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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 moods of the year. As we curate this playlist, we're constantly discovering new tracks that transport us to different eras and genres. From timeless classics to modern hits, this playlist is a musical journey that will keep you company through the ups and downs of life.

We're kicking off with some iconic 60s and 70s tunes, like The Beatles' "Ticket To Ride" and ABBA's "Waterloo" and "Fernando", which instantly bring to mind memories of summer days and carefree nights. The likes of Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" and Sandie Shaw's "Puppet On A String" add a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to the mix.

As we move into the 80s, the playlist gets a funky makeover with hits like Duran Duran's "The Reflex" and "A View to a Kill", Spandau Ballet's "True", and Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and "Pale Shelter". These songs bring back memories of big hair, big phones, and even bigger personalities.

But it's not all about the 80s - we're also featuring some amazing 90s and 2000s tracks, like Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" and Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody". And let's not forget the legendary vocalists, like Marvin Gaye with "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and Frank Sinatra with "Strangers In The Night", who continue to inspire and influence new generations of musicians.

One of the joys of this playlist is its eclecticism - you'll find rock, pop, soul, and even a bit of disco thrown in for good measure. From Adam & The Ants' "Stand and Deliver" to Manfred Mann's "Pretty Flamingo", and from KC & The Sunshine Band's "Boogie Shoes" to Blondie's "Sunday Girl", there's something for every musical taste.

As we continue to update and refresh this playlist, we're excited to see which new tracks will join the mix. For now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the musical ride!

Playlist for 11th May

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
Fernando - ABBA	1976	EPC4036
Take To The Mountains - Richard Barnes	1970	BF1840
Don't Throw Your Love Away - Mono - The Searchers	1964	7N15630
Can't Get By Without You (The Second Decade Remix) - The Real Thing, Bob Mallett	1986	7P352
Shine a Little Love - Electric Light Orchestra	1979	144
Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra	1966	R23052
The Look Of Love - ABC	1982	NT103
Stand and Deliver - Adam & The Ants	1981	A1065
Out In The Fields - Gary Moore, Phil Lynott	1985	TEN49
Mornin' - Al Jarreau	1983	U9929
Daughter Of Darkness - Tom Jones	1970	F13013
Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond	1972	UN538
Jolene - Dolly Parton	1976	CATCO48873
Pay to the Piper - Chairmen Of The Board	1971	INV511
Baby Come Back - The Equals	1968	PT135
One More Night - Phil Collins	1985	VS755
Temptation - Various Artists	1982	FAC63
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer	1979	CAN151
Can the Can - Suzi Quatro	1973	150
Each And Every One - Everything But The Girl	1984	YNegroNEG1
Incommunicado - Marillion	1987	MARIL6
How 'Bout Us - Champaign	1981	A1046
Wild Thing - The Troggs	1966	TF689
No Particular Place To Go - Chuck Berry	1964	7N25242
Ticket To Ride - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1965	R5265
The Happening - Single Version (Mono) - Various Artists	1967	TMG607
I Fought the Law - The Clash	1979	7324
Boogie Shoes - KC & The Sunshine Band	1978	TKR6025
Live to Tell - Madonna	1986	7599204612
Hello - Lionel Richie	1984	TMG1330
Behind A Painted Smile - The Isley Brothers	1969	MM621
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - David Solomon Remix - Whitney Houston, David Solomon	1987	USAR10000249
Bad Boy - Miami Sound Machine	1986	A6537
We Are Glass - Gary Numan	1980	BEG35
You Gotta Stop - Elvis Presley	1967	1593
19 - Paul Hardcastle	1985	CHS2860
Sunday Girl - Remastered 2001 - Blondie	1979	CHS2320
Sue Me - Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene	1975	MAG30
Free - Deniece Williams	1977	4978
Waterloo - ABBA	1974	9820539
I'll Do For You Anything You Want Me To - Barry White	1975	BTC2208
Three Steps to Heaven - Showaddywaddy	1975	1426
Five Get Over Excited - The Housemartins	1987	GOD18
Dick-a-Dum-Dum (King's Road) - Des O'Connor	1969	DB8566
Behind A Painted Smile - The Isley Brothers	1969	TMG693
Amazing Grace - The Pipes And Drums Of The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards	1972	2191
Just My Imagination - The Temptations	1971	TMG773
Hey Girl - Alternate Version - Small Faces	1966	F12393
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship	1987	FB49757
Black Lova Superman - SouL Elements	1977	TOP26
The Proud One - The Osmonds	1975	2006520
Helule Helule - The Tremeloes	1968	2889
Tie A Yellow Ribbon `Round The Old Oak Tree - Tony Orlando & Dawn	1973	1287
Kayleigh - Marillion	1985	MARIL3
The Reflex - Duran Duran	1984	DURAN2
Debora - T. Rex	1968	RZ3008
Lido Shuffle - Boz Scaggs	1977	5136
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson	1969	BAG2
Pale Shelter - Tears For Fears	1983	IDEA5
Oh You Pretty Things - Peter Noone	1971	114
I've Never Been To Me - Charlene	1982	TMG1260
Metal Guru - T. Rex	1972	MARC1
Ca plane pour moi - Plastic Bertrand	1978	6078616
Rendezvous - Tina Charles	1977	5174
Rude Boys Outa Jail - 2022 Remaster - The Specials	1980	CHSTT11
Stand By Your Man - Various Artists	1975	EPC7137
Oh Boy - Mud	1975	201
Born to Run - Live - The Killers, Bruce Springsteen	1987	BRUCE2
Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant	1982	A2367
What's Your Name - Chicory Tip	1972	8021
get back - preston-	1969	R5777
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong	1968	POP1615
Hold Me Now - Johnny Logan	1987	LOG1
Time - Freddie Mercury	1986	5559
A View to a Kill - Duran Duran	1985	DURAN007
I Feel A Cry Coming On - Hank Locklin	1966	1510
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder	1977	TMG1068
Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw	1967	7N17272
ABC - The Jackson 5	1970	TMG738
You've Made Me so Very Happy - Blood, Sweat & Tears	1969	4116
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye	1986	ZB40701
Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel	1979	6947
House of Fun - 2009 Remaster - Madness	1982
Ultimatum (I Ate 'em) - Gradient	1969	R5777
What Is Truth - Johnny Cash	1970	4934
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears	1985	IDEA9
Walls Come Tumbling Down - The Style Council	1985	TSC8
Disco Queen - Hot Chocolate	1975	202
Do You Know the Way to San Jose - Dionne Warwick	1968	7N25457
Rockabilly guy - The Polecats	1981	POLE2
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves	1985	CL354
Back Together Again (feat. Donny Hathaway) - Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway	1980	K11481
Funkytown - Lipps Inc.	1980	MIUCT6311
Beat It - Michael Jackson	1983	EPCA3258
What's Another Year - Johnny Logan	1980	EPC8572
Rivers of Babylon - Boney M.	1978	K11120
True - Spandau Ballet	1983	SPAN1
Pretty Flamingo - Manfred Mann	1966	POP1523
Nobody's Diary - Yazoo	1983	YAZ003
This Is It - Melba Moore	1976	BDS443

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