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Dermot picks the iconic singles which kick-started some incredible careers - from the likes of Oasis, Radiohead, Beck and Suede. Plus, a truly memorable moment from Alanis Morissette - as you've probably never heard her before.

First broadcast in 2023.

An Ora et Labora production for BBC Radio 2.

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57 minutes

On radio

Mon 3 Aug 2026 03:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Embrace

    All You Good Good People

    • The Alternative Album (Various).
    • Virgin.

  • Radiohead

    Creep

    • Parlophone.

  • Beck

    Loser

    • Geffen.

  • Finley Quaye

    Sunday Shining

    • Epic.

  • Oasis

    Supersonic

    • BIG BROTHER RECORDS.

  • Supergrass

    Caught By The Fuzz

    • Parlophone.

  • Elastica

    Stutter

    • Deceptive Records.

  • Foo Fighters

    This Is A Call

    • Roswell.

  • Suede

    The Drowners

    • Nude Records.

  • Gomez

    78 Stone Wobble

    • Hut Music.

  • Portishead

    Numb

  • Blur

    She's So High

    • Food.

  • Weezer

    Undone - The Sweater Song

    • Geffen.

  • Alanis Morissette

    Too Hot

    • A&M.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 15 May 2023 03:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Fri 6 Oct 2023 03:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Mon 6 Jul 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Mon 3 Aug 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2