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What happened in 1962?

Peter McClory e-mails on his birthday to say that 1962 was an interesting year. He says a new car cost 拢820, a new house cost 拢2552, and a loaf of bread cost one shilling.

Peter McClory e-mails on his birthday to say that 1962 was an interesting year.
He says a new car cost 拢820, a new house cost 拢2552, and a loaf of bread cost one shilling.

Iris in Ballyclare calls to say "Sean that information about 1962 was great. In April 1962, on my 19th birthday, I had my first child. The house you are talking about must have been a bungalow. I paid 拢150 for my first wee house before I was married. It was a two up, two down and was just like a wee dolls house but I loved it. I spent the big snow of 1962 there and we had to shovel our way out because the snow covered the whole house. Looking back, it seemed like tough times but they weren't everyone pulled together and looked after each other."

"The Brandywell will be buzzing tonight", says Eddie.
"I can't get a ticket for love nor money for the match tonight" says Danny
Sean says he would rather stay at home with a cup of tea and two pancakes and listen to Eric White on the wireless.

Music by Joe Dolan, Daniel O'Donnell, The Crystals, George Jones, Status Quo and more.

56 minutes

Last on

Fri 25 Feb 2022 15:04

Music Played

  • The Crystals

    Da Doo Ron Ron

  • The Freshmen

    Papa Oom Mow Mow

  • The Fortunes

    Here It Comes Again

  • Charley Pride

    The Snakes Crawl At Night

  • Perry Como

    Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes

  • Patsy Cline

    Life's Railroad To Heaven

  • Joe Dolan

    It's You, It's You, It's You

  • Status Quo

    I Knew The Bride

  • The Drifters

    When My Little Girl Is Smiling

  • Daniel O鈥橠onnell

    I Need You

  • Kenny Rogers

    Lay Down Beside Me

  • Tom Jones

    Just Out Of Reach

  • Dean Martin

    Not Enough Indians

Broadcast

  • Fri 25 Feb 2022 15:04