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Pop's 20th Century Influencers

70 years ago today, Elvis went into a studio and recorded a couple of songs and the studio boss, Sam Phillips, asked Elvis to leave his number鈥he rest is history. He was one of the most influential pop stars, so we want to hear who you think was also a key figure in 20th century pop.

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Thu 4 Jan 2024 18:00

Music Played

  • Madonna

    Into The Groove

    • (CD Single).
    • Sire.
    • 8.
  • Stevie Wonder

    Living For The City

    • Stevie Wonder - Song Review.
    • Motown.
  • Suzi Quatro

    Can The Can

    • 25 Years Of Rock `n' Roll - 1973.
    • Connoisseur.
  • Blondie

    Rapture

    • The Model: 20 New Romantic Hits From The '80s (Various Artists).
    • Spectrum Music.
    • 6.
  • Kraftwerk

    Computer Love

    • Computer World.
    • EMI.
    • 5.
  • Neil Diamond

    Kentucky Woman

    • Neil Diamond - The Ultimate Collectio.
    • Columbia/Mca.
  • Dolly Parton

    Coat Of Many Colors

    • Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection.
    • BMG/RCA.
  • Little Richard

    Lucille

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • Dusty Springfield

    I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face

    • Where Am I Going.
    • Philips.
    • 3.
  • Elton John

    Crocodile Rock

    • Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002.
    • Mercury.
  • Otis Redding

    Hard to Handle

    • Dock Of The Bay (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
  • The Kinks

    You Really Got Me

    • The Kinks (Deluxe Edition).
    • Sanctuary.
    • 7.
  • Prince

    1999

    • Prince - The Very Best Of.
    • Warner Bros.
  • New Order

    True Faith '94

    • (CD Single).
    • London.
  • Elvis Presley

    That's All Right, Mama

    • The Essential Elvis Presley.
    • Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
    • 001.
  • Leonard Cohen

    I'm Your Man

    • Collection, The.
    • Columbia.
    • 4 / 3.
  • Michael Jackson

    Wanna Be Startin' Something

    • The Essential Michael Jackson.
    • Epic.
    • 7.
  • George Michael

    Waiting For That Day

    • George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen.
    • Epic.
  • Buddy Holly

    Rave On

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • The Rolling Stones

    Jumpin' Jack Flash

    • GRRR!.
    • ABKCO.
    • 030.
  • Kate Bush

    Them Heavy People

    • The Kick Inside.
    • EMI.
  • David Bowie

    Rebel Rebel

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Keep The Customer Satisfied

    • Bridge Over Troubled Water.
    • Columbia.
  • The Beatles

    In My Life

    • The Beatles: 1962-1967.
    • Apple.
    • 11.

Broadcasts

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