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The 60s Throwback Edition

It's 40 years since Sounds of the 60s debuted on Radio 2 - and we celebrate with a special 60s throwback edition of Sounds of the 80s. Featuring 60s hits that bounced back in the 80s, Tony Blackburn's My 80s and a Faux-town Mastermix!

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Sat 11 Feb 202320:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Tiffany

    I Think We're Alone Now

    • Now 12 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Blondie

    The Tide Is High

    • Atomic: The Very Best Of Blondie.
    • EMI.

  • Soft Cell

    Tainted Love

    • vertigo.

  • Paul Young

    Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)

    • NOW 100 Hits 80s No.1s.
    • Now! Music.
    • 19.

  • THE MASTERMIX – FAUX TOWN

    • The Maisonettes

      Heartache Avenue

      • History Of The 80's (Various Artists).
      • Br Music.

    • Billy Joel

      Uptown Girl

      • An Innocent Man.
      • CBS.

    • ABC

      When Smokey Sings

      • Now 1987 - The Millennium Series.
      • EMI.

    • Dusty Springfield

      In Private

      • Dusty Springfield - Dusty.
      • Parlophone.

    • Brother Beyond

      The Harder I Try

      • Now 13, Part 1 (Various Artists).
      • Now.

    • Diana Ross

      Chain Reaction

      • Now That's What I Call Music '86.
      • Now.

    • Wham!

      Freedom

      • Make It Big.
      • Columbia.

    • The Human League

      Mirror Man

      • Rip It Up (Various Artists).
      • EMI.

  • Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield

    What Have I Done To Deserve This?

    • Goin' Back - Best Of Dusty Springfiel.
    • Philips.

  • UB40

    Breakfast In Bed (feat. Chrissie Hynde)

    • Now 13, Part 1 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • MY 80s - TONY BLACKBURN

    • Michael Jackson

      Rock With You

      • Michael Jackson - History.
      • Epic.

    • Diana Ross

      Chain Reaction

    • Shakatak

      Night Birds

      • Video Rock Attack.
      • PolyGram Video.
      • 006.

  • Fatback

    I Found Lovin'

    • The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va).
    • Warner Strategic Market.

  • Gary's Bit In The Middle

    • Adeva

      Respect

      • The Divas Of Dance (Various Artists).
      • Telstar.

  • Sandie Shaw

    Hand in Glove

    • Hello Angel.
    • Universal.
    • 7.

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down

    • IMP Records.

  • Kim Wilde

    You Keep Me Hangin' On

    • Now 8 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
    • 1.

  • Billy Idol

    Mony Mony

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

  • Bomb the Bass & MAUREEN

    Say a Little Prayer

    • Into the Dragon.
    • Rhythm King.
    • 009.

  • Dionne Warwick

    That's What Friends Are For (feat. Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder)

    • (CD Single).
    • Rocket.

  • George Harrison

    Got My Mind Set on You

    • George Harrison - Cloud Nine.
    • Dark Horse.
    • 1.

  • Salt‐N‐Pepa

    Twist And Shout

    • The Best Of Salt-N-Pepa.
    • Mercury Records.
    • 14.

  • The Damned

    Eloise

    • Drive Time 3 (Various Artists).
    • Dino.

  • Ben E. King

    Stand By Me

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Aretha Franklin & George Michael

    I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

    • George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen.
    • Epic.

  • The Beat

    Can't Get Used To Losing You

    • The Best Of.
    • Go-Feet.

  • Fine Young Cannibals

    Suspicious Minds

    • Drive Time 2 (Various Artists).
    • Dino.

  • Bananarama & Fun Boy Three

    Really Saying Something

    • Bananarama - Deep Sea Skiving.
    • London.

  • The Pasadenas

    Tribute (Right On)

    • Sounds Of The 80s – I Think We’re Alone Now (1987-1989).
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Sat 11 Feb 202320:00
    BBC Radio 2