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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 'He's A Rebel' by The Crystals in honour of vocalist Darlene Love and 'Do You Believe In Magic' by The Lovin' Spoonful. In 'A Matter Of Life And Death', we celebrate the birthday on this date in 1961 of El Debarge by playing 'Rhythm Of The Night' by the group DeBarge. Paul pays tribute to Ned Miller, who has recently died, by featuring his hit 'From A Jack To A King' and a song he wrote performed by Bonnie Guitar - 'Dark Moon'. 'It's Not The Same Old Song' highlights 'Goodbye Baby' by Jack Scott and a different song with the same title by Solomon Burke.

In the feature called 'Beyond The Sea', Paul plays a song from a UK artist's biggest-selling album in America. Tonight, we hear tracks from LPs by the Electric Light Orchestra and Snow Patrol. 'The Other Number Ones' are records that reached the top of the American chart in 'Cash Box' magazine, but not in the Hot 100 of the other US chart publication 'Billboard'. This week's examples are by The Monkees and Prince and The Revolution.

Our R&B number ones are from 1963 and now by Sam Cooke and Johnny Gill featuring New Edition. We hear Country number ones from 1962 and this week by George Jones and Florida Georgia Line. Our featured past and present Rock number ones are by Bob Seger and James Bay. 'Lemonade' by Beyonce is the number one album and the best-selling song of the week is 'Can't Stop The Feeling!' by Justin Timberlake.

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Fri 10 Jun 2016 03:00
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Music Played

  • Barrett Strong

    Money (That's What I Want)

    • Pre-Fab! (Various Artists).
    • Connoisseur Collection.

  • Meghan Trainor

    Me Too

    • Thank You.
    • EPIC.
    • 2.

  • Sawyer Fredericks

    4 Pockets

    • A Good Storm.
    • REPUBLIC.
    • 10.

  • The Crystals

    He's A Rebel

    • The Best Of The Crystals.
    • Phil Spector Int.

  • The Chainsmokers

    Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya)

    • Download Single.
    • DISRUPTER RECORDS/COLUMBIA.
    • 1.

  • DeBarge

    Rhythm Of The Night

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Ned Miller

    From A Jack To A King

    • The Golden Age Of Rock 'n' Roll Special Country Edition (Various Artists).
    • Ace Records.

  • Bonnie Guitar

    Dark Moon

    • The Golden Age Of American Popular Music More Country Hits.
    • ACE RECORDS.
    • 13.

  • Jennifer Nettles

    Unlove You

    • Playing With Fire.
    • BIG MACHINE RECORDS.
    • 2.

  • Sam Cooke

    Another Saturday Night

    • Sam Cooke - The Man & His Music.
    • RCA.

  • Johnny Gill & New Edition

    This One's For Me And You

    • Game Changer.
    • J SKILLZ.
    • 3.

  • Jack Scott

    Goodbye Baby

    • Baby She’s Gone.
    • CASTLE MUSIC.
    • 10.

  • Solomon Burke

    Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)

    • The Very Best Of Solomon Burke.
    • ATLANTIC/RHINO.
    • 8.

  • Corinne Bailey Rae

    Been To The Moon

    • The Heart Speaks In Whispers.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 3.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Can't Get It Out Of My Head

    • ELO’s Greatrest Hits.
    • JET.
    • 3.

  • Kygo

    Stole The Show (feat. Parson James)

    • Cloud Nine.
    • EPIC.
    • 2.

  • The Monkees

    Valleri

    • The Definitive Monkees.
    • Warner Strategic Market.
    • 7.

  • Prince & The Revolution

    Raspberry Beret

    • 4Ever.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Pierce the Veil

    Circles

    • Misadventures.
    • FEARLESS.
    • 6.

  • The Lovin’ Spoonful

    Do You Believe In Magic

    • The Lovin' Spoonful Collection.
    • Castle Communications.

  • Modern Baseball

    Everyday

    • Holy Ghost.
    • BIG SCARY MONSTERS/RUN FOR COVER RECORDS.
    • 5.

  • George Jones

    She Thinks I Still Care

    • Billboard Top Country Hits 1962.
    • RHINO.
    • 8.

  • Florida Georgia Line

    H.O.L.Y.

    • Download Single.
    • REPUBLIC NASHVILLE.
    • 1.

  • Bob Seger

    Shakedown

    • Ultimate Hits: Rock And Roll Never Forgets.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 7.

  • James Bay

    Let It Go

    • Chaos And The Calm.
    • Republic Records.
    • 3.

  • Snow Patrol

    Chasing Cars

    • Up To Now.
    • FICTION.
    • 2.

  • µώ±π²β΄Η²Τ³¦Γ©

    Freedom (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

    • Lemonade.
    • PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT/COLUMBIA.
    • 10.

  • Roy Orbison

    Running Scared

    • The Best Of Roy Orbison.
    • Columbia.
    • 5.

  • Stevie Wonder

    Sir Duke

    • Stevie Wonder - Song Review.
    • Motown.

  • Justin Timberlake

    Can't Stop The Feeling!

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Jun 2016 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
  • Fri 10 Jun 2016 03:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2