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Brian Matthew, the voice of sixties popular music, presents the programme for all fans of the 1960s. The A-Z of The Beatles reaches 'Yes It Is'. Also 2 tracks from Eden Kane.

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. The A-Z of the Beatles reaches the B side of 'Ticket To Ride' - John Lennon's 'Yes It Is'. 'The One Before The Hit' features Eden Kane and there's also the EP Collection - looking at some of the 4-track vinyl releases which featured in the dedicated EP charts. Tracks included from Ninette (now finding fame 44 years on), Del Shannon, Johnny Tillotson, The George Martin Orchestra with Theme One, Dion, Carol Deene, Gary Miller, Jimmy Walker and Cliff Bennett.
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 24 Apr 2010 08:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Equals

    Baby Come Back

    • 50 Number Ones Of The 60's.
    • GLOBAL TELEVISION.

  • Lou Johnson

    Please Stop The Wedding

    • Imcomparable Soul Vocalist.
    • Kent Soul.

  • Ninette

    Push A LIttle Button

    • The Songs Of Tony Hatch.
    • Castle.

  • The Vee Gees

    I've Gotta Get A Message To You

    • The Best Of The Bee Gees Volume 1.
    • RSO.

  • Dion

    North East End Of The Corner

    • Runaround Sue: The Best Of The Rest.
    • Ace.

  • The One Before The Hit

    • Eden Kane

      Hot Chocolate Crazy

      • Pye Rock 'N' Roll Volume 1.
      • Sequel.

  • Eden Kane

    Well I Ask You

    • Music Of The Year 1961.
    • Spectrum.

  • Zal Yanovsky

    Priscilla Millionaira

    • Alive & Well In Argentina.
    • Rev Ola.

  • Faith Brown

    Lock Me In

    • Stockingtop Pop.
    • RPM.

  • Del Shannon

    I Go To Pieces

    • Greatest Hits.
    • CHARLY.

  • Peter & Gordon

    A World Without Love

    • Peter & Gordon - The Ep Collection.
    • See For Miles.

  • A-Z Of The Beatles

    • The Beatles

      Yes It Is

      • Cd Single.
      • EMI.

  • Dusty Springfield

    I'll Try Anything

    • The Collection.
    • Spectrum.

  • Manfred Mann - Ha Ha Said The Clown

  • Johnny Tillotson

    Princess Princess

    • All His Early Hits And More!!!.
    • ACE.

  • People

    I Love You

    • N/A.
    • CAPITOL.

  • Playing Hard To Get

    • George Martin

      Theme One

      • The Sound Gallery Vol. 2.
      • PREMIER.

  • The Spencer Davis Group

    Somebody Help Me

    • The Godfathers Of Britpop (Various Artis Polygram.

  • Jimmy Walker

    I Got The Best Of You

    • The Singles 1968-1970.
    • White Label.

  • Carol Deene

    Norman

    • The Hits Of 1962 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.

  • The Kinks

    Party Line

    • Face to Face.
    • PRT.

  • EP Collection

    • Elvis Presley - I Got Lucky

  • Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers

    One Way Love

    • The Hits Of 1964.
    • EMI.

  • Jackie DeShannon

    Oh, Boy

    • Breakin' It Up On The Beatles Tour!.
    • RPM.

  • Buddy Britten & The Regents

    Long Gone Baby

    • Wild Eyes and Tender Lips.
    • Sequel.

  • Pigmeat Markham

    Here Comes The Judge

    • (Cd Single).
    • CHESS.

  • Three In A Row

    • The Beach Boys

      Wouldn't It Be Nice

      • Pet Sound.
      • Capitol.

  • Cream

    I'm so Glad

    • Fresh Cream.
    • Polydor.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Need Your Love So Bad

    • Rock The World.
    • GLOBAL.

  • Johnny Mathis

    Misty

    • Memories Are Made Of This.
    • DINO ENTERTAINMENT.

  • Art N' Soul

    Lazy Life

    • So You Wanna Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star.
    • High Fidelity.

  • Gary Miller

    There Goes That Song Again

    • Honey Hit Parade.
    • NA.

  • Three Dog Night

    Celebrate (Celebrity Ball)

    • Trio Quartet.
    • Windswept.

  • The Paris Sisters

    Always Waitin'

    • The Jack Nitzche Story:Hearing Is Believ Ace.

  • Cliff Richard

    Nine Times Out Of Ten

    • The Hit List.
    • EMI.

  • The Shadows - Foot Tapper

Broadcast

  • Sat 24 Apr 2010 08:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2