Electric Thunder Radio

Back to the days when Hip-hop was Hip, umm yeah I never really thought that one through. Anyway Public Enemy, Run-DMC, Biggie Smalls, Eminem, Eric B & Rakim, heck it’s even got MC Hammer. What more do you want, seriously? VH1 did a special back in the day and asked YOU to vote, this was the list you created. These are from that VH1 special and all the greatest hip-hop songs ever. I can rap, you know, a little… No wait, that’s Christmas presents and it’s wrap, well it’s still a skill I am proud of. Enjoy!           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

The Tunes That Never Get Old. Unlike the rest of us. These are the classics that stand the test of time, even some as recent as 2016. There’s a mix of pop. Rock, dance, R&B and a smidgen of reggae for the connoisseur. A bit of everything to keep anyone who loves music happy. Get yourself involved as we spawn seven decades of music to bring you the very best dating back to “Bobby Vee” right up to date with Justin Timberlake, Iggy Azalea, Walk The Moon, John Legend and more. Back to the seventies with Lou Reed, David Bowie, the eighties with Heart and “Alone”, Cyndi Lauper and the classic Rocker’s Revenge. There’s nineties favourites from Michael Jackson, Ultra Naté, Crash Test Dummies and more. Enjoy!           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

The Tunes That Never Get Old. Unlike the rest of us. These are the classics that stand the test of time, even some as recent as 2016. There’s a mix of pop. Rock, dance, R&B and a smidgen of reggae for the connoisseur. A bit of everything to keep anyone who loves music happy. Get yourself involved as we spawn seven decades of music to bring you the very best dating back to “Bobby Vee” right up to date with Justin Timberlake, Iggy Azalea, Walk The Moon, John Legend and more. Back to the seventies with Lou Reed, David Bowie, the eighties with Heart and “Alone”, Cyndi Lauper and the classic Rocker’s Revenge. There’s nineties favourites from Michael Jackson, Ultra Naté, Crash Test Dummies and more. Enjoy!           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Hey ho America we are across the big pond when the 49ers took on Miami Dolphins in the Superbowl. Ronald Reagan was just starting his second term as US President, and the very first “Rock In Rio” is held featuring AC~DC, Rod Stewart, Iron Maiden and Queen. On the music front, in the Billboard Hot 100 for January 19 1985. The late Glenn Frey “The Heat Is On”, John Fogerty “The Old Man Down The Road”, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Pointer Sisters, Prince, and the late recently departed, George Michael are all present and correct with a host more hit songs. Enjoy!           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

We heard on Christmas day we lost another major recording star, George Michael was found dead in bed at the age of 53. He appears to have died peacefully in his sleep. During his career spanning almost 35 years he made some of the biggest songs to hit the UK Top 40. This is a show I recorded a few years ago in celebration of his music. The immortal “Last Christmas” became one of the greatest ever Christmas Songs. “Careless Whisper” (credited in some places as with Wham!” was written by George and Wham! Partner Andrew Ridgely but was his first foray into solo work. Three years later came the “Faith” album, one of the best recordings in UK history of the 80s. Hits, after hits appeared “I’m Your Man”, “Father Figure”, “Club Tropicana”, “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”, “Amazing”, “Jesus To A Child” and so many more.           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

It’s a countdown of all the classic favourite Christmas party tunes, slow ones, and all round great Christmas feeling tunes. We take you through a countdown of my top 50 favourites. Expect some of yours too Paul McCartney “Wonderful Christmastime”, Shakin’ Stevens “Blue Christmas”, Elvis Presley is in there, The Pogues, Flying Pickets, Jona Lewie, so join me for lots more festive moments to fill your holiday period with some good happy feelings. Merry Christmas, I don’t say Happy Holidays, and I don’t give a monkey’s ass who’s offended! Enjoy!           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

So there’s ABC, Patrice Rushen, Adam Ant, Duran Duran, Blondie and Soft Cell, all on the way. Two hours of great music. Where we play the entire top 20 singles, look at the albums and take you through the best era of music. Also included is, Genesis, Kid Creole, Depeche Mode, Joan Jett and more. Classic songs from the era include “I Love Rock And Roll”, “Hungry Like The Wolf”, “House Of Fun”, “The Number Of The Beast”, “The Look Of Love”, “Forget Me Nots” and many more. All in all a great wee couple of hours of highly entertaining fun. You just can’t beat it. Download from iTunes or from the page here.           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

So there’s ABC, Patrice Rushen, Adam Ant, Duran Duran, Blondie and Soft Cell, all on the way. Two hours of great music. Where we play the entire top 20 singles, look at the albums and take you through the best era of music. Also included is, Genesis, Kid Creole, Depeche Mode, Joan Jett and more. Classic songs from the era include “I Love Rock And Roll”, “Hungry Like The Wolf”, “House Of Fun”, “The Number Of The Beast”, “The Look Of Love”, “Forget Me Nots” and many more. All in all a great wee couple of hours of highly entertaining fun. You just can’t beat it. Download from iTunes or from the page here.           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Well, it’s coming to the end of an era (many would say the best of the 80s was behind us by this point) but how can you say that with Alice Cooper back!, Guns and Roses, Tears For Fears, Black Box, Aerosmith and Depeche Mode bringing some of their greatest songs to the fore!. Last week’s top 5 recap, album chart, entire top 20 singles played and more. Two hours of the best of 1989. It is a great month and some great memories are in there.”Ride On Time”, “Personal Jesus”, “The Best” and even some Jive Bunny (Oh come on, it’s classic stuff) Enjoy!           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Duran Duran became one of the most globally successful acts of the early 80s. Firing out hits like bullets. The Banana boat haircut became ever popular down to them. They even managed to chalk up a theme to a Bond film in their time. Over the next hour we fuse together some of their greatest songs. Many of the big hits are in here, and it is a fun way to remember the greatest decade of pop music. So all Duranies at the ready. Here we go. Enjoy the Ultimate Mix of Duran Duran.           (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Taking a trip back to what seems like a lifetime ago now, the nineties. When your Rachel Haircut was cool, Tamagotchi were the must have gadget and films like Braveheart, Titanic, Silence Of The Lambs were winning Oscars. This show represents VH1’s list of what they say is voted the greatest songs of the decade. So we are looking at such diversity as Pearl Jam to Backstreet Boys. Britney Spears to Beck. Also Eminem, U2, Nirvana, R.E.M, Whitney, and Counting Crows. There is bound to be something for anyone who remembers with fondness the decade where Disney was in renaissance. Enjoy         (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Back to the eighties we go with more of those cheesy songs you love. The decade that fashion forgot but music just excelled. Here you can find Annabel Lamb taking on a Doors classic. Thin Lizzy rockin’ their hit-self in 1980. There is gonna be some Madness, MTume, Robert Palmer, Kim Wilde, Men At Work, Loose Ends and many more. Over 30 greatest hits or songs that shoulda beens, all in all the best of choice from the archives of great 80s music. Enjoy!         (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Shakin’ Stevens is back with his first album in five years. “Echoes of Our Times” here we explore the 2012 chart show of Shaky’s career we did. A highly popular show that’s been requested for a repost. Shaky began in the late sixties with the Sunsets, taking almost ten years from recording before a hit came along. Then in 1981, he exploded. Along the way he has played Elvis in the West End. Sold out across Europe over three decades in concert. Going on to have more Top Of The Pops performances (I count 64 in all) than any other artist. Selling more singles in the UK in the 1980s than any other artist, and more weeks in total for that decade on the singles chart than any other artist. What more can I say? I give you peeps, one more time, Mr Shakin’ Stevens. Enjoy!         (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Sia is looking for a third week at the top, but Drake is back on the climb. Who’s gonna make it happen. Surprise in store for the Beliebers to. Chainsmokers are riding high with two singles in the top 10. Twenty One Pilots prove they’re the band of the moment. We are looking at the Top 40 singles and Top 10 albums.There is lots of new up + coming music, to pique your attention. The top five is still dominated with the Drake Star, Rihanna, Sia and Justin in there. New albums from Fantasia, Hilary Scott and Jake Owen. DJ Khaled is the album to beat at the top. New entries in the Top 40 for Desiigner, French Montana, Coldplay and Lil Wayne. All in all a very eclectic and enjoyable chart.         (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();

Way back in time we go to February 1982. When peeps like Barry Manilow, Sheena Easton And Olivia Newton John was taking up chart positions. Now those days are gone. I suppose we should be thankful for that at least. But Olivia’s “Physical” was a cracker and features in this chart. Expect some Hall & Oates, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Wonder, Quarterflash, Joan Jett + Diana Ross.I will take a look at the top Pop Albums of the time, playing the entire top 20 singles, along with a few from the bottom of the chart. The fight for number one was on J Giels Band held off all competition but can they do it in this particular week or are Hall + Oates, Quarterflash or Journey going to end their run. Lots of great eighties classics in here. “Leader Of The Band”, “Chariots Of Fire”, “Abacab”, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Centerfold”. Lots more to add to the bargain. Get it now!         (function() { var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.async = true; s.src='http://s1.smartaddon.com/share_addon.js'; var j =document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];j.parentNode.insertBefore(s,j); })();