2021-07-11

JP's Golden Years - Edition 44 - Saturday, 10 Jul 2021 - PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW

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This week's edition of the show aired on Saturday, 10 July 2021 from 1700 - 1900 hours CET (1600 - 1800 hours UKT) via Radio Wymondham in the United Kingdom - click here to listen.  The show airs also on other stations - see below. The detailed schedule is below.  But also a copy of the show will also be available on this website and uploaded to the the Radio International PODCAST server.

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Programme Segments are:

  • The Mad Half Hour to get you into the mood for the music of our life
  • Hits and Headlines for you to guess which year is featured
  • The Best of Europop
  • A TV Theme Tune or Radio Theme Tune to remember
  • The UK Top 20 Chart Countdown features the UK Top 20 Best-Selling Singles of 1981

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Hour 1

1.
Ricky Nelson
Hello Mary Loo
Number 2 in Jun 1961

2.
Key Sakamoto
Sukiyaki
Number 6 in Jun 1963

3.
Stephanie Mills
Never knew love like this before
Number 4 in Oct 1980

4.
Sheena Easton
For your eyes only
Number 8 in Jun 1981
James Bond Theme Song

5.
London String Chorale
Galloping Home
Number 31 in Jan 1974
Theme Tune of the week


Hit and Headlines: (1955)

6.
Perez Prado
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
Number 1 for 2 weeks in Apr 1955

7.
Rosemary Clooney
Mambo Italiano
Number 1 for 3 weeks in Feb 1955

8.
Alma Cogan
Dreamboat
Number 1 for 2 weeks in Jul 1955

9.
Tony Bennett
Stranger in Paradise
Number 1 for 2 weeks in May 1955

10.
Slim Whitman
Rose Marie
Number 1 for 11 weeks in Jul 1955

11.
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Give me your word
Number 1 for 7 weeks in Mar 1955

UK Top 20 Bestselling Singles of 1981

12.
Julio Iglesias
Begin the Beguine (Volver a Empezar)
Number 1 for 1 week in Dec 1981
The UK's 20th Bestselling Single of 1981

13.
John Lennon
Imagine
Number 1 for 4 weeks in Jan 1981
The UK's 19th Bestselling Single of 1981

14.
Shakin'Stevens
Green Door
Number 1 for 4 weeks in Aug 1981
The UK's 18th Bestselling Single of 1981

15.
Starsound
Stars on 45
Number 2 in Apr 1981
The UK's 17th Bestselling Single of 1981

Hour 2

UK Top 20 Bestselling Singles of 1981 - continued

1.
John Lennon
Woman
Number 1 for 2 weeks in Feb 1981
The UK's 16th Bestselling Single of 1981

2.
Ottawan
Hands up (Give me your love)
Number 3 in Aug 1981
The UK's 15th Bestselling Single of 1981

3.
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Happy Birthday
Number 2 in Sep 1981
The UK's 14th Bestselling Single of 1981

4.
Smokey Robinson
Being with you
Number 1 for 2 weeks in Jun 1981
The UK's 13th Bestselling Single of 1981

5.
Dave Stewart with Barbara Gaskin
It's my party
Number 1 for 4 weeks in Oct 1981
The UK's 12th Bestselling Single of 1981

6.
The Specials
Ghost Town
Number 1 for 3 weeks in Jul 1981
The UK's 11th Bestselling Single of 1981

7.
Shakin'Stevens
You drive me crazy
Number 2 in May 1981
The UK's 10th Bestselling Single of 1981

8.
The Tweets
The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
Number 2 in Sep 1981
The UK's 9th Bestselling Single of 1981

9.
Joe Dolce Music Theatre
Shaddup you Face
Number 1 for 3 weeks in Feb 1981
The UK's 8th Bestselling Single of 1981

10.
Bucks Fizz
Making your mind up
Number 1 for 3 weeks in Apr 1981
The UK's 7th Bestselling Single of 1981

11.
Michael Jackson
One Day in your Life
Number 1 for 2 weeks in Jun 1981
The UK's 6th Bestselling Single of 1981

12.
Ultravox
Vienna
Number 2 in Jan 1981
The UK's 5th Bestselling Single of 1981

13.
Shakin'Stevens
The ole house
Number 1 for 3 weeks in Mar 1981
The UK's 4th Bestselling Single of 1981

14.
Adam and the Ants
Prince Charming
Number 1 for 4 weeks in Sep 1981
The UK's 3rd Bestselling Single of 1981

15.
Adam and the Ants
Stand and Deliver
Number 1 for 5 weeks in May 1981
The UK's 2nd Bestselling Single of 1981

16.
Soft Cell
Tainted Love
Number 1 for 2 weeks in Sep 1981
The UK's Bestselling Single of 1981

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