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1962 and 1981

Tony Blackburn plays the pick of the pops from the charts of 1962 & 1981. This week, Brian Hyland, Ray Charles, Little Eva, Alvin Stardust, Ottowan & Toyah provide the music.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Oct 201213:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Susan Maughan

    Bobby's Girl

    • Rediscover The 60's - Sealed With A K.
    • Old Gold.

  • Brian Hyland

    Sealed With a Kiss

    • NOW That's What I Call A 60s & 70s Summer: Seasons In The Sun (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Del Shannon

    The Swiss Maid

    • Runaway: The Very Best of Del Shannon.
    • Collectables.
    • 8.

  • Bobby Darin

    Things

    • Splish Splash -Best Of Bobby Darin Vo.
    • Atco.

  • Brenda Lee

    It Started All Over Again

    • I'm Sorry.
    • PolyGram Records.
    • 15.

  • Ronnie Carroll

    Roses Are Red

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1962.
    • Premier.

  • The Four Seasons

    Sherry

    • Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Ve.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 1.

  • Acker Bilk

    Lonely

    • International Top Hits 1962.
    • 40.

  • Chris Montez

    Let's Dance

    • And The Beat Goes On Vol 3 (Various).
    • Debutante.

  • Adam Faith

    Don't That Beat All

    • The EP Collection.
    • See For Miles Records.
    • 12.

  • Mark Wynter

    Venus In Blue Jeans

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1962.
    • Premier.

  • Ray Charles

    You Don't Know Me

    • Genius And Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection Volume 3.
    • Rhino.
    • 5.

  • Cliff Richard & The Shadows

    It'll Be Me

    • Cliff Richard - 40 Golden Greats.
    • EMI.

  • Frank Ifield

    I Remember You

    • The Hits Of 1962 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.

  • Nat King Cole

    Ramblin' Rose

    • Nat King Cole - 20 Golden Greats.
    • EMI.

  • Elvis Presley

    She's Not You

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Shirley Bassey

    What Now My Love

    • The Hits Of 1962 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.

  • Tommy Roe

    Sheila

    • Rediscover The 50's - Here Comes Summ.
    • Old Gold.

  • Carole King

    It Might As Well Rain Until September

    • Heartbeat - Forever Yours.
    • Sony.

  • Little Eva

    The Loco-Motion

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1962.
    • Premier.

  • The Tornados

    Telstar

    • Rediscover The 60's - Sealed With A K.
    • Old Gold.

  • Squeeze

    Labelled With Love

    • Squeeze - Singles: 45's And Under.
    • A&M.

  • Soft Cell

    Tainted Love

    • Hits & Pieces - The Best of Marc Almond & Soft Cell.
    • UMC.

  • Laurie Anderson

    O Superman (For Massenet)

    • Rhino.

  • Altered Images

    Happy Birthday

    • Altered Images - Reflected Images.
    • Sony.

  • Alvin Stardust

    Pretend

    • More Best Sellers 1 (Various Artists).
    • Disky.

  • Elvis Costello

    A Good Year For The Roses

    • Ultimate Country (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    It's Raining

    • Greatest Hits.
    • SONY RECORDS.
    • 4.

  • Bad Manners

    Walking In The Sunshine

    • Magnetism: The Very Best Of Bad Manners.
    • WARNERS MUSIC.
    • 14.

  • Depeche Mode

    Just Can't Get Enough

    • Me Without You O.S.T. - Various.
    • Columbia.

  • Ottawan

    Hands Up

    • Dance Classics Volume 4.
    • 16.

  • The Human League

    Open Your Heart

    • The Human League - Greatest Hits.
    • Virgin.

  • Toyah

    Thunder In The Mountains

    • The Best Of Toyah: Proud, Loud & Heard.
    • Music Club.
    • 8.

  • Adam and the Ants

    Prince Charming

    • Adam Ant - Hits.
    • CBS.

  • Godley & Creme

    Under Your Thumb

    • The Very Best Of 10cc.
    • Mercury.

  • The Tweets

    Birdie Song

    • Novelty No.1's (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin

    It's My Party

    • The Best Of The 80's Vol.II (Various).
    • Crimson.

Broadcast

  • Sat 20 Oct 201213:00
    BBC Radio 2