A seasonal selection of songs that loosely fit into the rock, indie and alternative genres. Updated daily.
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Welcome to the ultimate playlist, a musical journey that takes you on a ride through the decades, exploring a diverse range of genres and styles. From the 1950s to the present day, this playlist is a treasure trove of iconic hits that continue to get us singing along.
As we travel through the years, we find ourselves in the 1950s, where classic crooners like Paul Anka and Ella Fitzgerald set the tone for the playlist with their timeless hits like "Diana" and "But Not For Me". The 1960s bring us The Tornados with their groundbreaking instrumental "Telstar", while The Police start to make their mark with "Message In A Bottle" and "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic".
The 1970s and 80s see the rise of rock legends like David Bowie, with "Modern Love", and U2, who bring us "Beautiful Day" and "All Because Of You". Pop icons like Elton John, with "Something About The Way You Look Tonight", and Billy Joel, with "Uptown Girl", also make an appearance.
The 1990s and 2000s are a time of great musical diversity, with the likes of Suede, Oasis, and The Killers dominating the airwaves. We also see the emergence of new talent, such as Robbie Williams, who brings us hits like "Shame" and "Bodies".
In the 2010s, artists like Adele, with her powerful ballad "Skyfall", and Eminem, with his high-energy "Berzerk", continue to push the boundaries of music. Today, we're still discovering new sounds, from Tones And I's catchy "Dance Monkey" to Bastille's anthemic "Pompeii".
Throughout this playlist, you'll find a mix of upbeat tracks to get you moving and slower songs to tug at your heartstrings. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, or something in between, there's something for everyone here. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
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| Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You) - Jodie Sands | 1958 | POP533 |
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| I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness | 2003 |
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| Show Me Heaven - Maria McKee | 1990 | 6563037 |
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| America - Razorlight | 2006 | 1705368 |
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| Girlfriend - Billie Piper | 1998 | SINCD3 |
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| Seventeen - Let Loose | 1994 | MERDD406 |
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| Julia - Chris Rea | 1993 | YZ722CD |
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| Kinky Afro - Happy Mondays | 1990 | FAC3027 |
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| Highly Strung - Spandau Ballet | 1984 | SPAN5 |
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| Mood (feat. iann dior) - 24kGoldn, iann dior | 2020 | USQX92003025 | |
| Hold Me Close - David Essex | 1975 | 3572 |
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| Beautiful Day - U2 | 2000 |
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| Diana - Paul Anka | 1957 | DB3980 | |
| Forget You - CeeLo Green | 2010 | USAT21001778 |
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| Eiffel 65 - Blue (Da Ba Dee) (Samuele Sartini & Cire Remix) - Eiffel 65, Samuele Sartini, CIRE | 1999 | WEA226CD1 |
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| After the Watershed (Early Learning the Hard Way) - Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine | 1991 | USM2 |
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| Two More Years - Bloc Party | 2005 | WEBB095SCDX |
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| Lucky You - The Lightning Seeds | 1995 | 6625182 |
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| Telstar - The Tornados | 1962 | F11494 |
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| Every Loser Wins - Nick Berry | 1986 | RESL204 |
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| Dizzy - Vic Reeves, The Wonder Stuff | 1991 | SIGH712 |
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| (We Want) The Same Thing - Belinda Carlisle | 1990 | VS1219 | |
| When You Were Young - The Killers | 2006 | 1707658 |
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| Fat Lip - Sum 41 | 2001 | 5888012 |
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| Do You Love Me? - Brian Poole & The Tremeloes | 1963 | F11739 | |
| Beautiful Ones - Suede | 1996 | MIUCT8168 |
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| All Because Of You - U2 | 2005 | CIDX906 |
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| Dreaming - Blondie | 1979 | CHS2350 |
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| Skyfall - Adele | 2012 |
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| Processed Beats - Kasabian | 2004 | PARADISE21 |
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| Silver Lady - David Soul | 1977 | PVT115 |
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| Message In A Bottle - The Police | 1979 | AMS7474 |
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| In Demand - Texas | 2000 | MERCD528 |
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| Killer Queen - Remastered 2011 - Queen | 1974 | 2229 |
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| Bonfire Heart - James Blunt | 2013 |
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| Jump In My Car - David Hasselhoff | 2006 | CDHOFF1 |
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| All My Life - Foo Fighters | 2002 | MIUCT4791 |
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| Kids - Robbie Williams | 2000 | CDCHS5119 |
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| That's What I Like - Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers | 1989 | MFD002 |
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| A Good Heart - Feargal Sharkey | 1985 | VS808 |
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| I Knew You Were Trouble. - Taylor Swift | 2012 |
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| Bodies - Robbie Williams | 2009 | VSCDT1998 |
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| Connection - Elastica | 1994 | BLUFF010CD |
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| Walkin' On The Sun - Smash Mouth | 1997 | IND95555 |
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| (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams | 1991 | AM789 |
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| Down in a Hole - Alice In Chains | 1993 | 6597512 |
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| Why Does My Heart Feel so Bad? - Various Artists | 1999 | ||
| Angel Interceptor - Ash | 1995 |
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| Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder | 1973 | TMG869 |
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| Whatever You Want - Status Quo | 1979 | 6059242 |
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| Going Underground - Buffalo Tom | 1999 | IGNSCD16 |
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| Pompeii - Bastille | 2023 |
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| My Favourite Game - The Cardigans | 1998 | 5679892 |
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| Bluetonic - The Bluetones | 1995 | BLUE002CD |
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| Please Save Me - James Dymond Remix - Sunscreem, Push, James Dymond | 2001 | FAMFERN1CD | |
| Shame - Robbie Williams | 2010 |
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| Berzerk - Eminem | 2013 | USUM71311375 |
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| Radioactive - Kings of Leon | 2010 | 88697796492 |
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| Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Edit Version - Elton John | 1997 |
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| Be the One - The Ting Tings | 2008 | MIUCT8429 |
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| You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) [with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra] - Rod Stewart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 1977 | 11 |
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| I Saved The World Today - Remastered Version - Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart | 1999 | 74321695632 |
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| Mixed Up World - Sophie Ellis-Bextor | 2003 | 9812108 |
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| Sunrise - Pulp | 2001 | CID786 |
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| The Gift - INXS | 1993 | INXCD25 |
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| Angel - Lionel Richie | 2000 | 5726612 |
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| No Diggity - Blackstreet | 1996 | MIUCT3528 |
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| Never Miss A Beat - Kaiser Chiefs | 2008 | MIUCT5825 |
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| Machines - Biffy Clyro | 2007 | MIUCT3444 |
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| Let Me Kiss You - Morrissey | 2004 | ATKXD008 | |
| Needles and Pins - Smokie | 1977 | 263 |
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| Silence - Delerium, Sarah McLachlan | 2000 | 333191 |
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| Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do! - Elvis Presley | 1957 | POP272 |
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| Smoke - Natalie Imbruglia | 1998 | 74321621942 |
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| Goodbye Mr A - The Hoosiers | 2007 | MIUCT5399 |
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| This Flight Tonight - 2010 - Remaster - Nazareth | 1973 | MOON14 |
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| Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon | 2008 | USRC10800300 |
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| Down In The Tube Station At Midnight - The Jam | 1978 | POSP8 |
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| Flying - Cast | 1996 | 5754772 |
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| Faith - Remastered - George Michael | 1987 | EMU3 |
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| Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi | 1986 | USPR38619998 |
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| Hollywood - Michael Bublé | 2010 | USRE11000764 |
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| More Than A Woman - 911 | 1998 | VSCDT1707 |
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| Love Me - The 1975 | 2015 | GBK3W1500404 |
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| Uptown Girl - Billy Joel | 1983 | A3775 |
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| 12:51 - The Strokes | 2003 | RTRADESCD140 |
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| Dance Monkey - Tones And I | 2019 | QZES71982312 |
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| Ride on Time - Black Box | 1989 | PB43055 |
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| In the End - Linkin Park | 2001 | USWB10002407 |
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| Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison | 1964 | HLU9919 |
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| Burning Wheel - Primal Scream | 1997 | CRE272T |
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| But Not For Me - Ella Fitzgerald | 1959 | POP657 | |
| Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance | 2006 | USRE10602614 |
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| Wherever You Will Go - The Calling | 2011 | MIUCT3714 |
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| Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police | 1981 | AMS8174 |
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| Come Get Some - Rooster | 2004 |
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| Cigarettes & Alcohol - Remastered - Oasis | 1994 |
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| Highfly - John Miles | 1975 | F13595 |
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| Precious - Depeche Mode | 2005 |
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| Modern Love - David Bowie | 1983 | EA158 |
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