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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The Seasons Playlist is a vibrant collection of songs that evoke memories of summers past, winters present, and everything in between. As we curate this playlist, we're reminded of the incredible musical diversity that has shaped our lives over the years.
We're kicking off with timeless classics like Barbra Streisand's 'Woman In Love' and The Archies' 'Sugar Sugar', which transport us back to the 1960s and 1980s. These iconic tracks are joined by other nostalgic favourites, including The Rolling Stones' 'Get Off Of My Cloud' and Bee Gees' 'Massachusetts', which continue to captivate audiences with their enduring charm.
The playlist also celebrates the emergence of new wave and synth-pop in the 1980s, with hits like Wham!'s 'Freedom', Duran Duran's 'Union of the Snake', and Madonna's 'True Blue'. These songs represent a pivotal moment in music history, as artists began experimenting with fresh sounds and styles.
From soulful ballads like Nina Simone's 'My Baby Just Cares for Me' to upbeat party anthems like Kool & The Gang's 'Celebration', this playlist has something for everyone. We're also treated to iconic rock tracks like The Beach Boys' 'Good Vibrations' and The Who's 'My Generation', which have become ingrained in our cultural consciousness.
As we journey through the playlist, we encounter an array of talented artists, from Rod Stewart and Kenny Rogers to David Bowie and John Lennon. Each song has its own unique story to tell, reflecting the era in which it was created and the emotions it evokes.
Whether you're a fan of retro pop, rock, or soul, the Seasons Playlist is a musical treasure trove that will leave you singing along and reminiscing about the good old days. So sit back, relax, and let the music take you on a journey through time.
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| The Whole of the Moon - The Waterboys | 1985 |
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| Watching The Detectives - Elvis Costello | 1977 | BUY20 | |
| Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town - Kenny Rogers, The First Edition | 1969 | RS20829 |
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| Imagine - Remastered 2010 - John Lennon | 1975 | MIUCT5697 |
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| Knock on Wood - Otis Redding, Carla Thomas | 1967 | 601021 |
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| You Win Again - Bee Gees | 1987 | W8351 |
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| Passion - Rod Stewart | 1980 | 26 |
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| Radio, Radio - Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 1978 | ADA24 | |
| Suburbia - Pet Shop Boys | 1986 | R6140 |
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| One Day at a Time - Lena Martell | 1979 | 7N46021 | |
| The Wild Boys - Duran Duran | 1984 | DURAN3 |
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| Celebration - Kool & The Gang | 1980 | KOOL10 |
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| Boogie On Up - Rokotto | 1977 | STAT62 |
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| Ain't That Loving You Baby - Elvis Presley | 1964 | 1422 |
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| Whenever You Need Somebody - Rick Astley | 1987 | PB41567 | |
| Soul Man - Sam & Dave | 1967 | 601023 |
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| Dear Prudence - Siouxsie and the Banshees | 1983 | SHE4 |
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| Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon | 1972 | F13278 | |
| The Carnival Is Over - The Seekers | 1965 | DB7711 | |
| Every Loser Wins - Nick Berry | 1986 | RESL204 |
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| You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate | 1975 | 221 |
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| Freedom - Wham! | 1984 | A4743 |
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| The Sun and the Rain - Madness | 1983 | BUY192 |
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| Baggy Trousers - Madness | 1980 |
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| What'd I Say - Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs | 1966 | UP1157 | |
| Alive And Kicking - Simple Minds | 1985 |
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| Through the Barricades - Spandau Ballet | 1986 | SPANS1 |
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| Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy | 1976 | 1495 |
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| Notorious - Duran Duran | 1986 | DDN45 |
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| Open Your Heart - The Human League | 1981 | VS453 |
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| Lowdown - Boz Scaggs | 1976 | 4563 | |
| If I Knew Then What I Know Now - Val Doonican | 1968 | 7N17616 |
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| Crazy Crazy Nights - KISS | 1987 | KISS7 |
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| Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John, Mariah Carey | 1978 | 17 |
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| I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Bobbie Gentry | 1969 | CL15606 |
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| Tears - Ken Dodd | 1965 | DB7659 |
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| Daydreamer - David Cassidy | 1973 | 1334 |
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| Paid In Full - Eric B. & Rakim, Marley Marl | 1987 | BRW78 |
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| It's Raining Again - Supertramp | 1982 | AMS8255 |
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| Something - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles | 1969 | R5814 |
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| Massachusetts - Bee Gees | 1967 | 56192 |
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| Good Vibrations - Remastered 2001 - The Beach Boys | 1966 | USCA26600006 |
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| The Final Countdown - Europe | 1986 | A7127 |
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| The Tide Is High - Blondie | 1980 | CHS2465 |
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| I'm Stone In Love With You - The Stylistics | 1972 | 6105015 |
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| Surrender - Diana Ross | 1971 | TMG792 |
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| Those Were the Days - Mary Hopkin | 1968 | 2 |
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| Experiment IV - Remastered 2025 - Kate Bush | 1986 | KB5 |
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| Cracklin' Rosie - Neil Diamond | 1970 | USMC17046641 |
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| Mississippi - Pussycat | 1976 | SON2077 |
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| Maggie May - Rod Stewart | 1971 | 6052097 |
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| Just for Money - Paul Hardcastle | 1985 | CASH1 |
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| Karma Chameleon - Culture Club | 1983 | VS612 |
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| Woman In Love - Barbra Streisand | 1980 | USSM18000362 |
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| Synchronicity II - The Police | 1983 | AM153 |
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| Everything I Own - Ken Boothe | 1974 | TR7920 | |
| Only for Love - Limahl | 1983 | LML1 |
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| Living On The Ceiling - Various Artists | 1982 | BLANC3 |
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| Steppin' Out - Kool & The Gang | 1981 | DE4 | |
| Fashion - David Bowie | 1980 | BOW7 |
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| I Only Have Eyes for You - Various Artists | 1975 | 3575 |
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| Get Off Of My Cloud - (Original Single Mono Version) - The Rolling Stones | 1965 | F12263 |
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| Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye | 1982 | A2855 |
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| My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone | 1987 | ||
| (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Sandie Shaw | 1964 | 7N15704 |
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| Warm Wet Circles - Marillion | 1987 | MARIL8 |
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| A Mess Of Blues - Edit Version - Status Quo | 1983 | QUO12 |
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| My Coo Ca Choo - Alvin Stardust | 1973 | MAG1 |
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| Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves - Cher | 1971 | MU1142 |
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| The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush | 1985 | A5003 |
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| Lost In France - Bonnie Tyler | 1976 | 2734 |
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| Holy Cow - Lee Dorsey | 1966 | SS552 | |
| Somebody - Depeche Mode | 1984 | 7BONG7 |
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| Biljo - Various Artists | 1969 | 1891 |
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| Never Can Say Goodbye - Jimmy Somerville, Bronski Beat, The Communards | 1987 | LON158 |
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| Why Do Fools Fall in Love - Diana Ross | 1981 | CL226 |
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| Johnny Reggae - Various Artists | 1971 | 1180 |
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| (Just Like) Starting Over - Remastered 2010 - John Lennon | 1980 | USCA30000023 |
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| Same Old Scene - Roxy Music | 1980 | ROXY1 |
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| My Generation - The Who | 1965 | POSP907 |
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| 007 - Musical Youth | 1983 | YOU6 |
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| Sarah - Thin Lizzy | 1979 | LIZZY5 |
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| Barcelona - Freddie Mercury, Montserrat Caballé | 1987 | POSP887 |
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| Lick It Up - KISS | 1983 | KISS5 |
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| Belfast - Boney M. | 1977 | K11020 |
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| Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck | 1972 | RR3 | |
| I'm Coming Home - Marv Johnson | 1969 | TMG713 |
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| Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - Various Artists | 1982 | VS518 |
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| Woodstock - Matthews' Southern Comfort | 1970 | UNS526 |
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| Always and Forever - Heatwave | 1978 | GT236 |
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| Promises - Eric Clapton | 1978 | 21 |
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| Turn to Stone - Electric Light Orchestra | 1977 | UP36313 |
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| There Is a Mountain - Donovan | 1967 | 7N17403 |
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| Union of the Snake - Duran Duran | 1983 | 5429 |
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| Paranoid - Black Sabbath | 1970 | 6059010 |
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| Ain't Got No / I Got Life - Nina Simone | 1968 | 1743 |
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| True Blue - Madonna | 1986 | 7599205642 |
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| Homburg - Live at Dallas Sound Studio - Procol Harum | 1967 | RZ3003 |
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| Pretty Little Angel Eyes - Showaddywaddy | 1978 | ARIST222 |
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| Sugar Sugar - The Archies | 1969 | 1872 |
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