Category: Number Ones

The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 6)

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It's Thursday, and time once again for another slice of retro chart pop action from twenty years ago, with The Story of Pop: 1999. This week's song comes from a band who made an unexpected comeback in style - let's see who they are and the chart topper that did it for them... Fronted by … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 6)

#CrazyStupidPlaylist: 80’s Number Ones

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Last Sunday saw the airing of a countdown of The Nation's Favourite 80's Number Ones, hosted by Zoe Ball, which revealed that the UK's best loved chart topper from the decade that bought us legwarmers, shoulder-pads and tight perms was 'Every Breath You Take' by Sting and the Police. A good choice, but not necessarily … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: 80’s Number Ones