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16/07/2025

GOING GOLD, AND PLATINUM

This week’s earworm is “Gold” (Spandau Ballet).

When you hear someone say a song or album “went Gold” in Australia, it means it sold 35,000 units - that includes physical sales, digital downloads, and even streams once they’re converted to sales equivalents. It’s a pretty big deal.

Getting a Gold record is kind of like hitting a major milestone in your music career.

It shows that your work isn’t just out there - it’s being bought, played, and loved by thousands of people.

It’s public proof that your music is making waves. And it’s super useful professionally, too.

Artists with Gold or Platinum records usually get more attention from record labels, music promoters, and even festivals.

It can help with getting better contracts, landing gigs, and building your reputation in the industry. Basically, it says: “This artist knows how to connect with an audience.”

When a song or album goes Platinum in Australia, it means it’s sold 70,000 units -double the number required for Gold.

Beyond that, artists can earn multi-Platinum certifications, awarded for each additional 70,000 units sold. For example, 5× Platinum means 350,000 units.

These milestones show massive popularity and often lead to media coverage, boosted streaming, and higher demand for tours and collaborations. It’s a big career booster and a sign the music’s really struck a chord!

Most of the songs we play on 45RPM have gone Gold or Platinum in Australia and/or around the world.

Check these out:

HOUR ONE
Chuck Berry – No Particular Place To Go (1964)
Bob Kuban & The In-Men (Vocal Walter Scott)– The Cheater
John Travolta + Olivia Newton-John – You’re The One That I Want (1978)
Pablo Cruise – Love Will Find A Way (1978)
Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight (1981)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1978

Commodores – Three Times A Lady (1978)
Abba – Mamma Mia (1975)
The Zombies – Time Of The Season (1969)
Real Life – Send Me An Angel (1983)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
-Judy Stone

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Run Through The Jungle (1970)
The Beatles – Get Back (1969)
Leon Russell – Roll Away The Stone (1972)
Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls (1975)
Freddy Fender – Wasted Day And wasted Nights (1975)

XTRA
Boz Scaggs – It’s Over (1976)

HOUR TWO
The Doors – Touch Me (1969)
The Pretenders – Don’t Get Me Wrong (1986)
The Clash – London Calling (1980)

The Rolling Stones - Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1968)
Nik Kershaw – Wouldn’t It Be Good (1984)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Split Enz – I See Red (1982)
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons – All I Wanna Do (1980)
The Sports – Don’t Throw Stones (1979)
Uncanny X Men – 50 Years (1985)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Tamam Shud – Evolution (1969)
Them – Here Comes The Night (1965)
Simply Red- Stars (1991)
Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (1978)
Spandau Ballet – Gold (1983)

Pic: Spandau Ballet promoting its single, Gold.

09/07/2025

LIFE NEXT DOOR TO THE PARTY!

Living next to a pub is basically like getting free front-row tickets to the world’s most chaotic yet charming jukebox. Most nights feature a classic combo: DJs and karaoke.

And patrons - usually in their fabulous 20s - crank out bangers like Sweet Caroline and Livin’ On A Prayer with more heart than harmony.

Occasionally, a brave bloke tackles Tina Turner’s The Best... which is ambitious, emotionally charged, and borderline operatic.

Now here’s the twist: they're not even tipsy! Nope, this is pure, sober, vocal commitment.

As someone with finely tuned musical sensibilities (read: ears that flinch at off-key shrieking), you'd think I'd hate it. But truthfully? There's something magical about a chorus of humans belting out tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s like their lives depend on it.

These old-school anthems - never crude, always relatable - have survived decades and dodgy dance moves. They’ve been lovingly passed down like family recipes, only with more cowbell.

So yeah, it's noisy. It's unpredictable. But it’s never boring, because when the pub lights dim and the mic gets passed... everyone becomes a rockstar.

Just like Blue Swede said - they’re hooked on a feelin’, and now... I might be too.

So, what’s on this week?

HOUR ONE
Simply Red – Something Got Me Started (1991)
Robert Palmer – Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor) (1989)
Peter Frampton – Show Me The Way (1976)
Pointer Sisters – Jump (For My Love) (1984)
Underworld - Underneath The Radar (1988)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1977

Dr Hook – Walk Right In (1977)
America – A Horse With No Name (1972)
Aretha Franklin – Respect (1967)
Billy Thorpe – Most People I Know Think That I’m Crazy (1972)

QUIZ (Ward)
Eric Burdon

Cliff Richard – We Don’t Talk Anymore (1979)
U2 – Hold me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (1995)
Adam Clayton + Larry Mullen Jnr – Theme From Mission Impossible (1996)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Ganggajang – Sounds Of Then (1985)

HOUR TWO
George Harrison – All Those Years Ago (1981)
Gene Pitney – It Hurts To Be In Love (1964)
Eric Clapton – I Shot The Sheriff (1974)
Joe Cocker – Hitchcock Railway (1970)
Nina Simone – My Baby Just Cares For Me (1988)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Michael Gudinski #9

Split Enz – Maybe (1975)
Jimmy Barnes – No Second Prize (1984, 1985)
Ol’ 55 – Looking For An Echo (1976)
Renee Geyer – And I Love Him (1974)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Flash & The Pan – Waiting For A Train (French Take) (1983)
Humble Pie – Natural Born Bugie (1969)
The Beatles – A Day In The Life (1967, 1978)
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (1979)

Pic: Copilot

02/07/2025

OLD-SCHOOL ROCK, STILL ROCKS!

So, this morning I popped into a store near my apartment, and the young guy at the register was belting out “Message in a Bottle” by Sting - yeah, the one from 1979 - like it just dropped yesterday.

Funny thing is, the same thing happened at a café the day before. Everyone working there looked under 30, but every single song playing was at least four decades old.

I asked my server, “Why the retro playlist?” She looked genuinely surprised and said, “I just like this music.”

Out of curiosity, I checked the iTunes charts—and guess what? A third of the Top 100 albums are old favorites. The Beach Boys, Dire Straits, Abba, Bruce Springsteen, Bee Gees, The Cure, and Fleetwood Mac.

It’s kinda funny - Boomers often say music was better in their day… real instruments, catchy melodies, clever harmonies. None of this ‘copy-paste’ beats and ‘auto-tuned’ everything! And maybe there’s something to that.

But honestly, today’s artists like Adele, Gaga, Lorde, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban, and Drake - they’ve got that same spark we felt when we first heard Bob Seger or Chuck Berry.

What’s really cool is seeing younger generations dive into music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

That’s why we keep spinning these tracks every week - they’ve stood the test of time, and we can’t get enough.

It’s not just about nostalgia - it’s about great music, plain and simple.

And now… here’s what’s coming up this week!

HOUR ONE
The Rascals – A Beautiful Morning (1968)
Bruce Springsteen – Hungry Heart (1980)
Billy Joel – Tell Her About It (1983)
Icehouse – Anything Is Possible (1990)
The Eagles – One of the Nights (1975)
U2 – Where The Streets Have No Name (1987)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1976

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (1976)
Nilsson – Jump Into The Fire (1972)
Pat Benatar – Love Is A Battlefield (1983)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Billy Field

Steely Dan – Do It Again
Madonna – Angel (1985)
Madonna – Into The Groove (1985)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Stevie Wonder – Happy Birthday (1981)

HOUR TWO
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – The Ballad Of Robert Moore and Betty Coltrane (1995)
Electric Light Orchestra – Hold On Tight (1981)
The Beatles – Hey Bulldog (1969, 1976)
Mental As Anything – Too Many Times (1981)
Bananarama – Venus (1986)
The Piltdown Men – Piltdown Rides Again (1960)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Michael Gudinski #8
The Dingoes – Way Out West (1973)
The Sports – Who Listens To The Radio (1978)
Stars – Mighty Rock (1977)
Dynamic Hepnotics – Soul Kind Of Feeling (1984)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Dread Zeppelin - Heartbreaker (At The End Of Lonely Street) (1990)
Patrick Hernandez – Born To Be Alive (1979)
AC/DC – Baby Please Don’t Go (1975)
James Brown – Living In America (1986)

Pic: Madonna
(Press photo)

25/06/2025

45RPM plays more great classic hits and memories from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Special features include “The History Of Pop” with Newman highlights 1975.

Test your knowledge on Marc Bolan on “Ward’s Quiz”, and you’ll hear more of our interview with Michael Gudinski on “Aussie Legends” with Linda.

And in Lost 45s, Cam unearths the debut seven inch 45 from AC/DC. He says it sounds more like The Sweet and Slade than what we've came to know from them.

Lost more...

Check out the songs coming your way this week!

HOUR ONE
The Loved Ones – The Loved One (1966)
Marianne Faithfull – As Tears Go By (1964)
Chicago – Saturday In the Park (1972)
The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (1981)
The Turtles – Elenore (1968)
Mississippi – Will I (1974)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1975

The Sweet – Fox On The Run (1975)
Talking Heads – To Me To The River (1979)
Electric Light Orchestra – Don’t Bring Me Down (1979)
Ray Brown – The Same Old Song (1967)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Marc Bolan

Madonna – Vogue (1990)
Prince – When Doves Cry (1984)
Elvis Presley – Crying In the Chapel (1965)
Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock (1957)

COMEDY CAFÉ
George Michael – A Different Corner (1986)

HOUR TWO
The Kiki Dee Band – I’ve Got The Music In Me (1974)
The Rolling Stones – Harlem Shuffle (1986)
Blondie – Island Of Lost Souls (1982)
Joe Cocker – The Letter (1970)
Everly Brothers – Wake Up Little Suzie (1957)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Michael Gudinski #7

Skyhooks – Million Dollar Riff (1975)
Jo Jo Zep – Taxi Mary (1982)
Split Enz – Six Months In A Leaky Boat (1982)
The Zoo featuring Mick Fleetwood and Billy Thorpe – Shakin’ The Cage (1991)

LOST 45s (Cam)
AC/DC - Can I Sit Next To You Girl (1974)
Manfred Mann – Do Wah Diddy Diddy (1964)
Donovan – Sunshine Superman (1966)
Hot Chocolate – Every 1’s A Winner (1978)
Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade Of Pale (1967, 1972)

Pic: AC/DC

18/06/2025

GOOD VIBRATIONS: A BEACH BOYS CELEBRATION

45RPM this week celebrates the music of The Beach Boys.

It’s a nostalgic journey through their iconic surf sound, exploring their innovative musical genius, and highlighting their enduring legacy.

The show will mix classic hits, covers by well-known acts, plus B-sides that showcase the band’s musical range and experimentation.

The program incorporates listener requests and Ward's trivia quiz.

It’s a fitting tribute to The Beach Boys and a captivating experience for fans.

Here’s the music we’ve lined up….

HOUR ONE
The Beach Boys – Do It Again (1968)
The Beach Boys – Surfin’ (1961)
The Beach Boys – Catch A Wave (1974)
The Beach Boys – Hawaii (1964)
Jan & Dean – Ride The Wild Surf (1964)
Leif Garrett – Surfin’ USA (1977)
The Beach Boys – Surfer Girl (1963)
The Beach Boys – Surfin’ Safari (1962)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys – Getcha Back (1985)
The Beach Boys – Fun, Fun, Fun (1964)
The Beach Boys – Little Deuce Coupe (1963)
Ol’55 – Be True To Your School (demo)
Wilson Phillips + Brian Wilson – In My Room (2004)
The Beach Boys – 409 (1962)
The Beach Boys – Shut Down (1963)

THE QUIZ
The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys- I Get Around (1964)
The Beach Boys – When I Grow Up To Be A Man (1964)
Jan & Dean – Drag City (1964)
The Hondells – Little Honda (1964)
The Beach Boys – Sloop John B (1966)
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows (1966)

XTRA: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY? (Leo)
The Beach Boys + RPO – You Still Believe In Me

HOUR TWO

Kathy Troccoli + The Beach Boys – I Can Hear Music (1996)
The Beach Boys – Heroes And Villains (1967)
The Beach Boys – Wild Honey (1967)
The Beach Boys – Help Me Rhonda (1965)
David Lee Roth – California Girls (1985)
The Beach Boys – Kokomo (1988)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
The Beach Boys and Aussies

Leo Sayer – Darlin’ (1983)
Ol’55 – New Girl In School (1976)
The Beach Boys – Then I Kissed Her (1967)
Bette Midler – Do You Want To Dance (1973)
The Beach Boys – Dance, Dance, Dance (1965)
The Beach Boys – Rock And Roll Music (1976)

LOST 45s (Cam)
B-Side Gems

The Beach Boys – Don’t Worry Baby (1964)
The Beach Boys – Barbara Ann (1966)
The Beach Boys – Cottonfields (1970)
The Beach Boys – Wendy (1964)
The Beach Boys – Wouldn’t It Be Nice (1966)
The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (1966)

Pic: Linda Peace - Aussie Legends contributor

11/06/2025

GET READY to feel the beat because we’re presenting three decades of amazing hits – plus a few surprises – again this week on 45RPM!

These are the tunes and features you won’t wanna miss!

HOUR ONE
R. B. Greaves – Take A Letter, Maria (1969)
Seals & Croft – Diamond Girl (1973)
The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) (1966, 1969)
Rod Stewart – Young Turks (1982)
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer (1987)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1974

Paper Lace – Billy Don’t Be A Hero (1974)
Fontella Bass – Rescue Me (1965, 1990)
Eric Burdon & War – Spill The Wine (1970)
Wham – Young Guns (Go For It) (1983)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Mellotron songs

Sly & The Family Stone – Dance To The Music (1968)
The Beatles – All You Need Is Love (1967)
Eurythmics – Would I Like To You (1985)
Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (1983)

COMEDY CAFÉ
TeeVee Toons- Jane Get Me Off This Crazy Thing (1986)

HOUR TWO
Spectrum – I’ll Be Gone (1971)
Roy Orbison – Pretty Woman (1964)
The Lovin’ Spoonful – Summer In The City (1966)
Queen – Another One Bites The Dust (1980)
Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1970)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Michael Gudinski #6

Skyhooks – Carlton (Lygon Street Limbo) (1975)
INXS/Jimmy Barnes – Good Times (1987)
The Angels – Underground (1985)
Models – Oh! Darling (1987)

LOST 45s (Cam)

Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich – Zabadak (1967)
The Rolling Stones – Get Off My Cloud (1965)
Sonny & Cher – The Beat Goes On (1967)
Philip Bailey + Phil Collins - Easy Lover (1984)
MECO – Stars Wars Title Theme (1977)

Pic: Wes Jay

03/06/2025

THE 45RPM TEAM has put together some of the great classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s – the music we all grew up listening to. In addition, you’ll hear 45s you haven’t heard in years!

HOUR ONE
The Doobie Bros – Takin’ It To The Streets (1976)
Cher – Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves (1971)
John Fogerty – The Old Man Down The Road (1985)
Four Seasons – Walk Like A Man (1963)
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (1983)
Supertramp – The Logical Song (1979)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1973

Suzi Quatro – Can The Can (1973)
The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (1966)
Natalie Cole – This Will Be (1975)
The Style Council – Shout To The Top (1984)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Accordion songs

Madness – House Of Fun (1982)
Billy Preston – Nothing From Nothing (1974)
Pilot – January (1975)
Pilot – Magic (1975)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Laura Branigan – Spanish Eddie

HOUR TWO
Neil Diamond – Crunchy Granola Suite (1972)
Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ (1966)
The Move – Night Of Fear (1967)
Olivia Newton-John – If You Love Me (Let Me Know) (1975)
ABBA – The Winner Takes It All (1980)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Michael Gudinski

Skyhooks – Living In The 70s (1974)
Stars – Mighty Rock (1977)
Models – Barbados (1985)
Carol Hitchcock – Get Ready (1987)
The Angels – We Gotta Get Out Of This Place (1987)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Ayers Rock – Lady Montego (1974)
MPD Ltd – Little Boy Sad (1965)
Diana Ross, The Supremes & The Temptations – The Rhythm Of Life (1970)
A-ha – Take On Me (1985)

28/05/2025

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING about 45RPM?

To find out, we’ve scanned around 2000 emails, messages and texts from listeners who come from as far north as Cairns and Townville, south to Launceston and Hobart, East from Brisbane and Sydney across to Perth and Esperance in the West.

Here’s the Top five reasons people who’ve contacted us directly told us they listen:
1. To hear their favorite songs/artists,
2. To enjoy features such as The History Of Pop, The Quiz, Aussie Legends and Lost 45s,
3. For the company,
4. To get into a better mood.
5. For special programs – Beatles, Elvis, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, Little River Band, etc,

More than half requested a song.

Many said they feel a ‘connection’ to the presenters, while adding that they love the lack of superfluous chatter.

Remember you can email requests to [email protected], message on Facebook/Messenger, or call 1800 0 45RPM. We especially like the latter because we get to hear your voice!

Here’s what’s planned this week…

HOUR ONE

Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al (1986)
Nilsson – Jump Into The Fire (1972)
The Yardbirds – Heart Full Of Soul (1965)
Bryan Ferry – Let’s Stick Together (Let’s Work Together) (1976, 1988)
The Beach Boys – I Can Hear Music (1969)
Elton John + Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (1976)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1972

The Aztecs – Most People I Know Think That I’m Crazy (1972)
Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love (1985)
Dusty Springfield – I Only Want To be With You (1964)
Electric Light Orchestra – Don’t Bring Me Down (1979)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Apple

Divinyls – Boys In Town (1981)
The Hollies – Bus Stop (1966)
Herman’s Hermits – Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter (1965)
Herman’s Hermits – No Milk Today (1966)

XTRA
Cliff Richard – Carrie (1980)

HOUR TWO
Flake – This Wheels On Fire (1971)
The Monkees – Valleri (1968)
Pink Floyd – Money (1973)
Eddy Grant – Electric Avenue (1983)
Eric Burdon & The Animals – See See Rider (1966)
INXS – Original Sin (1983)

AUSSIE LEGEND (Linda)
Michael Gudinski

Madder Lake – Goodbye Lollipop (1973)
Russell Morris & The Rubes – Hush (1980)
Jimmy Barnes + John Farnham – When Something Is Wrong With My Baby (1991)
Renee Geyer – Love So Sweet (1982)

LOST 45s (Cam)

The Surfaris – Wipeout (1963, 1966, 1970)
The Surfaris – Surfer Joe (1963, 1966, 1970)
The Rolling Stones – As Tears Go By (1966)
Free – All Right Now (1970, 1978, 1982, 1991)

Pic: 45RPM host, Wes Jay

21/05/2025

MEMORIES of our years growing up come alive when we listen to certain songs.

45RPM rekindles nostalgic times in a most vivid way.

Whether it’s our childhood or teenage years, these memories bring back a joyful smile.

Let us know what songs resonate most with you… and remember you can request a song 1800 0 45RPM.

Let’s hear from you this week!

HOUR ONE
The Rolling Stones – It’s All Over Now (1964)
The Kinks – You Really Got Me (1964)
Carly Simon – You’re So Vain (1972)
Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Jackie Blue (1975)
The Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1971

The Partridge Family – I Think I Love You (1971)
Hall & Oates – Maneater (1982)
Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along The Watchtower (1968)
Jenny Morris – She Has To Be Loved (1989)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Aussies sing Motown

Donald Fagen - I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World (1982)
Chris Rea – On The Beach (1986)
Sherbet – Summer Love (1975)
Sherbet – Hound Dog (1973)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Loverboy – Working For The Weekend (1981)

HOUR TWO
Cold Chisel – Forever Now (1982)
Roy Orbison – You Got It (1989)
Stampeders – Sweet City Woman (1971)
Procol Harum – Homburg (1967)
Bee Gees – How Deep is Your Love (1977)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Michael Gudinski

Healing Force – Golden Miles (1971)
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons – Hit And Run (1979)
Skyhooks – All My Friends Are Getting Married (1975)
Runners – Sure Fire Thing (1982)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Kenny Lynch - Misery (1963)
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich – The Legend of Xanadu (1968)
Eric Burdon & The Animals – Monterey (1968)
T. Rex – Hot Love (1971

Pic: Marc Bolan (T. Rex)

07/05/2025

Microsoft’s Copilot is “a state of the art” AI assistant.

We asked it what benefits the 45RPM radio show offers listeners.

It provided these five points, plus the summary at the end.

1. Nostalgia: It brings back the hits you remember and love from your school days, allowing you to relive those unforgettable moments.
2. Great Music: The show features a carefully curated selection of songs, ensuring that every track is enjoyable and memorable.
3. Engagement: The show encourages you to hum, sing along, and tap your fingers to the music, making it a fun and interactive experience.
4. Personal Connection: The hosts often share personal anecdotes and stories, creating a sense of connection and familiarity with the audience.
5. Variety: The show covers different genres and eras, providing a diverse listening experience that caters to various musical tastes.

Overall, 45RPM is designed to be a delightful and engaging musical journey that brings joy and nostalgia to its listeners.

Wow! Is that what you perceive as the benefits of the show? Please let us know.

Here’s what we’re planning this week…

HOUR ONE
Supertramp – Give A Little Bit (1977)
Steve Miller Band – Jet Airliner (1977)
Three Dog Night – An Old Fashioned Love Song (1971)
Elton John – Crocodile Rock (1972)
The Moody Blues – Question (1970)
Glenn Frey – The Heat Is On (1985)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1970

Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970)
Diana Ross & The Supremes, and The Temptations – I’m Gonna Make You Love Me (1969)
Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Jackie Blue (1975)
Bruce Springsteen – Dancing In The Dark (1984)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Svengalis?

Rick Springfield – Don’t Talk To Strangers (1982)
The Beatles – Ticket To Ride (1965)
The Beatles – I’ll Follow The Sun (1965)

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XTRA
Stevie Wonder – Happy Birthday (1981)
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HOUR TWO

Freda Payne – Band Of Gold (1970)
Robert Palmer – Looking for Clues (1981)
The O’Jays – I Love Music (Pt 1) (1975)
Rita Coolidge – Higher And Higher (1977)
Rod Stewart – You Wear It Well (1972)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Russell Morris

Russell Morris – The Real Thing (1969)
Judy Stone – 4, 003, 221 Tears From Now (1964)
The Bee Gees ft Barry Gibb – Spicks And Specks (1966, 1978)
Colleen Hewett – Carry That Weight (1972)
The Black Sorrows – Harley And Rose (1990)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Moog synthesiser/electronic music in pop

The Art Of Noise ft Duane Eddy – Peter Gunn (1986)
Elvis Presley – Way Down (1977)
USA For Africa – We Are The World (1985)

Pic: Quiz host, Ward Lake

30/04/2025

EARLIER today, the team asked Google what the benefits of listening to 45RPM are!

This is what came back!

“Listening to the 45RPM radio show offers a nostalgic journey through music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, providing a unique perspective on those eras.

"It's more than just a collection of old songs; the show offers original radio mixes, witty banter, and entertaining reports.

“Listeners can also discover new and interesting facts about the music and the artists they grew up with.

“The show is a source of joy and connection for many, evoking memories and emotions associated with those decades."

Thanks Google!

The team hopes you'll enjoy this week's show! Here’s what’s planned.

HOUR ONE

James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good) (1966, 1988)
The Beach Boys – I Get Around (1964)
Ben E. King – Stand By Me (1961, 1986)
Eddie Money – Baby Hold On (1978)
Sheila E – The Glamorous Life (1984)
Earth, Wind & Fire – September (1978)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1969

Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds (1969)
Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe (1965)
McFadden & Whitehead – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now (1979)
The Police – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (1981)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Johnny Rivers

Phil Seymour – Precious To Me (1981)
Matthew Wilder – Break My Stride (1983)
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs – Stay (1961)
The Beatles – Rock And Roll Music (1965)
The Beatles - Honey Don’t (1965)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Pink Floyd – Money (1973)

HOUR TWO

Joe Cocker – With A Little Help From My Friends (1968)
Tina Turner – The Best (1989)
Cold Chisel – Forever Now (1982)
The Kinks – Tired Of Waiting For You (1965)
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad Moon Rising (1969)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
IV: Doug Parkinson

Doug Parkinson – Dear Prudence (1969)
Icehouse – Nothing Too Serious (1988)
Marcia Hines – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (1976)
Mondo Rock – State Of The Heart (1980)

LOST 45s (Cam)
The Electric Prunes – Sanctus (1967)
The Beatles – Revolution (1968)
David Bowie & Mick Jagger – Dancing In The Street (1985)
The Rolling Stones – Not Fade Away (1964)
Chris Farlowe – Out Of Time (1966)
Genesis – Invisible Touch (1986)

23/04/2025

45RPM turns the dial back to the 60s, 70s and 80s with the weekly radio show featuring Wes Jay and the team.

Aired for the first time in 2016, the two-hour show is the ‘home’ of The Beatles, Stones and Motown combining the Swinging 60s with a 70s playlist heavy with David Bowie, Elton John, Kate Bush, Marvin Gaye and Blondie, plus classic Aussie tunes from the 80s including Men At Work, INXS, Midnight Oil, John Farnham, Jenny Morris, Renee Geyer, and The Angels.

That’s just a sample of the core acts.

This is the plan for this week…

HOUR ONE
The 5th Dimension - Medley: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) (1969)
Eagles – Heartache Tonight (1979)
The Beach Boys – Surfin’ USA (1963, 1974)
Bob Dylan – Positively 4th Street (1965)
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough (1981)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1961

Ricky Nelson - Travelin’ Man (1961)
Bobby Hebb – Sunny (1966)
Bread – Let Your Love Go (1971)
Steve Miller Band – Abracadabra (1982)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Linda Ronstadt

Barry Ryan with The Majority – Eloise (1968)
John Fogerty – The Old man Down The Road (1985)
The Beatles – Penny Lane (1967)
The Chordettes – Mr Sandman (1955)
The Chordettes – Lollipop (1958)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Steven Wright
U2 – Drowning Man (1983)

HOUR TWO
The Rascals – A Beautiful Morning (1968, 1981)
Electric Light Orchestra – Livin’ Thing (1976)
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (1981)
Diana Ross – Upside Down (1980)
Martika – I Feel The Earth Move (1989)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Matt Finish - Mancini Shuffle (1980)
The Masters Apprentices – Living In A Child’s Dream (1967)
Normie Rowe - Pride And Joy (1966)
Richard Clapton – Spellbound (1982)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Bruce Cockburn – If A Tree Falls (1989)
Supertramp – The Logical Song (1979)
Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman (1966)
The McCoys – Hang On Sloopy (1965)

Pic: The Chordettes - for the first time, we're playing two of their songs in full!

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