Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04OWtZOGn2jWrdoQXrmkN5

A selection of songs that would have been on popular music radio in the 70s, 80s and 90s. This is the basic format of existing "oldies" stations such as Greatest Hits and Gold Radio, but with the added bonus of getting a playlist that changes with the seasons (and without DJ chatter!).

The Ultimate Playlist of Summer Hits

Welcome to our playlist of the best summer songs from across the decades. As we take a journey through the years, we're reminded of the iconic tunes that define the season. From feel-good anthems to soulful ballads, these songs evoke memories of sun-kissed days and warm summer nights.

We're kicking off with a classic from 1970 - Mungo Jerry's In the Summertime, a carefree anthem that embodies the spirit of summer. The 1970s and 1980s bring us more timeless hits, including T. Rex's Metal Guru, The Police's Every Breath You Take, and Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. These songs represent the era's eclectic mix of rock, pop, and new wave.

The 1990s are a pivotal time for summer music, with the rise of alternative and R&B. Tracks like Fugees' Killing Me Softly With His Song - Live at the Brixton Academy, Robson & Jerome's Unchained Melody, and Wet Wet Wet's Love is All Around dominate the airwaves. These songs showcase the decade's diverse musical landscape.

As we enter the 2000s, the playlist evolves with new sounds and styles. Artists like Mariah Carey, with Anytime You Need a Friend, and Travis, with Coming Around, bring a fresh energy to the summer mix. Meanwhile, classic acts like Madonna and George Michael continue to produce iconic hits, such as Beautiful Stranger and Forgot About Dre.

Throughout the playlist, you'll discover a range of genres and moods, from upbeat party anthems like The Chemical Brothers' Hey Boy Hey Girl and SNAP!'s Ooops Up, to soulful ballads like Edwyn Collins' A Girl Like You and D'Angelo's Lady. Each song has been carefully selected to create the perfect summer playlist.

As we update our playlist with the latest hits, we're reminded that summer music is all about freedom, adventure, and making memories. Whether you're dancing at a festival, road-tripping with friends, or simply soaking up the sun, our playlist has something for everyone.

Playlist for 6th June

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
Unchained Melody - Robson & Jerome	1995	74321284362
Almost Doesn't Count - Brandy	1999	AT0068CD1
Forgot About Dre - Dr. Dre	2000	4972632
Stand and Deliver - Adam & The Ants	1981	A1065
I Want Your Sex, Pt. 2 - George Michael	1987	LUST1
Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary	2000	6694202
Sealed with a Kiss - Jason Donovan	1989	39
Don't Wanna Be a Player - Joe	1997	424502
Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood	1984	ZTAS3
It Feels So Good - Radio Edit - Sonique	2000	MCST40233
Reverend Black Grape - Black Grape	1995	RAXTD16
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Live at the Brixton Academy - Fugees	1996	USSM19603635
Sunstroke - Chicane	1997	0091120EXT
Coming Around - Travis	2000	ISOM45MS
Too Funky - Single Edit - George Michael	1992	6580587
See My Baby Jive - Wizzard	1973	HAR5070
Close To You - Various Artists	1990	TEN294
Come Back To What You Know - Embrace	1998	HUTCD93
Every Breath You Take - The Police	1983
I Swear - All-4-One	1994	A7255CD
Don't Stop Movin' - Livin' Joy	1996	MCST40041
Shine - Aswad	1994	CDBUBB3
Car Wash - Rose Royce	1988	1253
Please Don't Go - K.W.S.	1992	NWK46
Midlife Crisis - Faith No More	1992	LASH37
I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen	1985	A6342
Love is All Around - Wet Wet Wet	1994	JWLCD23
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry	1970	DNX2502
Free - Ultra Naté	1997	5822432
We Take Mystery (To Bed) - Gary Numan	1982	BEG77
From the Heart - Another Level	1999	74321673012
House of Fun - 2009 Remaster - Madness	1982
Inside Out - Odyssey	1982	226
Horny - Mousse T. Vs Hot 'n' Juicy, Trey Parker, Matt Stone	1998	PJMS0031
Paranoid Android - Radiohead	1997	CDODATAS01
Controlling Me - Oceanic	1992	GOOD14
Anytime You Need a Friend - Mariah Carey	1994	6603542
All Stood Still - Ultravox	1981	CHS2522
Around the World - East 17	1994	LONCD349
Abracadabra - Remastered 2017 - Steve Miller Band	1982	STEVE3
(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You - UB40	1993	DEPDG40
Skill Trade - Nice & Smooth	1988	URB20
Naked - Louise	1996	CDEMS431
Midnight In Chelsea - Jon Bon Jovi	1997	MERCD488
Scream - Michael Jackson	1995	6620222
Don't Turn Around - Ace of Base	1994	ACECD2
Sunday Girl - Remastered 2001 - Blondie	1979	CHS2320
Fable - Dream Radio - Robert Miles	1996	74321382621
There's A Ghost In My House - R. Dean Taylor	1974	USMO16700533
MMMBop - Hanson	1997	5744992
Do For Love - 2Pac	1998	425162
The Best of Me - Cliff Richard	1989	EM78
Step by Step - New Kids On The Block	1990	BLOCK6
Combine Harvester - The Wurzels	1976	2450
Closer Than Close - Rosie Gaines	1997	12BBANG1
Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes	1974	2058442
Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant	1982	A2367
It's My Turn - Angelic	2000	MCST40235
Hey Boy Hey Girl - The Chemical Brothers	1999	MIUCT3869
Moonlight Shadow - Remastered - Mike Oldfield	1983
Sweet Like Chocolate (Radio Edit) - Shanks & Bigfoot	1999	0523752
Top Of The World (Olé, Olé, Olé) - Chumbawamba	1998	CDEM511
A Night to Remember - Single Version - Shalamar	1982	K13162
Ooops Up (7" Edit) - SNAP!	1990	113296
Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers	1999	USWB10402153
Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) - Baz Luhrmann	1999
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - David Solomon Remix - Whitney Houston, David Solomon	1987	USAR10000249
C'est la Vie - B*Witched	1998	6660532
Metal Guru - T. Rex	1972	MARC1
Spirit in the Sky - Doctor & The Medics	1986	IRM113
Motorcycle Emptiness - Manic Street Preachers	1992	6580837
With A Little Help From My Friends - Wet Wet Wet	1988	CHILD1
China Girl - David Bowie	1983	EA157
World in Motion - New Order	1990	FAC2937
You Don't Love Me (No, No, No) - Various Artists	1994	A8295CD
Knock Three Times - The Dawn	1971	1146
A Girl Like You - Edwyn Collins	1995	GB72T1100001
Lady - D'Angelo	1996	12COOL323
19 - Paul Hardcastle	1985	CHS2860
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division	1995
The Boy Is Mine - Brandy, Monica	1998	284118
Something Good - Utah Saints	1992	DATA183T
Beautiful Stranger - Madonna	1999	USWB19900669
It's My Life - Bon Jovi	2000	MIUCT3590
Girls Like Us - B15 Project, Crissy D, Lady G	2000	RELENT3CDS
Blurred - Pianoman	1996	TABCD243
The Day We Caught The Train - Ocean Colour Scene	1996
This Ain't A Love Song - Bon Jovi	1995	JOVCD17
Star Trekkin' - The Firm	1987	TREK1
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!	1984	A4440
Dreams - GABRIELLE	1993	GODCD99
I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd	1991	W0036
Lucille - Kenny Rogers	1977	UP36242
New Beginning - Stephen Gately	2000	5618192
Any Time, Any Place - Janet Jackson	1994	VSCDG1501
Fields Of Gold - Sting	1993	5803012
Can the Can - Suzi Quatro	1973	150
When A Woman - GABRIELLE	2000	GOBCD27
Hold My Body Tight - East 17	1995	LONCD367
Do You See the Light? (Looking For) (feat. Niki Haris) (Thomas Gold Remix) - SNAP!, Niki Harris, Thomas Gold	1993	74321147622

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