Simon Selects Radio Show

14/07/2025

This week is crammed full of performances from Live Aid. Sit back and relive some of the iconic moments of the day...

As it was the 40th anniversary of Live Aid over the weekend, all the songs on tonight's edition of Simon Selects are live performances from both the Wembley and Philadelphia concerts. So just for one day, settle back and enjoy some amazing moments from Queen, U2, David Bowie, Phil Collins, Paul McCartney and whole lot more!

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

10/07/2025

On next Monday's show, we're marking the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, by playing performances from acts who played both the Wembley and Philly concerts.

Do you remember watching it on TV? Or were you there in the Stadium? Who were the stand out performances?

We'd love to hear from you...so let us know your comments and suggestions as always below... 👇

07/07/2025

Nearly time for this week’s show…let’s travel back to the Stone Age together…

On tonight's dino-mite edition of Simon Selects, in honour of the new Jurassic World film in cinemas, all the songs are of prehistoric nature, so expect dinosaurs and cavemen (yes, we know they didn't live together - but cartoons told us differently!) and anything to do primitive and stone age creatures. 🦖

There's some novelty songs, some pop and some prog rock but no space rock! 😄

Listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app and have a roaring good time!

03/07/2025

With a new 'Jurassic World' film being released this weekend, on next week's show, all the songs are going to be about prehistoric times, including dinosaurs and cavemen etc.

Do you have a suggestion for the playlist? Let us know as always in the comments below... 👇

30/06/2025

This week's show features not only ELO, but also Traveling Wilburys, The Move, lots of covers, and maybe a few surprises too... don't miss it!

As ELO are about to play their final tour (which Simon is very excited to have tickets for!), tonight's show is a celebration of the genius that is Jeff Lynne.

There's some classic ELO tracks, songs from Jeff's other bands, some covers, and also his work as a producer for other artists.

Listen and sing along from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

27/06/2025

On next Monday's show (30th June) as Simon's off to see ELO on their final tour later in the week, the theme is 'Jeff Lynne Songbook'.

The show will delve in the back catalogue of Jeff's career and include songs from The Idle Race, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, Traveling Wilburys, his solo albums and also his work as a producer for other artists too, along with some covers. Lots to try and fit in!

What's your favourite Jeff Lynne song? Have you ever seen them live? Let us know in the comments below... 👇

23/06/2025

The best summer themed playlist for a beautiful evening garden dance party starts very soon…don’t miss it!

As it's been a mini heatwave over the last few days, all the songs in tonight's edition of Simon Selects are about hot weather, sunshine and summer vibes. Perfect for a dance party in the garden! 🌞 😎

Listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

20/06/2025

As we're in for a heatwave over the next few days, on next Monday's show (23rd June), we're going to be picking out some of the greatest summer and sunny weather-themed songs of all time.

What's your favourite? What should be in the playlist? Let us know in the comments below... 👇🌞

16/06/2025

Nearly time for this week’s show…tune in if you can or catch up on the NLive Radio website afterwards…

Tonight's edition of Simon Selects pays tribute to the musical genius Brian Wilson who we sadly lost last week. There's some Beach Boys classics, some solo songs, brilliant covers, deep cuts, and some artists who have been inspired by Brian Wilson and lots more!

Listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

11/06/2025

We are so very sad to hear of the death of Brian Wilson this evening - a true music legend.

As a result, instead of our planned 'summer sun' theme, we'll be paying tribute to the genius of Brian Wilson instead.

Let us know in the comments below your favourite Beach Boys or Brian Wilson song and any memories you have of those songs... 👇

09/06/2025

This week’s show takes a look at the history of teenage tragedy songs. You’ll definitely know the songs but have you ever taken in the lyrics?

Tonight's edition of Simon Selects traces the history of the 'Splatter Platter' song or Teenage Tragedies as they are more commonly known.

These songs gained popularity in the 60's and 70's telling stories about lost romantic love or accidents involving cars, trains, bikes, guns or other circumstances. The playlist features some amazing songs, but have you ever listened closely to the lyrics?

Listen in, if you dare...from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

06/06/2025

On Monday's show we're doing something slightly different...

We're going to trace the history of the 'Splatter Platter' song or Teenage Tragedies as they are more commonly known. Those songs about lost romantic love, or accidents involving cars, trains, bikes, guns or other circumstances.

There was a huge rise of them in the 60's and 70's, from Leader of the Pack through to Bat out of Hell, and lots more besides including some parodies.

Do you have a suggestion for the playlist, maybe you've heard some more recent examples? Let us know your suggestions in the comments below... 👇