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1971 and 1983

Tony Blackburn reveals the hits that dominated the charts, this week in 1971 & 1983. With music from The Byrds, Neil Diamond, Mungo Jerry, Musical Youth, Toto & Men At Work.

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Thu 5 Mar 201503:00
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Music Played

  • THE CHART OF 1971

    • The Showstoppers

      Ain't Nothin' But A House Party

      • This Is The Modern World (Various Artists).
      • Universal.

    • Chairmen of the Board

      Everything's Tuesday

      • The Best Of Chairmen Of The Board.
      • Castle.

    • The Byrds

      Chestnut Mare

      • The Greatest Hits Of 1971 (Various).
      • Premier.

    • The Partridge Family

      I Think I Love You

    • Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

      Forget Me Not

      • Motown Hits Of Gold Vol.5.
      • Hitsville.

    • Jackie Lee

      Rupert

      • The History Of Pop 1966 To 1973 Volume 3.
      • Poker.
      • 8.

    • The Miracles & Smokey Robinson

      (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need

      • Motown Chartbusters Volume 6.
      • Tamla Motown.
      • 15.

    • Neil Diamond

      Sweet Caroline

      • Neil Diamond - The Ultimate Collectio.
      • Columbia/Mca.

    • Badfinger

      No Matter What

      • Badfinger - No Dice.
      • Apple.

    • Dawn

      Candida

    • Elton John

      Your Song

      • Diamonds.
      • Virgin EMI Records.

    • Mungo Jerry

      Baby Jump

      • The Greatest Hits Of 1971 (Various).
      • Premier.

  • THE TOP FIVE

    • The Supremes

      Stoned Love

      • Hitsville.

    • Perry Como

      It's Impossible

      • Million Sellers Vol.15 - The Seventie.
      • Disky.

    • Ashton, Gardner & Dyke

      Resurrection Shuffle

      • 25 Years Of Rock'n'Roll: 1971.
      • Connoisseur Collection.

    • The Mixtures

      The Pushbike Song

      • The Greatest Hits Of 1971 (Various).
      • Premier.

  • THE NUMBER 1

    • George Harrison

      My Sweet Lord

      • All Things Must Pass.
      • EMI.
      • 4.

  • THE CHART OF 1983

    • Laura Branigan

      Gloria

      • Disco Queens: The '80s (Various Artists).
      • Rhino.

    • Patti Austin & James Ingram

      Baby, Come To Me

      • Heart & Soul - 40 Smooth Soul Grooves.
      • Polygram Tv.

    • Indeep

      Last Night A DJ Saved My Life

      • Soul Weekender (Various Artists).
      • Crimson.

    • Icehouse

      Hey, Little Girl

      • Greatest Hits Of The 80's (Various).
      • Disky.

    • Bonnie Tyler

      Total Eclipse Of The Heart

      • Moments In Love (Various Artists).
      • Music Club.

    • Fleetwood Mac

      Oh Diane

      • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
      • Warner Bros.
      • 004.

    • Fun Boy Three

      Tunnel Of Love

      • (Single).
      • Chrysalis.

    • Madness

      Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)

      • Madness - Divine Madness.
      • Virgin.

    • Musical Youth

      Never Gonna Give You Up

      • Musical Youth Anthology.
      • MCA.

    • Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

      Up Where We Belong

      • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
      • Columbia/Sony Tv.

    • Men at Work

      Down Under

      • Fantastic 80's Disc 1 (Various Artis.
      • Columbia.

  • THE TOP FIVE

    • The Belle Stars

      Sign of the Times

      • The Very Best Of The Belle Stars.
      • Hit Label.

    • Toto

      Africa

      • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
      • Columbia.

    • Michael Jackson

      Billie Jean

      • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
      • Columbia.

  • THE NUMBER 1

    • Kajagoogoo

      Too Shy

      • Fantastic 80's Disc 2 (Various Artis.
      • Columbia.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Feb 201513:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Thu 5 Mar 201503:00
    BBC Radio 2