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.
Direct link to Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ifiZAzfA85ykHytwGkFmx
Currently, the playlist boasts an impressive collection of over 100 songs that have become ingrained in our popular culture. From classic hits like The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" and The Animals' "House of the Rising Sun" to chart-toppers like Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach" and Wham!'s "Club Tropicana", there's something for everyone.
The playlist seamlessly weaves together genres, eras, and moods, taking listeners on a sonic journey through the ages. You might find yourself swaying to the upbeat rhythms of "Sunny Afternoon" by The Kinks or "Give a Little Love" by Bay City Rollers, or getting lost in the soulful melodies of "She" by Charles Aznavour or "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer.
One of the joys of this playlist is its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Tracks like "I'm Alive" by The Hollies, "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA, and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John instantly bring back memories of summers spent dancing, road trips with friends, or lazy afternoons spent daydreaming.
Whether you're in the mood for feel-good anthems like "All You Need Is Love" by The Beatles or "I Want To Wake Up With You" by Boris Gardiner, or prefer to indulge in retro classics like "Duke of Earl" by Darts or "Popcorn" by Hot Butter, this playlist has got you covered.
As the seasons change, the playlist remains a constant companion, providing the perfect soundtrack to your daily life. So sit back, press play, and let the music transport you to a world of timeless tunes and summer vibes.
| Track | Year | Catalogue No. | |
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| Frankie - Sister Sledge | 1985 | A9547 |
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| Get It On - T. Rex | 1971 | BUG10 |
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| I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder | 1967 | TMG613 |
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| Younger Girl - The Critters | 1966 | HL10047 |
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| A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum | 1967 | DM126 |
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| Who Are You - The Who | 1978 | WHO1 |
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| Papa Don't Preach - Madonna | 1986 | 7599205032 |
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| It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World - Single Version / Mono - James Brown | 1966 | 7N25371 |
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| Every Beat of My Heart - Rod Stewart, Bob Ezrin, David TIckle | 1986 | W8625 |
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| Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood | 1984 | ZTAS3 |
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| The Living Daylights - a-ha | 1987 | W8305 |
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| Panic - The Smiths | 1986 | RT193 |
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| Sweet Inspiration - Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon | 1970 | 1111 |
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| Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John | 1976 | ROKN512 |
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| She - Charles Aznavour | 1974 | BAR26 |
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| I'm Alive - The Hollies | 1965 | R5287 |
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| True Faith - New Order | 1987 | FAC183/7 |
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| Ghost Town - The Specials | 1981 | ||
| Puppy Love - Donny Osmond | 1972 | 2006104 |
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| Something in the Air - Thunderclap Newman | 1969 | 604031 |
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| Private Life - Grace Jones | 1980 | WIP6629 |
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| Never Can Say Goodbye - The Jackson 5 | 1971 | TMG778 |
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| Who's That Girl - Madonna | 1987 | 0603497841929 |
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| I'm Doin' Fine Now - New York City | 1973 | 2351 |
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| Animal - Def Leppard | 1987 | LEP1 |
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| All You Need Is Love - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1967 | R5620 |
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| To Know You Is to Love You - Peter And Gordon | 1965 | DB7617 |
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| I Pretend - Des O'Connor | 1968 | DB8397 |
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| Into the Groove - Madonna | 1985 | USWB19903035 |
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| Everything Counts - Depeche Mode | 1983 | 7BONG3 |
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| Duke of Earl - Darts | 1979 | MAG147 | |
| The Winner Takes It All - ABBA | 1980 | EPC8835 |
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| Driving In My Car - Madness | 1982 | BUY153 | |
| Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh | 1977 | ABE12002 |
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| I Feel Love - Donna Summer | 1977 | GT100 |
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| In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry | 1970 | DNX2502 |
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| Rocket - Mud | 1974 | 178 |
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| Baby Come Back - The Equals | 1968 | PT135 |
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| Abracadabra - Remastered 2017 - Steve Miller Band | 1982 | STEVE3 |
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| House of the Rising Sun - The Animals | 1964 | DB7301 |
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| Just Walk In My Shoes - Single Version - Various Artists | 1972 | TMG813 | |
| Give Me the Night - George Benson | 1980 | K17673 |
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| Annabella - The Walker Brothers | 1967 | BF1593 |
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| Wishing Well - Sananda Maitreya | 1987 | TRENT2 |
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| I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross | 1971 | TMG781 |
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| Fame - Irene Cara | 1982 | 90 | |
| Club Tropicana - Wham! | 1983 |
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| Roadblock - Stock Aitken Waterman | 1987 | USA611 |
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| We Gotta Get Out of This Place (Rerecorded) - The Animals | 1965 | DB7639 |
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| A Night to Remember - Single Version - Shalamar | 1982 | K13162 |
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| I Want You - Bob Dylan | 1966 | 202258 |
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| Green Door - Shakin' Stevens | 1981 | A1354 |
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| You Got What It Takes - Showaddywaddy | 1977 | 126 |
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| Rock the Boat - Various Artists | 1974 | APBO0232 |
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| Toy Boy - Sinitta | 1987 | FAN12 | |
| Shout - Lulu | 1986 | GBUM71500054 | |
| Let's Go All the Way - Single Version - Sly Fox | 1986 | CL403 |
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| Oh Yeah! - Roxy Music | 1980 | 2001972 |
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| Summerlove Sensation - Bay City Rollers | 1974 | 1369 |
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| Today - Talk Talk | 1982 | 5314 |
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| Beat the Clock - Sparks | 1979 | VS270 |
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| Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell | 1968 | TMG655 | |
| Self Control - Laura Branigan | 1984 | A9676 |
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| Eighteen With A Bullet - Pete Wingfield | 1975 | WIP6231 |
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| I Want To Wake Up With You - Boris Gardiner | 1986 | REV733 | |
| Big Log - Robert Plant | 1983 | B9848 |
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| I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do - ABBA | 1975 | EPC3229 |
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| Run To Me - Bee Gees | 1972 | 2058255 |
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| Jeans On - David Dundas | 1976 | CHS2094 |
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| Are 'Friends' Electric? - Gary Numan | 1979 | BEG18 |
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| 48 Crash - Suzi Quatro | 1973 | 158 |
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| Please Please Me - David Cassidy, The Partridge Family | 1974 | 1371 |
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| You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011 - Queen | 1976 | 2494 |
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| Hold On Tight - Electric Light Orchestra | 1981 | 7011 |
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| Too Busy Thinking About My Baby - Marvin Gaye | 1969 | TMG705 | |
| Paperback Writer - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1966 | R5452 |
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| I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Tom Jones | 1967 | F12639 |
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| The Bangin' Man - Slade | 1974 | 2058492 | |
| It's A Hard Life - Remastered 2011 - Queen | 1984 | QUEEN3 |
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| Summer in the City - Remastered - The Lovin' Spoonful | 1966 | KAS200 |
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| The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles | 1970 | TMG745 |
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| Here Comes the Summer - The Undertones | 1979 | SIR4022 | |
| Give a Little Love - Bay City Rollers | 1975 | 1425 |
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| Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann | 1964 | POP1320 |
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| What Are You Doing Sunday - The Dawn | 1971 | 1169 |
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| My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder | 1969 | TMG690 |
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| She'd Rather Be With Me - The Turtles | 1967 | HLU10135 |
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| It's a Sin - Pet Shop Boys | 1987 | R6158 |
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| Northern Lights - Renaissance | 1978 | K17177 |
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| I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats | 1979 | ENY30 |
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| Popcorn - Hot Butter | 1972 | 7N25583 |
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| Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder | 1981 | USMO18084666 |
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| Sunshine Girl - Various Artists | 1968 | DB8446 |
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| Jump (For My Love) - The Pointer Sisters | 1984 | RPS106 |
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| Up Around The Bend - Creedence Clearwater Revival | 1970 | LBF15354 |
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| A Hard Day's Night - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1964 | R5160 |
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| If The Kids Are United - Sham 69 | 1978 | 2059050 | |
| Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) - US Disco Mix - The Real Thing | 1979 | 7P109 | |
| Up The Ladder To The Roof - The Supremes | 1970 | TMG735 |
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| Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks | 1966 | 7N17125 |
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