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Shaun delivers 70s vibes with Rock Date highlights including Mott the Hoople. He'll also celebrate 70 years of the Official Album Charts with the top 20 most-streamed 70s albums!

Shaun's got all your 70s musical needs covered with his specially selected tracks, including Rock Date Diary highlights from Mott the Hoople and Donna Summer.

Also - hour two of the programme celebrates a milestone in British music history. On 22 July, the UK albums Chart celebrates its 70th anniversary. Since its inception, it has grown to be one of the defining institutions in British music culture, as compiled by the Official Charts Company.
During the 1970s, the album format really came into its own - think concept albums, live albums, double albums. The 70s had them all!

Shaun will celebrate 70 years of the Official Album Charts, with a Top 20 rundown of the most streamed albums of the decade.

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Music Played

  • Tom Robinson Band

    2-4-6-8 Motorway

    • NOW - Yearbook 1977 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Van Morrison

    Moondance

    • The Very Best Of Van Morrison.
    • Polydor.

  • Michael Jackson

    Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

    • Michael Jackson - History.
    • Epic.

  • Mott the Hoople

    All The Way From Memphis

    • The Golden Age Of Rock 'n' Roll: The 40th Anniversary Collection.
    • Columbia.

  • Van McCoy

    The Hustle

    • Golden Hits Of The 70's (Various Artists).
    • BR Music.

  • The Beach Boys

    Surf's Up

    • Capitol.

  • R. Dean Taylor

    There's A Ghost In My House

    • And They Danced The Night Away.
    • Debutante.

  • Donna Summer

    I Feel Love

    • Donna Summer - On The Radio.
    • Casablanca.
    • 7.

  • 10cc

    The Things We Do for Love

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1976 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Rachel Sweet

    B-A-B-Y

    • B.A.B.Y - The Best Of Rachel Sweet.
    • Stiff Records.
    • 1.

  • Alessi

    Oh Lori

    • NOW - Yearbook 1977 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • The Supremes

    Up The Ladder To The Roof

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Chairmen of the Board

    (You've Got Me) Dangling On A String

    • Chairmen Of The Board - Soul Agenda.
    • Holland-Dozier-Holland.

Broadcast

  • Sunday 15:00
    BBC Radio 2