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Still Relevant Today

Musicians have used songs to make a point or back a cause for decades – so which are still just as relevant today? Maybe it's a song of peace or perhaps caring for the earth.

Musicians have used songs to make a point or back a cause for decades – tonight we want to hear about the those songs that are still just as relevant today. From conflicts and Giving Peace A Chance to climate challenges with Big Yellow Taxi. You can text us live on 80295, email the show [email protected] or join us on Whatsapp 0800 92 95 00

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Music Played

  • Nina Simone

    Ain't Got No, I Got Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony BMG.

  • Bruce Hornsby & the Range

    The Way It Is

    • Life In The Fast Lane (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • The Clash

    (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais

    • The Essential Clash.
    • Columbia.
    • 14.

  • Marvin Gaye

    What's Going On

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

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding

    • Ten Bloody Marys And Ten How's Your Fathers.
    • Demon Records.

  • Gil Scott‐Heron

    The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    • Waxin' Lyrical Part.One (Various Artists).
    • Obsessive.

  • The Temptations

    Ball Of Confusion

    • The Temptations - Motown's Greatest Hits.
    • Motown.

  • George Michael

    Praying For Time

    • George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen.
    • Epic.
    • 5.

  • Lesley Gore

    You Don't Own Me

    • I'll Cry If I Want To / Sings Of Mixed Up Hearts.
    • Edsel.

  • Black Eyed Peas

    Where Is The Love?

    • Elephunk.
    • Interscope.
    • 13.

  • Bob Dylan

    The Times They Are A-Changin' 

    • The Best Of Bob Dylan.
    • Columbia.

  • Edwin Starr

    War

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • The Style Council

    Walls Come Tumbling Down

    • Billy Elliot O.S.T. - Various Artists.
    • Polydor.
    • 13.

  • Ewan McLennan

    A Man's A Man For A' That

    • Rags And Robes.
    • Fellside Recordings.
    • 10.

  • Pulp

    Common People

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 5.

  • Eagles

    No More Walks in the Wood 

    • Legacy.
    • Rhino/Elektra.
    • 1.

  • Billy Bragg

    Between the Wars

    • Must I Paint You a Picture?: The Essential Billy Bragg.
    • Cooking Vinyl.
    • 008.

  • Sparks

    Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth

    • Profile: Ultimate Sparks Collection.
    • Rhino.
    • 14 / 1.

  • Genesis

    Land Of Confusion

    • Genesis - Turn It On Again.
    • Virgin.

  • Woody Guthrie

    This Land Is Your Land

    • Folkways - The Original Vision.
    • Smithsonian Folkways recordings.
    • 20.

  • John Prine

    Hello In There

    • Great Days - The John Prine Anthology CD1.
    • Rhino.
    • 3.

  • John Lennon

    Imagine

    • Best Of British CD2.
    • EMI Records Limited.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Feb 202518:00
    BBC Radio Scotland FM & Extra only
  • Tue 4 Feb 202519:00
    BBC Radio Scotland BBC Radio Orkney & BBC Radio Shetland only