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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 Years

The Seasons Playlist is a vibrant collection of songs that take us on a musical journey through the decades. As we explore this playlist, we're surrounded by iconic hits that defined the music industry.

We're kicking off with timeless classics like The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love" and "A Hard Day's Night", which set the tone for the British Invasion. The Kinks' "Sunny Afternoon" and The Animals' "House of the Rising Sun" also bring back memories of the 1960s.

The 1970s are well-represented with feel-good tracks like Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime" and The Bay City Rollers' "Give a Little Love". We also have soulful hits like George Benson's "Feel Like Making Love" and Diana Ross's "Upside Down".

The 1980s bring us an exciting mix of genres, from pop and rock to new wave and synth-pop. The likes of Madonna, with "Papa Don't Preach" and "Who's That Girl", dominate the charts, while artists like Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Wham! also make an impact.

We're also treated to iconic songs from the world of soul and R&B, such as Luther Vandross's "I Really Didn't Mean It" and Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody". The playlist also features a range of quirky and offbeat tracks, like "Spirit In The Sky" and "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep".

Throughout this playlist, we're taken on a journey through the decades, with each song evoking memories of a bygone era. Whether you're a music lover or just looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, this playlist has something for everyone.

Playlist for 11th July

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
Never Surrender - Saxon	1981	CAR204
Seven Seas - Echo & the Bunnymen	1984	KOW35
A Place in the Sun - The Shadows	1966	DB7952
With These Hands - Tom Jones	1965	F12191
Baby Come Back - The Equals	1968	PT135
Oops Upside Your Head - The Gap Band	1980	MER22
Driving In My Car - Madness	1982	BUY153
Walk Right Now - The Jacksons	1981	EPCA1294
Something in the Air - Thunderclap Newman	1969	604031
Is This a Love Thing - Ray Parker Jr., Raydio	1978	193
Baby Jane - Rod Stewart	1983	W9608
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum	1967	DM126
Stranglehold - U.K. Subs	1979	GEMS5
Oops Upside Your Head - The Gap Band	1987	JAB54
I Didn't Mean To Turn You On - Robert Palmer	1986	IS283
It's in His Kiss - Linda Lewis	1975	17
Who's That Girl - Madonna	1987	0603497841929
Happy Talk - Captain Sensible	1982	CAP1
Tears On My Pillow - Johnny Nash	1975	3220
Going Back To My Roots - Odyssey	1981	85
Tonight In Tokyo - Sandie Shaw	1967	7N17346
Sold - Boy George	1987	BOY102
Jump (For My Love) - The Pointer Sisters	1984	RPS106
House of the Rising Sun - The Animals	1964	DB7301
Fame - Irene Cara	1982	90
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road	1971	2047
The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra	1970	1974
So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate	1977	259
Strange Little Girl - The Stranglers	1982	BP412
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - David Solomon Remix - Whitney Houston, David Solomon	1987	USAR10000249
I Can't Help Myself - Four Tops	1965	TMG515
Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum	1970	RS20885
It's Late - Shakin' Stevens	1983	A3565
I Really Didn't Mean It - Luther Vandross	1987	LUTH3
A Hard Day's Night - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1964	R5160
She - Charles Aznavour	1974	BAR26
Frankie - Sister Sledge	1985	A9547
Honky Tonk Women - (Original Single Stereo Version) - The Rolling Stones	1969	USA176910010
With A Girl Like You - The Troggs	1966	TF717
Carrie Anne - The Hollies	1967	R5602
Trouble in Paradise - Al Jarreau	1983	U9871
Suddenly - Billy Ocean	1985	90
Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks	1966	7N17125
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder	1969	TMG690
Papa Don't Preach - Madonna	1986	7599205032
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits	1985	DSTR10
Mike Oldfield's Single - Theme From Tubular Bells - Mike Oldfield	1974	VS101
Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel	1968	3443
War Baby - Tom Robinson	1983	NIC2
Sing Our Own Song - UB40	1986	DEP23
School's Out - Alice Cooper	1972	K16188
San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott McKenzie	1967	2816
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry	1970	DNX2502
Love You More - Buzzcocks	1978	UP36433
Blanket On The Ground - Billie Jo Spears	1975	UP35805
Natural Sinner - Fair Weather	1970	1977
Now Is the Time - Jimmy James & The Vagabonds	1976	7N45606
Stool Pigeon - Kid Creole And The Coconuts	1982	WIP6793
So Macho - Sinitta	1986	FAN7
Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me - Slade	1973	2058377
Ghost Town - The Specials	1981
Tobacco Road - The Nashville Teens	1964	F11930
I Heard a Rumour - Bananarama	1987	NANA13
Puppy Love - Donny Osmond	1972	2006104
Dare Me - The Pointer Sisters	1985	PB49957
Misfit - Curiosity Killed The Cat	1987	CAT4
Lay All Your Love On Me - ABBA	1981	EPCA1314
Angeleyes - ABBA	1979	EPC7499
You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics	1974	6105028
Right Now - The Creatures	1983	SHE2
All You Need Is Love - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1967	R5620
Wrapped Around Your Finger - The Police	1983	AM127
It's a Sin - Pet Shop Boys	1987	R6158
The Edge of Heaven - Wham!	1986	FIN1
Hole in My Shoe - Neil	1984	YZ10
Closest Thing to Heaven - The Kane Gang	1984	SK15
Upside Down - Diana Ross	1980	USMO18000379
I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats	1979	ENY30
Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood	1984	ZTAS3
Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley	1971	2104
Somewhere My Love - Mike Sammes Singers	1967	POP1546
Labour of Love - Hue and Cry	1987	YR4
Give It Some Emotion - Tracie	1983	KOB704
Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross	1973	TMG861
Dance to the Music - Sly & The Family Stone	1968	583568
Xanadu - Olivia Newton-John	1980	185
Give a Little Love - Bay City Rollers	1975	1425
Kid - Pretenders	1979	ARE9
Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol	1984	IDOL3
Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band	1983	EPC3017
Are 'Friends' Electric? - Gary Numan	1979	BEG18
White Wedding - Billy Idol	1985	IDOL5
Feel Like Making Love - George Benson	1983	W9551
Welcome Home - Peters & Lee	1973	6006307
Ring Ring - ABBA	1974
Every Beat of My Heart - Rod Stewart, Bob Ezrin, David TIckle	1986	W8625
Paperback Writer - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1966	R5452
What's the Colour of Money - Hollywood Beyond	1986	YZ76
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing	1976	7N25709
Rainbow - Marmalade	1970	F13035

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