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Exclusively for our esteemed Patreon backers, another unbroadcast section from this week’s Off The Chart as Steve and Julian wrack their brains to try and remember something from January 1981. It was all a very long time ago.

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Off The Chart: 14 July 1985

It’s the day after a very famous event on this week’s Off The Chart, but it’s the closest we’ll ever get to the actual day so we’re celebrating Live Aid on our journey back to 1985! As always there’s a … read more

Let’s Rock Scotland – Steve’s festival diary

“Are we on the right bus?” A question, seemingly genuine, from one of a gaggle of people attempting to board an already crowded vehicle while struggling with a picnic so vast the local Co-Op must have had to close early. … read more

Let’s Rock Scotland: Dalkeith Country Park, 23 June 2018

Since Rewind is brilliant, I couldn’t resist giving another retro festival a go, especially with such a stellar lineup as Let’s Rock. Joining me in this new adventure was regular festival buddy Sarah, long-suffering husband Pete, and new gig pal … read more
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- 1947 Brian May born in London.
- Number 1s
- 1983 Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) by Paul Young reaches number 1.
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That's it for this week! Join us again at 10am next Saturday when we'll look back at 1988. We may have a special show out before then, though... #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/… pic.twitter.com/NjqNt2AjL0

12:04 pm · 14 July 2018

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At #1 today in 1985, for the last of four weeks, "Frankie" was the only UK chart-topper for Sister Sledge. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

12:00 pm · 14 July 2018

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The theme from "Beverly Hills Cop", "Axel F" spent three weeks at #2 for Harold Faltermeyer. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

11:56 am · 14 July 2018

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Up 7 to #3 this week in 1985, "There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)" was on its way to becoming Eurythmics' only #1 single in the UK. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

11:51 am · 14 July 2018

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A non-mover at #4 this week in 1985 for Kool & The Gang's "Cherish" - their last of seven top ten hits in the UK. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

11:46 am · 14 July 2018

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Top five time! At #5, "Crazy For You" was the second of seven top five hits in 1985 for Madonna. It reached #2 in 1985 and again in 1991. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

11:42 am · 14 July 2018

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We couldn't play tracks from Live Aid without playing Queen, could we? Here's "Radio Ga Ga" - clap along now. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

11:38 am · 14 July 2018

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Up 7 at #11 this week in 1985, "Turn It Up" was the only top 75 hit for the Conway Brothers - James, Frederick, Huston and Hiawatha Conway. We're not making this up. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

11:25 am · 14 July 2018

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At #17 this week in 1985, the first of two top ten hits for Dutch trio Mai Tai - "History" had been as high as #8. #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/…

11:21 am · 14 July 2018

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Down 4 at 26 this week in 1985, Glenn Frey's "Smuggler's Blues" - from Miami Vice, so a rare hit for @BBCRecordsVinyl! #OffTheChart soundofthecrowd.org.uk/music/… pic.twitter.com/JPfjgiCyO4

11:17 am · 14 July 2018
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