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Sharing more Retro Sunday memories

Favourite tracks and a few surprises from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Favourite tracks and a few surprises from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

This week Linx, The Rolling Stones, Helen Reddy and Dobie Gray all feature.

We remember significant anniversaries for Bowie, Paula Abdul and The Police, plus celebrate musical birthdays for Holly Johnson, Roberta Flack, Michael McDonald and Carole King.

4 hours

Last on

Sun 11 Feb 2024 14:00

Music Played

  • Whitney Houston

    I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

    • The Hits Album 6.
    • HITS ALBUM.
    • 01.
  • Todd Rundgren

    I Saw The Light

    • RHINO.
  • Howard Jones

    Pearl In The Shell

    • The Best Of Howard Jones.
    • WARNER BROS.
    • 01.
  • ABBA

    Summer Night City

    • More Abba Gold.
    • POLYDOR.
    • 01.
  • Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

    It Takes Two

    • It Takes Two.
    • COLUMBIA.
    • 06.
  • Holly Johnson

    Americanos

    • NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC 15.
    • EMI/VIRGIN/POLYGRAM.
    • 04.
  • Billy Joel

    Piano Man

    • Billy Joel's Greatest Hits.
    • CBS.
    • 01.
  • Inner City

    Good Life

    • Now 14.
    • EMI/VIRGIN/POLYGRAM.
    • 01.
  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    Get Down Tonight

    • The Best Of Top Of The Pops 1970-1974.
    • WARNER BROS.
    • 01.
  • Fontella Bass

    Rescue Me

    • Original Music From 50s, Vol 3 Part 1.
    • ARCADE RECORDS.
    • 10.
  • Linx

    So This Is Romance

    • The Best Of David Grant And Linx.
    • CHRYSALIS.
    • 01.
  • Carole King

    You've Got a Friend

    • Carole King - Tapestry.
    • EPIC.
    • 01.
  • Erasure

    It Doesn't Have to Be

    • Pop! 20 Greatest Hits.
    • Warner Music UK Ltd.
  • Chris Rea

    The Road To Hell (Part Two)

    • The Power & The Glory.
    • PHONOGRAM.
    • 01.
  • Stevie Wonder

    Sir Duke

    • Stevie Wonder Song Review Greatest Hits.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 04.
  • Shannon

    Let The Music Play

    • Dale's Disco Divas.
    • Sony.
  • The Foundations

    Baby Now That I've Found You

    • Hit Love Songs Of The 60s.
    • PICKWICK.
    • 18.
  • David Bowie

    Starman

    • David Bowie, Best Of 1969 - 1974.
    • EMI.
    • 01.
  • Katrina and the Waves

    Walking On Sunshine

    • Roadshow Hits.
    • CONNOISSEUR COLLECTION.
    • 20.
  • The Osmonds

    Love Me For A Reason

    • Very Best Of The Osmonds.
    • POLYDOR.
    • 10.
  • Stephen Duffy

    Kiss Me

    • NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC 1985.
    • EMI/VIRGIN/POLYGRAM.
    • 03.
  • Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams

    Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

    • Greatest Loves 2.
    • TELSTAR.
    • 01.
  • Mike + the Mechanics

    The Living Years

    • Greatest Hits Of 1989.
    • TELSTAR.
    • 01.
  • The Rolling Stones

    Get Off Of My Cloud

    • Hot Rocks.
    • LONDON.
    • 21.
  • Roberta Flack

    Killing Me Softly With His Song

    • Best Of Roberta Flack.
    • ATLANTIC.
    • 16.
  • Robbie Nevil

    C'est La Vie

    • NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC 9.
    • EMI/VIRGIN/POLYGRAM.
    • 04.
  • Lou Rawls

    You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

    • Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs.
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 01.
  • Culture Club

    It's A Miracle

    • COLOUR BY NUMBERS.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 02.
  • Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin

    Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves

    • Eurythmics Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.
    • 07.
  • The Specials

    Gangsters

    • Best Of The Specials.
    • EMI.
    • 01.
  • The Proclaimers

    I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

    • Now That's What I Call Music 13.
    • NOW.
    • 01.
  • Olivia Newton‐John

    Hopelessly Devoted To You

    • Olivia Newton John - Definitive Collection.
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 01.
  • Four Tops

    Baby I Need Your Loving

    • Bronx Tale.
    • EPIC.
    • 14.
  • Paula Abdul

    Straight Up

    • IN THE AIR TONIGHT: VIRGIN'S GREATEST HITS.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 16.
  • Kool & the Gang

    Ladies' Night

    • Celebration, Best Of Kool & The Gang.
    • MERCURY.
    • 01.
  • Jaki Graham

    Step Right Up

    • NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC 8.
    • EMI VIRGIN POLYGRAM.
    • 07.
  • Queen

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    • A Night At The Opera.
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 01.
  • Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

    Jimmy Mack

    • Ready Steady Go! 60s Sounds Of Motown.
    • POLYGRAM TV.
    • 06.
  • Gladys Knight & the Pips

    Baby Don't Change Your Mind

    • Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips.
    • CASTLE COMMUNICATIONS.
    • 01.
  • Helen Reddy

    Angie Baby

    • Top 10 Hits Of The Seventies.
    • EMI.
    • 01.
  • Paul Young

    Come Back and Stay

    • From Time To Time, Singles Collection.
    • COLUMBIA.
    • 01.
  • Rose Royce

    Love Don't Live Here Anymore

    • Heart Full Of Soul.
    • HEART & SOUL.
    • 18.
  • Michael McDonald

    Sweet Freedom

    • SWEET FREEDOM.
    • WARNER BROS.
    • 01.
  • Dobie Gray

    Out On The Floor

    • GOLDMINE.
  • The Police

    Wrapped Around Your Finger

    • The Police - Message In A Box (CD 4).
    • A&M.
    • 01.
  • Crowded House

    Don't Dream It's Over

    • Recurring Dream.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 01.
  • Albert Hammond

    Free Electric Band

    • American Dream.
    • COLUMBIA.
    • 01.
  • Elton John

    Part-Time Love

    • Elton John Very Best Of.
    • ROCKET.
    • 01.
  • Enya

    Orinoco Flow

    • Moods.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 01.
  • Sly & the Family Stone

    Family Affair

    • Sly & The Family Stone - Anthology.
    • SONY.
    • 01.
  • F.R. David

    Words

    • You Are So Beautiful, Vol.1.
    • ARCADE RECORDS.
    • 05.
  • Diana Ross & The Supremes

    You Can't Hurry Love

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes The No.1's.
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 01.
  • Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb

    Guilty

    • Barbra Streisand - Guilty.
    • COLUMBIA.
    • 01.
  • Eagles

    Life In The Fast Lane

    • The Very Best Of The Eagles.
    • ELEKTRA.
    • 01.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Feb 2024 14:00
  • Sun 11 Feb 2024 15:00