September 16, 2019

 

 

 

In 96, Super Furry Animals, began their run,

of thirteen consecutive hits in the charts.

All produced on Creation label –

the first one being  ‘Hometown Unicorn’, winning hearts.

 

Also in 96, ‘God! Show Me Magic’,

to No.33, did ascend.

And at No.18 arrived

‘Something 4 the weekend’.

 

Still in 96, came another No.18,

being ‘If You Don’t Want Me To Destroy You’.

And ending 96, ‘The Man Don’t Give A F–k’.

peaked at No. 22.

 

In 97, climbing to No.26,

was ‘Hermann Loves Pauline’.

And ‘The International Language Of Screaming’,

at No.24, was seen.

 

Also in 97, ‘Play It Cool’, made No.27,

as did ‘Demons’, ending the year.

And in 98, rising to No.12,

was Ice Hockey Hair.

 

In 99, ‘Northern Lites’, peaked at No.11,

and at No.25, was ‘Fire My Heart’.

Also in 2000, ‘Do Or Die’, made The Top 20,

being their last hit on Creation, to chart.

 

Seven more hits followed on Epic, when in 01,

making No.14, came ‘Juxtapoxed With U’.

And at No.28, followed ‘(Drawing) Rings Around The World’,

and  ‘It’s Not The End Of The World’ – a Top 30, in 02.

 

In 03, jumping up to No.13, was ‘Golden Retriever’,

and ‘Hello Sunshine’, peaked at No.31.

And in 04, ‘The Man Don’t Give A F–k’, returned at No.16,

And in 05, ‘Lazer Beam’, at No.28, shone.

 

In 07, now on Rough Trade,

‘Show Your Hand’, reached No.46 –

being the last hit of Super Furry Animals,

to conclude, this mix. 

 

 

 

 

In 74, ‘Magic’, on EMI,

for Pilot, reached No.11.

And in 85, ‘Magical’, on RCA,

for Bucks Fizz, peaked at No. 57.

 

In 97, ‘Magic Carpet Ride’, on ffrr,

gave Mighty Dub Katz, a No.24.

And in 99, ‘Magic Hour’, made No.28,

for Cast, on Polydor.

 

In 80, ‘Magic’, on Jet – a US No.1,

for Olivia Newton-John, reached a UK No.32.

And in 97, ‘The Magic Piper (of Love)’, on Setanta,

also gave Edwyn Collins, a UK No.32.

 

In 73, ‘You Can Do Magic’, made the Top 3,

for Limmie & The Family Cookin, on Avco.

And in 77, ‘Magic Fly’, on Pye International,

was a Top 2 for Space – a French trio.

 

In 87, ‘Magic Smile’, on A & M,

took Rosie Vela, to No.27.

And in 92, ‘The Magic Friend’, on PWL Continental,

for, 2 Unlimited, climbed to No.11.

 

In 67, ‘The Magical Mystery Tour (Double EP)’,

gave The Beatles, on Parlophone, a Top 2 success.

And in 78, ‘Magic Mind’, peaked at No.54,

for ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’, on CBS.

 

In 89, ‘The Magic Number’/’Buddy’, on Big Life,

found De La Soul, on the Top 7 line.

And in 06, ‘Magick’, on Polydor,

gave UK group – The Klaxons, a No.29.

 

In 68, ‘Magic Bus’, on Track,

for The Who, arrived at No.26.

And in 82, ‘Magic Touch’, on RCA,

made No.41, for Odyssey – ending this mix.

 

 

 

 

In 65, ‘Help’, gave The Beatles,

a US & UK No.1, on Parlophone.

And in 03, ‘Help Me Mama’, made No.36,

for Le Monscent, on Supertone.

 

In 74, ‘I Can Help’, on Monument,

gave Billy Swan, a Top 6 place.

And in 97, ‘Help The Aged’, on Island,

saw Pulp, at No.8, in the chart race.

 

In 65, ‘Help Me Rhonda’, on Capitol,

took The Beach Boys, to No.27.

And in 01, ‘Help I’m A Fish’, on RCA,

found The Little Trees, at No.11.

 

In 72, ‘I Can’t Help Myself’, on Avco,

gave Donnie Elbert, a No.11.

And in 07, ‘People Help The People’, on EMI,

for Cherry Ghost, peaked at No.27.

 

In 68, ‘Help Yourself’, on Decca,

gave Tom Jones, a Top 5.

And in 02, ‘Help Me’, a No.17,

for Nick Carter, on Jive.

 

In 72, ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’,

gave Gladys Knight & The Pips, a No.11.

And in 98, ‘I Can’t Help Myself’, on ffrr,

saw Lucid with a Top 7.

 

In 68, ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’,

on Regal Zonophone, saw Joe Cocker, with a No.1 song.

And in 73, Cliff Richard, on EMI, was at No.29,

with a double ‘A’ sided hit, featuring ‘Help It Along’.

 

In 84, ‘Helpless’, on Stiff,

gave Tracey Ullman, a No.61 entry.

And in 88, ‘I Can’t Help It’, on London,

found Bananarama, with a Top 20.

 

In 94, ‘Help My Friend’, reached No.52,

for Slo-moshun, on Six6.

And also in 94, ‘Help Me Find A Way To Your Heart’,

on Epic, for Daryl Hall, at No.70, ends this mix.

 

 

August 29, 2019

 

 

In 89, The Traveling Wilburys, made No.52,

on the Wilbury label, with ‘The End Of The Line’.

And in 09, ‘End Credits’, on Vertigo,

gave Chase & Status featuring Plan B, a No.9.

 

In 63, ‘The End Of The World’, peaked at No.18,

for Skeeter Davis, on RCA.

And in 92, ‘The End Of The Road’, on Motown,

for Boys ll Men – a gold selling No.1 – in the US. & UK.

 

In 82, ‘The End … Or The Beginning’, on Liberty,

for Classix Nouveaux, a No.60 made.

And in 04, ‘The End Has No End’, rose to No.27,

for The Strokes, on Rough Trade.

 

In 99, ‘Ends’, on Tommy Boy,

saw Everlast, at No.47 in the chart.

And in 07, The Editors reached No.27,

on Kitchenware, with ‘The End Is The Start’.

 

 

 

 

 

In 97, ‘Put Your Faith In Me’, made No.42,

for Alison Limerick, on MBA.

And in 06, ‘Put Your Records On’, on Good Groove/EMI,

reached No.2, for Corinne Bailey Rae.

 

In 77, Hot Chocolate, on Rak,

had a Top 10, with ‘Put Your Love In Me’.

And in 79, ‘Put Him Out Of Your Mind’, on United Artists,

for Dr. Feelgood, peaked at No.73.

 

In 90, ‘Put Your Hands Together’, on ffrr,

was a No.7, for D Mob featuring Nuff Juice.

And in 06, ‘Put Your Hands Up For Detroit’, on Data,

saw Fedde Le Grand, a No.1, produce.

 

In 57, ‘Gamblin Man’/’Putting On The Style’, on Pye/Nixa,

found Lonnie Donegan featuring Therese, enjoying the No.1 scene.

And in 88, ‘Put A Little Love In Your Heart’, on A & M,

peaked at No.28, for Annie Lennox & Al Geen.

 

In 90, ‘Put It There’, made No.32,

for Paul McCartney, on Parlophone.

And in 97, ‘Put Your Arms Around Me’, on Mercury,

took Texas to the Top 10 zone.

 

In 59, ‘Put Your Head On My Shoulder’, on Columbia,

gave Paul Anka, a Top 7 score.

And in 02, ‘Put Him Out’, reached No.19,

for MS Dynamite, on Polydor.

 

In 71, ‘Put Yourself In My Place’, on Tamla Motown,

gave The Elgins, a No.28 hit.

And in 02, Dannii Minogue, peaked at No.7,

on London, with ‘Put The Needle On It’.

 

In August 04, ‘Put Em High’, on Hed Kandi,

for Stonebridge, climbed to No.6.

And in 06, ‘Put You In Your Place’, on City Rockers,

a No.39, for Sunshine Underground’, ends this mix.

 

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

In 04, ‘Never Enough’, on Loog,

gave Open, a No.53.

And in 06, ‘Enough Crying’, on Geffen,

for Mary J Blige featuring Brook-Lynn – a No.46, was to be.

 

In 93, ‘Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love’, on Arista,

found Taylor Dayne on the No.14 line.

And in 99, ‘Enough Is Enough’, on Northwest,

took Y-Tribe featuring Elisabeth Troy, to No.49.

 

In 74, ‘Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe’, for Barry White,

on Pye International – a UK No.8 & No.1 in the U.S.

And in 05, ‘I Just Can’t Get Enough’, on All Around The World,

for Herd & Fitz featuring Abigail Bailey, a No.11 success.

 

In 81, ‘Can’t Get Enough Of You’,

reached No.13, for Eddy Grant, on Ensign.

And in 90, ‘Never Enough’, on Fiction,

for The Cure, also made the No.13 line.

 

In 96, ‘Not Enough Love In The World’,

gave Cher, a No.31, on Wea.

And in 99, ‘Can’t Get Enough’, on Nude,

found Suede at No.23.

 

In 94, ‘Not Enough’, on Columbia,

for Melanie Williams, peaked at No.65.

And in 99, ‘The World Is Not Enough’, on Radioactive,

gave Garbage, a No.11, and is the last on this list to arrive.

 

 

August 27, 2019

 

 

In 87, ‘Catch’, on Fiction,

gave The Cure a No.27.

And in 04, ‘Hit That’, on Columbia,

took Offspring to No.11.

 

In 65, ‘Catch Us If You Can’, on Columbia,

gave The Dave Clark Five, a Top 5.

And in 91, ‘Catch The Breeze’/’Shine’,

a No.52, on Creation, for Slowdrive.

 

In 90, ‘Step By Step’, on CBS,

for New Kids On The Block – a US No.1 & UK No.2.

And in 07, ‘Sophie Ellis-Bextor,

made No.8, on Fascination with ‘Catch You’.

 

In 98, Absolute, on AM:PM,

had a No.69, with ‘Catch Me’.

And in 03, ‘Catch Up To My Step’, on Roadrunner,

gave Junkie featuring Soloman Burke, a No.63.

 

In 91, ‘Running Out Of Time’, on Dead Dead Good,

for Digital Orgasm, peaked at No.16.

And in 01, ‘Catch’, on Moksha/Arista,

was a No.15, for Kosheen.

 

In 83, ‘A Step In The Right Direction’,

on Formation, for Truth, was a No.32.

And in 01, ‘Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops), on Arista,

gave Blu Cantrell, a No.12 view.

 

In 80, Abba, on Epic, reached No.1,

with ‘The Winner Takes It All’,

And in 88, Billy Idol, on Chrysalis,

peaked at No.63, with ‘Catch My Fall’.

 

In 65, ‘Catch The Wind’, was a Top 4,

for Donovan, on Pye.

And in 81, ‘Hit It’, on Go Feet,

gave The Beat, a No.70 reply.

 

In 83, ‘Steppin Out’, on A & M,

found Joe Jackson, with a Top 6.

And in 97, You Can Leave Your Hat On’,

from The Full Monty, for Tom Jones, ends this mix.

 

 

 

August 23, 2019

 

 

In 75, ‘In For A Penny’, on Polydor,

gave Slade a No.11.

And in 04, ‘Out Of Touch’, on Gusto,

took Uniting Nations, to No.7.

 

In 2000, ‘Out Of The Silent Planet’, on EMI,

gave Iron Maiden, a Top 20.

And in 03, ‘In Da Club’, on Interscope,

for 50 Cent, a US No.1 & UK Top 3 entry.

 

In 66, ‘Out Of Time’, on Immediate,

was No.1 for Chris Farlowe.

And in 93, ‘In These Arms’, peaked at No.9,

for Bon Jovi, on Jambco.

 

In 04, System F, on Essential Recordings,

reached No.9, with ‘Out Of The Blue’.

And in 09, ‘In For The Kill’, on Platinum Kitsune,

gave La Roux, a Top 2.

 

In 87, ‘Out With Her’, peaked at No.30,

for The Blow Monkeys, on RCA.

And in 02, ‘In My Place’, on Parlophone,

was a No.2, for Coldplay.

 

In 87, The Mighty Lemon Drops made No.66,

on Blue Guitar, with ‘Out Of Hand’.

And in 2000, Texas, peaked at No.6,

on Mercury, with ‘In Demand’.

 

In 72, ‘In Broken Dreams’, on Young Blood,

took Python Lee Jackson, to No.3.

And in 81, ‘In And Out Of Love’, rose to No.16,

for Imagination, on R & B.

 

In 75, Dobie Gray, on Black Music,

made No.42, with ‘Out On The Floor’.

And in 01, ‘Out Of Reach’, on Go! Beat,

gave Gabrielle, a Top 4.

 

In 96, ‘Out Of The Storm’, on Talkin Loud,

climbed to No.57, for Incognito.

And in 2010, ‘In My Head’, on Warner Brothers,

was a No.1 for Jason Derulo.

 

In 92, ‘Out Of Space’/’Ruff In The Jungle Bizness’,

on XL Recordings, gave Prodigy, a Top 5.

And in 02, ‘In And Out’, on Q Zone/Parlophone,

a No.15, for 3rd Edge – the last hit in this mix, to arrive.

 

 

 

 

With their first of six chart entries on Dindisc,

in 80, O.M.D. made No.67, with ‘Red Frame White Light’

Also in 80, ‘Messages’, reached No.13,

with ‘Enola Gay’, at No.8, taking flight.

 

In 81, ‘Souvenir’, climbed to the Top 3,

and ‘Joan Of Arc’, made a Top 5 score.

In 82, ‘Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)’,

ended their Dindisc run of hits, at No.4.

 

In 83, ‘Genetic Engineering’, was a Top 20,

and ‘Telegraph’, reached No.42.

In 84, ‘Locomotion’, travelled up to the Top 5,

being their third hit on Virgin, to come through.

 

Twenty two more hits followed, on Virgin –

the next three in 84 were, ‘Talking Loud & Clear’, at No.11,

 and ‘Tesla Girls’, at No.21, and ‘Never Turn Away’, at No.70.

And in 85 – ‘So In Love’, reaching No.27.

 

Still in 85, ‘Secret’, made No.34,

and ‘La Femme Accident’, made a No.42 high.

In 86, ‘If You Leave’, peaked at No.48,

and at No.11, was ‘(Forever) Live And Die’.

 

Ending 86, at No.54, was ‘We Love You’,

and in 87, ‘Shame’ – a No.52, was to be.

In 88, ‘Dreaming’ – twice a hit, at No.’s 50 & 60.

And in 91, ‘Sailing On The Seven Seas’, made the Top 3.

 

Still in 91, ‘Pandora’s Box’, found the Top 7,

and at No.50, was ‘Then You Turn Away’.

Ending 91, came ‘Call My Name’,

also making a Top 50 play.

 

In 93, ‘Stand Above Me’, climbed to No.21,

and ‘Dream Of Me (Based On Love’s Theme)’, was at No.24.

Lastly in 93, ‘Everyday’ reached to No.59,

and in 96 ‘Walking On The Milky Way,’ up to No.17, did soar.

 

Also in 96, ‘Universal’  climbed to No.55,

and in 98, ‘The OMD Remixes’, made No.35.

ending this glimpse into the work of O.M.D.,

who’s talents, to this day, survive.

 

 

August 21, 2019

 

 

 

In 88, ‘People Are Strange’, reached No.29,

for Echo & The Bunnymen, on Wea.

And in 03, ‘People’, on Regal Recordings,

gave Alfie, a No.53.

 

In 89, ‘People Hold On’, on Ahead Of Our Time,

gave Coldcut featuring Lisa Stansfield, a No.11.

And in 07, ‘People Help The People’, on EMI,

found Cherry Ghost, at No.27

 

In 84, ‘People Are People’, on Mute,

took Depeche Mode to No.4.

And in 91, ‘People Are Still Having Sex’,

a No.15, for La Tour, on Polydor.

 

In 92, Arrested Development, had a No.2,

on Cooltempo, with ‘People Everyday’.

And in 97, ‘People Of Love’, on Fever Pitch,

climbed to No.36, for Amen! UK.

 

In 69, ‘People’, on Direction,

for The Tymes, peaked at No.16.

And in 96, ‘People Of The Sun’, on Epic,

reached No.26, for Rage Against The Machine.

 

In 92, ‘People Get Ready’, on Epic,

gave Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart, a No.49.

And in 95, ‘People In The Middle’, on Capitol,

for Spearhead, also found the No.49 line.

 

In 69, ‘Everyday People’, on Direction,

for Sly & The Family Stone, a US No.1 & UK No.36.

And in 91, ‘Everyday People’, on Arista,

at No.69, for Aretha Franklin, ends this mix.

 

 

written by  Harriet Blackbury

 

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