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David Quantick continues his exploration of music's love affair with the 45 rpm single with a look at the workings of the singles industry.

David Quantick continues his exploration of our love affair with the 45 rpm single.

In programme three, David looks at the workings of the singles industry, exploring the studios that grew up to service the singles business, including The Brill Building, Motown and Stock, Aitken and Waterman's "hit factory". He also takes a look at the power of the DJ on the single.

First broadcast in 2009.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 4 Apr 201902:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Who

    The Kids Are Alright

    • Polydor.

  • The Who

    The Kids Are Alright

    • Polydor.

  • Sex Pistols

    Anarchy In The U.K.

    • Virgin.

  • Magazine

    A Song From Under The Floorboards

    • Virgin.

  • The Ting Tings

    Great DJ

    • CD SINGLE.
    • Columbia.

  • The Ting Tings

    Great DJ

    • CD SINGLE.
    • Columbia.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Jan 201300:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 4 Sep 201402:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 13 Aug 201502:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 14 Apr 201602:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 16 Feb 201702:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 4 Apr 201902:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music