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A selection of songs that have all been included in various "greatest hits" lists compiled by magazines, websites and radio stations. This currently includes Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and Greatest Hits Radio's "Top 500 of All Time", as well as a few smaller top 100 and top 40 lists in particular genres.

The Ultimate Playlist: A Journey Through Music History

Welcome to the ultimate playlist, a musical journey that takes you through decades of iconic hits, chart-topping singles, and timeless classics. As we navigate through the ages, we're treated to an eclectic mix of genres, styles, and eras that have shaped the music industry into what it is today.

We're kicking off in the 1960s with The Beatles' Help! and The Rolling Stones' Honky Tonk Women, two British Invasion legends that paved the way for future generations. Meanwhile, Aretha Franklin's soulful voice shines on I Say a Little Prayer, a heartfelt classic that remains an iconic anthem.

As we move into the 1970s, we're introduced to T. Rex's glam-rock vibes with Get It On and The Byrds' folk-rock soundscapes with Mr. Tambourine Man. ABBA's poignant ballad The Winner Takes It All showcases the Swedish quartet's mastery of catchy, emotive songwriting.

The 1980s bring us an array of iconic acts, from Frankie Goes To Hollywood's synth-heavy Two Tribes to Madonna's dancefloor anthem Into the Groove. The decade also sees the emergence of George McCrae's Rock Your Baby and Survivor's fist-pumping Eye of the Tiger.

The 1990s and 2000s welcome a fresh wave of talent, including Take That's Pray and Never Forget, Spice Girls' Wannabe, and Robbie Williams' Rock DJ. We're also treated to hits from Craig David, Darius, and Destiny's Child, showcasing the diversity and creativity of this era.

Today, the playlist continues to evolve, incorporating modern chart-toppers like Beyonce's BREAK MY SOUL, Harry Styles' As It Was, and Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer. With each new addition, the playlist grows, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of music and our collective tastes.

Whether you're a music aficionado or just discovering new sounds, this playlist has something for everyone. So sit back, press play, and embark on a sonic journey through the ages.

Playlist for 31st July

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
Three Times A Lady - Commodores	1978	TMG1113
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper	1984	A4290
Gold - Spandau Ballet	1983	SPAN2
I Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin	1968	584206
My Sharona - The Knack	1979	CL16087
Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) - Train	2001	6714472
Honky Tonk Women - (Original Single Stereo Version) - The Rolling Stones	1969	USA176910010
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range	1986	PB49805
I Feel Love - Donna Summer	1977	GT100
7 Days - Craig David	2000	CDWILD30
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton	2002	4977542
Good Times - CHIC	1979	K11310
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams	1991	AM789
Coffee & TV - Blur	1999	CDFOOD122
Sweet Little Mystery - Wet Wet Wet	1987	JEWEL4
Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore) - B.o.B	2010	AT0353CD
Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift	2023	USUG11901472
Alright - Supergrass	1995	CDR6413
Obviously - McFly	2004
Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison	1960	HLU9149
I Need Your Love (feat. Mohombi, Faydee & Costi) - Shaggy	2015	USQX91402698
House of the Rising Sun - The Animals	1964	DB7301
Umbrella - Rihanna	2007	USUM70736771
Yellow - Coldplay	2000
Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars) - Travie McCoy, Bruno Mars	2010	AT0354CD
Life on Mars? - 1999 Remaster - David Bowie	1973	2316
BREAK MY SOUL - Beyoncé	2022	USSM12206234
Never Forget - Single Version - Take That	1995
Englishman In New York - Sting	1990	AM580
Glad You Came - The Wanted	2011	GBUM71104495
The Way I Are - Timbaland, Keri Hilson, D.O.E.	2007	USUM70722806
Maria Maria (feat. The Product G&B) - Santana	2000	74321769372
Help! - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1965	R5305
Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band	1983	EPC3017
Push It - Salt-N-Pepa	1988	CHAMP51/ffrrFFR2
Frankie - Sister Sledge	1985	A9547
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA	1980	EPC8835
That's the Way (I Like It) - KC & The Sunshine Band	1975	BOY99
Waterfalls - TLC	1995	74321298811
All Star - Smash Mouth	1999	MIUCT8033
Get It On - T. Rex	1971	BUG10
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor	1982	SCTA2411
The A Team - Ed Sheeran	2011	MIUCT4412
All the Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople	1972	8271
All Summer Long - Kid Rock	2008	MIUCT5988
La Bamba - Los Lobos	1987	LASH13
Cupid - Sam Cooke	1961	1242
Kiss Kiss - Holly Valance	2002	LONCD464
Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood	1984	ZTAS3
Mo Money Mo Problems (feat. Puff Daddy & Mase) - 2014 Remaster - The Notorious B.I.G.	1997	USBV20580001
Blinded By The Sun - The Seahorses	1997	GFSTD22266
Gasolina - Daddy Yankee	2005	9883425
Papa Don't Preach - Madonna	1986	7599205032
Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinéad O'Connor	2023
As It Was - Harry Styles	2022	USSM12200612
Trash - Suede	1996	NUD21CD2
Colourblind - Darius	2002	639652
Listen To Your Heart - Roxette	1990	EM149
Drive - The Cars	1985	E9706
Jumpin', Jumpin' - Destiny's Child	2000	6696292
All Right Now - Free	1970	WIP6082
Bad Day - Daniel Powter	2005	USWB10401971
Into the Groove - Madonna	1985	USWB19903035
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton	1999	CDREACT158
Good Enough - Dodgy	1996	5818152
The River of Dreams - Billy Joel	1993	6595432
A Night to Remember - Single Version - Shalamar	1982	K13162
U Remind Me - USHER	2001	74321863381
Regulate - Warren G	1994	A8290CD
You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011 - Queen	1976	2494
I Love It (feat. Charli XCX) - Icona Pop	2013	USAT21202802
Bring Me To Life - Evanescence	2003	USWU30200093
C'est la Vie - B*Witched	1998	6660532
Pray - Take That	1993
Cold as Ice - Foreigner	1978	K10986
Better Off Alone - Alice Deejay	1999	12TIV113
Girl From Mars - Ash	1995	INFECT24CD
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton	1976	K16730
Everytime We Touch - Cascada	2006	12GLOBE537
Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - Kate Bush	2022
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry	2008	MIUCT5907
Paranoid - Black Sabbath	2025
Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young	1983	A3371
Rock DJ - Robbie Williams	2000	MIUCT7591
Black Magic - Little Mix	2015	GB1101500020
The Avenue - Roll Deep	2005	RELDX19
Higher Love - Steve Winwood	1986	IS288
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum	1967	DM126
Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds	1965	201765
I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats	1979	ENY30
Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin	1999	6672592
There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) - Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart	1985	PB40247
Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen	1985	A6375
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley	1987
Layla - Derek & The Dominos	1972	2058130
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas	2009	MIUCT3507
Livin' It Up - Ja Rule	2002	0639782
Rock Your Baby - George McCrae	1974	BOY85
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs	2005
Wannabe - Spice Girls	1996

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