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 on a mission to curate the perfect playlist, and it's a journey through the decades, exploring iconic tracks that have shaped the music industry. From timeless classics to chart-topping hits, we're diving into the world of music to bring you the most unforgettable songs.
We're kicking off with The Beatles, one of the most influential bands in history, with 'Can't Buy Me Love - Remastered 2009' from 1964, a feel-good anthem that sets the tone for our playlist. Meanwhile, U.S.A. For Africa's 'We Are The World' from 1985 is a powerful charity single that brings people together.
We're grooving to David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' from 1983, a song that embodies the spirit of the 80s, and Terry Jacks' 'Seasons in the Sun' from 1974, a poignant ballad that showcases his unique vocal style. Other iconic artists like Lionel Richie, with 'Hello' from 1984, and Cliff Richard, with 'Living Doll' from 1986, are also gracing our playlist.
ABBA, one of the most successful bands of all time, is represented with 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' from 1977, a catchy and upbeat track that never fails to get us singing along. We're also featuring U2's 'With Or Without You' from 1987, a hauntingly beautiful song that showcases their unique sound.
Our playlist is a melting pot of genres and eras, with everything from Engelbert Humperdinck's soulful 'Release Me' from 1967 to The Pipes And Drums Of The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards' stunning 'Amazing Grace' from 1972. We're celebrating the diversity of music and the artists who have made it so rich and vibrant.
From Marvin Gaye's 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' from 1969 to Blondie's 'Call Me' from 1980, our playlist is a journey through the decades, with each song carefully selected to create a unique listening experience. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, or soul, there's something for everyone in this playlist.
As we continue to curate our playlist, we're excited to see where this musical journey takes us. With so many incredible tracks to choose from, we're creating a playlist that's truly unforgettable.
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| Don't Stay Away Too Long - Peters & Lee | 1974 | 6006388 |
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| Why Can't I Be You? - The Cure | 1987 | FICS25 |
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| Sugar Sugar - Remastered - Sakkarin, Jonathan King | 1971 | 2064 |
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| Could It Be I'm Falling in Love - The Spinners | 1973 | K10283 | |
| Driving Away From Home (Jim's Tune) - It's Immaterial | 1986 | 15 |
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| See My Baby Jive - Wizzard | 1973 | HAR5070 |
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| (You're My) Soul And Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers | 1966 | VS535 |
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| My Perfect Cousin - The Undertones | 1980 | SIR4038 |
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| Convoy GB - Laurie Lingo & The Dipsticks | 1976 | STAT23 |
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| Living Doll - Cliff Richard | 1986 | YZ65 |
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| Stars On 45 - Original Single Version - Stars On 45 | 1981 | A1102 |
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| Do It Do It Again (A Far L'Amore Comincia Tu) - Raffaella Carrà | 1978 | EPC6094 | |
| Marquee Moon - Television | 1977 | K12252 |
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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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| Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow - Tom Jones | 1977 | 2583 |
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| Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix | 1969 | 604029 |
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| To All the Girls I've Loved Before - Julio Iglesias, Willie Nelson | 1984 | A4252 |
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| Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks | 1974 | 1344 |
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| Clean, Clean - The Buggles | 1980 | WIP6584 |
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| The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - The Walker Brothers | 1966 | BF1473 |
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| Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood of Man | 1976 | 7N45569 | |
| Rock 'n' Roll Suicide - 2012 Remaster - David Bowie | 1974 | LPBO5021 |
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| Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz | 1981 | 56 |
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| Sheila Take a Bow - The Smiths | 1987 | RT196 |
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| Let Your Love Flow - The Bellamy Brothers, Gölä | 1976 | K16690 |
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| Smoke On The Water - Remastered 2012 - Deep Purple | 1977 |
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| Plastic Man - Mono Mix - The Kinks | 1969 | 7N17724 | |
| (Keep Feeling) Fascination - The Human League | 1983 | VS569 |
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| Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs - Various Artists | 1978 | 7N46035 | |
| Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers | 1975 | 1409 |
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| Private Eyes - Daryl Hall & John Oates | 1982 | 134 |
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| All The Things She Said - Simple Minds | 1986 | VS860 |
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| We Are The World - U.S.A. For Africa | 1985 | US25T0511671 |
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| I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye | 1969 | TMG686 |
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| All Kinds Of Everything - Various Artists | 1970 | R11054 |
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| Let's Dance - David Bowie | 1983 | EA152 |
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| I Want To Break Free - Single Remix - Queen | 1984 |
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| Reggae Like It Used To Be - Various Artists | 1976 | 2090185 |
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| Turn It On Again - Genesis | 1980 | CB356 |
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| Carrie - Europe | 1987 | EUR2 |
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| We'll Find Our Day - Various Artists | 1975 | BRAD7509 | |
| Daydream - The Lovin' Spoonful | 1966 | 7N25361 |
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| Man of the World - Fleetwood Mac | 1969 |
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| That's Nice - Neil Christian | 1966 | JH301 |
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| There Goes My Everything - Elvis Presley | 1971 | 2060 | |
| I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor | 1979 | 2095017 |
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| I've Got You On My Mind - Various Artists | 1968 | R5667 |
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| Look Mama - Howard Jones | 1985 | HOW7 | |
| Waterloo - ABBA | 1974 | 9820539 |
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| Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck | 1967 | DB8151 |
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| Temptation - Heaven 17 | 1983 | VS570 |
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| Shirley - Shakin' Stevens | 1982 | EPCA2087 |
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| With Or Without You - U2 | 1987 | IS319 |
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| Ticket To Ride - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1965 | R5265 |
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| Think - Brenda Lee | 1964 | 05903 | |
| A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You - The Monkees | 1967 | 1580 |
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| Automatic Lover - Dee D. Jackson | 1978 | 6007171 |
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| I Can't Tell the Bottom From the Top - The Hollies | 1970 | R5837 |
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| Night Fever - From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack - Bee Gees | 1978 | 002 |
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| The Shuffle - Van McCoy | 1977 | 6105076 |
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| Eye to Eye - Chaka Khan | 1985 | W9009 | |
| High Fidelity - Elvis Costello & The Attractions | 1980 | XX3 |
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| More, More, More - Andrea True Connection | 1976 | BDS442 |
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| At the Club - The Drifters | 1972 | K10148 | |
| Going Underground - The Jam | 1980 | POSP113 |
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| My Camera Never Lies - Bucks Fizz | 1982 | 202 |
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| Brown Sugar - Remastered 2009 - The Rolling Stones | 1971 | RS19100 |
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| Where Is The Love - Betty Wright | 1975 | 2548 |
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| The Cat Crept In - Mud | 1974 | 170 |
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| Can't Buy Me Love - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles | 1964 | R5114 |
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| Keep on Loving You - REO Speedwagon | 1981 | EPC9544 |
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| Grey Day - Madness | 1981 | BUY112 |
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| Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown | 1984 | BRW5 |
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| Silver Star - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons | 1976 | K16742 |
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| True - Spandau Ballet | 1983 | SPAN1 |
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| The Slightest Touch - Five Star | 1987 | PB41265 |
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| Not Fade Away - (Original Single Mono Version) - The Rolling Stones | 1964 | F11845 |
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| Drowning - The Beat | 1981 | FEET6 |
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| Hello - Lionel Richie | 1984 | TMG1330 |
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| Call Me - Blondie | 1980 | CHS2414 |
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| Release Me - Engelbert Humperdinck | 1967 | F12541 |
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| Get Down - Gilbert O'Sullivan | 1973 | 96 | |
| Hot Love - A Side - T. Rex | 1971 | BUG6 |
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| Automatic - The Pointer Sisters | 1984 | RPS105 |
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| The Night - Various Artists | 1975 | USMO17284728 |
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| Instinction - Spandau Ballet | 1982 | CHS2602 |
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| Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds | 1985 | VS749 |
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| Love Ballad - George Benson | 1979 | K17333 |
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| At the Club - The Drifters | 1965 | AT4019 |
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| Is There Something I Should Know - Duran Duran | 1983 | 5371 |
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| To Be With You Again - Level 42 | 1987 | POSP855 |
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| Pie Jesu - From "Requiem" - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Brightman, Paul Miles-Kingston | 1985 | WEBBER1 |
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| Please Stay - Mike Patton | 1966 | F12340 | |
| Knowing Me, Knowing You - ABBA | 1977 | EPC4955 |
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| Lady Madonna - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1968 | R5675 |
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| Congratulations - Cliff Richard | 1968 | DB8376 |
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| Good Morning Judge - 10cc | 1977 | 6008025 |
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| I Don't Want Our Loving To Die - The Herd | 1968 | TF925 |
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| Touch Me (I Want Your Body) - Samantha Fox | 1986 | FOXY1 |
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| Easy Lover - Philip Bailey, Phil Collins | 1985 | A4915 |
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