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Reasons To Be Cheerful

Betty Boo shares her favourite LP, a countdown of the top 10 albums this week in 1987 and remembering pioneering ska musician, Rico Rodriguez. New and classic cuts on vinyl.

Betty Boo shares her favourite LP. Grant counts down the top 10 albums this week in 1987 and plays a track off the number 1. A celebration of pioneering ska musician Rico Rodriguez, who was born 90 years ago and is best known for his work with The Specials. Plus a preview of some of the records getting reissued for National Album Day, where the spotlight is on Great British Groups.

New and classic cuts all played from vinyl, including Paul Heaton, Soul II Soul, The Proclaimers, Simple Minds and Ian Dury & The Blockheads. #FridayNightIsVinylNight

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