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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

Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a playlist that's bursting with feel-good tunes from across the decades? From classic rock and pop to iconic chart-toppers, this playlist has it all.

We're kicking off with some timeless British favourites, including The Beatles' Paperback Writer and The Ballad Of John And Yoko, as well as The Hollies' catchy Bus Stop and The Kinks' Lola. These songs evoke a sense of nostalgia and carefree summers past.

As we move into the 1970s, we're treated to a string of hits that defined the era. Mungo Jerry's In the Summertime and Middle Of The Road's Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep are sure to get you singing along, while Slade's Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me and Suzi Quatro's Can the Can showcase the decade's glam rock and pop sensibilities.

The 1980s bring a fresh wave of iconic tracks, including Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and The Edge of Heaven, as well as The Police's Every Breath You Take and The Smiths' Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. These songs represent the best of 80s pop, rock, and new wave.

We're also shining a spotlight on some of the era's lesser-known gems, such as Howard Jones' Life in One Day and Furniture's Brilliant Mind. These hidden treasures add depth and variety to our playlist.

From soulful ballads like Charles Aznavour's She and Cilla Black's You're My World, to upbeat party anthems like The Jacksons' Show You the Way to Go and Sister Sledge's We Are Family, this playlist has something for everyone.

As the sun shines bright, let's press play and get this summer party started! Whether you're lounging in the garden, heading to the beach, or simply need a pick-me-up, this playlist is the perfect companion.

Playlist for 21st June

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
The Living Daylights - a-ha	1987	W8305
Love Resurrection - Remastered - Alison Moyet	1984	A4497
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult	1985
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson	1987	SKM10
Monkey Spanner - Various Artists	1971	TE914
My Marie - Engelbert Humperdinck	1970	F13032
How 'Bout Us - Champaign	1981	A1046
I'm Not In Love - 10 CC	1975	6008014
Without Her - Herb Alpert	1969	AMS755
Wanted - The Dooleys	1979	GT249
Shake - Otis Redding	1967	601011
Ring My Bell - Anita Ward	1979	TKR7543
I Can't Wait - Nu Shooz	1986	A9446
The Ballad Of John And Yoko - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1969	R5786
It's a Sin - Pet Shop Boys	1987	R6158
Life in One Day - Howard Jones	1985	HOW8
Can the Can - Suzi Quatro	1973	150
Paperback Writer - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1966	R5452
Exodus - Bob Marley & The Wailers	1977	WIP6390
Just Who Is The 5 O'Clock Hero? - The Jam	1982	2059504
One Day In Your Life - Michael Jackson	1981	TMG976
Show You the Way to Go - The Jacksons	1977	EPC5266
Lola - Mono 'Cherry Cola' Single Version - The Kinks	1970	7N17961
Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me - Slade	1973	2058377
You're My World - Cilla Black	1964	R5133
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - Remastered 2007 - U2	1987	IS328
Life on Mars? - 1999 Remaster - David Bowie	1973	2316
Goodnight Saigon - Billy Joel	1984	A4521
Lucille - Kenny Rogers	1977	UP36242
What's Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner	1984	CL334
Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra	1966	R23052
Hypnosis - Mud	1973	152
Night Train - Visage	1982	POSP441
Foxy Foxy - Mott The Hoople	1974	2439
God Save The Queen - Sex Pistols	1977	VS181
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road	1971	2047
Randy - Blue Mink	1973	2028
The Edge of Heaven - Wham!	1986	FIN1
Vincent - Don McLean	1972	UP35359
Brilliant Mind - Furniture	1986	BUY251
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!	1984	A4440
Jolene - Dolly Parton	1976	CATCO48873
Let's Hang On - Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon	1969	584180
Only When You Leave - Spandau Ballet	1984	SPAN3
Sweetest Smile - Black	1987	AM394
Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka	1974	2058494
You'll Never Walk Alone - The Crowd	1985	BRAD1
Sylvia's Mother - Dr. Hook	1972	7929
Every Breath You Take - The Police	1983
Alone - Heart	1987	CL448
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry	1970	DNX2502
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Remastered 2004 - A Taste Of Honey	1978	CL15988
All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls	1983	TMG1309
You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011 - Queen	1976	2494
The Streak - Ray Stevens	1974	6146201
Born to Be Alive - DJ KOVECK, Patrick Hernandez	1979	4
Love Town - Booker Newberry III	1983	POSP613
Paranoimia (feat. Max Headroom) - 7" Mix; 2017 Remaster - The Art Of Noise, Max Headroom	1986	WOK9
(White Man) in Hammersmith Palais - The Clash	1978	6383
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now - The Smiths	1984	RT156
From East to West - Voyage	1978	GT224
Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies, Don Estelle	1975	2290
Kayleigh - Marillion	1985	MARIL3
We Are Family - Sister Sledge	1979	K11293
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing	1976	7N25709
House of the Rising Sun - The Animals	1964	DB7301
New Life - Depeche Mode	1981	014
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell	1970	RS20906
Bus Stop - The Hollies	1966	R5469
I Can't Stop - Gary Numan	1986	NU17
Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me) - Samantha Fox	1986	FOXY2
Mama Never Told Me - Sister Sledge	1975	K10619
Wild Thing - The Troggs	1966	TF689
Finders Keepers (Vocal Version) - Chairmen Of The Board	1973	INV530
Spirit in the Sky - Doctor & The Medics	1986	IRM113
Papa Don't Preach - Madonna	1986	7599205032
You Are My Love - Liverpool Express	1976	K16743
Getaway - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames	1966	DB7946
No One Will Ever Know - Frank Ifield	1966	DB7940
No Particular Place To Go - Chuck Berry	1964	7N25242
Black Pudding Bertha - The Goodies	1975	BRAD7517
Out of Time - Chris Farlowe	1966	IM035
D.I.V.O.R.C.E (Live) - Tammy Wynette	1975	EPC3361
Miss You - The Rolling Stones	1978	EMI2802
Hey Rock and Roll - Showaddywaddy	1974	1357
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum	1967	DM126
Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood	1984	ZTAS3
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead	1979	PIR7365
Young At Heart - Live - The Bluebells	1984	LON49
Suddenly - Billy Ocean	1985	90
Sunday Girl - Remastered 2001 - Blondie	1979	CHS2320
Star Trekkin' - The Firm	1987	TREK1
Hello Suzie - Amen Corner	1969	IM081
Stranglehold - U.K. Subs	1979	GEMS5
A Little Bit More - Dr. Hook	1976	CL15871
China Girl - David Bowie	1983	EA157
Happy Talk - Captain Sensible	1982	CAP1
Jumpin' Jack Flash - (Original Single Mono Version) - The Rolling Stones	1968	F12782
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash	1972	8113
She - Charles Aznavour	1974	BAR26

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