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Two hours of America's latest and greatest hits from the last five decades.

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Sat 19 Mar 2011 20:00
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Music Played

  • Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas

    This day in 1931: Nevada legalized gambling

  • Mumford & Sons

    The Cave

    All-British Album Chart Top Three: Number Three Album: Sigh No More (this track and ‘Little Lion Man’ are certified Gold)

  • Marsha Ambrosius

    Far Away

    Number Two Album: Late Nights & Early Mornings

  • Bob Newhart

    Merchandising The Wright Brothers

    Baby What A Big Surprise [they really were Number One albums] The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart - Bob Newhart (1960)

  • Britney Spears

    Till The World Ends

    New Entry in the Top Ten

  • Michael Andrews

    Mad World (feat. Gary Jules)

    Born 1969: Gary Jules

  • Johnny Preston

    Running Bear

    Johnny Preston - born 18th August 1939; died 4th March 2011

  • Aaron Lewis

    COUNTRY BOY (featuring George Jones & Charlie Daniels)

    New Entry in the Top Ten of the Album Chart: Town Line

  • The Temptations Original Lead Singers

    Runaway Child, Running Wild

    R&B Number One this date in 1969

  • Charlie Wilson

    You Are

    Adult R&B Number One: 12th week

  • Buddy Holly

    Raining In My Heart

    It’s Not The Same Old Song: Number 88 in 1959 - flip side of ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore‘ (number 13)

  • Slim Harpo

    Rainin' In My Heart

    It’s Not The Same Old Song: Number 34 in 1961

  • Kesha

    Blow

    Top Ten

  • Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - What's The Matter With You Baby

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (debut hit albums) Together - Marvin Gaye (& Mary Wells) (16 May 1964)

  • Francesca Battistelli - This Is The Stuff

    Top Twenty Album Chart: Hundred More Years

  • The Beatles

    Strawberry Fields Forever

    Grammy Hall Of Fame Single: Number Eight in 1967 (Double A-side with Number One ‘Penny Lane)

  • The Lovin’ Spoonful

    Summer In The City

    Grammy Hall Of Fame Single: Number One in 1966

  • Lucinda Williams

    Blessed

    New Entry in the Top Twenty of the Album Chart: Blessed

  • Henry Mancini

    Peter Gunn

    Baby What A Big Surprise [they really were Number One albums] The Music From Peter Gunn - Henry Mancini (1959)

  • Dropkick Murphys

    PEG O' MY HEART (with Bruce Springsteen)

    New Entry in the Top Ten of the Album Chart: Going Out In Style

  • Jim Reeves

    I Won't Come In While He's There

    Country Number One this date in 1967

  • Thompson Square

    Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not

    Current Country Number One - NEW

  • Live

    Lightning Crashes

    Rock Number One this date in 1995

  • Cage the Elephant

    Shake Me Down

    Current Rock Number One - sixth week

  • R.E.M.

    Radio Free Europe

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (debut hit albums) Murmur - R.E.M. (14 May 1983)

  • Adele

    Set Fire To The Rain

    Number One in the Album Chart: second week (now the year’s biggest selling album)

  • REO Speedwagon

    Keep On Loving You

    Number One this date in 1981

  • Vanessa Williams

    Save The Best For Last

    Number One this date in 1992

  • Lady Gaga

    Born This Way

    Current Number One: fourth week

Broadcast

  • Sat 19 Mar 2011 20:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2