Friday Fun Playlists

Seasons AM

The golden age of popular music on AM, from the time of the offshore pirate radio stations until the late 1980s. These are the hits you would have heard on stations such as Caroline, Radio London, Luxembourg, and early Radio 1. Updated daily.

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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 Ultimate Summer Playlist

As the sun shines brightly and the temperatures soar, we're celebrating the best of summer with a playlist that's guaranteed to get you in the mood for fun in the sun. From classic hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, this playlist is a nostalgic trip through the decades, featuring iconic tracks that evoke the carefree spirit of summer.

We're kicking off with some of the earliest hits of the summer season, with songs like "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry and "Silence Is Golden" by The Tremeloes, which transport us back to a time of flower power and free love. The 1970s bring us anthems like "Metal Guru" by T. Rex and "Stand and Deliver" by Adam & The Ants, which showcase the era's eclectic mix of glam rock, punk, and new wave.

The 1980s are well-represented, with chart-toppers like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham! and "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, which dominated the airwaves with their catchy hooks and synth-heavy beats. We're also throwing in some timeless classics like "I Don't Want to Talk About It" by Rod Stewart and "You'll Never Walk Alone" by The Crowd, which continue to inspire new generations of music lovers.

From disco-infused hits like "Rivers of Babylon" by Boney M. to upbeat party anthems like "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston, this playlist has something for everyone. We're also including some of the era's most iconic ballads, like "She's Out of My Life" by Michael Jackson and "Behind A Painted Smile" by The Isley Brothers, which showcase the artists' vocal range and emotional depth.

As the playlist winds down, we're ending with some of the most enduring hits of the summer season, including "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House and "Is This Love" by Whitesnake. Whether you're lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard BBQ, or simply cruising with the windows down, this playlist is the perfect companion for a summer of fun and adventure.

Playlist for 31st May

Track Year Catalogue No.
Oh What a Shame - Roy Wood 1975 754
Iko Iko - Natasha 1982 TOW22
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - David Solomon Remix - Whitney Houston, David Solomon 1987 USAR10000249
Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House 1987 USCA28600048
Never Say Die - Black Sabbath 1978 SAB001
Hold On To My Love - Jimmy Ruffin 1980 57
Chequered Love - Kim Wilde 1981 330
Cant Get Enough - Bad Company 1974 WIP6191
The Reflex - Duran Duran 1984 DURAN2
Stand and Deliver - Adam & The Ants 1981 A1065
Body Talk - Imagination 1981 RBS201
You're My World - Cilla Black 1964 R5133
I Want Your Sex, Pt. 2 - George Michael 1987 LUST1
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship 1987 FB49757
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry 1970 DNX2502
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now - The Smiths 1984 RT156
If Leaving Me Is Easy - Phil Collins 1981 VS423
China Girl - David Bowie 1983 EA157
Walking the Dog - The Dennisons 1964 F11880
Pictures Of Lily - The Who 1967 604002
You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth - Meat Loaf 1978 EPC5980
Young Girl - The Union Gap, Gary Puckett 1968 3365
The Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp - O.C. Smith 1968 3343
Ultimatum (I Ate 'em) - Gradient 1969 R5777
All Stood Still - Ultravox 1981 CHS2522
Automatic - The Pointer Sisters 1984 RPS105
Help Me, Rhonda - The Beach Boys 1965 CL15392
Behind A Painted Smile - The Isley Brothers 1969 TMG693
Invisible Touch - Genesis 1986 GENS1
Groovin' - The Young Rascals 1967 584111
Behind The Groove - Teena Marie 1980 TMG1185
Does Your Mother Know - ABBA 1979 EPC7316
God Save The Queen - Sex Pistols 1977 VS181
Every Breath You Take - The Police 1983
Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant 1982 A2367
Knock Three Times - The Dawn 1971 1146
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes 1981 EA121
I'm Not In Love - 10 CC 1975 6008014
Over Under Sideways Down - The Mono Album - The Yardbirds 1966
You're No Good - The Swinging Blue Jeans 1964 POP1304
Is This Love - Whitesnake 1987 EM3
Take Me Bak 'Ome - Slade 1972 2058231
Up The Junction - Squeeze 1979 AMS7444
19 - Paul Hardcastle 1985 CHS2860
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum 1967 DM126
I Don't Want to Talk About It - Rod Stewart 1977 7
Metal Guru - T. Rex 1972 MARC1
Dancing On The Floor (Hooked On Love) - Third World 1981 A1214
Teddy Bear - Red Sovine 1981 SD142
See My Baby Jive - Wizzard 1973 HAR5070
Too Good To Be Forgotten - Amazulu 1986 IS284
Susanna - The Art Company 1984 A4174
Do I Do - Stevie Wonder 1982 TMG1269
Show You the Way to Go - The Jacksons 1977 EPC5266
Only When You Leave - Spandau Ballet 1984 SPAN3
House of Fun - 2009 Remaster - Madness 1982
Nasty - Janet Jackson 1986 AM316
Dark Is the Night - Shakatak 1983 POSP595
Venus - Bananarama 1986 NANA10
Guilty - Various Artists 1974 1352
Don't Bring Me Down - The Animals 1966 F12407
Sunday Girl - Remastered 2001 - Blondie 1979 CHS2320
Change of Heart - Change 1984 YZ7
Dancing in the City - Marshall Hain 1978 HAR5157
Live And Let Die - Wings 1973 R5987
Candy Girl - New Edition 1983 LON21
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - Remastered 2007 - U2 1987 IS328
I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers 1972 2025110
21st Century Boy - Sigue Sigue Sputnik 1986 SSS2
Stand By Your Man - Various Artists 1975 EPC7137
Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones 1966 LON264
Johnny Come Home - Fine Young Cannibals 1985 LON68
Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra] - Rod Stewart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 1976 3
Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies, Don Estelle 1975 2290
Farewell My Summer Love - Michael Jackson 1984 TMG1342
Breaking the Law - Judas Priest 1980 8644
Temptation - Heaven 17 1983 VS570
Let's Stick Together - Bryan Ferry 1976 WIP6307
Silence Is Golden - The Tremeloes 1967 2723
Star Trekkin' - The Firm 1987 TREK1
Frankie - Sister Sledge 1985 A9547
Vehicle - The Ides Of March 1970 WB7378
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' - Michael Jackson 1983 A3427
You'll Never Walk Alone - The Crowd 1985 BRAD1
Rivers of Babylon - Boney M. 1978 K11120
Long Live Love - Sandie Shaw 1965 7N15841
The Ballad Of John And Yoko - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles 1969 R5786
Boy - Lulu 1968 DB8425
Mirror in the Bathroom - The Beat 1980 FEET2
She's Out of My Life - Michael Jackson 1980 EPC8384
Mind Blowing Decisions - Heatwave 1978 GT226
Crazy for You - Madonna 1985 USWB19903825
Jungle Fever - The Chakachas 1972 2121064
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham! 1984 A4440
You're Gonna Get Next to Me - Bo Kirkland, Ruth Davis 1977 INT532
Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes 1974 2058442
Also Sprach Zarathustra - Deodato 1973 4000
Lovin' Things - Marmalade 1968 3412
Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen 1982 K13173
What's Another Year - Johnny Logan 1980 EPC8572

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