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Rhythm Nation 40: A Celebration of 1979

Trevor plays tunes from his favourite year 1979. With music, news stories and your memories on Rhythm Nation 40. A very special tribute to the end of a glorious decade!

Trevor rounds off a year of Rhythm Nation specials with a show dedicated to 1979. Two glorious hours of tunes, news stories and listener memories. Rhythm Nation 40 will feature the likes of Earth Wind and Fire, The Jam and Diana Ross. Trevor will reminisce with his guest and friend Bluey from the band Incognito who formed in that year.

Trevor Nelson MBE was recently awarded The Ivors Academy Gold Badge for his career in music, awarded to him by Craig David at a ceremony at The Savoy Hotel. The event, now in its 46th year, is presented to individuals who inspire and support creativity and the professional lives of The Ivors Academy members, who are the independent professional association representing songwriters and composers in all genres.

1 hour, 57 minutes

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Thu 21 Nov 2019 22:00
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Music Played

  • Donna Summer

    Bad Girls

    • Donna Summer - Summer Collection.
    • Mercury.

  • Cheryl Lynn

    Got To Be Real

    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • Prince

    I Wanna Be Your Lover

    • Prince - The Very Best Of.
    • Warner Bros.

  • The Selecter

    On My Radio

  • Diana Ross

    The Boss

    • Greatest Songs By Ashford & Simpson.
    • Hitsville.

  • Janet Kay

    Silly Games

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • The Police

    Message In A Bottle

    • The Very Best Of Sting & The Police.
    • A&M.

  • Anita Ward

    Ring My Bell

    • Songs Of Love.
    • Big Break Records.
    • 9.

  • Michael Jackson

    Rock With You

    • Michael Jackson - History.
    • Epic.

  • Shalamar

    Take That To The Bank

    • Soul Weekender (Various Artists).
    • Crimson.

  • The Flying Lizards

    Money

    • Hard 2 Get Hits - Various Artists.
    • Disky.

  • GQ

    Disco Nights (Rock Freak)

    • Disco Nights.
    • Arista.
    • 13.

  • Spyro Gyra

    Morning Dance

    • Morning Dance.
    • MCA.

  • Phyllis Hyman

    You Know How To Love Me

    • Ultimate... Disco (Various Artists).
    • Legacy Recordings.

  • Blondie

    Heart Of Glass

    • BEST GIRL POWER ALBUM...EVER!.
    • Castle.

  • Rose Royce

    Is It Love You're After

    • Sampled (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

    Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3

    • The Best Of Ian Dury.
    • Repertoire.

  • George Duke

    Brazilian Love Affair

    • A Brazilian Love Affair (Expanded Edition).
    • Cherry Red Records.
    • 1.

  • Azymuth

    Jazz Carnival

    • The Very Best Of Jazz Funk (Various).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • The Crusaders

    Street Life

    • The Very Best Of Randy Crawford.
    • Dino.

  • Village People

    YMCA

    • High Fashion Music B.V..

  • Chic

    Good Times

  • Sister Sledge

    He's The Greatest Dancer

  • McFadden & Whitehead

    Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

  • The Specials

    Gangsters

    • The Specials.

Broadcast

  • Thu 21 Nov 2019 22:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2