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Off The Chart: 13 October 1986

Come back to this day in 1986 for another two hours of hits, headlines and happy-ever-afters on this week’s Off The Chart! As always Steve and Julian scour the week’s UK singles chart for half-remembered hits, plus three tracks from … read more

Now That’s What I Call Music 3

The runaway success of Now That’s What I Call Music volumes 1 and 2 ensured that there would be a third. With huge sales virtually guaranteed, Virgin and EMI threw their full weight behind the project and the classic ’80s Now look … read more

Off The Chart: 6 October 1982

We’re heading back to this day in 1982 on this week’s Off The Chart for another two hours of hits, headlines and hanky-panky! Join Steve and Julian for more forgotten hits, three tracks from one of the week’s big albums, … read more
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- 1955 Timmy Mallett born in Marple, Greater Manchester.
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@snathe

Finally got the chance to catch up with the latest #OffTheChart @sotc80s from Saturday. @_littlegreyboat and I thank you both very much for the dedication and the mentions!

11:44 pm · 15 October 2018 ·
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Sometimes you just can't find room on #OffTheChart for that anecdote about the tape you made for your mate's party, or that Jimmy Nail impression, or that coughing fit, so here are some bits that didn't make this week's show. patreon.com/posts/off-char…

11:56 am · 15 October 2018

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If you missed this week's #OffTheChart on Mad Wasp Radio, it's up on Mixcloud now for your enjoyment: mixcloud.com/SOTC80s/off-th… Don't forget, if you like what we do you can also hear the deluxe edition of the show by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/sotc80s 👍 pic.twitter.com/NY8e67MayJ

11:04 am · 14 October 2018

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Don't forget the voting for this year's Xmas poll is now open - it may seem early, but someone has voted for G*ry Gl*tter already, so your vote counts. soundofthecrowd.org.uk/xmas/ #OffTheChart

12:24 pm · 13 October 2018

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If you can't wait for tomorrow to hear #OffTheChart again, you could consider backing us on Patreon... as little as $1 a month gets you access to the deluxe edition of the show and much, much more! patreon.com/posts/off-char…

12:10 pm · 13 October 2018

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And that's it for this week! Best wishes again to @snathe and @_littlegreyboat, hope you enjoy your first dance to the TV & Radio jingle. 😁 1981 next week, join us at 10am next Saturday. Thanks for listening! #OffTheChart pic.twitter.com/chqN3Lf5Kl

11:59 am · 13 October 2018

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So, #1 this week in 1986... yeah, as heard on EastEnders several times a week, "Every Loser Wins" by Nick Berry. More product placement... #OffTheChart pic.twitter.com/j95js23jku

11:56 am · 13 October 2018

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Down 1 place to #2 this week in 1986, "True Blue" was the third of thirteen UK #1 hits to date for Madonna. #OffTheChart pic.twitter.com/AYGicJMkuF

11:51 am · 13 October 2018

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Five Star's "Rain Or Shine" was their biggest of fifteen top 40 hits in the UK - it was down a place from its peak of #2 to #3 this week in 1986. #OffTheChart pic.twitter.com/p81bF871IA

11:48 am · 13 October 2018

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Peaking at #4 this week in 1986, birthday boy Paul Simon with "You Can Call Me Al", his biggest ever solo hit single in the UK and his first top 40 hit since 1977. #OffTheChart pic.twitter.com/cP7kXGtCOg

11:43 am · 13 October 2018
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