2008
Jun
22
playlist
If you look at my playlist towards the bottom of the sidebar, you’ll see it’s got a bunch of stuff that I never usually listen to. Why? Because for the last week or so, I’ve been listening to all the UK Number One Singles from 1953-2006.
So far I’m up to track 381 in 1975: Bay City Rollers with “Give a little love” — yes, I’m listening to every number one, in chronological order! There have been few really dire tracks so far and it’s a really fascinating exercise, with loads of stuff that I vaguely remember hearing when I was growing up and not realising they were number one records. The sixties really did produce some amazing music.
Anyway, when I’ve listened to the whole lot, I’ll post again with my thoughts on the state of the UK pop music industry for the last 50 odd years. Should be interesting!
