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Paul Gambaccini blends this week's US hits from the digital songs, albums, country, R&B and rock charts with LP and single classics from the last six decades.

Paul Gambaccini presents tracks from this week's US charts and hits from the last six decades.

In the feature 'Headline News [Number one albums on noteworthy days]' we hear 'In The Mood' by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra from the album of 78 discs 'Glenn Miller'. It was number one on 8th May 1945 - Victory in Europe Day. We also hear 'Forever And For Always' by Shania Twain from her CD 'Up!'. It was number one on 3rd December 2002. On that date the US dollar was worth more than the Euro ...for the last day. In the regular feature 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', tracks are played from albums by L.T.D and Oasis.

In 'A Matter Of Life And Death' Paul celebrates the birthday of Graham Nash by playing his hit song for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 'Our House'. We also hear 'Eres Tu' by Mocedades, in honour of the song's writer Juan Carlos Calderon, who has recently died. 'It's Not The Same Old Song' highlights 'Pillow Talk' by Doris Day and a different song with the same title by Sylvia. Paul continues his countdown of the Top 100 list of songwriters based on success in the American chart from 1955 - 2005. We hear songs written by Fats Domino (38) and Bernie Taupin (37).

Our R&B Number Ones are from 1980 - 'Rock With You' by Michael Jackson - and this week - 'Adorn' by Miguel. We hear Country number ones from 1971 and now by Dolly Parton and The Band Perry. This week's featured past and present Rock number ones are by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and The Lumineers. 'Kidz Bop 23' by Kidz Bop Kids is the week's number one internet album. 'Thrift Shop' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis is the best-selling song of the week.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Feb 2013 20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Jimmy Ruffin

    I've Passed This Way Before

    Today is Groundhog Day

  • Justin Timberlake

    SUIT AND TIE (featuring Jay-Z)

    New Entry at Number Two in the Singles Chart

  • Maroon 5

    Daylight

    Top Twenty hit

  • Glenn Miller

    In The Mood (feat. Jodie Prenger)

    Headline News [Number one albums on noteworthy days] Glenn Miller - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra (8th May 1945) On this day: V-E Day (Victory in Europe)

  • Swedish House Mafia

    DON'T YOU WORRY CHILD (featuring John Martin)

    Top Ten

  • Crosby, Nash & Young

    Our House

    Born 1942: Graham Nash

  • Mocedades

    Eres Tu

    Juan Carlos Calderon born 7th July 1938 ; died 25th November 2012

  • Gary Allan

    Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)

    Top Forty and now a certified million seller

  • Michael Jackson

    Rock With You

    R&B Number One this date in 1980

  • Miguel

    Adorn

    Adult R&B Number One: twelfth week

  • Anna Kendrick

    Cups

    Top Forty & Top Three Album: Pitch Perfect soundtrack

  • Doris Day

    Pillow Talk

    It’s Not The Same Old Song: released in 1959

  • Sylvia

    Pillow Talk

    It’s Not The Same Old Song: Number Three in 1973

  • The Script

    Hall Of Fame (feat. will.i.am)

    Top Twenty and now a certified million seller

  • L.T.D.

    Love Ballad

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (debut hit albums) Love To The World - L.T.D. (21st August 1976)

  • Calvin Harris

    SWEET NOTHING (featuring Florence Welch)

    Top Twenty

  • Fats Domino

    Whole Lotta Loving

    I Write The Songs - 38: Fats Domino

  • Heart

    These Dreams

    I Write The Songs - 37: Bernie Taupin

  • Bruno Mars

    When I Was Your Man

    Re-Entry & Top Five Album: Unorthodox Jukebox

  • Shania Twain

    Forever And For Always

    Headline News [Number one albums on noteworthy days] Up! - Shania Twain (3rd December 2002) On this date: the US dollar is worth more than the Euro …for the last day.

  • Dolly Parton

    Joshua

    Country Number One this date in 1971

  • The Band Perry

    Better Dig Two

    Current Country Sales Number One: NEW

  • Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

    I Love Rock 'n' Roll

    Rock Number One this date in 1982

  • The Lumineers

    Ho Hey

    Current Rock Number One: tenth week

  • Oasis

    Live Forever

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (debut hit albums) Definitely Maybe - Oasis (11th February 1995)

  • Kidz Bop

    Gangnam Style

    New Entry at Number One in the Internet Album Chart & Number Two in the Album Chart: Kidz Bop 23

  • Guy Mitchell

    Singing The Blues

    Number One this date in 1957

  • Don McLean

    American Pie

    Number One this date in 1972

  • Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - THRIFT SHOP (featuring Wanz)

    Current Number One: second week

Broadcast

  • Sat 2 Feb 2013 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2