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17/11/2012

Liz celebrates 60 years of the UK singles chart with guest Martin Talbot of the Official Charts Company and listeners sharing stories of the first singles they ever bought.

A special show celebrating 60 years of the UK singles chart, with guest Martin Talbot of the Official Charts Company. There's been lots of talk about how relevant the chart is, but with more than ever singles now being sold; 3.5 million a week, it's clear that pop music is still hugely important. Liz discusses this with Martin, looking at how the chart has evolved and where it may be heading.
Listeners will be sharing the first singles they ever bought.

2 hours

Last on

Sat 17 Nov 2012 13:00

Music Played

  • Slade

    Coz I Luv You

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1971 (Various).
    • Premier.
  • Two Door Cinema Club

    Sun

    • Kitsune.
  • Buzzcocks

    I Don't Mind

  • Max茂mo Park

    The National Health

    • V2/Co-Operative Music.
  • Tori Amos

    Cornflake Girl

    • Columbia.
  • Splodgenessabounds

    Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps Please

  • Grandmaster & Melle Mel

    White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)

    • Island.
  • A Tribe Called Quest

    Bonita Applebum

    • Jive.
  • Hot Chip

    Don't Deny Your Heart

    • In Our Heads.
    • Domino Recording Co.
  • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

    Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

    • Global Television.
  • Rhye

    The Fall

    • Polydor.
  • Wilson Pickett

    Land Of 1000 Dances

    • TELSTAR.
  • Stubborn Heart

    Starting Block

    • One Little Indian.
  • Arctic Monkeys

    I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor

    • Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.
    • Domino.
  • The Human League

    Don't You Want Me

    • Fantastic 80's Disc 2 (Various Artis.
    • Columbia.
  • Mumford & Sons

    Lover Of The Light

    • Gentleman Of The Road / Universal Island.
  • Eddie Floyd

    Big Bird

    • Rhino.
  • Band of Horses

    Feud

    • Columbia.
  • The Ruts

    Staring At The Rude Boys

    • Strange Fruit.
  • Soundgarden

    Been Away For Too Long

    • Mercury Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 17 Nov 2012 13:00