Get Next To You - Rose Royce	1977	278
Valleri - The Monkees	1968	1673
Why (Must We Fall In Love) - Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Temptations	1970	TMG730
Release Me - Engelbert Humperdinck	1967	F12541
Wheels Of Steel - Saxon	1980	CAR143
Hot Love - A Side - T. Rex	1971	BUG6
Mama's Pearl - The Jackson 5	1971	TMG769
Little Children - Billy J. Kramer, The Dakotas	1964	R5105
American Pie - Don McLean	1972	UP35325
(When You Say You Love Somebody) In The Heart - Kool & The Gang	1984	DE17
Goodnight Tonight - Paul McCartney	1979	R6023
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield	1966	BF1482
La Isla Bonita - Madonna	1987	7599206332
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) - Genesis	1974	CB224
More Than This - Roxy Music	1982	ROXY3
Get Down - Gilbert O'Sullivan	1973	96
Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers	1975	1409
Blockbuster - Sweet	1973
Is There Something I Should Know - Duran Duran	1983	5371
Sacramento - Middle Of The Road	1972	2184
Watching The Wheels - Remastered 2010 - John Lennon	1981	K79207
With Or Without You - U2	1987	IS319
Hello - Lionel Richie	1984	TMG1330
Another Step (Closer To You) - Kim Wilde, Junior	1987	KIM5
Arnold Layne - Pink Floyd	1967
Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean	1976	GT52
Look Away - Big Country	1986	BIGC1
This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens	1981	EPC9555
Offshore Banking Business - Various Artists	1979	VS248
Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold	1977	K13076
The Tears I Cried - The Glitter Band	1975	1416
Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi	1987	JOV1
True Love For Evermore - The Bachelors	1965	F12108

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