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1971 and 1983
Tony Blackburn counts down to the all important number one, as he spins the hits from the charts of 1971 & 1983. With music from The Who, Isaac Hayes, Billy Joel & Eurythmics.
Last on
Thu 18 Dec 201403:00
BBC Radio 2
Music Played
CHART OF 1971
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Ronnie Dyson
When You Get Right Down To It
- 1971 CD2.
- Crimson.
- 12.
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Middle of the Road
Soley Soley
- Million Sellers Vol.13 - The Seventie.
- Disky.
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The Congregation
Softly Whispering I Love You
- 20 Songs Of Love From The 70's (Vario.
- MFP.
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Deep Purple
Fireball
- Deep Purple: Anthology CD1.
- RAGNAROCK.
- 10.
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Labi Siffre
It Must Be Love
- Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying (Deluxe Edition).
- Edsel.
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The Who
Let's See Action
- The Who - The Singles.
- Polydor.
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Diana Ross
Surrender
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
- Polygram Tv.
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Cilla Black
Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight)
- Cilla Black- The Best Of The EMI Year.
- EMI.
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The Newbeats
Run Baby Run
- Acuff-Rose Opryland Music: 50th Anniv.
- Acuff-Rose Opryland.
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Gilbert O’Sullivan
No Matter How I Try
- The Essential Collection.
- BMG.
- 011.
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Isaac Hayes
Theme From Shaft
- Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
- Global Television.
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Olivia Newton‐John
Banks Of The Ohio
- The Best Of.
- EMI.
- 10.
THE TOP FIVE
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Cher
Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves
- Wea/Universal.
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John Kongos
Tokoloshe Man
- Baby Boomer Classics: Rockin' '70s.
- Cherry Red Records.
- 4.
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Slade
Coz I Luv You
- The Greatest Hits Of 1971 (Various).
- Premier.
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T. Rex
Jeepster
- Electric Warrior (Deluxe Edition).
- A&M.
- 3.
NUMBER 1
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Benny Hill
Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
- Chegger's Choice (Various Artists).
- Global Television.
CHART OF 1983
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Aztec Camera
Oblivious
- The Best Of Aztec Camera.
- Warner E.S.P..
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Genesis
That's All
- Genesis - Turn It On Again.
- Virgin.
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Michael Jackson
Thriller
- Diana-Michael-Gladys-Stevie (Compilat.
- Priority.
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Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Islands In The Stream
- The Greatest Love (Various Artists).
- Telstar.
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Eurythmics
Right By Your Side
- Eurythmics - Greatest Hits.
- RCA.
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Shakin’ Stevens
Cry Just A Little Bit
- Shakin' Stevens Greatest Hits.
- Book Club Associates.
- 16.
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Culture Club
Victims
- Culture Club - Greatest Moments.
- Virgin.
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Cliff Richard
Please Don't Fall In Love
- Cliff Richard - Private Collection.
- EMI.
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Tracey Ullman
Move Over Darling
- Now 1984 - The Millennium Series.
- Now.
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Tina Turner
Let's Stay Together
- Tina Turner - Simply The Best.
- Capitol.
THE TOP FIVE
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Slade
My Oh My
- Slade - The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome.
- Castle.
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Thompson Twins
Hold Me Now
- 80s Mania (Various Artists).
- BMG.
- 3.
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Billy Joel
Uptown Girl
- An Innocent Man.
- CBS.
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Paul Young
Love Of The Common People
- Paul Young - From Time To Time.
- Columbia.
THE NUMBER 1
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The Flying Pickets
Only You
- Christmas Love Songs (Various Artists.
- Arcade Records.
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Dec 201413:00BBC Radio 2
- Thu 18 Dec 201403:00BBC Radio 2
