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Brian Matthew, the voice of sixties popular music, presents the programme for all fans of the 1960s. With facts, figures and trivia as well as the classic hits and rarities.

Brian Matthew presents the programme for all fans of the music of the 1960s.
With facts, figures and trivia as well as the classic hits, rarities, instrumentals and album tracks, the selection sweeps right across the most important decade for popular music from beginning to end. Weekly features include: The A-Z of The Beatles which works its way through their entire catalogue playing every one of their 200 plus recordings. This week we reach 'What You're Doing'. There's 'The One Before The Hit' and also 'The EP Collection' - looking at a Marianne Faithful 4-track vinyl releases which featured in the dedicated EP charts. The Three-In-A-Row looks at cover versions. Requests and records include Alma Cogan, Savoy Brown, Procol Harum, Jackie Wilson, Millie, The Nashville Teens, Vicki Carr and Mister Murray.
Sounds Of The Sixties began in 1983 and Brian has been at helm since 1990, bringing to the programme his distinctive voice and unmatchable experience of sixties pop shows.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Jan 2010 08:05
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Music Played

  • The Tremeloes

    Candy Man

    • The Very Best.....
    • SPECTRUM.

  • Millie Small

    Bloodshot Eyes

    • My Boy Lollipop.
    • Comb-o-rama.

  • Consortium

    All The Love In The World

    • Pop Inside The 60's Volume 3 (Various Ar.

  • LaVern Baker

    Senor Big And Fine

    • Bachelorette's Pad.
    • Warner Jazz.

  • The One Before The Hit

    • The Fortunes

      Look Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔward Angel

      • N/A.
      • DECCA.

  • The Fortunes

    You've Got Your Troubles

    • Music Of The Year 1965.
    • Spectrum.

  • Barbara George

    I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)

    • Gumbo Stew.
    • ACE.

  • Kenny Lynch

    Mountain Of Love

    • N/A.
    • HIS MASTER'S VOICE.

  • Showstoppers

    Eeny Meeny

    • Bubblegum Soul.
    • Castle.

  • Alma Cogan

    Eight Days A Week

    • Celebration.
    • EMI.

  • A-Z Of The Beatles

    • The Beatles

      What You're Doing

      • Beatles For Sale.
      • Parlophone.

  • Gene Pitney

    Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa

    • Blue Gene & Meets The Fair Young Ladies.
    • SEQUEL.

  • Playing Hard To Get

    • Savoy Brown

      Train To Nowhere

      • Blue Matter.
      • Deram.

  • Brenda Lee

    Speak To Me Pretty

    • The Very Best Of Brenda Lee Volume 1.
    • MCA.

  • Jackie Wilson

    The Who Who Song

    • The Best Of....
    • Metro.

  • Bill Black’s Combo

    Don't Be Cruel

    • The Untouchable Sound Of.....
    • HI.

  • News

    • The Nashville Teens

      Tobacco Road

      • The Greatest Hits Of 1964.
      • Premier.

  • Dee Clark

    Raindrops

    • Rockfile Vol 25.
    • BACKLINE RECORDS.

  • Goldie

    Going Back

    • Immediate R&B.

  • Buzz Clifford

    Baby Sittin' Boogie

    • On Cdr.
    • Fontana.

  • EP Corner

    • Marianne Faithfull

      Go Away From My World

      • The Very Best Of Marianne Faithfull.
      • LONDON.

  • Pat Boone

    Moody River

    • Golden Greats.
    • MCA.

  • Mitch Murray

    Down Came The Rain

    • Hello Children Everywhere Vol.3 (Di.
    • EMI.

  • The Hollies

    Tell Me To My Face

    • The Essential Collection.
    • EMI.

  • Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

    Young Girl

    • Ultimate 6 O's Collection.
    • CASTLE.

  • Three In A Row

    • The Spectres

      I (Who Have Nothing)

      • The Singles Collection 1966 1973.
      • CASTLE.

  • The Beach Boys

    Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    • Shut Down Vol 2.
    • CAPITOL.

  • Herman’s Hermits

    Silhouettes

    • The Hits Of 1965 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.

  • Procol Harum

    Homburg

    • The Best of .....
    • Music Club.

  • Adam Faith

    It's Alright

    • The Best Of The Emi Years.
    • EMI.

  • Jimi Hendrix

    Purple Haze

    • Mitch Mitchell;.
    • NOEL REDDING.

  • Vikki Carr

    If You Love Me

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • EMI.

  • Johnny Burnette

    The Ballad Of The One Eyed Jacks

    • The Johnny Burnette Story.
    • BGO Records.

  • The Shadows - Foot Tapper

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 Jan 2010 08:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2