Shooby Dooby Doo Wop with Andy Robinson and James Cook

24th February 2008, Part 2

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wow, Now You're Gone, Rock Star, What's It Gonna Be, Mercy

It’s the pinnacle of this 2008 UK top ten singles chart. Andy and James discover the stories behind these songs as well as being drawn into educational institutions resembling Guantanamo Bay, unjustified hatred, silly conspiracy theories and how the periodic table can be utilised by pop stars.

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24th February 2008, Part 1

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Work, Stop And Stare, Don't Stop The Music, Sun Goes Down, Chasing Pavements

Not only do James and Andy unpack all the realities and rumours behind these five songs at the bottom half of this late 00s UK Top 10, they also share tales of carnal knowledge, children of the night and what you can do with a surplus of fluorescent lighting tubes .

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27th February 1978, Part 2

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wuthering Heights, Stayin' Alive, Wishing On A Star, Come Back My Love, Take A Chance On Me

In the upper echelons of this 1978 UK Top 10, James and Andy discover all the facts, fictions and fancies behind these five fantastic records. They also discuss time signatures and bar lengths, ADHD afflicted pop stars and unusual museums.

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27th February 1978, Part 1

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

If I Had Words, Love Is Like Oxygen, One More Night, Mr Blue Sky, Figaro

As they explore the stories, statistics and symbolism of the lower half of this UK Top 10, Andy and James find themselves discussing pop and the periodic table, music and meteorology and dancing on the dark side.

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22nd April 1999, Part 2

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Electricity, Thank Abba For The Music, My Name Is, Turn Around, Perfect Moment

It's the best selling top half of this late 20th century UK Top 10. As well as uncovering and discovering loads of facts and fallacies behind these records, Andy and James cannot help but get dragged into the subjects of censorship, returning from the dead and the danger of putting strangers together to present an award.

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22nd April 1999, Part 1

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

You Get What You Give, Love Of A Lifetime, Flat Beat, Witch Doctor, No Scrubs

There's a lot of surprises and salaciousness behind the stories of these 5 songs at the lower half of this UK Top 10. As well as reporting on all these James and Andy also discuss smashing capitalism, Sexy Elvii and the difficulties of asking to speak to the manager.

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20th November 1989, Part 2

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

C'mon And Get My Love, That's What I Like, Fools Gold, Pacific 808, Lambada

If you've clicked on this to hear the Top 5 records from this week then you're an April fool. Instead James and Andy reveal all the rumours and realities behind these great records as well as ruminating on styles of rap, classic editions of "Top of the Pops" and tunes that just nick loads of other ones.

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20th November 1989, Part 1

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Comment Te Dire Adieu, Room In You Heart, Ouija Board Ouija Board, Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin', Street Tuff

In this "April Fool" edition, not only do Andy and James discuss numbers 20 to 16 of this "Next 10" from this late 80's chart, they also foolishly discuss militaristic rhythms, contacting the dead, what goes on over the Channel and for some reason compare themselves to the United Nations.

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10th March 1963, Part 2

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

That's What Love Will Do, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, Please Please Me, Summer Holiday, The Wayward Wind

It's the top half of this groovy 60's Top 10 and as Andy and James uncover plenty of pop facts and partially researched suppositions they also bring up Prime Minister's favourite platters, public travel being co-opted for rock'n'roll and the influence of inclemency.

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10th March 1963, Part 1

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Walk Right In, Island Of Dreams, Loop De Loop, Diamonds, Like I've Never Been Gone

In the bottom half of this early 60's Top 10, not only do James and Andy excavate all the stories and suppositions of these fantastic songs they also cannot help discuss learning through the medium of pop, subsequent professions after stardom and whatever happened to Wendy Hudson.

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16th April 2010, Part 2

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Pass Out, Telephone, She Said, OMG, This Ain't A Love Song

As the 'noughts' move into the 'tens', Andy and James reach the upper echelon of this Top 10, discovering the stories and speculations behind these great songs. They also debate boy crushes, bum rushes and why some songs start you off singing other ones. Let's face facts, Macca and the Muppets probably get a mention too.

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16th April 2010, Part 1

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Parachute, Baby, Rude Boy, Hot, Carry Out

It's a new decade so as the pop facts, fictions and personal conjectures behind these marvellous tracks are revealed by Andy and James, they also get drawn into discussions of what is outrageous or acceptable behaviour, pop stars endorsing radio stations and buying lollipops in a toilet.

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21st June 1954, Part 2

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Happy Wanderer, Wanted, Friends and Neighbours, Such A Night, Secret Love

It's the pinnacle of a mid-50's UK Top 10 so, as Andy and James research, reveal and react to the facts and stories alongside the legend and mythos of these 5 great records, they cannot help but be drawn into discussing the German language, the changing nature of community and just taking the one shot at a pop slot.

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21st June 1954, Part 1

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Changing Partners, Cara Mia, The Gang That Sang Heart Of My Heart, Someone Else's Roses, Oh Baby Mine

This genuinely random Top 10 takes James and Andy to the mid 50s. As they discover new (yet old) pop thrills and the parables and personalities behind them they also observe the phenomenon of ill advised business decisions, infatuations with the deceased and for some peculiar reason a taunt towards a legendary crooner.

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7th January 1992, Part 2

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Too Blind To See It, Addams Groove, Don't Talk Just Kiss, Justified and Ancient, These Are The Days Of Our Lives

As they reach the pinnacle of this early 90's Top 10, Andy and James are enthused by the facts and fictions behind these great records. They are also titillated by tales of first kisses, turning back clocks and late Land Rover payments.

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7th January 1992, Part 1

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Everybody In The Place, Goodnight Girl, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Roobarb and Custard, When You Tell Me That You Love Me

It's a turn of year Top 10 so as James and Andy resolve toy explore the stories and statistics of the lower half of this chart, their good intentions get broken by diversions involving new games such as "guess what these pop stars are up to now', 'who said something else using that word' and 'what old lady looks like Elton John?

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14th December 1972, Part 2

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, Solid Gold Easy Action, Crazy Horses, Gudbuy T'Jane, My Ding-a-Ling

At the pinnacle of this early 70s Top 10 UK singles chart James and Andy explain the nativities and complexities of the stories behind these great songs. They also discuss miracles from hirsute prophets, over caffeinated and over polluted societies and double entendres that are really singular as they check the receipts.

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14th December 1972, Part 1

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Shotgun Wedding, Angel, Ben, Crocodile Rock, Why

As Noddy once claimed, "It's Christmas Big Ears" but the year is 1972. There's a lack of festivity in the bottom half on this Top 10 but as Andy and James unwrap the gospel and the gossip about these five songs they examine the shared roots of novelty songs and the blues, inter-species friendships and the nature of answers to the question "Why?"

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21st August 1985, Part 2

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Drive, Running Up That Hill, Holiday, I Got You Babe, Into The Groove

Live Aid's just happened so as Andy and James delve into the gospel truths and the grandiose tales behind these Top 5 singles, they also are led into discussions of meeting pop legends, the difficulties of work place relationships and what happens when one is in the groove.

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21st August 1985, Part 1

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Say I'm Your Number One, There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart), White Wedding, We Don't Need Another Hero, Money For Nothing

As they get into the facts, fictions, feelings and fancies behind the songs in this post Live Aid Top 10, James and Andy also find themselves analysing football chants, a workings person's view on the privilege of being pop star and what songs would you force Elvis to listen to on his return.

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12th November 2021, Part 2

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Flowers, Cold Heart, Bad Habits, Shiver, Easy On Me

Whilst discussing all the allegations, speculations, celebrations and irritations behind the stories of these top streaming songs of late 2021, James and Andy ruminate on alleged differences between 'drillers' and 'trappers', the difficulties of getting a solo number one for certain pop royalty and the problems in removing cosmetic and ketchup stains that are all over your guitar.

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12th November 2021, Part 1

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Meet Me At Our Spot, Obsessed With You, Heat Waves, Love Nwantiti, Overpass Graffiti

It's the most recent UK Top 10 so far. Not only do Andy and James uncover the relevant facts and the interesting fancies behind these records they also flip flop about TikTok, get groovy about some movies and are surprised at the advice of the wise.

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27th April 1994, Part 2

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Sweets For My Sweet, Always, The Real Thing, Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, The Most Beautiful Girl In The World

The rhymes they are a-changin' at the top of this April '94 chart so Andy and James eye up the bucket hats and facts of these great songs and records as they discuss dial up internet, distinguish between what is actual teenage trauma and what are just tall tales. They also explore the amazing yet never discussed phenomenon of remembering things when you hear them.

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27th April 1994, Part 1

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

I'll Stand By You, Streets Of Philadelphia, I Like To Move It, Everything Changes, Dedicated To The One I Love

Spring is in the air in this mid-90's Top Ten so James and Andy start to take off their flannel shirts and examine the material of numbers 10 to 6. They also discuss cricket players being disappointing substitutes for pop stars, 90's based word association and the presence of cynical cash grabs.

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23rd February 1964, Part 2

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

54321, I'm The One, Needles And Pins, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Diane

as they explore the stories behind these old songs, despite these 5 top selling records being over 60 years old, James and Andy analyse contemporary Glastonbury performances, recent national harmonica league winners, tattoos, man buns and colossal waves of something or other.

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23rd February 1964, Part 1

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Glad All Over, I Think Of You, I'm The Lonely One, As Usual, Hippy Hippy Shake

Whilst separating the definite declarations from the rudimental rhubarb behind these 60's swingers Andy and James are drawn into discussing Top 10 time travellers, balletic bartenders and dad's deriding drummers.

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21st October 2012, Part 2

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Skyfall, Diamonds, Gangnam Style, Don't You Worry Child, Sweet Nothing

There's a lot of Ooh-ooh-ooh's at the pinnacle of this week's randomly chosen UK Top 10, so as they speculate on the stories and stats behind these songs Andy and James talk about the women of 007, the clubs of gentlemen and the pop of K.

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21st October 2012, Part 1

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

I Cry, Turn Around, One More Night, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Standing In The Dark

So many 'Woah-woah-woah's are in this week's randomly selected UK Top 10, but as they reveal the real revelations of numbers 10-6 James and Andy also delve into the messianic complexities of pugilist fantasies and existing as the archetypal owner of a broken heart whilst standing in the dar-ik,(dar-ik.)

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13th September 1986, Part 2

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Glory Of Love, Rage Hard, We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off, I Want To Wake Up With You, Don't Leave Me This Way

As they dive deep and shallowly skim the tales behind this 80's UK Top 10, James and Andy speculate on the cuisine of Chicago, newspaper headlines inspiring band names and how long should a "woooaaaahhhh!" last

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13th September 1986, Part 1

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Human, So Macho, (I Just) Died In Your Arms, Brother Louie, Holiday Rap

Maybe it's the broad general subject matter of this weeks chart but as they explore the secret and salacious stories behind the songs of this mid 80's UK Top 10, Andy and James find themselves speculating on Tinder and Grindr profiles, les petit morts and what two dads may have got up to in Amsterdam.

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27th June 1993, Part 2

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, Tease Me, (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You, What Is Love? Dreams

There's a heap of joy at the height of this UK Top 10 but 90s complexities come up as Andy and James excavate the facts and fictions of these records they also go on a little bit about hotel corridors, pop anxiety issues and raging infernos caused by the Lord.

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27th June 1993, Part 1

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

In All The Right Places, All That She Wants, Two Princes, One Night In Heaven, I Will Survive

It's the early 90s so James and Andy reveal the revelations and rumours behind the bottom bit of this UK Top 10 and they cannot help but mention million dollar dirty deals, demonstrative demos, drug debts and death.

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Now That's What I Call Bonus Tracks, Part 4

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

My Life, Think, Milky Way, A Windmill In Old Amsterdam, Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Shaky told us about rooms swaying with records playing all the old songs we love to hear, and this New Year James and Andy share the facts, fictions, realities and rumours behind 5 songs that have never ever made the UK Top 10. It's all from our Patreon content but it's good to recycle at Xmas time. It's a random selection box for the festive period so it's a 'celebration' of 'heroes' yeah? Let's have a happy new year!

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Now That's What I Call Bonus Tracks, Part 3

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Losing My Religion, Everyday I Write The Book, Super Freak, The Boll Weevil Song, I'm Free

Greg reckoned they said there'd be both snow AND peace this Christmas but Andy and James reckon they should listen to stories, stats and stylish sacrilege about 5 songs that never made the UK Top 10. Call it a pop random selection pod if you like and enjoy these spotlights in corners, deaf dumb and blind kids on pinball tables and termites burrowing into your brain. If you don't like it we've kept the receipt.

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Now That's What I Call Bonus Tracks, Part 2

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

9 to 5, Our Lips Are Sealed, Where Will You Be, Wheels (Cha Cha), One Pound Fish

As Slade asked, "does your granny always tell you that the old songs are the best?' Well, Andy and James are have chosen 5 songs from a random selection box of records that never never made the UK Top 10 . As well as the stories, statistics and stuff and nonsense behind these songs they discuss typewriters, trendsetters and torrid affairs. Have a cool Yule.

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Now That's What I Call Bonus Tracks, Part 1

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Don't Call Me Baby, Why Did You Do It? Nowhere To Run, By The Light Of The Silvery Moon, Where Do You Want Me To Put It?

As Noddy says "it's Christmas"... so James and Andy are offering the gift of discussing some great records that have never made the UK Top 10. In this random selection box they also find the time to ruminate on avoiding neighbours, dirty instruments, Pentecostal preachers, and where exactly would they like them to put it. Ding dong

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18th December 1975, Part 2

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Happy To Be On An Island With You, You Sexy Thing, I Believe In Father Christmas, The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine, Bohemian Rhapsody

It's the Top 5 of this UK Yuletide Top Ten so James and Andy dish out several stockings full of stories, statistics and stupid stuff (and nonsense) around these songs. As well as secrets about Santa that the very young or naïve shouldn't listen to (SANTA WARNING) James and Andy also find unusual takes on the nation's favourite number one, hospital food and Elvis's bedtime behaviour. They also wish you a very Shooby Christmas and a Bop Wop New Year

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18th December 1975, Part 1

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Show Me You're A Woman, All Around My Hat, Golden Years, Na-Na Is The Saddest Word, Let's Twist Again

It's Chriiiistmaaas! So what could be more appropriate than a look at these (albeit still randomly selected) 5 singles from the bottom half of this 50 year old festive Top Ten? Strangely there's only one Xmas song in the whole caboodle so Andy and James are drawn into discussing sad words, working underground AND overground and, because it's nice to have a party this time of year, twisting and morris dancing.

Merry Dooby and Happy New Shoo Wop!

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24th April 1959, Part 2

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Donna, A Fool Such As I, Petite Fleur, Side Saddle, It Doesn't Matter Anymore

Whilst tirelessly separating the stories from the legends behind the Top 5 of this late 50s chart, Andy and James speculate on fateful coin tosses, crypto currencies, ivory and ebony ticklers alongside a smattering of ill-advised and poorly executed jive talkin'

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24th April 1959, Part 1

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Stagger Lee, My Happiness, C'mon Everybody, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Charlie Brown

It's the tail end of the fabulous fifties so as well as the facts and fabrications behind these fantastic five records that form the bottom half of the Top 10, James and Andy discuss gambling grudges, soaking spit-balls, power mad prefects as well as instantly mastering the art of all them other mental health/true crime type podcasts.

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15th June 2005, Part 2

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

1 Thing, Feel Good Inc, Lonely, City Of Blinding Lights, Axel F

As they get into the legend and libel behind the best selling records from 15th June 2005, Andy and James converse about cartoon characters, fascinating go-go rhythms and chance meetings with pop stars and disc jockeys in hotel lobbies.

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15th June 2005, Part 1

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Best Of You, Don't Phunk With My Heart, Feels Just Like It Should, Shot You Down, You're Beautiful

As well as exploring the stories behind this Top 10 from 2005, Andy and James find themselves discussing when vocalists are confused with the collective, who sings about being 'the best' the most and what is the ideal soundtrack for a heavy night out at Laser Tag.

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8th October 1981 USA, Part 2

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

For Your Eyes Only, Who's Crying Now, Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, Arthur's Theme, Endless Love

Yee-hah! It's the pinnacle of this American Top 10, randomly selected to celebrate Thanksgiving and Andy and James explore 'somebody done somebody wrong' songs, holding patterns in aerospace, not allowing women in the band and, because it's an American Top 10, spray cheese.

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8th October 1981 USA, Part 1

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Hold On Tight, Urgent, Private Eyes, Start Me Up, Step By Step

Yippee Ki-Yay! This week James and Andy discuss an American Billboard Top 10 (albeit still randomly generated and selected) to ostensibly celebrate Thanksgiving. They explore the stories, statistics and stuff and nonsense behind the songs and, fittingly, they also speculate on T-bones, hand claps, 3-step programmes and bloody Foreigner... and there's a new game called "Yacht or Not?"

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9th May 1965, Part 2

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

True Love Ways, A World Of Our Own, Here Comes The Night, King Of The Road, Ticket To Ride

It's the top half of this Top 10 and whilst separating the wholesome wheat from the cheap chaff of the stories behind these brilliant songs, Andy and James discuss duetting with the dead, songs to listen to when locked in your house and statues erected in the honour of hoboes.

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9th May 1965, Part 1

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Little Things, Catch The Wind, Bring It On Home To Me, The Minute You're Gone, Pop Goes The Workers

Andy and James get into the factual facts and the rumoured rumours of the bottom half of this mid 60's UK Top 10, finding themselves uncovering important observations about girls in the countryside, boys in the crowd and British people clapping on the one at tennis tournaments.

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6th February 1979, Part 2

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, A Woman In Love, Chiquitita, Heart Of Glass

It's getting towards the end of the 70's and we are heading for the heights of this UK Top 10. As well as uncovering the realities and rumours behind these great records Andy and James discuss what went on in Toad Hall, which pop stars went to which football games and an absolutely massive snowman.

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6th February 1979, Part 1

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

A Little More Love, Car 67, September, I Was Made For Dancing, YMCA

As well as exploring the tall tales and total truths behind the lower half of this late 70's UK Top 10, Andy and James find the funk in conversation regarding old fools at school, young men in the there and then and the power of "yeooww".

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14th November 2017, Part 2

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Anywhere, Silence, Too Good At Goodbyes, Rockstar, Havana

As they approach the zenith of this UK Top 10, James and Andy excavate the situations and scandals and explore saviours, tattoos and brassieres... all in a minor key

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14th November 2017, Part 1

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Finders Keepers, Reggaeton Lento, Lonely Together, Dusk Till Dawn, Perfect

As they dig into the truths and tales around the lower half of this relatively recent UK Top 10, Andy and James are drawn into discussing (in a mainly minor key) messages of love arriving by pizza delivery, police interrogations and is nine really a crowd these days?

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31st March 1996, Part 2

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Give Me A Little More Time, Return Of The Mack, Children, X-Files Theme, Firestarter

Enthusiastically exploring the upper echelon of this UK Top 10 specially selected by one of our Patreon backers, Andy and James sort the truth from the conspiracy theories whilst also discussing ripostes to detractors, taking inspiration from wars and hanging around a 24-hour garage.

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31st March 1996, Part 1

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Something Changed, How Deep Is You Love, X-Files, You've Got It Bad, Ooh Aah...Just A Little Bit

As they discover the fascinating facts and fallacies behind this UK Top 10 singles chart specially selected by one of our beloved Patreon backers, James and Andy get drawn in to fickle fate, crass cash-ins, Debbie downers and... elusive ellipses.

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29th August 1961, Part 2

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Reach For The Stars, Well I Ask You, Romeo, Johnny Remember Me, You Don't Know

It's the pinnacle of this particular week's UK Top 10, so apart from the relevancies and bit of rhetoric behind these great singles, James and Andy find themselves ruminating on the influence of Renaissance poets, the influence of the Bible on the charts and, let's face facts, the influence of the Muppets again probably.

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29th August 1961, Part 1

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:36:17 GMT

You Always Hurt The One You Love, Time, Hello Mary Lou, Temptation, Halfway To Paradise

As they explore the stories, statistics and stupidities of the lower half of this early 60's UK Top 10, Andy and James also get drawn into the subjects of the presence of amphibians in the pop universe, the nature of temptation and where you can get hold of a copy of the great American songbook.

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26th July 1983, Part 2

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Come Live With Me, Double Dutch, Who's That Girl? IOU, Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)

It's still raining! But that won't stop us getting into the upper echelons of this 80s UK Top 10 singles chart. James and Andy uncover the actual truth and what is merely the tittle AND the tattle about these classic songs, as well as finding time to talk of acceptable age differences in relationships, the apparent importance of vowel sounds in pop and the inspiration that can come from a skipping rope. The weather might be awful but there's a kind of vibe to it yeah?

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26th July 1983, Part 1

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:44:41 GMT

Cruel Summer, Baby Jane, Wrapped Around Your Finger, Moonlight Shadow, The Crown

As they delve into what is genuine and what is rumoured of the bottom half of this top ten, Andy and James cannot help but contemplate combining a day at work with your first drug experience, cultural artefacts of the 80s leading to illegal bootlegging and whether you can become a victim of song-inflicted Stockholm syndrome. Spoiler alert... they do all that in the rain!

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19th September 1973, Part 2

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Angie, The Monster Mash, Rock On, Ballroom Blitz, Angel Fingers

It's the top half of this chart from just over half a century ago, so Andy and James talk about the everlasting influence of the 50s, tales of tragedy in a televised household and footballers inventing musical instruments.

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19th September 1973, Part 1

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

For The Good Times, Spanish Eyes, Dancing On A Saturday Night, Young Love, Oh No Not My Baby

As they explore the stories behind numbers 10 to 6 of this chart, James and Andy discuss which voices go right through you, the location of Judith Dando from Blackwell and whether it's a good idea to have one last go on your ex.

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16th April 2007, Part 2 - LIVE!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Beautiful Liar, (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles, Girlfriend, Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before, Give It To Me

We reach the pinnacle of this week's top ten and as well as discovering the stories behind the songs, Andy and James in front of a live audience show no shame in discussing belly dancing lessons, problematic funeral songs and conspiracy theories about which way is up.

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16th April 2007, Part 1 - LIVE!

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Ruby, Destination Calabria, Glamorous, How To Save A Life, The Sweet Escape

Live with James and Andy, discussing the facts and fictions of numbers 10 through 6, finding inspiration from the canine world, learning how to spell by a pop song's instructions and acting like sour milk all on the floor whilst apportioning blame for who may or may not have shut the fridge door....

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14th March 1991, Part 2

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

You Got The Love, Crazy For You, Do The Bartman, The Stonk, Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

As they consider the stories and suppositions about the height of this early 90's top ten James and Andy also find reasons to hypothesise on why old records get back in the charts, charity, the cor anglais, and which advertising campaigns from this era the new fangled pop star could exploit.

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14th March 1991, Part 1

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Devotion, It's Too Late, Joyride, Move Your Body, The Postman Song

It's the middle of March in the early 90s. As well as delving into the delights and skirting around the disappointments of the first half of this week's UK Top Ten singles chart Andy and James also discuss the noise of a crowd, notes left in Swedish, the nonsense of nostalgia and, because it's the early 90s, ice cream and the Chippendales.

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13th July 1968, Part 2

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jumpin' Jack Flash, Yesterday Has Gone, I Pretend, The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp, Baby Come Back

Andy and James discuss 80s movies, living in the now, unlikely comedy heroes and underplayed bangers as they explore the top half of the UK Top 10 singles chart of 13th July 1968.

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13th July 1968, Part 1

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Blue Eyes, Yummy Yummy Yummy, My Name Is Jack, Loving Things, Hurdy Gurdy Man

Andy and James discuss one-man bands, bands that don't really exist, Californian drug-dens and obscure musical instruments as they explore the UK Top 10 singles chart from 13th July 1968.

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17th February 2013, Part 2

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

White Noise, Stay, Harlem Shake, Thrift Shop, I Could Be The One

As they reveal the legends and libel behind the pinnacle of this week's top 10, James and Andy find themselves inspired to ruminate on the benefits of recycling, how old is too old to hang around in nightclubs and the joy of destroying children's sandcastles.

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17th February 2013, Part 1

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Get Up (Rattle), Clown, Drinking From The Bottle, When I Was Your Man, Please Don't Say You Love Me

In the process of exploring the truths and rumours behind numbers 10 to 6 of this UK singles chart Andy and James can't help but also be drawn into discussing the musical opportunities provided by game shows, how some people celebrate a 30th birthday and the unexpected danger of infuriating a gang of ducks.

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12th June 1988, Part 2

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Voyage Voyage, Boys, With A Little Help From My Friends, I Owe You Nothing, Doctorin' The Tardis

Whilst exploring the matter of the myths and mistaken beliefs about the top half of this summer chart, Andy and James reveal how to get a number one single, whether a charity record can be detrimental to itself, and what on earth we can do about boys, boys, boys.

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12th June 1988, Part 1

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

I Saw Him Standing There, Everyday Is Like Sunday, Somewhere In My Heart, Wild World, Got To Be Certain

As they discuss the truths and testimonies around the lower half of this late 80's chart James and Andy cannot help but find themselves also discussing the benefits and pitfalls of pronoun swaps, the nature of what Sunday means changing over the years and the cop out of saying that really you were talking about your own shortcomings when slagging off someone else.

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30th April 1976, Part 2

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

S-S-S-Single Bed, Love Me Like I Love You, Jungle Rock, Fernando, Save Your Kisses For Me

James and Andy explore the legend and the libel behind the toppermost of the poppermost of this 70s UK chart addressing the dark underbelly of success, difficulties in making sleeping arrangements, the Mexican Civil war and what constitutes a surprise ending.

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30th April 1976, Part 1

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Disco Connection, Get Up And Boogie, I'm Mandy Fly Me, Girls Girls Girls, Do You Know Where You're Going To?

Whilst reminiscing about the ramifications of the stories behind numbers 10 to 6 of this seventies chart Andy and James also uncover facts, fictions and fabrications about the relationship between the homeless and the aviation industry, the path to spiritual enlightenment with a spot of auditing thrown in and can anyone truly know where they are going.

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Free Bonus Tracks, Part 2

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:27 GMT

A sneak preview of our special Bonus Tracks podcasts. While Andy and James drive around Coventry ring road, enjoy this compilation of some of our best deep-dives of pop songs that never made the UK Top 10.

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Free Bonus Tracks, Part 1

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

A sneak preview of our special Bonus Tracks podcasts. While Andy and James knock back the free drinks at Club Tropicana, enjoy this compilation of some of our best deep-dives of pop songs that never made the UK Top 10.

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Greatest Hits: Volume 2

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

While Andy and James check in to Heartbreak Hotel, enjoy this compilation of some of our best deep-dives of randomly chosen pop songs from the past.

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Greatest Hits: Volume 1

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

While Andy and James sun themselves on Echo Beach, enjoy this compilation of some of our best deep-dives of randomly chosen pop songs from the past.

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27th December 1952, Part 2

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Feet Up (Pat Him On The Po-Po), Comes A-Long A-Love, The Isle Of Innisfree, You Belong To Me, Here In My Heart

As they explore the 5 most popular songs of the end of 1952, Andy and James are drawn into discussions of the location of love, the first UK number ones ever and who is pop's answer to Aristotle?

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27th December 1952, Part 1

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Faith Can Move Mountains, Somewhere Along The Way, Because You're Mine, White Christmas, Half As Much

It's the "Twixmas' of 1952 so James and Andy excavate the lower half of this early UK singles Top 10. They also uncover things about uncredited arrangers, what constitutes a standard, special presidential envoys and what does it mean to 'purple' someone.

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18th June 2002, Part 2

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Without Me, Hero, Get Over You, Love At First Sight, A Little Less Conversation

Whilst excavating the facts and fictions at the top of this randomly selected singles chart, James and Andy cannot help but discuss techno, playground taunts, big beat boutiques and unusual Elvis films.

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18th June 2002, Part 1

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

If Tomorrow Never Comes, We're On The Ball, Just A Little, The Logical Song, Light My Fire

As they dig into the accusations and allegations of the lower half of this early noughties UK singles Top Ten, Andy and James also are drawn into discovering things about the World Cup, Stars in Their Eyes, Pop Idol and fictional car crashes

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2nd September 1984, Part 2

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Passengers, Like To Get To Know You Well, Agadoo, Careless Whisper, I Just Called To Say I Love You

In the second half of this randomly selected UK singles Top 10, Andy and James cannot help but discuss Japanese translations, party cliches and whether they are getting on or off.

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2nd September 1984, Part 1

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go), I'll Fly For You, Self Control, Dr Beat, Ghostbusters

As they explore the stories behind the lower half of this UK singles Top 10, James and Andy talk of the benefits of enforced repeated listening, doctors and ghost cameos.

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22nd August 1996, Part 2

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

How Bizarre, Macarena, We've Got It Going On, Why, Wannabe

Whilst discussing the heights of this Top 10 from 1996, specially selected by one of our Patreon backers, Andy and James are drawn into discussing writing songs whilst visiting the bathroom, Ponzi schemes and the benefits of wearing your best suit whilst somebody or other is off fighting for their country.

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22nd August 1996, Part 1

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Better Watch Out, Tha Crossroads, Se A Vide E, Someday, Good Enough

As they discover the standards and the stories behind numbers 10 to 6 of this mid 90's chart that's been specially selected by one of our Patreon backers, James and Andy also stumble upon subjects such as kid's tv presenters discovering the blues, meeting your maker and the worst place to go with sunburn.

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7th March 1966, Part 2

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Sha La La La Lee, My Love, A Groovy Kind Of Love, 19th Nervous Breakdown, These Boots Are Made For Walking

James and Andy stomp into the top 5 of this UK singles chart from 1966, examining songs by comedians, scientific measurements and rock toddlers.

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7th March 1966, Part 1

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Make The World Go Away, You Were On My Mind, Spanish Flea, Backstage, Barbara Ann

James and Andy shimmy into a UK Top 10 singles chart from heart of the swinging sixties and discuss ridiculous boasts, the most luxurious green rooms that showbiz has to offer and facts you'll never forget.

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16th September 1974, Part 2

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Leaving It All Up To You, Hang On In There Baby, Annie's Song, Love Me For A Reason, Kung Fu Fighting

As James and Andy finish examining this UK Top 10 singles chart they'll explore singing with your siblings (twice), one hit wonders who might actually be aliens and the songs you sing when you see street brawls.

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16th September 1974, Part 1

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Na Na Na, Queen Of Clubs, Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe, You You You, Y Viva Espana

Well well, James Cook and Andy Robinson discuss record breaking drummers, tragic rockstar deaths and walruses as they deep-dive the first half of this Top 10 UK singles chart from the mid 70s.

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23rd December 2015, Part 2

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

What Do You Mean? You Don't Own Me, Hello, Sorry, Love Yourself

As they explore the stories and surprises around the pinnacle of this week's winter singles chart, Andy and James cannot help but get drawn into discussing the nature of being owned, the moralities of charging for household chores and, maybe because it's Christmas time, getting a monkey for a pet.

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23rd December 2015, Part 1

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Sax, Forever Young, Shut Up, Adventure Of A Lifetime, Sweet Lovin'

Being surprised at the lack of Xmas songs in this seasonal Top 10, James and Andy are equally stunned by the absence of saxophones, discuss the nature of memory and whether being called a 'back-up dancer' is truly an insult.

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2nd October 1957, Part 2

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Island In The Sun, With All My Heart, Last Train To San Fernando, Love Letters In The Sand, Diana

As they explore the actualities and actual nonsense surrounding the top selling 5 singles from this week's chart James and Andy discuss civil rights, the role of rail travel in pop and chatting up pensioners.

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2nd October 1957, Part 1

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Tammy, Paralysed, All Shook Up, Wanderin' Eyes, Water Water

Whilst delving into the true blue stories and little white lies behind the lower half of this rockin' and rollin' 50s top ten ,Andy and James find themselves drawn into plugging gaps, who lets the side down in a quartet and getting traumatised when fans attack.

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2nd April 1998, Part 2

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

I Get Lonely, All I Want Is You, La Primavera, My Heart Will Go On, It's Like That

As they reveal the probities and jiggery pokeries behind the songs at the peak of this weeks top ten, Andy and James also discuss loneliness, the under 14 squad of Carlisle United and whether it is the way it is because it’s simply like that

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2nd April 1998, Part 1

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Here's Where The Story Ends, No No No, Truly Madly Deeply, Stop, Let Me Entertain You

Whilst deep diving the facts and fictions behind the lower half of this weeks top ten James and Andy also find time to explore the notions of the nature of seduction, being magnanimous in a break up and the difficulties of writing in a Winnebago

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23rd August 1980, Part 2

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Upside Down, 9 to 5, Start, The Winner Takes It All, Ashes To Ashes

Whist delving into the veracities and victories of the heights of this weeks early 80s chart James and Andy also explore the nature of regular working hours, victories in relationships and getting slagged off for dressing up a bit.

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23rd August 1980, Part 1

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Give Me The Night, Tom Hark, Feels Like I'm In Love, Oops Upside Your Head, Oh Yeah (On The Radio)

As well as exploring the realities and fantasies of this bottom half of the top ten from 1980 Andy and James also discuss pantomimes, the horror of war and sitting down to have a dance.

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15th November 2004, Part 2

Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Confessions Part II, Curtain Falls, Just Lose It, Lose My Breath, Vertigo

James and Andy dissect the definitely and the maybe of the best selling 5 singles in this week's top 10 yet also find time to talk of the nature of confession, dressing up as the same person that you're insulting and the pitfalls of changing a lyric to please the parochial pleasure of the locals.

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15th November 2004, Part 1

Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

DJ, Out Of The Blue, Call On Me, My Prerogative, Car Wash

The complications and complexities of the lower half of the week's Top 10 are revealed by Andy and James, as they explore the power of maintaining regular cardio workouts, struggle with culturally unfamiliar terminology and reflect on whom exactly should a common thief replace at a place of employment in this era.

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9th August 1962, Part 2

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Don't You Ever Change, A Picture Of You, I Can't Stop Loving You, Speedy Gonzales, I Remember You

It's the best selling 5 record of this week so Andy and James discuss the evidence and hearsay of these sixties sensations whilst also exploring the changing nature of photographs in pop, emotional responses to a big ol' choir and what exactly might be on a typical South American shopping list.

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9th August 1962, Part 1

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Little Miss Lonely, Come Outside, Things, Guitar Tango, Here Comes That Feeling

As they discuss the stories and situations around numbers 10 to 6 of this week's singles chart, James and Andy also uncover the nature of memory, the untapped potential in school bands, how much should an office worker earn for extra labour and what really is a feeling if you stop to think about it.

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29th October 1987, Part 2

Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Little Lies, Crockett's Theme, Love In The First Degree, Faith, You Win Again

As they explore the facts and fictions behind numbers in the upper echelon of the singles chart, James and Andy speculate on pop's archetypal prison references, working for the man and puppies playing the panpipes.

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29th October 1987, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Walk The Dinosaur, Crazy Crazy Nights, Rent, Mony Mony, The Circus

Whilst they delve into the legend and libel behind numbers 10 to 6 of this week's singles chart, Andy and James get into poetic predictions of what the apocalypse will look like, where the Marquis of Bath is when he's not at home and who gets excluded by an invitation to everybody out there.

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28th January 1977, Part 2

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book, Isn't She Lovely, Sideshow, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Don't Give Up On Us Baby

Whilst uncovering the truth and rumours around the pinnacle of this classic Top 10, Andy and James grapple with the audacity required behind covering an established classic, the power of a meaningless platitude, and how can a singer entertain either us or themselves when it's time for the instrumental break.

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28th January 1977, Part 1

Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Car Wash, Wild Side Of Life, Daddy Cool, The Things We Do For Love, I Wish

As they discuss the facts and fabrications around numbers 10 to 6 of this week's Top Ten, James and Andy also stumble into some country honky-tonks, some Motown family parties and, predictably, the Kremlin.

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28th May 2009, Part 2

Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Red, We Made You, Number One, Boom Boom Pow, Bonkers

Things took a turn as Andy and James uncover the stories and facts and fictions at the top half of this chart as they also speculate on the blindness of war and the accusation of absence of compassion in Western administrations, tracking down detractors and naysayers and what would happen if we changed the National Anthem.

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28th May 2009, Part 1

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Fairytale, Poker Face, Kiss Me Thru The Phone, It's Not Fair, In For The Kill

Maybe it's the subject matter of this week's 10 to 6 singles chart, but whilst discovering the stories and speculations behind the songs James and Andy also discuss the importance of technology in forging new relationships, fantasizing about other people and disappointing partners.

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6th October 1955, Part 2

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Man From Laramie, Ev'rywhere, Learnin' The Blues, Cool Water, Rose Marie

Whilst discovering what is fact and fiction or folderol at the top of the original vinyl junkies hit list, James and Andy also consider if mystery is appealing, who can make depression sound appealing, and why the Christian name Tolchard is rarely heard these days.

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6th October 1955, Part 1

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Strange Lady In Town, Blue Star, Evermore, The Breeze and I, Close The Door

As they explore the lower half of this week's top ten selling singles, Andy and James uncover the influence of rhyming slang in pop music, the options explored with a turntable and what happens if you project your own darkest and deepest fears onto a novelty song.

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26th March 1990, Part 2

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Dub Be Good To Me, Blue Savannah, Strawberry Fields Forever, Love Shack, The Power

Whilst examining the top 5 selling records and exploring the stories and statistics of these songs at the height of the charts, Andy and James also examine the realities of first pop star crushes, titular inspiration derived from cocktails of class A drugs, and how to introduce a banger by using the Russian tongue.

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26th March 1990, Part 1

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

How Am I Supposed To Live Without You? That Sounds Good To Me, Birdhouse In Your Soul, I'll Be Loving You (Forever), Lily Was Here

As they dissect the facts and fictions of numbers 10 to 6 of this week's Top Ten singles chart, James and Andy also discuss the psychological impact of haircuts, being introduced to songs through a mega-mix, and the actions of exploitative management behind these chart botherers.

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23rd October 2000, Part 2

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Body II Body, Kids, Beautiful Day, Who Let The Dogs Out?, Stomp

Whilst explaining the truth and rumours surrounding the pinnacle of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the autumn of a new millennium, Andy and James also explore pop stars who refuse to obey Britain's highway code, the notion of twelve cylinder symphonies and who really first came up with the idea of releasing the hounds.

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23rd October 2000, Part 1

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Music Is My Radar, Sunset (Bird Of Prey), Body Groove, Black Coffee, Silence

Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the 23rd October 2000 James and Andy also sift through the concepts of living for the weekend, the disparities between lyrics and the video depiction and, despite being nowhere near the charts, the omnipresence of a certain drummer and singer.

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31st May 1967, Part 2

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Puppet On A String, Then I Kissed Her, Dedicated To The One I Love, Waterloo Sunset, Silence Is Golden

We are at the pinnacle of the UK singles chart from the 31st May 1967. Whilst Andy and James uncover the truth, rumours and the legend behind these songs they also explore the impact of geography on creativity, the difficulties of relationships and, ironically whilst they yabber on, the power of silence.

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31st May 1967, Part 1

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Somethin' Stupid, The Wind Cries Mary, The Boat That I Row, Seven Drunken Nights, Pictures Of Lily

While deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the 31st May 1967, James Cook and Andy Robinson explore the legends, the lies and the libel around these groovy 5 songs. They also discuss British socialites and stage actors, father/daughter relationships and, apart from a dance move, the impact of mashed potato on music.

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2nd February 2020, Part 2

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:06:00 GMT

Own It, Godzilla, The Box, Blinding Lights, Before You Go

In this deep dive of the 2nd February 2020's Top 5 selling songs, Andy and James uncover the truth, rumours and spin off stories around these pop bangers. They also explore how many syllables can be fitted in one second, the notion of global success in the era of streaming and why Ed, Stormzy and Burna Boy are reminiscent of Marvel superheroes.

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2nd February 2020, Part 1

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:05:00 GMT

Roxanne, Someone You Loved, Everything I Wanted, Life Is Good, Don't Start Now

Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top 10 from 2nd February 2020, James and Andy explore the facts, fiction and trivia around these relatively recent 5 songs. They also hypothesise on the appeal of troubled people, acknowledge the fact we are all getting older and would you rather hang out with Lewis or Dua after a break up?

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10th May 1995, Part 2

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:04:00 GMT

Key To My Life, Back For Good, Guaglione, Some Might Say, Dreamer

Reaching the pinnacle of the UK Top 10 of 10th May 1995, James and Andy uncover the truth, rumours and spin off stories around these pop bangers. They also speculate on the appeal of brothers in bands, the torrid effect of selling alcohol for a living and the apparent lack of home essentials for hot drinks in this era.

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10th May 1995, Part 1

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:03:00 GMT

Lenny, Don't Stop, Two Can Play That Game, Chains, Scatman

Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top 10 singles from the 10th May 1995, James and Andy explore the facts, fiction and trivia around these five oh-so-90s songs. They also discuss the disparities between art and artists, how many guitar crunches are too many guitar crunches and the array of stutterers in pop

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9th November 1982, Part 2

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:02:00 GMT

Sexual Healing, Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?, Mad World, Heartbreaker, I Don't Wanna Dance

In this deep dive of top 5 best selling songs of the 9th November 1982, Andy and James uncover the truth, rumours and spin off stories around these pop bangers. They also investigate the notion of pornography acting as a lyrical inspiration, feelings of isolation in adolescence and whether accepting an invite from the Royals negates your claims of rebellion.

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9th November 1982, Part 1

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Maneater, The Girl Is Mine, I Wanna Do It With You, Starmaker, Ooh La La La

Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top 10 ten from the 9th November 1982, James Cook and Andy Robinson explore the facts, fiction and trivia around these tremendous 5 songs. They also examine geography acting as inspiration, the notion of sexual magnetism and whether stage schools can have a cult like vibe.

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Coming soon: Shooby Dooby Doo Wop

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:58:58 GMT

An introduction to Shooby Dooby Doo Wop from Andy Robinson and James Cook. What is it? Who are we? What are we doing? When can you hear it? All these questions answered here.

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