A playlist which changes with the seasons! These are the songs you would have heard on the radio in the UK on this day in years gone by, from the very first charts in the 1950s until this time last year. Updated daily.
Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eeRB8ZvkaLrRdQpFYOS43
From the warm croon of the early 1950s to the slick pop of 2024, this collection of tracks takes listeners on a whirlwind tour of pop, rock, dance and soul. Each song is a snapshot of its time, reflecting the trends and sentiments that moved millions.
In the 1950s and early 1960s, timeless classics such as "Here In My Heart" and "Hello, Goodbye" set the stage, while the heartfelt "I Believe" by Robson & Jerome added a Victorian-era flavour. Fast forward to 1962, and "Lovesick Blues" by Frank Ifield lends a jumble of country-influenced chords to the mix, alongside the joyous "Walking On The Moon" from The Police which harks back to the late 70s.
The mid-70s bring the quirky charm of "My Ding-A-Ling" by Chuck Berry and the powerful "Coz I Luv You" by Slade, both of which capture the rebellious spirit. In the same decade, "Love Spreads" by The Stone Roses and "When You're In Love with a Beautiful Woman" by Dr. Hook remind listeners of the era's musical diversity.
The 1980s are peppered with an eclectic mix; you'll hear the distinctive "Stay Another Day - Less Sad Mix" by East 17, the melodic "I Feel You" from Peter Andre and the inspiring "Let There Be Love" by Oasis. The decade also showcases dynamic dance tracks like "Let Me Be Your Fantasy" from Baby D and chart-topping pop such as "The Official BBC Children In Need Medley".
Sanctifying the 1990s are anthems like "Believe" by Cher, "The Power of Love" by Gabrielle Aplin and "Black or White" by Michael Jackson. The decade sees a continuation of pop surges with "Under Pressure - Remastered 2011" by Queen and David Bowie and heartfelt ballads such as "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Steven Houghton.
In the early 2000s, the collection contains radio favourites like "Leave Right Now" by Will Young, the cult hit "Baby Can I Hold You" by Boyzone, and the soulful "I Don't Wanna Dance" by Eddy Grant. Iconic catalogue entries also include "The Millennium Prayer" by Cliff Richard, "Loser" from the mainstream pop scene and the climate manifesto "Earth Song" from Michael Jackson.
The 2010s bring a modern pop surge. Songs such as "Rockabye" featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie, "Stay Another Day - Less Sad Mix" re-imagined, "Easy On Me" by Adele, "Breathe" from The Prodigy and "Just Walkin' in the Rain" bring contemporary production values. Unexpectedly stirring tracks are "Saviour's Day" by Cliff Richard and "Levels" from Avicii's remix set.
Into the 2020s, the playlist continues to evolve with new material like "That's So True" from Gracie Abrams, "Lovin On Me" from Jack Harlow, "Anti-Hero" from Taylor Swift, and longing pop like "thank u, next" from Ariana Grande. A humble nod to the classics remains with "One Kiss from Heaven" by Louise, while "Summer of It All" by Jess Glynne reminds listeners of recent hit-makers.
All together, this cinematic sonic landscape showcases how music reshapes, adapts and continuously inspires. Whether it's the 50s crooner, a 70s power chord, a 90s dance floor anthem or a 2020s chart-topper, the melody always speaks directly to the heart and invites listeners to join the ever-changing story of music, no matter where one begins.
| Track | Year | Catalogue No. | |
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| Don't Let Me Down - Will Young | 2002 | 74321981272 |
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| I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf | 1993 | VSCDT1443 |
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| When You Tell Me That You Love Me - Diana Ross | 1991 | EM217 |
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| Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift | 2022 | USUG12205736 |
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| Child - Full Length - Mark Owen | 1996 | 74321424412 |
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| Would I Lie To You? - Charles & Eddie | 1992 | CL673 |
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| Saviour's Day - Cliff Richard | 1990 | XMAS90 |
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| Troublemaker (feat. Flo Rida) - Olly Murs | 2012 | ||
| Dirrty (feat. Redman) - Christina Aguilera, Redman | 2002 | 74321962722 |
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| Lovesick Blues - Frank Ifield | 1962 | DB4913 |
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| Lovin On Me - Jack Harlow | 2023 | USAT22311373 | |
| My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry | 1972 | 6145019 |
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| Earth Song - Michael Jackson | 1995 | 82876773422 |
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| That’s So True - Gracie Abrams | 2024 | USUG12406903 | |
| Ain't that Just the Way - Lutricia McNeal | 1997 | CDSTAS2907 | |
| You Are Not Alone - X Factor Finalists 2009 | 2009 | 88697622212 |
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| Black or White - Michael Jackson | 1991 | 6575987 |
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| Sorry - Justin Bieber | 2015 | USUM71516760 |
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| Perfect Day - Various Artists | 1997 | CDNEED01 | |
| Jump - Girls Aloud | 2003 | 9814103 | |
| Hello, Goodbye - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1967 | R5655 |
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| Prisoner (feat. Dua Lipa) - Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa | 2020 | USRC12003364 | |
| Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis | 2007 | MIUCT6212 |
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| thank u, next - Ariana Grande | 2018 | USUM71819361 |
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| Stay Another Day - Less Sad Mix - East 17 | 1994 |
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| Dance Monkey - Tones And I | 2019 | QZES71982312 |
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| Let Me Go - Gary Barlow | 2013 | GBUM71306083 |
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| I Don't Wanna Dance - Eddy Grant | 1982 | 56 | |
| Under Pressure - Remastered 2011 - Queen, David Bowie | 1981 | 5250 |
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| One Kiss from Heaven - Louise | 1996 | CDEMS454 |
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| everything i wanted - Billie Eilish | 2019 | USUM71922577 |
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| Levels - Cazzette's NYC Mode Radio Mix - Avicii, CAZZETTE, Sebastian Furrer, Alexander Björklund | 2011 | SEUM71100962 |
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| Love Spreads - The Stone Roses | 1994 | GFSTD84 |
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| I'll Stand By You - Girls Aloud | 2004 | 9869130 |
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| Hung Up - Madonna | 2005 | USWB10504642 |
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| Gotta Get Thru This - D'N'D Radio Edit - Daniel Bedingfield, D'N'D Productions | 2001 |
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| Baby Can I Hold You - Edit - Boyzone | 1997 | 5691652 |
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| positions - Ariana Grande | 2020 | USUV72006721 |
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| Let Me Be Your Fantasy - Baby D | 1994 | SYSX4 |
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| Let the Heartaches Begin - Long John Baldry | 1967 | 7N17385 | |
| Breathless - Shayne Ward | 2007 | MIUCT7956 |
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| 6 Words - Wretch 32 | 2014 | ||
| I Feel You - Peter Andre | 1996 | D1521 |
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| Don't Tell Me - Madonna | 2000 | W547CD1 |
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| Heroes - The X Factor Finalists 2010 | 2010 | 88697817442 |
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| It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards | 1958 | 989 | |
| Coz I Luv You - Slade | 1971 | 2058155 |
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| Stickwitu - The Pussycat Dolls | 2005 | 9888582 | |
| I Believe - Robson & Jerome | 1995 | 74321326882 |
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| Whistle For The Choir - The Fratellis | 2006 | 1709876 |
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| If You're Not The One - Daniel Bedingfield | 2002 |
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| King of My Castle - Wamdue Project | 1999 | 12AMPM127 |
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| The Millennium Prayer - Cliff Richard | 1999 | GBCZ59900015 |
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| His Latest Flame - Elvis Presley | 1961 | 1258 |
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| Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana | 1991 | DGCS5 |
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| I'm Your Angel (with Céline Dion) - R. Kelly, Céline Dion | 1998 | 6666282 |
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| Of The Night - Bastille | 2013 | GBUM71306498 |
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| The Official BBC Children In Need Medley - Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band | 2009 | 88697618362 |
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| Beat Surrender - The Jam | 1982 | POSP540 | |
| Never Had A Dream Come True - S Club | 2000 | 5879032 |
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| Answer Me - Frankie Laine | 1953 | PB196 | |
| Greatest Day - Take That | 2008 | MIUCT8287 |
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| Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie) - Clean Bandit, Anne-Marie | 2016 |
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| Mandy - Westlife | 2003 | 82876570732 |
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| Love You More - JLS | 2010 | 88697794112 |
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| If You Leave Me Now - Chicago | 1976 | 4603 |
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| Wind Beneath My Wings - Steven Houghton | 1997 | 74321529272 |
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| Believe - Cher | 1998 |
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| When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman - Dr. Hook | 1979 | CL16039 |
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| Good Vibrations - Remastered 2001 - The Beach Boys | 1966 | USCA26600006 |
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| Under Control (feat. Hurts) - Extended Mix - Calvin Harris, Alesso, Hurts | 2013 |
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| Oh My God - Adele | 2021 | USSM12105973 |
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| China In Your Hand - T'Pau | 1987 | SRN64 |
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| I Need You - Various Artists | 1996 | 6639915 |
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| Real Love - Jess Glynne | 2014 | ||
| Here In My Heart - Al Martino | 1952 | CL13779 | |
| Who Do You Love Now - Dannii Minogue | 2001 | DFCD002 |
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| It's Now or Never - Elvis Presley | 1960 | 1207 | |
| Just Walkin' in the Rain - Johnnie Ray | 1956 | PB624 |
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| Let There Be Love - Oasis | 2005 | RKIDSCD32 |
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| Mary's Boy Child - Boney M. | 1978 | K11221 |
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| Havana (feat. Young Thug) - Camila Cabello | 2017 | USSM11706905 | |
| Leave Right Now - Will Young | 2003 | MIUCT8793 |
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| The Power of Love - Gabrielle Aplin | 1984 | ZTAS5 |
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| You Got It (The Right Stuff) - New Kids On The Block | 1989 | BLOCK2 |
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| Miami - Will Smith | 1998 | USSM19702697 |
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| Until the Time Is Through - Five | 1998 | 74321632602 |
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| Easy On Me - Adele | 2021 | USSM12105970 |
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| Miss Sarajevo - U2 | 1995 | CID625 |
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| The Last Goodbye - Atomic Kitten | 2002 | SINDX42 |
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| Sugar Sugar - The Archies | 1969 | 1872 |
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| These Days - Take That | 2014 | GBUM71404880 |
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| Walking On The Moon - The Police | 1979 | AMS7494 | |
| Independent Women, Pt. 1 - Joe Smooth 200 Proof 2 Step Mix - Destiny's Child, Joe Smooth | 2000 | 6705932 |
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| Breathe - The Prodigy | 1996 |
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| Something New - Girls Aloud | 2012 | GBUM71205686 |
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| Cosmic Girl - Remastered 2006 - Jamiroquai | 1996 | 82876885471 |
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| Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - George Michael | 1991 | 6576467 |
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| Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell | 1954 | PB268 | |
| Down For Whatever - Kelly Rowland, The WAV.s | 2011 | USUM71110507 |
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