Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AyfXFVVFndLqFgDq8o2fb

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 on a ride through the decades. From classic hits to modern chart-toppers, this playlist has something for everyone. As we take a trip down memory lane, we're reminded of the iconic songs that have shaped the music industry into what it is today.

We're kicking off with timeless favourites like The Beatles' "She Loves You" and "Hey Jude", which still get crowds singing along. The 1970s and 80s bring us anthems like Rod Stewart's "Sailing", The Police's "Don't Stand So Close To Me", and Wham!'s "Freedom". These songs evoke a sense of nostalgia and transport us back to a bygone era.

The 1990s and 2000s introduce us to a new wave of artists, including Simply Red, Kylie Minogue, and The Pussycat Dolls. Hits like "Fairground", "Can't Get You out of My Head", and "Don't Cha" get us moving and grooving. Meanwhile, tracks like Pulp's "Mis-Shapes" and Supergrass's "Moving" showcase the Britpop movement's influence on the music scene.

We're also treated to a healthy dose of pop, rock, and R&B, with contributions from the likes of ABBA, Queen, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce-esque divas like Mary J. Blige and Macy Gray. Songs like ABBA's "Dancing Queen", Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust", and Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" are sure to get stuck in your head.

As we journey through the playlist, we encounter an eclectic mix of genres and styles. From hip-hop anthems like "Jump Around" and "Gold Digger" to soulful ballads like Al Green's "Tired of Being Alone" and Eric Clapton's unfeatured but classic. Even modern hits like One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" and Kanye West's "Gold Digger" make an appearance.

With so many iconic tracks to choose from, it's clear that this playlist is a labour of love. Whether you're a music aficionado or just looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, there's something for everyone here. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Playlist for 30th September

Track	Year	Catalogue No.
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry	1976	USSM19912699
Fix You - Coldplay	2005	CDRS6671
I Try - Macy Gray	1999	6681832
I Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin	1968	584206
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Stewart	1986	TEN96
Superheroes - The Script	2014
You Really Got Me - The Kinks	1964	KD1
Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music	1975	WIP6248
Just Another Day - Jon Secada	1992	USSB29200100
Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs	2003	9811413
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Mono - The Rolling Stones	1965	USA176510160
Pride (In The Name Of Love) - Remastered 2009 - U2	1984	IS202
Bad Day - Daniel Powter	2005	USWB10401971
Don't Take Away The Music - Tavares	1976	CL15886
If You Leave Me Now - Chicago	1976	4603
Zombie - The Cranberries	1994	CID600
A Little Respect - Erasure	1988
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley	1987
Complete Control - The Clash	1977	5664
Jump Around - House Of Pain	1992	XLS32
Wannabe - Spice Girls	1996
She Loves You - Mono / Remastered - The Beatles	1963	R5055
Where Is The Love? - Black Eyed Peas	2003	MIUCT3515
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon	2008	MIUCT6041
Family Affair - Mary J. Blige	2001	1558622
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd	1976	251
Wonderwall - Oasis	2024
Can't Get You out of My Head - Kylie Minogue	2001
Show Me Heaven - Maria McKee	1990	6563037
Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac	1987	USWB10202622
Numb - Linkin Park	2003	USWB10300474
Doo Wop (That Thing) - Various Artists	1998	6665152
If I Was - Midge Ure	1985	URE1
What I Go To School For - Busted	2002
Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of...) - Lou Bega	1999	DEH259900010
Maggie May - Rod Stewart	1971	6052097
Staying Out For The Summer - Dodgy	1994	5807972
Mis-Shapes - Pulp	1995	CID620
Glory of Love - Peter Cetera	1986	W8662
Get Get Down - Paul Johnson	1999	RISE038
Country House - Blur	1995	CDFOOD63
I See You Baby (feat. Gramma Funk) - Groove Armada, Gramma Funk	2004	82876649981
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5	2004
Yellow - Coldplay	2025
Red Red Wine - UB40	1983
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club	1983	VS612
Ready or Not - Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean	1996	FOS001R
Kids - MGMT	2008	MIUCT6602
Creep - Radiohead	1993
All Cried Out - Remastered - Alison Moyet	1984	A4757
A Little Time - The Beautiful South	1990	GOD47
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis	2006	FALLOUTCD12
All Of My Heart - ABC	1982	NT104
Alright - Cast	1995	5799272
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor	1982	SCTA2411
You're Gorgeous - Babybird	1996	ECSCD26
Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm	2001	MIUCT3086
Dancing Queen - ABBA	1976
Sailing - Rod Stewart	1975	K16600
Virtual Insanity - Remastered 2006 - Jamiroquai	1996
Tired of Being Alone - Al Green	1971	HL10337
Fairground - Simply Red	1995	EW001CD2
Finally - CeCe Peniston	1991	AM822
Gold Digger - Kanye West, Jamie Foxx	2005	9885694
Tubthumping - Chumbawamba	1997	MIUCT3962
Don't Cha - The Pussycat Dolls	2005	AMB000468322
The Best - Tina Turner	1989
Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc	1978	6008035
Sweet Talkin' Woman - Electric Light Orchestra	1978	121
Come Back and Stay - Paul Young	1983	A3636
Three Times A Lady - Commodores	1978	TMG1113
Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas	1974	7N45377
Don't Leave Me This Way (with Sarah Jane Morris) - The Communards, Sarah Jane Morris	1986	LON103
LDN - Lily Allen	2006	CDREGS137
SexyBack (feat. Timbaland) - Justin Timberlake, Timbaland	2006	82876870882
Tainted Love - Soft Cell	1981	BZS2
Another One Bites The Dust - Remastered 2011 - Queen	1980	GBUM71029605
Good Life - Kanye West, T-Pain	2007	MIUCT8256
Virginia Plain - Roxy Music	1972	WIP6144
America - Razorlight	2006	1705368
Lady - Hear Me Tonight - Modjo	2000	5619131
Fantasy - Mariah Carey	1995	6624952
Walk This Way (feat. Aerosmith) - Run–D.M.C., Aerosmith	1986	LON104
Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police	1980	AMS7564
Freedom - Wham!	1984	A4743
I'll Be There for You - Theme From "Friends" - The Rembrandts	1995	A4390CD
Hey Jude - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles	1968
Cupid - Sam Cooke	1961	1242
Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin	1959	HLK8939
What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction	2011	GB1101100318
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams	1991	AM789
Crazy Crazy Nights - KISS	1987	KISS7
I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher	1965	AT4035
The Joker - Steve Miller Band	1990	CL583
Moving - Supergrass	1999	CDRS6524
Perfect 10 - The Beautiful South	1998	5664832
Sowing The Seeds Of Love - Tears For Fears	1989	IDEA12
Left My Heart In Tokyo - Mini Viva	2009	2715592
Fat Lip - Sum 41	2001	5888012
Kernkraft 400 - Zombie Nation	2000	RAD99027

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