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The Great British Songbook Of The Sixties

Monday 28 December 2009, 1400-1700

The swinging Sixties saw British music make its mark on the world. Centre-stage was four lads from Liverpool who, from releasing their debut single in 1962, would go on to become Britain's most successful band ever.

The Beatles dominated the charts and their popularity spread far beyond these shores. At the heart of their success was, of course, the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Beatles became the first British band to make it in America, marking the start of 'The British Invasion' of the US. By 1966, the group had played more than 1,400 gigs, toured the world four times and sold the equivalent of 200 million records.

Rivalling their popularity were other British Rock n Roll bands including the Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Dave Clark Five and The Kinks. Homegrown pop stars such as Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard and Lulu were also hugely successful. Since then, British music has never looked back.

On Monday 28th December, 1400-1700, Radio 2 is going to take a look back at the Great British Songbook Of The Sixties.

From The Beatles to The Rolling Stones; from Cliff Richard to Dusty Springfield, we will take a trip down memory lane and play the best British songs from that decade.

And we want your suggestions:

Which song do you feel HAS to be in the Great British Songbook of the Sixties and why? Perhaps a song conjours up a special memory for you? Or maybe you think the lyrics are the finest penned by a British songwriter?

Whatever your choice, tell us by filling in the form below and don't forget to tune in to Radio 2 on Monday 28 December at 1400. Please note if you leave your phone number we may call you and ask you to talk about your suggested song on the progamme.

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