Punk and New Wave music transformed pop and rock in the late 1970s. In the latest Vinyl Countdown, we hear from The Clash, Elvis Costello and Squeeze. Join us for fifteen minutes of fun and music on vinyl.
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The Vinyl Countdown – James Bond Special
The James Bond films have also been well known for their music. We have a Vinyl Countdown Special featuring Paul McCartney, Matt Monro’s Russia with love and many other tracks. Join us for 15 minutes of fun!
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Diana Ross – Vinyl Countdown Episode 18
She had one of the best voices in the music industry – but what does the queen of Motown, Diana Ross, have in common with singer/songwriters, Ashford and Simpson? Find out all that and more on the latest edition of the Vinyl Countdown. Join us for 15 minutes of fun on vinyl.
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The Vinyl Countdown – Season 4 is here!
Season 4 of The Vinyl Countdown kicks off with some great tracks. What links ABC to The Buggles? And how do those Buffalo Gals fit in? All that and more on The Vinyl Countdown. Join us for fifteen minutes of fun, facts and fantastic music.
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Dance until you drop – The Vinyl Countdown Episode 16
A 30 minute disco spectacular and all on vinyl. From Stevie Wonder’s Master Blaster to Evelyn Champagne King’s Love Come Down. All that and many more tracks. Join us for fun, facts and plenty of music.
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Jazzing up Pop! The Vinyl Countdown Episode 15
Pop owes a great deal to the world of jazz. Join us for a track by Donald Fagen from one of the smoothest albums of all time. Plus a dance floor hit from Shakatak. All that and the artists who influenced them. How did jazz influence pop? We find out in the latest episode of The Vinyl Countdown.
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Bruce Springsteen and more – Vinyl Countdown Episode 14
What do Bruce Springsteen and Manfred Mann have in common? Find out in the latest episode of The Vinyl Countdown. Some great music on vinyl played and discussed. There’s also a fantastic hit from the 1970s. Join us for fifteen minutes of fun.
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Classic Tracks – Vinyl Countdown Episode 13
We go from the sublime to what some say is the ridiculous in the latest edition of The Vinyl Countdown. There’s a number one smash hit from Althea & Donna, as well as the story of how a Beach Boys hit was inspired by classical music. Join us for all of that and more as we play and discuss some great music on vinyl. A quarter of an hour of fun.
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Blondie adds sparkle to Episode 12 of The Vinyl Countdown
Blondie’s Parallel Lines is widely regarded as one of the best albums of the 1970s. We hear about how Debbie Harry and producer Mike Chapman got, as we play a hit single from it. Also, there are tracks from Exile and Smokie. Join us for Episode 12 of The Vinyl Countdown. A quarter of an hour of music and chat on vinyl.
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Series 3 of The Vinyl Countdown is here!
The Vinyl Countdown is back for a new series and in this episode we feature tracks from two of the best-selling albums of all time: The Eagles’ Hotel California and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. We explore what they have in common. Also, there is UB40’s finest single. Join us for 20 minutes of fun and facts on vinyl!
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