chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
5. (2) Michael Jackson Earth Song
8. (5) Everything But The Girl Missing {Todd Terry Mix}
9. (6) Oasis Wonderwall
11. (18) Coolio ft LV Gangsta's Paradise
29. (19) Bjork It's Oh So Quiet
60. (48) The Beatles Free As A Bird
81. (77) Robert Miles Children
At any rate, there are tracks here that surely wouldn't have been where
they are without the box, and some that wouldn't even have existed.
Apart from the fact that it's 25 years ago, the most topical element is probably the song title at 92, and the band name at 17.
Bit odd to have 3T at 4 and a song called "Born In 69" at 68.
Playlists are here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cLdFEu0hhgZKpmYhMkrea?si=MaVFCC69TYyNIlu7myxGPQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiUvgvgpgNomD814-yk3jmcvUD_bYHR-
chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
2. (1) George Michael Jesus To A Child
3. (NE) Goldbug Whole Lotta Love
4. (NE) 3T Anything
5. (2) Michael Jackson Earth Song
6. (3) Boyzone Father And Son
7. (7) Cher One By One
8. (5) Everything But The Girl Missing {Todd Terry Mix}
9. (6) Oasis Wonderwall
10. (4) Baby D So Pure
11. (18) Coolio ft LV Gangsta's Paradise
12. (35) Upside Down Change Your Mind
13. (NE) The Chemical Brothers Loops Of Fury EP
[Loops Of Fury; (The Best Of) Breakin' Up; Get Up On It Like This;
Chemical Beats (Dave Clarke Remix)]
14. (NE) Shed Seven Getting Better
15. (NE) The Saw Doctors World Of Good
16. (8) Cast Sandstorm
17. (16) The Presidents Of The United States Of America Lump
18. (10) TLC Creep '96
19. (9) Coolio Too Hot
20. (NE) Skunk Anansie Weak
21. (NE) Ace Of Base Beautiful Life
24. (23) Nightcrawlers ft John Reid Let's Push It
At any rate, there are tracks here that surely wouldn't have been where
they are without the box, and some that wouldn't even have existed.
Apart from the fact that it's 25 years ago, the most topical element is probably the song title at 92, and the band name at 17.
Bit odd to have 3T at 4 and a song called "Born In 69" at 68.
Playlists are here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cLdFEu0hhgZKpmYhMkrea?si=MaVFCC69TYyNIlu7myxGPQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiUvgvgpgNomD814-yk3jmcvUD_bYHR-
chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
10. (4) Baby D So Pure
14. (NE) Shed Seven Getting Better
17. (16) The Presidents Of The United States Of America Lump
34. (22) Levellers Just The One
35. (27) Pulp Disco 2000
37. (26) The Mike Flowers Pops Wonderwall
38. (28) Dubstar Not So Manic Now
60. (48) The Beatles Free As A Bird
67. (45) Skee-Lo I Wish
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1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
Very innovative and several different versions. Atlantic 252 played one that was 'fast' all the way through a lot.
Was gutted I couldn't get that station when I moved to Norfolk later in
96. Broadland 102 wasn't quite the same.
67. (45) Skee-Lo I Wish
Not a rap fan but liked this at the time, witty and very likeable
James
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chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
Very innovative and several different versions. Atlantic 252 played
one that was 'fast' all the way through a lot.
Was gutted I couldn't get that station when I moved to Norfolk later
in 96. Broadland 102 wasn't quite the same.
Yes, reception of Atlantic 252 was patchy. If I recall I couldn't pick
it up when I was living in London when the station started broadcasting
but when I went to the north east for a weekend I could pick it up
without any problem. I can't remember if I ever did pick it up in London
as I bought a new radio cassettte player in late 1989 and it didn't have
long wave.
On 25/01/2021 22:22, Robbie wrote:
On 24/01/2021 22:06, James Heaton wrote:
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chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
Very innovative and several different versions. Atlantic 252 played
one that was 'fast' all the way through a lot.
Was gutted I couldn't get that station when I moved to Norfolk later
in 96. Broadland 102 wasn't quite the same.
Yes, reception of Atlantic 252 was patchy. If I recall I couldn't pick
it up when I was living in London when the station started
broadcasting but when I went to the north east for a weekend I could
pick it up without any problem. I can't remember if I ever did pick it
up in London as I bought a new radio cassettte player in late 1989 and
it didn't have long wave.
I was going to say, the radio in my room and the stereo in the living
room didn't have longwave, I think I'd have had to sit in my Mum's car
to pick up Atlantic 252 even if there was a signal round here.
I do remember some of the kids at my school talking about it and they wouldn't have lived any further North-East than Hertfordshire.
Chris
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On 24/01/2021 22:06, James Heaton wrote:
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chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
Very innovative and several different versions. Atlantic 252 played
one that was 'fast' all the way through a lot.
Was gutted I couldn't get that station when I moved to Norfolk later
in 96. Broadland 102 wasn't quite the same.
Yes, reception of Atlantic 252 was patchy. If I recall I couldn't
pick it up when I was living in London when the station started
broadcasting but when I went to the north east for a weekend I could
pick it up without any problem. I can't remember if I ever did pick
it up in London as I bought a new radio cassettte player in late 1989
and it didn't have long wave.
I was going to say, the radio in my room and the stereo in the living
room didn't have longwave, I think I'd have had to sit in my Mum's car
to pick up Atlantic 252 even if there was a signal round here.
I do remember some of the kids at my school talking about it and they
wouldn't have lived any further North-East than Hertfordshire.
I've done some searching on Google and it appears that parts of the
south east including parts of London did have problems with reception in
the early days until the kw output was hiked up. When the station
launched on 1 September 1989 I was living in Wembley so not too far from
you (I lived in the Preston Road area so pretty close to where you would
have been living I believe) but maybe it was a dead spot for good
reception. By the early 90s it looks like the reception was much better.
And surprisingly for a long wave station its audience reach in the UK
was almost 4 million.
On 24/01/2021 17:12, Chris Brown wrote:
At any rate, there are tracks here that surely wouldn't have been
where they are without the box, and some that wouldn't even have existed.
Apart from the fact that it's 25 years ago, the most topical element
is probably the song title at 92, and the band name at 17.
Bit odd to have 3T at 4 and a song called "Born In 69" at 68.
Playlists are here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cLdFEu0hhgZKpmYhMkrea?si=MaVFCC69TYyNIlu7myxGPQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiUvgvgpgNomD814-yk3jmcvUD_bYHR-
chart date: 27 January 1996
The 90s still seem like they were only yesterday so the realisation that
this chart is now 25 years old is somewhat depressing.
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
I quite liked this one then. I can't stand it now.
2. (1) George Michael Jesus To A Child
A lovely song but it's a bit too long.
3. (NE) Goldbug Whole Lotta Love
I love the Pearl & Dean bit, it takes me back to being at the cinema
when I was a kid.
It's a decent cover of the Led Zeppelin song though
her voice isn't brilliant.
4. (NE) 3T Anything
5. (2) Michael Jackson Earth Song
Two songs with a Michael Jackson connection. 'Anything' is awful. I do
still like 'Earth Song'.
6. (3) Boyzone Father And Son
Decentish cover of the Cat Stevens song.
7. (7) Cher One By One
I love this record despite the fact it reminds me of being dumped! My
then girlfriend and I had been arguing for months and it was obvious the relationship wasn't working out. Anyway, roll on to Saturday 6 January
1996 and I got the elbow. I was going to finish with her anyway but she
got in first... I then went home after being dumped, turned on the radio
and this song was playing. Spookily it had also been playing when I
turned off the radio on the morning when I was on the way out of the
house to do some overtime at work. Hence this song always reminds me of
the events that day. As for the song, I actually love it despite the
memories it still brings to this day.
8. (5) Everything But The Girl Missing {Todd Terry Mix}
A brillaint record that still sounds excellent to this day.
9. (6) Oasis Wonderwall
Great song but I still think Liam's vocals are too loud in the mix.
10. (4) Baby D So Pure
Decent song.
11. (18) Coolio ft LV Gangsta's Paradise
Brilliant song.
12. (35) Upside Down Change Your Mind
I think this is the one that sounds like a third rate 'Careless
Whisper'.
If so, it's awful.
13. (NE) The Chemical Brothers Loops Of Fury EP
[Loops Of Fury; (The Best Of) Breakin' Up; Get Up On It Like This;
Chemical Beats (Dave Clarke Remix)]
I recall the title but not the song.
14. (NE) Shed Seven Getting Better
Good song I've not heard for years.
15. (NE) The Saw Doctors World Of Good
No recollection of this one.
16. (8) Cast Sandstorm
Decent song.
17. (16) The Presidents Of The United States Of America Lump
I was only listening to this last week (was 1996 on Pick Of The Pops
last week?
I may have heard it on there).
Decent song.
18. (10) TLC Creep '96
Not a patch on 'Waterfalls'.
19. (9) Coolio Too Hot
I think this is based around the song of the same name by Kool & The
Gang? Other than that, unmemorable.
20. (NE) Skunk Anansie Weak
An excellent song by a great band.
21. (NE) Ace Of Base Beautiful Life
Great pop song.
24. (23) Nightcrawlers ft John Reid Let's Push It
I think he eventually ran out of songs to sing about pushing.
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At any rate, there are tracks here that surely wouldn't have been
where they are without the box, and some that wouldn't even have existed.
Playlists are here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cLdFEu0hhgZKpmYhMkrea?si=MaVFCC69TYyNIlu7myxGPQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiUvgvgpgNomD814-yk3jmcvUD_bYHR-
chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
Very innovative and several different versions. Atlantic 252 played one that was 'fast' all the way through a lot.
10. (4) Baby D So Pure
Liked the group but not one of their better efforts.
14. (NE) Shed Seven Getting Better
See 10.
17. (16) The Presidents Of The United States Of America Lump
Clever and imaginative unlike most of their work...
34. (22) Levellers Just The One
Could play this on bass at one time
35. (27) Pulp Disco 2000
One of my all time favourite songs. Magnificent video. Also had a
thing for a girl called Deborah at the time.
Bought my partner a signed sleeve of this for her 40th
37. (26) The Mike Flowers Pops Wonderwall
Loved this, the only one of my friendship group to do so (maybe the only
one who got the joke)
Seemed to tie in very nicely with the era of Alan Partridge and taking
the mick out of the 70s.
Watched the first series of Partridge with my parents, I was about 16,
they late 40s. I don't think either of them cracked a smile once. I
was rolling...
38. (28) Dubstar Not So Manic Now
Good lyrics, the monotony of the tower block. Wonder if she'd spent
time in lockdown...
60. (48) The Beatles Free As A Bird
One of the more disappointing comebacks of the 90s.
Thought Real Love
was the stronger song.
67. (45) Skee-Lo I Wish
Not a rap fan but liked this at the time, witty and very likeable
On 24/01/2021 22:06, James Heaton wrote:
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At any rate, there are tracks here that surely wouldn't have been where
they are without the box, and some that wouldn't even have existed.
Playlists are here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cLdFEu0hhgZKpmYhMkrea?si=MaVFCC69TYyNIlu7myxGPQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiUvgvgpgNomD814-yk3jmcvUD_bYHR- >>>
chart date: 27 January 1996
17. (16) The Presidents Of The United States Of America Lump
Clever and imaginative unlike most of their work...
I did like 'Peaches' as well but I lost interest after that
35. (27) Pulp Disco 2000
One of my all time favourite songs. Magnificent video. Also had a thing
for a girl called Deborah at the time.
Bought my partner a signed sleeve of this for her 40th
I hope Deborah wasn't jealous, etc.
37. (26) The Mike Flowers Pops Wonderwall
Loved this, the only one of my friendship group to do so (maybe the only
one who got the joke)
I was never sure why they started in the middle of the song. Maybe the
first verse didn't suit the style.
Seemed to tie in very nicely with the era of Alan Partridge and taking
the mick out of the 70s.
There was a semi-ironic revival of easy-listening music in the 90s too, of course.
Watched the first series of Partridge with my parents, I was about 16,
they late 40s. I don't think either of them cracked a smile once. I was
rolling...
My parents would have been early 40s at this point so that whole style/era
of comedy was what we've always had in common. We always used to watch
KYTV and stuff like that so Partridge was a step on from there.
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At any rate, there are tracks here that surely wouldn't have been
where they are without the box, and some that wouldn't even have
existed.
Playlists are here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3cLdFEu0hhgZKpmYhMkrea?si=MaVFCC69TYyNIlu7myxGPQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiUvgvgpgNomD814-yk3jmcvUD_bYHR- >>>>
chart date: 27 January 1996
17. (16) The Presidents Of The United States Of America Lump
Clever and imaginative unlike most of their work...
I did like 'Peaches' as well but I lost interest after that
Agree.
35. (27) Pulp Disco 2000
One of my all time favourite songs. Magnificent video. Also had a
thing for a girl called Deborah at the time.
Bought my partner a signed sleeve of this for her 40th
I hope Deborah wasn't jealous, etc.
Hadn't heard anything of her since about 98 - until October, when her
Mum (an old colleague of my Mum) couldn't come to my Mum's funeral - for
the very valid reason that she was in the Caribbean at Deb's wedding!
37. (26) The Mike Flowers Pops Wonderwall
Seemed to tie in very nicely with the era of Alan Partridge and
taking the mick out of the 70s.
There was a semi-ironic revival of easy-listening music in the 90s
too, of course.
Watched the first series of Partridge with my parents, I was about
16, they late 40s. I don't think either of them cracked a smile
once. I was rolling...
My parents would have been early 40s at this point so that whole
style/era of comedy was what we've always had in common. We always
used to watch KYTV and stuff like that so Partridge was a step on from
there.
Mine were about a decade older and thought comedy was all downhill from
the 70s legends.
On 24/01/2021 17:12, Chris Brown wrote:
chart date: 27 January 1996
1. (NE) Babylon Zoo Spaceman
5. (2) Michael Jackson Earth Song
8. (5) Everything But The Girl Missing {Todd Terry Mix}
9. (6) Oasis Wonderwall
11. (18) Coolio ft LV Gangsta's Paradise
29. (19) Bjork It's Oh So Quiet
60. (48) The Beatles Free As A Bird
81. (77) Robert Miles Children
I know 5 of top 11, surprising!
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