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Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1979. This is your One Way Ticket to discover what track was in the top spot of this late-70s chart. Featuring hits from Sister Sledge, Donna Summer and David Bowie.

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Wed 31 May 202303:00
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Music Played

  • Anita Ward

    Ring My Bell

    • Songs Of Love.
    • Big Break Records.
    • 9.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Shine A Little Love

    • ELO's Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • Epic.

  • McFadden & Whitehead

    Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

    • Now 100 Hits 70s (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Eruption

    One Way Ticket

    • The 70's: 1979 (Various Artists).
    • Time Life.

  • The Police

    Roxanne

    • The Very Best Of Sting & The Police.
    • A&M.

  • Donna Summer

    Hot Stuff

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

  • Gary Moore

    Parisienne Walkways

    • Emerald Rock (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Art Garfunkel

    Bright Eyes

    • Art Garfunkel - Album.
    • CBS.

  • David Bowie

    Boys Keep Swinging

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • ABBA

    Does Your Mother Know

    • Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
    • Polar.
    • 015.

  • Earth, Wind & Fire

    Boogie Wonderland (feat. The Emotions)

    • The Best Seventies Album In The World.. Ever!.
    • Virgin.
    • 2.

  • Peaches & Herb

    Reunited

    • Duets - 36 Of The World's Greatest Ev.
    • Telstar.

  • M

    Pop Muzik

    • Million Sellers Vol.16 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • Roxy Music

    Dance Away

    • Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music - Street Life.
    • Eg.

  • Blondie

    Sunday Girl

    • NOW That's What I Call Unforgettable (Various Artists).
    • Now.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 27 May 202313:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Wed 31 May 202303:00
    BBC Radio 2