July 9, 2019

 

 

 

In 79, ‘Gangsters’, on 2 Tone – a Silver-seller,

for The Specials, reached No.6.

Also in 79, ‘A Message To You Rudy’/’Nite Club’, also a Silver-seller,

featuring Rico – a Top 10, next in this mix.

 

In 80, ‘The Special A.K.A.Live! EP’, another silver-seller,

on 2 Tone, spent two weeks at No.1.

And next came ‘Rat Race’/’Rude Buoys Outa Jail’,

on 2 Tone – with a Top 5 run.

 

Their third hit of 80 – reaching No.6,

was ‘Stereotype’/’International Jet Set’, on 2 Tone.

And finally, in 80, ‘Do Nothing’/’Maggie’s Farm’,

became a Silver-seller, and the No.4 spot – did own.

 

In 81, ‘Ghost Town’ – a Gold-seller, for three weeks at No.1,

and in 82, ‘The Boiler’ – peaked at No.35.

In 83, ‘Racist Friends’/’Bright Lights’ – a Top 6.

And in 84, ‘Nelson Mandela’, at No.9, did arrive.

 

Also in 84, ‘What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend’,

on 2 Tone – at No.51, the penultimate hit in this mix.

And in 96, ‘Hypocrite’, on Kuff,

for The Specials, reached No.66 

 

 

 

July 8, 2019

 

 

 

In 76, ‘More More More’, on Buddah,

for Andrea True Connection, reached No.5.

And in 01, ‘More Than That’, peaked at No.12,

for The Backstreet Boys, on Jive.

 

In 66, ‘The More I See You’, on Pye International,

gave Chris Montez, a Top 3 say.

And in 77, ‘More Than A Lover’, peaked at No.27,

for Bonnie Tyler, on RCA.

 

In 77, ‘More Than A Feeling’, on Epic,

for Boston, peaked at No.22.

And in 94,’The More I Get The More I Want’, on X-clusive,

gave KWS featuring Teddy Pendergrass, a No.35 view.

 

In 78, ‘More Than A Woman’, on Capitol,

saw Tavares enjoy a Top 7 scene.

And in 90, ‘More’, on Merciful Release,

for Sisters Of Mercy, reached No.14.

 

In 86, ‘More Than Physical’, on London,

took Bananarama, to No.41.

And in 94, ‘More To Love’, on Deconstruction,

saw Volcano, with a No.32, won.

 

In 78, ‘More Like The Movies’, on Capitol,

gave Dr Hook, a No.14 reply.

And in 91, ‘More To Life’, made No.23,

for Cliff Richard, on EMI.

 

In 90, ‘More Than You Know’, on CBS,

for Martika – a No.15, safe bet.

And in 94, ‘Morrissey, on Parlophone, was at No.8,

with ‘The More You Ignore Me The Closer I Get’.

 

In 70, ‘More Good Old Rock ‘N Roll’, on Columbia,

made No.34, for The Dave Clark Five’.

And In 84, ‘The More You Live, The More You Love’, was at No.26,

for A Flock Of Seagulls, on Jive.

 

In 98, ‘Travis, peaked at No.16,

on Independiente with ‘More Than Us EP’.

And in 99, ‘More Love’, on Universal,

took Next Of Kin, to No.33.

 

In 82, ‘More Than This’, on EG Roxy,

for Roxy Music, reached No.6.

And in 91, ‘More Than Words’, on A & M,

at No.2, for Extreme – last in this mix.

 

 

July 5, 2019

 

 

 

In 81, ‘Ceremony’, on Factory,

for New Order, reached No.34.

And still in 81, ‘Procession’/’Everything’s Gone Green’ –

at No.38 – their second hit, through the factory door.

 

In 82, ‘Temptation’, peaked at No.29,

and in 83, ‘Blue Monday’ – twice a hit, at No.12 & No.9.

And finally in 83, came ‘Confusion’, at No.12 –

all these hits still carrying the Factory sign.

 

In 84, ‘Thieves Like Us’, reached No.18,

And in 85, peaking at No.46, was ‘The Perfect Kiss’.

Ending 85 – still on Factory’  -‘Sub-Culture’, made No.63,

and opening 86 – ‘Shellshock’, at No.28 – next on this list.

 

Three more chart entries followed in 86,

with ‘State Of The Nation’, in the Top 30 mix.

And at No.54, ‘The Peel Sessions (1st June 82)’, on Strange Fruit,

and back on Factory – ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’, made No.56.

 

In 87, ‘True Faith’, reached No.4,

and at No.20, was, ‘Touched By The Hand Of God’.

In 88, Blue Monday (Remix)’, made the Top 3,

And ‘Fine Time’, got the No.11 nod.

 

In 89, ‘Round And Round’, made No.21,

and ‘Run 2’, also on Factory – a No.49 slot, won.

And in 90, ‘World In Motion’, on Factory/MCA,

for EnglandNewOrder – a gold-selling No.1.

 

In 93, ‘Regret’, a No.4, on Centredate,

and ‘Ruined In A Day’, peaked at No.22.

And still on Centredate, ‘World (The Price Of Love) – made No.13,

and ‘Spooky’, also enjoyed a No.22 view.

 

In 94,’True Faith (Remix), reached No.9.

And in 95, ‘Nineteen 63’ – now on London – rose to No.21.

Also in 95, ‘Blue Monday (2nd Remix), returned at No.17.

And in 01, still on London, ‘Crystal’, at No.8, shone.

 

Ending 01, ’60 Miles An Hour’, reached No.29,

and in 02, ‘Here To Stay’, peaked at No.15.

And still in 02, on London, ‘World In Motion’,

for EnglandNewOrder – at No.43, was seen.

 

Ending 02, ‘Confusion’, on the Whacked label,

for Arthur Baker VS New Order, made No.64.

And in 05, ‘Krafty’, on London, reached No.8,

and ‘Jetstream’, featuring Ana Mantronic, made a Top 20 score.

 

Finally, in 05, ‘Waiting For The Sirens’ Call’,

on London, reached No.21.

And in 06, ‘Blue Monday’, on New State,

peaked at No.73 – with an army of fans, rightly won.

 

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

 

July 4, 2019

 

 

 

In 66, ‘Girl’, on Decca,

for St Louis Union, peaked at No.11.

And in 93, ‘Girl Of My Best Friend’, on Virgin,

for Bryan Ferry, reached No.57.

 

In 64, ‘Girl Don’t Come’, on Pye,

gave Sandie Shaw, a Top 3.

And in 02, ‘Girl Talk’, on Arista,

became a Top 30 for TLC.

 

In 99, ‘Summer Girls’, on Logic,

for Lyte Funkie Ones – a No.16, was to be.

And in 2000, still on logic,

reaching No.6, was their ‘Girl On TV’.

 

In 81, ‘Girls On Film’, on EMI,

for Duran Duran – a Top 5 entry.

And in 98, ‘Girls Night Out’, on Wildstar,

for Alda, reached the Top 20.

 

In 61, ‘A Girl Like You’, on Columbia,

saw Cliff Richard & The Shadows, at No.3.

And in 2000, ‘Girls Like US’, on Ministry Of Sound,

was at No.7, for B-15 Project Featuring Chrissy D & Lady Gee.

 

In 82, ‘Girl Crazy’, on Rak,

took Hot Chocolate to No.7.

And in 95, ‘Girl From Mars’, on Infectious,

for Ash, reached No.11.

 

In 77, ‘Mull Of Kintyre’/’Girls’ from School’, on Parlophone,

spent 9 weeks at No.1, for Paul McCartney & Wings.

And in 82, ‘The Girl Is Mine’, on Epic – a No.8,

from Michael Jackson with Paul McCartney – joy brings.

 

In 84, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’, on Verve,

gave Astrud Gilberto, a No. 55 place.

And in 03, ‘Girl In The Moon’, on Mercury,

found Darius, at No.21, in the chart race.

 

In 77, ‘The Girl Can’t Help It’, on Magnet,

reached to No.6 for Darts.

And in 84, ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’, on Portrait,

at No.2, found Cyndi Lauper, winning hearts.

 

In 96, ‘Girl Power’, on Food,

reached No.25 for Shampoo.

And in 07, ‘Girlfriend’, on Arista,

for Avril Lavigne – a US No.1 & UK No.2.

 

In 75, ‘Girls’, on All Platinum,

gave Moments & Whatnauts, a Top 3 heaven.

And in 05, ‘Girl Tonite’, on Atlantic,

took Twista Featuring Trey Songz, to No.47.

 

In 85, ‘Girlie Girlie, on Winner,

gave Sophia George, a No.7 chase.

And in 05, ‘Girl’, on Columbia,

saw Destiny’s Child with a No.6 ace.

 

In 90, ‘Girl To Girl’, on Fourth Broadway,

for The 49ers, hit the No.31 mark.

And in 07, ‘Girls Who Play Guitars’, on Warp,

reached No.31, for Maximo Park.

 

In 87, ‘Girlfriend In A Coma’, peaked at No.12,

for The Smiths, on Rough Trade.

And in 07, ‘The Girls’, on Sony,

saw Calvin Harris join the Top 3 cavalcade.

 

In 88, Milli Vanilli, on Cooltempo,

reached the Top 3, with ‘Girl You Know It’s True’,

And in 89, their ‘Girl I’m Gonna Miss You’,

(still on Cooltempo), reached No.2.

 

In 79, ‘Girls Talk’, reached No.4,

for Dave Edmunds, on Swansong.

And in 91, ‘The Girl I Used To Know’, on Parlophone,

peaked at No.48, for Brother Beyond.

 

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Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

July 3, 2019

 

 

In 81, ‘Water On Glass’/’Boys’, on Rak,

for Kim Wilde, peaked at No.11.

And in 02, ‘Boys’, on Jive, gave Britney Spears

featuring Pharrell Williams, a No.7.

 

In 96, ‘The Boy With The X-Ray Eyes, on EMI,

reached No.32, for Babylon Zoo.

And in 98, ‘The Boy Is Mine’, on Atlantic,

gave Brandy & Monica, a Top 2.

 

In 69, ‘A Boy Named Sue’, gave Johnny Cash,

a Top 4, on CBS.

And in 87, ‘The Boy From Nowhere’, on Epic,

saw Tom Jones, with a Top 2 success.

 

In 85, ‘The Boy With The Thorn In His Side’,

was at No.23, for The Smiths, on Rough Trade.

And in 99, ‘Boy You Knock Me Out’, on Mjj,

for Tatyana Ali featuring Will Smith – the Top 3, made.

 

In 64, ‘Boys Cry’, on Fontana,

reached No.8 for Eden Kane.

And in 78, ‘Boys From New York City, on Magnet,

for ‘Darts’ – a Top 2 refrain.

 

In 95, Morrissey, on RCA Victor,

made No.36 with ‘The Boy Racer’.

And in 03, ‘The Boys Of Summer’, on Data,

saw DJ Sammy, with a No.2 chaser.

 

In 95, ‘Boy I Gotta Have You’, on Dome,

for Rio & Mars, reached No.43.

And in 96, ‘Boy I Gotta Have You’, now on Feverpitch-

for Rio & Mars, a No 46, proved to be.

 

In 79, ‘Boy Oh Boy’, on Rak,

for Racey, peaked at No.22.

And in 03, Mariah Carey featuring Cam’ron,

on Def Jam, reached No,7, with ‘Boy ( I Need You )’.

 

In 76, ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’,

gave Thin Lizzy, a No.8, on Vertigo.

And in 08, ‘The Boy Does Nothing’, on Asylum,

gave Alesha Dixon, a Top 5 show.

 

In 68, ‘Boy’, on Columbia,

for Lulu, peaked at No.15.

And in 79, ‘Boys Keep Swingin’, on RCA,

saw David Bowie, hit the No.7 scene.

 

In 76, ‘London Boys’, gave T Rex,

a Top 40, on EMI.

And in 86, The Cure, reached No.22,

on Fiction, with ‘Boys Don’t Cry’.

 

In 96, ‘Boy Wonder’, on Boiler House,

for Speedy, at No.56, was to be.

And in 05, ‘Boys Will Be Boys’, on B Unique WEA,

gave Ordinary Boys, a Top 3.

 

In 97, ‘The Boy Done Good’, on Cooking Vinyl,

gave Billy Bragg, a No.55 grip.

And in 06, ‘Boy From School’, on EMI,

became a Top 4, for Hot Chip.

 

In 2000, Jamelia, on Parlophone Rhythm,

reached No.42, with ‘Boy Next Door’.

And in 01, ‘Boy Is Crying’, on Mantra,

for Saint Etienne, peaked at No.34.

 

In 77, ‘Oh Boy ( The Mood I’m In )’, made No.8,

for Brotherhood Of Man, on Pye.

And in 86, ‘The Boy In The Bubble’, on Warner Brothers,

gave Paul Simon, a No.2, high. 

 

In 06, ‘The Boy Who Ran Away’, reached No.23,

for The Mystery Jets, on 679 679.

And in 84, ‘The Boy Who Came Back’, on Some Bizarre,

saw Marc Almond reach the No.52 line.

 

 

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

July 1, 2019

 

 

In 86, ‘Always The Sun’, on Epic –

for The Stranglers made the Top 30 scene.

And in 94, ‘Forever Now’, on RCA,

for Level 42, reached No.19

 

In 92, ‘Always The Last To Know’, on A & M,

was at No.13, for Del Amitri.

And in 96, ‘Always Be My Baby’, on Columbia –

a gold – seller, for Mariah Carey, made the Top 3.

 

In 78, ‘Forever Autumn’, on CBS,

gave Justin Hayward,  a Top 5.

And in 87, ‘Always On My Mind’, on Parlophone – a gold-seller,

for The Pet Shop Boys – at No.1, for 4 weeks, did survive.

 

In 89, ‘Forever Your Girl’, on Siren,

for Paula Abdul, peaked at No.24.

And in 08, ‘Always Where I Need To Be’, on Virgin,

gave The Kooks, a Top 3 score.

 

In 73, ‘Forever’ on Harvest,

reached No.8, for Roy Wood.

And in 09, ‘Forever Is Over’, on Fascination,

for The Saturdays, at No.2, stood.

 

In 94, ‘Always’, peaked at No.2,

for Bon Jovi, on Jambco.

And in 96, ‘Forever Love’, on RCA –

a No.1, for Gary Barlow.

 

In 86, ‘(Forever) Live and Die’, on Virgin,

reached No.11 for Orchestral Manoevres In The Dark.

And in 96, Belinda Carlisle, on Chrysalis,

peaked at No.8, with ‘Always Breaking My Heart’

 

In 76, ‘Forever And Ever’, on Bell –

a gold-seller, at No.1 for Slik.

And in 01, ‘Always Come Back To Your Love’, on Wild Card,

for Samantha Mumba – a Top 3 pick.

 

In 02, ‘Always On Time’, on Def Jam,

gave JA Rule featuring Ashanti, a US No.1 & UK No.6.

And in 95, ‘Always And Forever’, on Epic –

a Top 20, for Luther Vandross, ends this mix.

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

June 29, 2019

 

 

 

In 64, The Zombies, on Decca,

had a No.12, with ‘She’s Not There’.

And in 87, ‘I Found Someone’, on Geffen,

was a Top 5 hit for Cher.

 

In 92, ‘I Found Heaven’, gave Take That,

a No.15, on RCA.

And in 94, ‘Lost In America’, on Epic,

found Alice Cooper with a No.22 play.

 

In 79, ‘Lost In Music’, on Cotillion,

was a Top 4, for Sister Sledge.

And in 07, ‘I Found You’, on Positive,

gave Axwell featuring Max C, a No.6 edge.

 

In 02, ‘When I Lost You’, reached No.6,

for Sarah Whitmore, on RCA.

And in 09, ‘You Found Me’, on Epic,

reached to No.35, for Fray.

 

In 78, ‘Now That We’ve Found Love’, on Island,

for Third World, reached the Top 10.

And in 96, Catatonia, on Blanco Y Negro,

gave ‘Lost Cat’, a No.41 den.

 

In 76, ‘Lost In France’, on RCA,

for Bonnie Tyler, made a No.6 stand.

And in 87, ‘I Found Love’, on Master Mix,

peaked at No.7, for The Fatback Band.

 

In 77, ‘Lost Without Your Love’, on Elektra,

was a No.27, for Bread.

And in 98, ‘Lost In Space’, on Polydor,

for The Lighthouse Family, up to No.6, fled.

 

In 95, ‘Now I’ve Found You’, on Parlophone,

gave Sean Maguire, a No.22 vote.

And in 97, ‘Lost & Found, on V C Recordings,

reached No.59, for D’Note.

 

In 95, ‘I Found Love’/’Take A Toke’, on Columbia,

gave C & C Music Factory featuring Zelma Davis, a No.26 raid.

And in 04, ‘Lost In A Melody’/’Wanderlust’, was at No.28,

for The Delays, on Rough Trade.

 

In 74, ‘I Found Sunshine’, on Brunswick,

for The Chi-lites – a No.35 leader.

And in 06, ‘Lost & Found’, turned up at No.12,

on Echo label,  for Feeder.

 

 

June 27, 2019

 

 

In 90, ‘Kingston Town’ on DEP International,

for UB40, peaked at No.4.

And in 95, ‘Country House’, on Food label,

for Blur, made a No.1 score.

 

In 83, ‘Uptown Girl’, a gold-seller, on CBS,

gave Billy Joel a No.1, with style.

And in 89, ‘The Downtown Lights’, on Linn,

reached No.67 for Blue Nile.

 

In 63, ‘He’s In Town’, on Piccadilly’,

gave The Rocking Berries, a Top 3 stand.

And in 01, ‘Country Roads’ on Liberty,

made No.7, for Hermes House Band.

 

In 80, ‘Talk Of The Town’, reached No.8,

for The Pretenders, on Real.

And in 82, ‘A Town Called Malice’/’Precious’, on Polydor,

gave The Jam, a No.1 deal.

 

In 61, ‘Wild In The Country’/’I Feel So Bad’,

gave Elvis Presley, a Top 4, on RCA.

And in 09, ‘Run This Town’, on Roc Nation,

gave Jay-Z featuring Rihanna & Kanye West, a No.1 say.

 

In 74, ‘Costafine Town’, on Dark Horse,

for Splinter, at No.17, arrived.

And In 06, ‘Country Girl’, on Columbia,

for Primal Scream, reached the Top 5.

 

In 62, ‘A Town Without Pity’, reached No.32,

for Gene Pitney, on HMV.

And in 06, ‘A Town Called Hypocrisy’, on Visible Noise,

took Lostprophets to No.23.

 

In 66, ‘In The Country’, on Columbia,

for Cliff Richard & The Shadows – enjoyed a No.6 scene.

And in 92, ‘Your Town’, on Columbia,

for Deacon Blue, peaked at No.14.

 

In 69, ‘Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town’, on Reprise,

saw Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, with a No.2 cry.

And in 91, ‘My Town’, gave Glass Tiger,

a No.33, on EMI.

 

In 93, ‘My Country’, on Columbia,

for Midnight Oil, reached No.66.

And in 69, ‘Durham Town (The Leavin)’, also on Columbia,

at No.12, for Roger Whittaker – last on this mix.

 

 

June 23, 2019

 

 

In 83, ‘Let’s Dance’, on EMI/America,

for David Bowie – a gold-selling US & UK No.1.

And in 02, ‘Get The Party Started’, on Arista,

for P!nk – a Top 2 place, won.

 

In 84, ‘Dancing With Tears In My Eyes’, on Chrysalis,

for Ultravox, crossed the Top 3 line.

And in 98, ‘Party Hard’, on Island,

for Pulp, peaked at No.29.

 

In 76, Abba had a gold-seller, on Epic,

in the US & UK at No.1, with ‘Dancing Queen’.

And in 08, Nellie & Fergie, on Island,

saw their ‘Party People’ reach No.14.

 

In 80, ‘Party Lights’, on Mercury,

for The Gap Band, lit up the Top 30 door.

And in 83, ‘Dancing Tight’, on Ensign,

for Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon, made No.4.

 

In 78, ‘Everybody Dance’, on Atlantic,

for Chic, gained a No.9 vote.

And in 05, ‘Party Starter’, for Will Smith,

was at No.19, on Interscope.

 

In 80, ‘Party In Paris’, on Gem,

for The UK Subs, reached No.37.

And in 05, ‘The Party Ain’t Over Yet’,

on Sanctuary, saw Status Quo, at No.11.

 

In 78, ‘Dancing In The City’, on Harvest,

gave Marshall Hain, a Top 3 entry.

And in 95, ‘Party Up The World’, on Magnet,

found D:ream, at No.20.

 

In 85, ‘Dancing In The Dark’, on CBS,

for Bruce Springsteen, reached No.4.

And in 09, ‘Party In The USA’, was at No.11,

for Miley Cyrus, on Hollywood/Polydor.

 

In 84, ‘Dancing Girls’, on MCA,

for Nick Kershaw, at No.13 was seen.

And in 89, with ‘Partyman’, on Warner Brothers,

Prince peaked at No.14.

 

In 80, ‘Dance Yourself Dizzy’, on Polo,

for Liquid Gold, found a No.2 home.

And in 08, ‘Dance Wiv Me’ – a platinum-selling No.1,

for Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris & Chrome.

 

In 89, ‘Let’s Party’, on Music Factory Dance,

for Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers – a gold-selling No.1.

And in 83, ‘Flashdance…What A Feeling’, on Casablanca,

for Irene Cara – a US No.1 & UK No.2, won.

 

In 86, ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’ – at No.7

on Motown – Lionel Richie sang.

And in 80, ‘Celebration’ – a US No.1, on De-lite,

also reached a UK No.7, for Kool & The Gang.

 

 

 

June 14, 2019

 

 

In 64, ‘You Really Got Me’, (the first of 18 hits on Pye).

for The Kinks, flew straight to No.1

Followed by ‘All Day And All Of The Night’,

with a No.2 place, won.

 

In 65, five more hits came along – the next again

at No.1 was, ‘Tired Of Waiting For You’,

before ‘Everybody’s Gonna Be Happy’ peaked at No.17,

with ‘Set Me Free’, a No.9, and ‘See My Friend’ – a Top 10, on view.

 

Ending 65, ‘Till The End Of The Day’, made No.8,

And in 66, ‘Dedicated Follower Of Fashion’, at No.4, did arrive.

Next came ‘Sunny Afternoon’ – their third No.1,

And ‘Dead End Street’, peaked at No.5.

 

In 67, ‘Waterloo Sunset’, reached No. 2.,

and also ‘Autumn Almanac’ – a predictable Top 3.

In 68, ‘Wonderboy’, was at No.36,

and ‘Days’, made a  No.12  plea.

 

In 69, ‘Plastic Man’, climbed to No.31.

And in 70, ‘Victoria’, peaked at No.33.

Also in 70, ‘Lola’, reached No.2,

and ‘Apeman’  – a Top 5, was to be.

 

In 72, ‘Supersonic Rocket Ship’, on RCA – shot to No.16.

And in 81, ‘Better Things’, on Arista, made No. 46.

In 83, ‘Come Dancing’, also on Arista, at No.12

and, ‘Don’t Forget To Dance’, on Arista – a No.58 fix.

 

Finally, in 83, ‘You Really Got Me’, on PRT, made No.47.

And in 97, ‘The Days EP’, on When!, peaked at No.35.

In 04, ‘You Really Got Me’, this time on Sanctuary, at No. 42,

and in this Kinks Tribute – the last to arrive.

 

 

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