11/07/2009

Synopsis

Playing America's greatest hits from the US charts of the week and the past five decades.

Tracklist

1. Hurricane Smith — Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?

   This day in 1914: the first appearance in major league baseball by Babe Ruth

2. Michael Jackson & Siedah Garrett — Man In The Mirror

   One of 25 Michael Jackson hits in the Top 75

3. Radiohead — Optimistic

   British Number Ones in the American Album Chart: w/e October 21st 2000 - 121: Kid A (one week)

4. Colbie Caillat — Falling For You

   Adult Top Twenty

5. Suzanne Vega — Luka

   Born this day in 1959: Suzanne Vega

6. Kenny Rankin — Peaceful

   Kenny Rankin born February 10th, 1940; died June 7th, 2009

7. Elton John — Electricity

   Adult Top 40 - following a ‘Tony’ win

8. Rick James — Give It To Me Baby

   R&B Number One this date in 1981

9. K'Jon — On The Ocean

   Adult R&B Number One - fourth week

10. Esther Phillips — Release Me

    Number Eight in 1962

11. Wilson Phillips — Release Me

    Number One in 1990

12. Dream Theater — Wither

    New Entry in the Top Ten of the Album Chart & Number One on the Internet Album Chart: Black Clouds And Silver Linings

13. The Beatles — Something

    British Number Ones in the American Album Chart: w/e December 2nd 2000 - 122: 1 (8 weeks)

14. Never Shout Never — Happy

    New Entry in the Album Chart: The Summer EP

15. The Beach Boys — In My Room

    Grammy Hall of Fame Single - released in 1963 - B-Side of Top Ten hit ‘Be True To Your School’

16. Wilson Pickett — In The Midnight Hour

    Grammy Hall Of Fame Single - R&B Number One in 1965

17. Bob Marley & The Wailers — Three Little Birds

    New Entry in the Album Chart: B Is For Bob

18. Led Zeppelin — Over The Hills And Far Away

    British Number Ones in the American Album Chart: w/e June 14th 2003 - 123: How The West Was Won (one week)

19. Regina Spektor — Laughing With

    New Entry in the Top Ten of the Album Chart: Far

20. Elvis Presley — I Want You, I Need You, I Love You

    Country Number One this date in 1956

21. Taylor Swift — You Belong With Me

    Current Country Number One - fourth week

22. The Police — Every Breath You Take

    Rock Number One this date in 1983

23. Linkin Park — New Divide

    Current Rock Number One - third week & Transformers soundtrack album - New Entry in the Top Ten

24. Rod Stewart — Manhattan (Duet with Bette Midler)

    British Number Ones in the American Album Chart: w/e November 6th 2004 - 124: Stardust - The Great American Songbook Vol III (one week)

25. Michael Jackson & Siedah Garrett — The Way You Make Me Feel

    Current Number One Album: Number Ones & Top Ten Single

26. Tommy James & The Shondells — Hanky Panky

    Number One this date in 1966

27. Katy Perry — I Kissed A Girl

    Number One this date in 2008

28. The Black Eyed Peas — I Gotta Feeling

    Current Number One - third week

Broadcast

1. Sat 11 Jul 2009
   20:00
   BBC Radio 2