08/08/2015
Paul Gambaccini blends digital tracks from the week's US charts of songs, albums, R&B, country and rock hits with LP and singles tracks from the last six decades.
Paul Gambaccini presents tracks from this week's US charts and hits from the last six decades.
Each week, songs are played connected to members of 'The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame'. We hear 'Jailhouse Rock' by Elvis Presley to celebrate the induction of drummer D. J. Fontana in the 'sideman category' and 'Sherry' by The 4 Seasons. In 'A Matter Of Life And Death', we celebrate the birthday on this date in 1949 of Keith Carradine with his American hit 'I'm Easy' from the movie 'Nashville'. Paul pays tribute to songwriter Wayne Carson, who has recently died, by playing his song 'The Letter' recorded by The Box Tops. 'It's Not The Same Old Song' highlights 'Wild One' by Bobby Rydell and a different song with the same title by Martha & The Vandellas.
In the feature called 'Beyond The Sea', Paul plays tracks from the biggest selling albums by UK artists in America. Tonight, we hear songs from LPs by Dusty Springfield and Squeeze. 'The Other Number Ones' are records that reached the top of the American chart in 'Cash Box' magazine, but not in the 'Billboard' Hot 100. This week's examples are by Clarence Carter and Elton John.
Our R&B number ones are from 1980 and now by Larry Graham and Tyrese. We hear Country number ones from 1964 and this week by Roger Miller and Luke Bryan. Our featured past and present Rock number ones are by The White Stripes and Walk The Moon. The best-selling digital song of the week is 'Cheerleader' by OMI.
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Paul Simon
American Tune
- The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 1).
- Warner Bros.
- 14.
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Paul Simon
American Tune
- The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 1).
- Warner Bros.
- 14.
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5 Seconds of Summer
She's Kinda Hot
- Download Single.
- CAPITOL RECORDS.
- 1.
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5 Seconds of Summer
She's Kinda Hot
- Download Single.
- CAPITOL RECORDS.
- 1.
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Anthony Brown & group therAPy
Worth
- Everyday Jesus.
- TYSCOT.
- 1.
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Anthony Brown & group therAPy
Worth
- Everyday Jesus.
- TYSCOT.
- 1.
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Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock
- Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
- RCA.
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Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock
- Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
- RCA.
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Sublime with Rome
Wherever You Go
- Sirens.
- INGROOVES.
- 2.
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Sublime with Rome
Wherever You Go
- Sirens.
- INGROOVES.
- 2.
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Keith Carradine
I'm Easy
- The Envelope Please: Academy Award Winning Songs Volume 4 1970-1981.
- RHINO.
- 6.
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Keith Carradine
I'm Easy
- The Envelope Please: Academy Award Winning Songs Volume 4 1970-1981.
- RHINO.
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The Box Tops
The Letter
- Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel.
- Old Gold.
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The Box Tops
The Letter
- Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel.
- Old Gold.
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Alan Jackson
Angels and Alcohol
- Angels and Alcohol.
- CAPITOL RECORDS.
- 3.
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Alan Jackson
Angels and Alcohol
- Angels and Alcohol.
- CAPITOL RECORDS.
- 3.
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Larry Graham
One In A Million You
- Smooth Grooves: A Sensual Collection.
- Rhino.
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Larry Graham
One In A Million You
- Smooth Grooves: A Sensual Collection.
- Rhino.
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Tyrese
Shame
- Black Rose.
- VOLTRON RECORDZ.
- 5.
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Tyrese
Shame
- Black Rose.
- VOLTRON RECORDZ.
- 5.
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Matthew Morrison & Kelsey Grammer
Stronger
- Finding Neverland - Original Broadway Cast recording.
- REPUBLIC.
- 1.
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Matthew Morrison & Kelsey Grammer
Stronger
- Finding Neverland - Original Broadway Cast recording.
- REPUBLIC.
- 1.
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Bobby Rydell
Wild One
- Cameo Parkway 1957-1967.
- ABKCO RECORDS.
- 24.
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Bobby Rydell
Wild One
- Cameo Parkway 1957-1967.
- ABKCO RECORDS.
- 24.
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Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Wild One
- Complete Motown Singles - Volume 4: 1964.
- HIP-O SELECT/MOTOWN.
- 1.
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Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Wild One
- Complete Motown Singles - Volume 4: 1964.
- HIP-O SELECT/MOTOWN.
- 1.
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Tame Impala
Eventually
- Current.
- FICTION.
- 5.
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Dusty Springfield
I Only Want To Be With You
- Dusty- The Silver Collection.
- Philips.
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X Ambassadors
Renegades
- KIDINAKORNER/INTERSCOPE RECORDS.
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X Ambassadors
Renegades
- KIDINAKORNER/INTERSCOPE RECORDS.
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Clarence Carter
Patches
- Atlantic Soul Ballads (Various).
- Atlantic.
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Clarence Carter
Patches
- Atlantic Soul Ballads (Various).
- Atlantic.
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Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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Brothers Osborne
Stay A Little Longer
- Brothers Osborne Download EP.
- EMI RECORDS NASHVILLE.
- 3.
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Brothers Osborne
Stay A Little Longer
- Brothers Osborne Download EP.
- EMI RECORDS NASHVILLE.
- 3.
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The Four Seasons
Sherry
- Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Ve.
- Polygram Tv.
- 1.
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The Four Seasons
Sherry
- Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Ve.
- Polygram Tv.
- 1.
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Cold War Kids
First
- Hold My Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
- DOWNTOWN.
- 2.
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Cold War Kids
First
- Hold My Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
- DOWNTOWN.
- 2.
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Roger Miller
Dang Me
- The Best Of Roger Miller.
- SPECTRUM.
- 14.
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Roger Miller
Dang Me
- The Best Of Roger Miller.
- SPECTRUM.
- 14.
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Luke Bryan
Kick The Dust Up
- Download Single.
- CAPITOL NASHVILLE.
- 1.
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Luke Bryan
Kick The Dust Up
- Download Single.
- CAPITOL NASHVILLE.
- 1.
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The White Stripes
Icky Thump
- Icky Thump.
- THIRD MAN.
- 1.
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The White Stripes
Icky Thump
- Icky Thump.
- THIRD MAN.
- 1.
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WALK THE MOON
Shut Up And Dance
- (CD Single).
- RCA.
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WALK THE MOON
Shut Up And Dance
- (CD Single).
- RCA.
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XTC
Generals and Majors
- XTC - Compact XTC:The Singles 1978-85.
- Virgin.
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Jason Isbell
24 Frames
- Something More Than Free.
- THIRTY TIGERS/SOUTHEASTERN RECORDS.
- 2.
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U2
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- Rock The Planet (Various Artists).
- Polygram Tv.
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Black Eyed Peas
I Gotta Feeling
- (CD Single).
- Interscope.
- 4.
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OMI
Cheerleader
- (CD Single).
- Ultra Records.
- 001.
Broadcasts
- Sat 8 Aug 2015 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
- Fri 14 Aug 2015 03:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2