The golden age of popular music on AM, from the time of the offshore pirate radio stations until the late 1980s. These are the hits you would have heard on stations such as Caroline, Radio London, Luxembourg, and early Radio 1. Updated daily.
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We're also including feel-good summer anthems like Sailing by Rod Stewart and Sunny by Bobby Hebb, guaranteed to get you in the mood for sunshine and good times. Meanwhile, tracks like The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow) by The Jam and Love Don't Live Here Anymore by Rose Royce showcase the emotional depth and variety of our playlist.
From Karma Chameleon by Culture Club to Smooth Operator by Sade, our playlist is a celebration of musical diversity and eclecticism. We're also featuring rock staples like You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC and Hammer To Fall by Queen, which are sure to get you moving.
As we continue to build our playlist, we're adding more hidden gems and unexpected surprises, like Reggae Krishna (Hare Krishna) by Hari Kirtan and Seven Daffodils by Various Artists. Whether you're a fan of 60s nostalgia, 70s disco, or 80s new wave, our playlist has something for everyone.
So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a sonic journey through the seasons, with a playlist that's equal parts nostalgic and timeless.
| Track | Year | Catalogue No. | |
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| Blue Jean - David Bowie | 1984 | EA181 |
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| Shut Up - Madness | 1981 | BUY126 |
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| House of the Rising Sun - The Animals | 1982 | RR1 | |
| Back Of My Hand - Jags | 1979 | WIP6501 |
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| One Great Thing - Big Country | 1986 | BIGC3 |
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| Ballroom Blitz - Various Artists | 1973 | 2403 |
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| Seven Daffodils - Various Artists | 1964 | DB7341 |
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| Yellow Submarine - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles | 1966 | R5493 |
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| I Remember Elvis Presley - Danny Mirror | 1977 | SON2121 |
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| Eye of the Tiger - Survivor | 1982 | SCTA2411 |
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| The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush | 1985 | A5003 |
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| Where The Streets Have No Name - Remastered - U2 | 1987 | IS340 |
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| Where Did Our Love Go - The Manhattan Transfer | 1978 | K11182 | |
| I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher | 1965 | AT4035 |
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| Whatever You Want - Status Quo | 1979 | 6059242 |
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| If You Gotta Go, Go Now - Manfred Mann | 1965 | POP1466 |
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| Just Another Broken Heart - Sheena Easton | 1981 | 5232 |
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| Dreamer - The B. B. & Q. Band | 1986 | COOL132 |
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| (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Mono - The Rolling Stones | 1965 | USA176510160 |
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| Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - Various Artists | 1982 | VS518 |
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| Angel - Aretha Franklin | 1973 | K10346 |
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| If You're Lookin' for a Way Out - Odyssey | 1980 | 5 |
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| Ashes to Ashes - David Bowie | 1980 | BOW6 |
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| Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode | 1981 | 016 |
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| Band of Gold - Freda Payne | 1970 | INV502 |
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| In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) - Zager & Evans | 1969 | 1860 |
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| Who Will You Run To - Heart | 1987 | CL457 |
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| Love Don't Live Here Anymore - Rose Royce | 1978 | K17236 |
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| The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow) - The Jam | 1982 | POSP505 |
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| Pride (In The Name Of Love) - Remastered 2009 - U2 | 1984 | IS202 |
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| Message In A Bottle - The Police | 1979 | AMS7474 |
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| Bad - Michael Jackson | 1987 | 6511557 |
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| How Can I Be Sure - David Cassidy, The Partridge Family | 1972 | 1258 |
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| Pass The Dutchie - Musical Youth | 1982 | 5397034 |
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| Red Red Wine - UB40 | 1983 |
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| Way Down - Elvis Presley | 1977 | PB0998 |
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| Wings of a Dove - Madness | 1983 | BUY181 | |
| Reggae Krishna (Hare Krishna) - Hari Kirtan | 1969 | 15 |
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| I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder | 1984 |
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| Modern Love - David Bowie | 1983 | EA158 |
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| From The Underworld - The Herd | 1967 | TF856 |
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| Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley | 1987 | ||
| Sailing - Rod Stewart | 1975 | K16600 |
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| Angel - Madonna | 1985 | 7599203352 |
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| A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash | 1969 | 4460 |
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| The Letter - The Box Tops | 1967 | SS2044 |
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| Ride Away - Remastered 2015 - Roy Orbison | 1965 | HLU9986 |
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| I'll Fly for You - Spandau Ballet | 1984 | SPAN4 |
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| Love's Made a Fool of You - The Crickets, Buddy Holly | 1964 | Q72475 | |
| Young Love - Donny Osmond | 1973 | 2006300 |
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| Hold Me Close - David Essex | 1975 | 3572 |
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| I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross | 1971 | TMG781 |
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| I Remember Yesterday - Donna Summer | 1977 | GT107 |
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| John, I'm Only Dancing - David Bowie | 1972 | 2263 |
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| Three Times A Lady - Commodores | 1978 | TMG1113 |
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| I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try) - Leo Sayer | 1978 | CHS2240 |
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| Seven Daffodils - Various Artists | 1964 | F11959 |
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| Karma Chameleon - Culture Club | 1983 | VS612 |
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| Lucky Stars - Dean Friedman | 1978 | LS402 |
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| Eye Level (Original Theme from "Van Der Valk") - The Simon Park Orchestra, De Wolfe Music | 1973 | DB8946 |
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| Sunny - Bobby Hebb | 1966 | BF1503 |
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| Standing In The Road - Blackfoot Sue | 1972 | 13 |
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| Apollo 9 - Adam Ant | 1984 | A4719 |
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| The Laughing Gnome - David Bowie | 1973 | DM123 |
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| Fallin' in Love - Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds | 1975 | 7N25690 | |
| Save a Prayer - Duran Duran | 1982 | 5327 |
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| Wonderful Life - Black | 1987 | AM402 |
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| Space Oddity - Mono Single Edit; 2009 Remaster - David Bowie | 1969 | BF1801 |
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| Run - Sandie Shaw | 1966 | 7N17163 |
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| Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival | 1969 | LBF15230 |
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| Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown | 1976 | 2066687 |
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| One Inch (Live) - T. Rex | 1968 | RZ3011 | |
| Into the Groove - Madonna | 1985 | USWB19903035 |
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| Children Of The Revolution - T. Rex | 1972 | MARC2 |
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| Brother Louie - Modern Talking | 1986 | PB40875 |
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| Invisible Sun - The Police | 1981 | AMS8164 | |
| You Don't Have to Be in the Army to Fight in the War - Mungo Jerry | 1971 | DNX2513 | |
| The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck | 1967 | F12655 |
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| Quiet Life - Japan | 1981 | 6 |
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| You Really Got Me - The Kinks | 1964 | KD1 | |
| Mama Weer All Crazee Now - Slade | 1972 | 2058274 | |
| Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry | 1967 | CL15511 |
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| Dancing Queen - ABBA | 1976 |
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| Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson | 1979 | USSM10313531 |
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| Smooth Operator - Sade | 1984 | A4655 |
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| Rebel Run - Toyah | 1983 | SAFE56 |
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| Prince Charming - Adam & The Ants | 1981 | A1408 |
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| We Love You - The Rolling Stones | 1967 | F12654 |
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| Too Young - Donny Osmond | 1972 | 2006113 |
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| Winchester Cathedral - New Vaudeville Band | 1966 | TF741 |
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| Wipeout - Fat Boys, The Beach Boys | 1987 | URB5 |
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| Wired for Sound - Cliff Richard | 1981 | 5221 |
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| Hammer To Fall - Remastered 2011 - Queen | 1984 | QUEEN4 |
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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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| Causing a Commotion - Madonna | 1987 | W8224 |
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| Single Life - Cameo | 1985 | JAB21 |
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| You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC | 1980 | K11600 |
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| Hey Jude - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1968 |
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| We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard | 1979 | 2975 |
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| Love Me For A Reason - The Osmonds | 1974 | 2006458 |
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