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10/12/2011

Music from the golden age of rock 'n' roll, soul, jazz, blues and swing with Henry Ayrton: chart hits from 51, 56 and 61 and songs themed "heaven."

Heaven – a celestial theme illustrated by Jackie DeShannon, Brenda, Lee, The Platters and others.
The British Top 10 of 8th December, 1956 – a chart recreated for nostalgia buffs with Elvis Presley, Frankie Laine, Little Richard & co.
The Big 3 of December, 1951 – headline news and top tunes of 60 years ago with Eddy Howard, Hank Snow & John Lee Hooker
The American Top 20 Newcomers of December, 1961 – including The Tokens, Sandy Nelson & Jerry Butler.

2 hours

Last on

Sun 11 Dec 2011 21:00

Music Played

  • Fats Domino

    My Blue Heaven

  • Johnnie Ray

    Just Walkin' In The Rain

  • John Lee Hooker

    I'm in the Mood

  • Joey Dee & the Starliters

    Peppermint Twist

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Dec 2011 19:00
  • Sun 11 Dec 2011 21:00