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Brian Matthew selects more classics and rarities from pop's golden decade, with all the facts and figures and stories behind the songs from the 60s.

Brian Matthew dips in to his eclectic record bag to bring you more classic tracks, rare sounds and music facts from the 1960's.

Amongst other classics and hidden gems, Brian Matthew plays 'He's A Rebel' by Vicky. Written by Gene Pitney, this song was offered to The Shirelles who turned it down. Vicki Carr, a new signing to Liberty decided to record it as her debut but producer Phil Spector also heard the song and decided to rush out his own version before Vicki's hit stores. The Crystals were on tour at the time so Spector arranged with Darlene Love to sing lead backed by The Blossoms. The Crystals who were shocked to learn they had a new record out, still received the credit on the label.

Tune in to hear more stories from behind the songs as well requests from the likes of Del Shannon, Modern Folk Quartet, Shades of Blue and B.Bumble & The Stingers.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Sat 1 Jun 2013 08:05
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Music Played

  • The Hollies

    Just One Look

    • The Essential Collection.
    • MFP.
    • 7243 8 57468 2 6.

  • Adam Wade

    Rain From The Skies

    • Always Something There: A Burt Bacharach Collectors Anthology 1952- 1969.
    • Ace.
    • CDCHD 1195.

  • =Request=

    • Del Shannon

      I Go To Pieces

      • I Go To Pieces.
      • Edsel Records.
      • ED CD 174.

  • Nancy Sinatra

    You Only Live Twice

    • Nancy In London.
    • Sundazed Music.
    • SC 6054.

  • The Spartans

    Can You Waddle

    • Twist & Shout The Stateside Story.
    • One Day Music.
    • DAY2CD184.

  • =Both Sides Of The Record=

    • The Byrds

      All I Really Want To Do

      Artist: The Byrds

      • The Very Best Of….
      • Sony BMG Entertainment.
      • 82876855142.

    • The Byrds

      I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better

      • Mr Tambourine.
      • Columbia.
      • COL 483705 2.

  • =Request=

    • Modern Folk Quartet

      Night Time Girl

      • Night Time.
      • Dunhill.
      • 4025.

  • Karen Young

    Wonderful Summer

    • Look At The Sunshine Vol. 1.
    • Castle Pulse.
    • NEMCD 426.

  • =Loose Connections=

    • Len Barry

      Like A Baby

      • Greatest Hits.
      • That Philly Sound.
      • TPS 111.

    • Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers

      One Way Love

      • Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers / Drivin’ You Wild.
      • BGO Records.
      • BG0CD472.

    • Louise Cordet

      I'm Just A Baby

      • The Sweet Beat of Louise Cordet.
      • Decca Music Group Limited.
      • Retro 890.

  • The Everly Brothers

    Temptation

    • It’s Everly Time & A Date With The Everly Brothers.
    • Warner Brothers.
    • 9362 47869-2.

  • =Playing Hard To Get=

    • Eugene McDaniels

      A New Love In Old Mexico

      • A New Love In Old Mexico.
      • Liberty.
      • LIB 10130.

  • Status Quo

    Ice In The Sun

    • Down The Dustpipe.
    • Castle Pulse.
    • PDSCD 650.

  • =Request=

    • Shades of Blue

      Voodoo Blues

      • That British Sound Vol. 12.
      • Blakey Records 2012.
      • BLCD-065.

  • The Critters

    Younger Girl

    • The Critters Younger Girl: The Complete Kapp & Musicor Recordings.
    • Now Sounds.
    • CRNOW 33.

  • B. Bumble & the Stingers

    Bumble Boogie

    • Nut Rocker.
    • Ace Records.
    • CDCHD 577.

  • Roy Orbison

    Dream Baby

    • Golden Days.
    • Sony Music.
    • 471555 2.

  • Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford

    I Need Your Loving

    • Need Your Lovin’.
    • 5155.

  • Cliff Richard

    I'm Looking Out The Window

    • I’m Looking Out The Window.
    • EMI.
    • 45-DB 4828.

  • The Temptations

    (I Know) I'm Losing You

    • Motown Chartbusters Vol 1.
    • Spectrum Music.
    • 554 1442.

  • =They Sang It First=

    • Vikki Carr

      He's a Rebel

      • The Ultimate Collection.
      • EMI Gold.
      • 0946 3 68615 2 4.

  • The Crystals

    Da Doo Ron Ron

    • Philles Records Presents Today’s Hits.
    • Philles Records.
    • PHLP 4004.

  • =Request=

    • The Beatles

      In My Life

      • Rubber Soul.
      • Parlophone.
      • CDP 7 46440 2.

  • Jess Conrad

    Mystery Girl

    • Jess For You.
    • Decca Records.
    • CDLK 4326.

  • =Three In A Row=

    • The Isley Brothers

      My Love Is Your Love (Forever)

      • Tamla Motown early classics: The Isley Brothers.
      • Spectrum Music.
      • 552122-2.

    • The Who

      A Legal Matter

      • The Ultimate Collection.
      • Universal Music TV.
      • 065 234 2.

    • Simon & Garfunkel

      American

      • Bookends.
      • Columbia.

  • Brenda Lee

    Here Comes That Feeling

    • The Best OF Brenda Lee.
    • MCA.
    • MCBD 19518.

  • The Five Stairsteps & Cubie

    I'm The One Who Loves You

    • They Call It Crossover.
    • Harmless.
    • BACKB027.

  • Ray Charles

    I Can't Stop Loving You

    • 1962 British Hit Parade.
    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD152.

  • =Request=

    • Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity

      Save Me

      • Open.
      • Castle Pulse.
      • CMRCD 978.

  • The Pentagons

    To Be Loved (Forever)

    • The Golden Age of American Rock ‘n’ Roll.
    • Ace Records.
    • CDCHD 700.

  • Esther Phillips

    Makin' Whoopee

    • The Best of Esther Phillips.
    • Rhino.
    • R2 72624.

  • The Shadows

    Foot Tapper

    • More Hits!.
    • EMI.
    • 744 744.

Broadcast

  • Sat 1 Jun 2013 08:05
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2