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
Welcome to the ultimate playlist, a musical journey that takes you on a ride through time and genre. From classic hits to modern chart-toppers, this playlist has something for everyone.
We're kicking off with some iconic 80s and 90s tracks, including Hand on Your Heart by Kylie Minogue and Swear It Again by Westlife. These songs bring back memories of mixtapes and Saturday night dance floors. Meanwhile, artists like George Michael are represented with Fastlove, Pt. 1 and A Different Corner, showcasing his incredible vocal range and songwriting skills.
As we move into the 2000s, we're treated to a mix of pop, rock, and R&B. Freak Like Me by Sugababes and Kiss Kiss by Holly Valance get the party started, while Love Won't Wait by Gary Barlow and All That I Need by Boyzone demonstrate the enduring power of British pop.
The playlist also celebrates the rise of UK urban and grime, with tracks like Vossi Bop by Stormzy and Number 1 by Tinchy Stryder, N-Dubz. These songs reflect the changing musical landscape and the emergence of new talent.
One of the joys of this playlist is its eclecticism. You can hear La Isla Bonita by Madonna rubbing shoulders with MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X, and Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney alongside Crazy by Gnarls Barkley. It's a true musical melting pot.
Throughout the playlist, you'll discover new favourites and revisit old friends. Whether you're a fan of You'll Never Walk Alone by Michael Ball, Captain Tom Moore, and The NHS Voices of Care Choir or Ordinary by Alex Warren, there's something here for everyone.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Let the music take you on a journey through time and genre, and discover new sounds and styles along the way.
| Track | Year | Catalogue No. | |
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| Red Alert - Basement Jaxx | 1999 | XLS100CD |
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| If You Don't Know Me by Now - Simply Red | 1989 | YZ377 |
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| All That I Need in the Style of Boyzone - Boyzone | 1998 | 5698732 |
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| 2002 - Anne-Marie | 2018 |
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| Blood on the Dance Floor - Michael Jackson | 1997 | 82876773482 |
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| Under the Bridge - All Saints | 1998 | LONCD408 |
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| As It Was - Harry Styles | 2022 | USSM12200612 |
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| Fill Me In - Craig David | 2000 | CDAD01 |
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| Wonderful Land - The Shadows | 1962 | DB4790 |
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| It's Raining Men - Geri Halliwell | 2001 | CDEMS584 |
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| In Our Lifetime - Texas | 1999 | MERCD517 |
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| Ebony And Ivory - Paul McCartney | 1982 | R6054 |
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| Vossi Bop - Stormzy | 2019 |
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| Waves - Mr. Probz | 2014 | NLB8R1400002 |
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| Number 1 - Tinchy Stryder, N-Dubz | 2009 | MIUCT8425 | |
| This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan | 1995 | 9833085 |
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| 19 - Paul Hardcastle | 1985 | CHS2860 |
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| Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz | 1981 | 56 |
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| Swear It Again - Radio Edit - Westlife | 1999 | 74321662062 |
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| La Isla Bonita - Madonna | 1987 | 7599206332 |
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| Loneliness - Tomcraft | 2003 | DATA52CDS |
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| Stand and Deliver - Adam & The Ants | 1981 | A1065 |
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| Behind A Painted Smile - The Isley Brothers | 1969 | TMG693 |
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| Freak Like Me - Sugababes | 2002 | CID798 |
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| Sale of the Century - Sleeper | 1996 | SLEEP011CD |
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| The Unforgettable Fire - Remastered 2009 - U2 | 1985 | IS220 |
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| Charmless Man - Blur | 1996 | CDFOOD77 |
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| Road Rage - Catatonia | 1998 | MIUCT3832 | |
| Kiss Kiss - Holly Valance | 2002 | LONCD464 |
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| I Like The Way - Junior Jack 'Rock Da House' Club Mix - Bodyrockers, Junior Jack | 2005 | THEWAYDJ1 |
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| Vogue - Madonna | 1990 | MIUCT6404 |
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| The Tortured Poets Department - Taylor Swift | 2024 | USUG12401048 | |
| Unorthodox - Radio Edit - Wretch 32 | 2011 | ||
| Wearing My Rolex - Wiley | 2008 | MIUCT8779 |
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| Tie A Yellow Ribbon `Round The Old Oak Tree - Tony Orlando & Dawn | 1973 | 1287 | |
| Beautiful Liar - Beyoncé, Shakira | 2007 | MIUCT3434 |
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| Ticket To Ride - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1965 | R5265 |
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| Times Like These - BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge - Live Lounge Allstars | 2020 |
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| Call Me - Blondie | 1980 | CHS2414 |
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| Amazing Grace - The Pipes And Drums Of The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards | 1972 | 2191 |
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| Summer - Calvin Harris | 2014 |
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| Old Town Road - Lil Nas X | 2019 | SE6A91836283 |
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| Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks | 1998 | MCD49050 |
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| Until You Were Gone (feat. Esmee Denters) - Buzz Junkies Radio Edit - Chip, Esmée Denters, Buzz Junkies | 2010 | CATCO159337203 | |
| MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X | 2021 | USSM12100532 |
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| Lovefool - Radio Edit - The Cardigans | 1997 | 5710502 |
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| Theme from S'Express - S'Express | 1988 | RXPRSS1 |
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| That's The Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson | 1993 | VSCDG1460 |
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| Night Fever - From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack - Bee Gees | 1978 | 002 |
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| Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO, Lauren Bennett, GoonRock | 2011 | USUM71100061 |
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| Fit but You Know It - The Streets | 2004 | 679L071CD2 |
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| You'll Never Walk Alone - Michael Ball, Captain Tom Moore, The NHS Voices of Care Choir | 2020 | GBUM72001831 |
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| Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel | 1979 | 6947 |
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| Buddy Holly - Weezer | 1995 | GFSTD88 |
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| Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan | 1957 | N15087 | |
| Once - Diana Vickers | 2010 | 88697680272 |
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| Dreamer - Various Artists | 1995 | MCSTD1993 |
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| F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) - Eamon | 2004 | 82876608502 |
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| Bound 4 da Reload - Casualty - Oxide & Neutrino | 2000 |
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| Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley | 1961 | 1226 |
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| One Kiss (with Dua Lipa) - Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa | 2018 |
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| Some Might Say - Oasis | 1995 |
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| Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer) (feat. Chipmunk and Elton John) - Radio Edit - Ironik | 2009 | ASYLUM9CD |
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| No More Drama - Mary J. Blige | 2002 | MCSTD40281 |
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| Oops!...I Did It Again - Britney Spears | 2000 | 9250542 |
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| A Different Corner - George Michael | 1986 | A7033 |
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| Heaven Must Have Sent You - Mono Single - The Elgins | 1971 | TMG771 |
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| 4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland) - Madonna | 2008 | MIUCT6405 | |
| I'm the One (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne) - DJ Khaled | 2017 | USSM11703300 | |
| Steady, As She Goes - The Raconteurs, Jack White, Brendan Benson | 2006 | XLS229CD |
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| Hand on Your Heart - Kylie Minogue | 1989 | 35 | |
| Knowing Me, Knowing You - ABBA | 1977 | EPC4955 |
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| I Believe - Frankie Laine | 1953 | PB117 | |
| Love Won't Wait - Junior Vasquez Radio Mix - Gary Barlow, Junior Vasquez | 1997 | 74321470842 |
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| Is This The Way To Amarillo - Tony Christie | 2005 | 9828606 | |
| Remember the Time - Michael Jackson | 2006 | 6577747 |
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| Crazy - Gnarls Barkley, CeeLo Green, Danger Mouse | 2006 |
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| Good Times - Soulmakers Remix - Roll Deep, Jodie Connor | 2010 |
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| See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth) - Various Artists | 2015 | USAT21500313 | |
| Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim | 1999 |
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| Ultimatum (I Ate 'em) - Gradient | 1969 | R5777 |
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| Back for Good - Radio Mix - Take That | 1995 |
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| I'm Not Alone - MPH Remix - Calvin Harris, MPH | 2009 | MIUCT3729 |
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| The Most Beautiful Girl In the World - Prince | 1994 | NPG60155 |
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| Eternal Flame - The Bangles, Susanna Hoffs | 1989 | BANGS5 |
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| All Over - Lisa Maffia | 2003 | ISOM69MS |
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| no tears left to cry - Ariana Grande | 2018 | USUM71805289 |
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| One Dance - Drake, Wizkid, Kyla | 2016 | USCM51600028 | |
| Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) - Taylor Swift, Post Malone | 2024 | USUG12401028 | |
| This Love - Maroon 5 | 2004 |
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| Young - Tulisa | 2012 | GBUM71201775 |
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| Fastlove, Pt. 1 - George Michael | 1996 | GB1209600220 | |
| Can't Nobody - Ron G Remix - Kelly Rowland, Ron G. | 2003 | 6738142 |
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| You Said No - Busted | 2003 | MCSTD40318 |
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| Last Thing on My Mind - Steps | 1998 | 0518492 |
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| He Wasn't Man Enough - Toni Braxton | 2000 | 74321757852 |
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| Army Of Me - Björk | 1995 | 162TP7CDL |
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| Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen | 2012 | CAB391100615 |
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| Ordinary - Alex Warren | 2025 | USAT22500464 | |
| Hell Raiser - Sweet | 1973 | 2357 |
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