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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Ah, summer is here and love is in the air! As we bask in the warmth of the sun, our minds turn to romance, relationships, and the joy of being alive. What's a better way to celebrate than with a playlist of classic love songs from across the decades?
We're kicking off with a bang, courtesy of The Beatles' iconic "All You Need Is Love", a timeless anthem that's as relevant today as it was back in 1967. Meanwhile, their earlier hits like "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!" showcase their Merseybeat charm and irrepressible energy.
ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" is a masterclass in melancholic songwriting, while their later hit "Lay All Your Love On Me" is a sensual delight. Elton John's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is a fun, upbeat duet that's sure to put a smile on your face.
The 1970s and 80s bring a fresh wave of romantic classics, from Donna Summer's sultry "I Feel Love" to Irene Cara's empowering "Fame". The Bay City Rollers' "Give a Little Love" and Rod Stewart's "You Wear It Well" are catchy, feel-good anthems that never fail to get the party started.
Other highlights include Paul Young's soulful "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)", Frankie Goes To Hollywood's synth-heavy "Two Tribes", and Madonna's iconic "Into the Groove". Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just looking for a fun summer soundtrack, this playlist has something for everyone.
From classic rock to pop, soul, and R&B, our Summer Lovin' playlist is the perfect companion for warm weather and lazy nights. So sit back, relax, and let the music take you on a journey of love and self-discovery.
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| Baby Come Back - The Equals | 1968 | PT135 |
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| Sylvia's Mother - Dr. Hook | 1972 | 7929 |
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| Help! - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1965 | R5305 |
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| Funky Town - Pseudo Echo | 1987 | PB49705 |
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| Barbados - Typically Tropical | 1975 | GULS14 |
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| Beggin' - Timebox | 1968 | GBF076821970 |
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| I Just Can't Stop Loving You (feat. Siedah Garrett) - 2012 Remaster - Michael Jackson, Siedah Garrett | 1987 | 6502027 |
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| Drive - The Cars | 1985 | E9706 |
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| I Want Candy - Brian Poole & The Tremeloes | 1965 | F12197 |
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| The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me - Gladys Knight & The Pips | 1975 | BDS432 |
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| The Winner Takes It All - ABBA | 1980 | EPC8835 |
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| Just For You - The Glitter Band | 1974 | 1368 |
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| Fire - Remastered 2008 - U2 | 1981 | WIP6679 |
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| Up Around The Bend - Creedence Clearwater Revival | 1970 | LBF15354 |
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| The Lady In Red - Chris de Burgh | 1986 | AM331 |
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| Puppy Love - Donny Osmond | 1972 | 2006104 |
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| I Don't Believe In If Anymore - Roger Whittaker | 1970 | DB8664 |
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| Fame - Irene Cara | 1982 | 90 | |
| Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley | 1987 | ||
| Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton | 1976 | K16730 |
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| Free Me - Roger Daltrey | 1980 | 2001980 |
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| Make It with You - Bread | 1970 | 2101010 |
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| Si tu dois partir - Fairport Convention | 1969 | WIP6064 |
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| Hello Summertime - Bobby Goldsboro | 1974 | UP35705 |
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| Sweet Little Mystery - Wet Wet Wet | 1987 | JEWEL4 |
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| Honky Tonk Women - (Original Single Stereo Version) - The Rolling Stones | 1969 | USA176910010 |
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| Into the Groove - Madonna | 1985 | USWB19903035 |
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| Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper | 1984 | A4290 |
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| All You Need Is Love - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1967 | R5620 |
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| Bang Bang - BA Robertson | 1979 | K13152 |
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| Layla - Derek & The Dominos | 1972 | 2058130 |
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| To Be Loved - Jackie Wilson | 1976 | BR34 |
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| You Wear It Well - Remastered Version - Rod Stewart | 1972 | 6052171 |
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| True Faith - New Order | 1987 | FAC183/7 |
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| Club Tropicana - Wham! | 1983 |
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| Back Street Luv - Curved Air | 1971 | K16092 |
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| Just Like A Woman - Manfred Mann | 1966 | TF730 |
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| Angel Eyes - Roxy Music | 1979 | POSP67 |
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| Gin House Blues - Amen Corner | 1967 | DM136 |
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| Give a Little Love - Bay City Rollers | 1975 | 1425 |
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| Gangsters - The Specials | 1979 | CHSTT1 |
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| Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield | 1971 | 2011080 |
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| Da Da Da ich lieb dich nicht du liebst mich nicht aha aha aha - Trio | 1982 | CORP5 |
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| I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross | 1971 | TMG781 |
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| Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds | 1965 | 201765 |
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| Je T'aime - Judge Dread | 1975 | CT65 |
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| House of the Rising Sun - The Animals | 1964 | DB7301 |
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| Nervous Shakedown - AC/DC | 1984 | A9651 |
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| You Made Me Believe In Magic - Bay City Rollers | 1977 | 127 |
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| Eye of the Tiger - Survivor | 1982 | SCTA2411 |
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| Machinery - Sheena Easton | 1982 | 5326 |
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| Three Times A Lady - Commodores | 1978 | TMG1113 |
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| Body Talk - Imagination | 1981 | RBS201 |
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| Lay All Your Love On Me - ABBA | 1981 | EPCA1314 |
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| Animal - Def Leppard | 1987 | LEP1 |
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| A Hard Day's Night - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1964 | R5160 |
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| On The Road Again - Canned Heat | 1968 | LBS15090 |
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| Every Beat of My Heart - Rod Stewart, Bob Ezrin, David TIckle | 1986 | W8625 |
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| In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) - Zager & Evans | 1969 | 1860 |
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| Is She Really Going Out With Him? - Joe Jackson | 1979 | AMS7459 |
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| Feels Like I'm In Love - Kelly Marie | 1980 | 1 |
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| La Bamba - Los Lobos | 1987 | LASH13 |
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| I'm Still Standing - Elton John | 1983 | EJS1 |
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| I Feel Love - Donna Summer | 1977 | GT100 |
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| Say I'm Your Number One - Princess | 1985 | SUPE101 | |
| Like to Get to Know You Well - Howard Jones | 1984 | HOW5 |
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| You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls | 1976 | PIR4372 |
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| Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John | 1976 | ROKN512 |
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| It's a Sin - Pet Shop Boys | 1987 | R6158 |
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| Green Door - Shakin' Stevens | 1981 | A1354 |
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| The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) - Level 42 | 1983 | POSP622 |
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| Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young | 1983 | A3371 |
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| Fool - Elvis Presley | 1973 | 2393 |
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| Shy Boy - Bananarama | 1982 | NANA2 |
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| The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range | 1986 | PB49805 |
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| Conquistador - Procol Harum | 1972 | CHS2003 |
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| Walk On - Remastered 2015 - Roy Orbison | 1968 | HLU10206 |
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| The House That Jack Built - Various Artists | 1967 | F12641 | |
| Cherish - Kool & The Gang | 1985 | DE20 | |
| Swords Of A Thousand Men - Tenpole Tudor | 1981 | BUY120 | |
| I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats | 1979 | ENY30 |
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| Stuck on You - Trevor Walters | 1984 | IS002 |
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| Breaking Away - Jaki Graham | 1986 | JAKI8 |
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| Where Is the Love - Donny Hathaway | 1972 | K10202 |
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| All the Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople | 1972 | 8271 |
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| Your Time Hasn't Come Yet, Baby - Elvis Presley | 1968 | 1714 |
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| Papa Don't Preach - Madonna | 1986 | 7599205032 |
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| Use It Up & Wear It Out - Odyssey | 1980 | PB1962 |
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| A Night to Remember - Single Version - Shalamar | 1982 | K13162 |
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| The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 1970 | 1974 |
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| Careless Whisper - Wham! | 1984 |
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| Get It On - T. Rex | 1971 | BUG10 |
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| I Wonder If I Take You Home (with Full Force) - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Full Force | 1985 | A6057 |
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| Just The Way You Like It - The S.O.S Band | 1984 | A4621 |
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| You'll Never Get to Heaven - Dionne Warwick | 1964 | 7N25256 |
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| Panic - The Smiths | 1986 | RT193 |
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| Rock Your Baby - George McCrae | 1974 | BOY85 |
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| It's Raining - Darts | 1978 | MAG126 | |
| Let 'Em In - Wings | 1976 | R6015 |
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| Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood | 1984 | ZTAS3 |
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