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Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1981. ‘Open Your Heart’ and ‘Let’s Groove’ to the hit songs in this 80s chart. Featuring hits from Olivia Newton-John, Elvis Costello and Queen & David Bowie.

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Tue 15 Nov 202203:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Earth, Wind & Fire

    Let's Groove

    • 15th Anniversary Music Celebration (Various Artists).
    • Rhino.

  • The Jam

    Absolute Beginners

    • Polydor.

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    It's Raining

    • It's Raining.
    • Epic.
    • 1.

  • The Human League

    Open Your Heart

    • The Human League - Greatest Hits.
    • Virgin.

  • Elvis Costello

    A Good Year For The Roses

    • Ultimate Country (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Olivia Newton‐John

    Physical

    • Physical.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Rod Stewart

    Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)

    • Rod Stewart - The Story So Far.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Haircut One Hundred

    Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)

    • Pelican West - Deluxe Edition.
    • Cherry Pop.
    • 001.

  • Queen & David Bowie

    Under Pressure 

    • Queen - Greatest Hits II.
    • Parlophone.

  • Julio Iglesias

    Volver A Empezar (Begin The Beguine)

    • Julio Iglesias-My Life: Greatest Hits.
    • Columbia.

  • Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

    Joan Of Arc

    • The Best Of OMD.
    • Virgin.
    • 5.

  • Squeeze

    Labelled With Love

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

  • Four Tops

    When She Was My Girl

    • The Four Tops - The Singles Collectio.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Altered Images

    Happy Birthday

    • Altered Images - Reflected Images.
    • Sony.

  • The Police

    Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

    • Ones On 1 (Radio 1 21st Birthday Albu.
    • BBC.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Nov 202213:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Tue 15 Nov 202203:00
    BBC Radio 2