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
The playlist we're diving into today is a real treasure trove of musical goodness. Spanning multiple decades and genres, it's a collection that promises to take you on a wild ride of emotions, memories, and maybe even a few dance moves.
We're kicking off with some classic hits from the 80s and 90s, including Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police and Karma Chameleon by Culture Club. These iconic tracks are sure to get you singing along and reminiscing about the good old days.
As we move through the playlist, we come across some chart-topping hits from the 2000s, like Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith and What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction. These modern classics have become staples of our musical landscape, and it's easy to see why they're still so popular today.
But this playlist isn't just about contemporary hits - it's also about exploring different styles and eras. We're treated to a range of genres, from pop and rock to R&B and dance. Tracks like Blame by Calvin Harris and Shivers by Ed Sheeran showcase the diversity of modern music, while Rose-Marie by Slim Whitman and Apache by The Shadows take us back to a bygone era.
One of the joys of this playlist is its ability to evoke memories and emotions. Whether it's the nostalgic value of Hey Jude by The Beatles or the empowering message of Roar by Katy Perry, each track has the power to transport us to a different time and place.
As we continue on this musical journey, we're struck by the sheer range of talent on display. From legendary artists like Michael Jackson and Elton John to newer acts like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift (although not featured in this playlist), it's clear that music has the power to bring us all together.
So sit back, relax, and let the music take you on a ride. Whether you're a fan of old-school classics or modern hits, this playlist has something for everyone. So go ahead, press play, and let the good times roll!
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| Blame (feat. John Newman) - Calvin Harris | 2014 | GB1101400306 | |
| Saturday Night - Whigfield | 1994 | SYSCD3 |
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| When You Were Young - The Killers | 2006 | 1707658 |
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| Taste - Sabrina Carpenter | 2024 | USUM72404100 | |
| If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow | 1996 | 5818852 |
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| Moving on Up - M People | 1993 | 74321166162 |
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| Red Red Wine - UB40 | 1983 |
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| Real to Me - Brian McFadden | 2004 |
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| Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston | 2007 | USSM10701781 |
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| Sex on the Beach - T-Spoon | 1998 | 0042395CON |
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| Ebeneezer Goode - Shamen Dub - The Shamen | 1992 | 78TP7 |
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| Boombastic - Shaggy | 1995 | MIUCT7908 |
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| (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams | 1991 | AM789 |
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| Hey Jude - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1968 |
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| Creep - Radiohead | 1993 |
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| Young Love - Donny Osmond | 1973 | 2006300 |
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| You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson | 1995 | MIUCT6788 |
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| Endless Love (with Mariah Carey) - Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey | 1994 | 6608062 |
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| Sunchyme - Dario G | 1997 |
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| Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police | 1980 | AMS7564 |
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| Don't Leave Me This Way (with Sarah Jane Morris) - The Communards, Sarah Jane Morris | 1986 | LON103 |
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| Sky - Sonique | 2000 | MCST40240 | |
| Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) - Doris Day | 1956 | PB586 |
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| The Emptiness Machine - Linkin Park | 2024 | USWB12403464 | |
| Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi | 2022 | DEUM72204717 |
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| Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran | 2021 |
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| Uprising - Muse | 2009 |
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| Go West - Pet Shop Boys | 1993 | CDR6356 |
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| Get Get Down - Paul Johnson | 1999 | RISE038 |
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| Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Edit Version - Elton John | 1997 |
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| Ride on Time - Black Box | 1989 | PB43055 |
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| Dancing Queen - ABBA | 1976 |
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| Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton | 1961 | JAR577 | |
| Apache - The Shadows | 1960 | DB4484 |
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| Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) - Seamus Haji Radio Mix - Ne-Yo, Seamus Haji | 2012 | USUM71207198 |
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| Golden - HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast | 2025 | QZ8BZ2513510 | |
| Hall of Fame - The Script | 2012 | GB1101200733 | |
| Millennium - Robbie Williams | 1998 | CDCHS5099 |
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| When - Kalin Twins | 1958 | 05751 | |
| Set You Free - N-Trance | 2001 |
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| Mama Weer All Crazee Now - Slade | 1972 | 2058274 | |
| Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson | 2008 | MIUCT5627 |
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| Closer - The Chainsmokers, Halsey | 2016 | USQX91601347 | |
| I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Scissor Sisters | 2006 | 1707529 |
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| Angel - Madonna | 1985 | 7599203352 |
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| Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz | 2009 | 2717453 |
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| Talk Dirty (feat. 2 Chainz) - Jason Derulo | 2013 | USWB11302648 | |
| WAP (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) - Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion | 2020 | USAT22005111 | |
| Shivers - Ed Sheeran | 2021 |
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| Too Good At Goodbyes - Sam Smith | 2017 | GBUM71704089 | |
| The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck | 1967 | F12655 |
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| Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley | 1987 | ||
| Fix You - Coldplay | 2005 | CDRS6671 |
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| That Girl - McFly | 2004 | MCSXD40378 |
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| Groovy Kind of Love - Phil Collins | 1988 | VS1117 |
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| Señorita - Justin Timberlake | 2003 | 82876563442 |
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| Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan) - Alexandra Burke | 2010 | 88697755712 | |
| Where Is The Love? - Black Eyed Peas | 2003 | MIUCT3515 |
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| It Doesn't Matter (feat. Dwayne Johnson & Melky Sedeck) - Wyclef Jean | 2000 | 6697782 |
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| Fair Trade (with Travis Scott) - Drake | 2021 | USUG12104402 | |
| Lady - Hear Me Tonight - Modjo | 2000 | 5619131 |
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| a thousand years - Various Artists | 2013 | USAT21102141 |
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| Domino Dancing - Pet Shop Boys | 1988 | R6190 |
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| Party Girl - McFly | 2010 | 2750263 |
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| Ready or Not - Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean | 1996 | FOS001R |
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| Modern Love - David Bowie | 1983 | EA158 |
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| Call on Me - Eric Prydz | 2004 | DATA68CDS |
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| Paint The Town Red - Doja Cat | 2023 | USRC12301713 | |
| Take Me Back to London (feat. Stormzy) - Ed Sheeran | 2019 | ||
| Got To Have Your Love - Liberty X | 2002 | VVR5020503 |
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| I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder | 1984 |
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| Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon | 2008 | USRC10800300 |
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| Eiffel 65 - Blue (Da Ba Dee) (Samuele Sartini & Cire Remix) - Eiffel 65, Samuele Sartini, CIRE | 1999 | WEA226CD1 |
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| Message In A Bottle - The Police | 1979 | AMS7474 |
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| Karma Chameleon - Culture Club | 1983 | VS612 |
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| Bad - Michael Jackson | 1987 | 6511557 |
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| Papa Don't Preach - Kelly Osbourne | 2002 | 6731602 |
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| What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber | 2015 | USUM71511919 |
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| Fantasy - Mariah Carey | 1995 | 6624952 |
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| Sweetness - Michelle Gayle | 1994 | 74321230192 |
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| You Make Me - Avicii | 2013 | CH3131340083 |
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| We're Going To Ibiza! - Vengaboys | 1999 | CDTIV119 | |
| Eye of the Tiger - Survivor | 1982 | SCTA2411 |
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| Three Times A Lady - Commodores | 1978 | TMG1113 |
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| Just Like a Pill - P!nk | 2002 | MIUCT7350 |
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| Changing - Sigma | 2014 | ||
| All About Tonight - Pixie Lott | 2011 | GBUM71105710 |
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| Stayin' Alive - N-Trance | 1995 | 12GLOBE131 | |
| What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction | 2011 | GB1101100318 |
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| Someone Loves You Honey - Lutricia McNeal | 1998 | CDWILD9 | |
| Mambo No. 5 - Kids Now | 2001 | WMSS60442 |
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| Sailing - Rod Stewart | 1975 | K16600 |
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| Way Down - Elvis Presley | 1977 | PB0998 |
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| How Can I Be Sure - David Cassidy, The Partridge Family | 1972 | 1258 |
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| Starlight - The Supermen Lovers, Mani Hoffman | 2001 | ISOM53MS | |
| Dusk Till Dawn (feat. Sia) - Radio Edit - ZAYN, Sia | 2017 | USRV81700833 |
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| Roar - Katy Perry | 2013 | USUM71308669 |
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| Rose-Marie - Slim Whitman | 1955 | HL8061 |
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| Diana - Paul Anka | 1957 | DB3980 | |
| Promises (with Sam Smith) - Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Jessie Reyez | 2018 |
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