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Seasons Rock

A seasonal selection of songs that loosely fit into the rock, indie and alternative genres. Updated daily.

Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YB0dsNnd8ShWDSzCJEvPs

A slightly different option, instead of being based on particular years and decades this covers the whole of the data, but only picking songs that are broadly classified as rock, alternative or indie. Note that this is more experimental, at the moment, than the other playlists as genres are a bit harder to accurately get from the underlying data.

The Ultimate Playlist: A Journey Through Time and Genre

Welcome to our eclectic playlist, featuring a diverse range of tracks that span multiple decades and genres. From classic rock to pop, hip-hop, and electronic, this playlist has something for everyone.

We're kicking off with a remix of Black Legend's "You See the Trouble with Me" by Sharam Jay, a 2000 dance track that's sure to get you moving. Next up is The Beatles' 1966 hit "Paperback Writer", a catchy tune that showcases the band's early rock sound.

The playlist then takes a trip to the 90s with Fugees' soulful "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and McFly's bubblegum pop hit "Obviously". We're also featuring Katy Perry's upbeat "California Gurls" and La Roux's synth-heavy "Bulletproof", both of which were released in the 2000s.

As we journey through the years, we come across The Beatles again with "The Ballad Of John And Yoko", a poignant song from 1969. Procol Harum's psychedelic "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" and Evanescence's gothic rock anthem "Bring Me To Life" are also on the playlist.

We're not just stopping at rock and pop; we're also including hip-hop tracks like 2Pac's "Ghetto Gospel" and Eminem's "Not Afraid". You'll also find electronic dance tracks like Moby's "Porcelain" and Calvin Harris's "Bounce" featuring Kelis.

The playlist is a true reflection of the diversity of music over the years, with something for every mood and taste. Whether you're a fan of classic rock, pop, or something more experimental, you'll find a track that resonates with you.

From timeless ballads like Cilla Black's "You're My World" and Charles Aznavour's "She", to modern hits like Ed Sheeran's "The A Team" and Arctic Monkeys' "Do I Wanna Know?", this playlist is a journey through the ages.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we take you on a musical journey through time and genre.

Playlist for 21st June

Track Year Catalogue No.
All Shook Up - Elvis Presley 1957 1020
She - Charles Aznavour 1974 BAR26
Make It With You - Let Loose 1996 MERCD464
Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra 1966 R23052
My Way - Limp Bizkit 2001 4975732
Growing on Me - The Darkness 2003 DUSTY010CD
Shakermaker - Oasis 1994 CRESCD182
Not Afraid - Eminem 2010 2742789
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit 1999 74321669992
World in Motion - New Order 1990 FAC2937
I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats 1994 ENY30
All I Want Is You - U2 1989 IS422
Where Have All the Cowboys Gone ? - Remastered Version - Paula Cole 1997 W0406CD
Star - Primal Scream 1997 CRESCD263
Sunday Shining - Finley Quaye 1997 6644552
Babylon - David Gray 2000 MIUCT4155
Paperback Writer - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles 1966 R5452
Obviously - McFly 2004
I'll Be There - Mariah Carey 1992 6581377
You'll Never Walk Alone - The Crowd 1985 BRAD1
This Picture - Placebo 2003 FLOORCD18
Just Who Is The 5 O'Clock Hero? - The Jam 1982 2059504
I Drove All Night - Roy Orbison 1992 MCS1652
Beat It - Michael Jackson 2009 USSM18200003
feelslikeimfallinginlove - Coldplay 2024
The Power of Love - Gabrielle Aplin 2000 ZTAS5
Universally Speaking - Red Hot Chili Peppers 2003 W609CD1
California Gurls - Katy Perry 2010 USCA21001135
She's in Fashion - Suede 1999 GBL2J1100099
I Like It - Gerry & The Pacemakers 1963 DB7041
New Life - Depeche Mode 1981 014
Save Tonight - Eagle-Eye Cherry 1998 5695952
The A Team - Ed Sheeran 2011 MIUCT4412
On Your Own - Blur 1997 CDFOOD98
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Live at the Brixton Academy - Fugees 1996 USSM19603635
Supermassive Black Hole - Muse 2006
Hello Suzie - Amen Corner 1969 IM081
Jumpin' Jack Flash - (Original Single Mono Version) - The Rolling Stones 1968 F12782
Intergalactic - Beastie Boys 1998 8858072
Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) - Florence + The Machine 2009 2710011
Rock & Roll Queen - The Subways 2005
Bounce (feat. Kelis) - Radio Edit - Calvin Harris 2011
Golden Touch - Razorlight 2004 GBF080400251
Common People - Motiv 8 Club Mix - Pulp 1995 CID613
Booo - Sticky 2001 FCD399
Have I Told You Lately (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - Rod Stewart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 1993 W0185CD
Worried About Ray - The Hoosiers 2007 MIUCT5408
Hey Stoopid - Alice Cooper 1991 6569837
Guiding Star - Cast 1997 5711732
Porcelain - Moby 2000
Do I Wanna Know? - Arctic Monkeys 2013
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum 1967 DM126
Life on Mars? - 1999 Remaster - David Bowie 1973 2316
Pink - Aerosmith 1999 6675342
I'd Wait For Life - Take That 2007 1736401
Breakthru - Remastered 2011 - Queen 1989 QUEEN11
Lights On (feat. Angel & Tinchy Stryder) - Wiley 2013
Ghetto Gospel - 2Pac 2005 9883248
This Is a Call - Foo Fighters 1995 CDCL753
Valerie - The Zutons 2006 DLTCD2047
The Battle Of New Orleans - Lonnie Donegan 1959 7N15206
Sun Hits the Sky - Supergrass 1997 CDR6469
Peter Gunn - Duane Eddy 1959 HLW8879
You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011 - Queen 1976 2494
Cherub Rock - The Smashing Pumpkins 1993 HUTCD31
You're My World - Cilla Black 1964 R5133
The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton 1959 PB932
The Ballad Of John And Yoko - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles 1969 R5786
Superman - Stereophonics 2005 VVR5031063
Hot In Herre - Nelly 2002 MCSTD40289
Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics 2001 MIUCT8111
Sunday Girl - Remastered 2001 - Blondie 1979 CHS2320
Sweetest Smile - Black 1987 AM394
Spirit in the Sky - Doctor & The Medics 1986 IRM113
Something for the Weekend - The Divine Comedy 1996
Goodnight Saigon - Billy Joel 1984 A4521
The Living Daylights - a-ha 1987 W8305
Let It Go - James Bay 2015 USUM71405265
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams 1991 AM789
Misery Business - Paramore 2007 MIUCT7253
The Bottle - Paul Weller 2004 VVR5026913
Bulletproof - La Roux 2009 MIUCT6089
Wake Me up When September Ends - Green Day 2005 USRE10400992
The Day We Caught The Train - Ocean Colour Scene 1996
The Boy With the Arab Strap - Belle and Sebastian 2004 RTRADSCD180
Hard To Say I'm Sorry (feat. Peter Cetera) - Az Yet 1997 73008242232
Bring Me To Life - Evanescence 2003 USWU30200093
Stop Crying Your Heart Out - Oasis 2002 MIUCT7134
You See the Trouble with Me - Sharam Jay Remix - Black Legend, Sharam Jay 2000 WEA282CD
Papercut - Linkin Park 2001 USWB10002403
Eyes On You - Jay Sean 2004 RELCD5
Hundred Mile High City - Ocean Colour Scene 1997 MCSTD40133
Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People 2011 USSM11002931
Hard to Beat - Hard-Fi 2005 HARD03CDX
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now - The Smiths 1984 RT156
Love is All Around - Wet Wet Wet 1994 JWLCD23
Monkey Spanner - Various Artists 1971 TE914
She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks 2006
Young At Heart - Live - The Bluebells 1984 LON49
Out of Time - Chris Farlowe 1966 IM035

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