Hello Again!
Aired 28 January.
1. "Hello Again" by The Cars.
2. "Let's Go" by Wang Chung.
3. "Invincible" by Pat Benatar.
4. "Point of No Return" by Exposé.
5. "Don't Leave Me This Way" by The Communards.
6. "Loving the Alien" by David Bowie.
7. "Valentine Girl" by New Kids on the Block.
8. "What About Love" by Heart.
9. "Your Love" by The Outfield.
10. "Ordinary Girl" by Alison Moyet.
11. "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" by Samantha Fox.
2. "Let's Go" by Wang Chung.
3. "Invincible" by Pat Benatar.
4. "Point of No Return" by Exposé.
5. "Don't Leave Me This Way" by The Communards.
6. "Loving the Alien" by David Bowie.
7. "Valentine Girl" by New Kids on the Block.
8. "What About Love" by Heart.
9. "Your Love" by The Outfield.
10. "Ordinary Girl" by Alison Moyet.
11. "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" by Samantha Fox.
Trivia
The title refers to Track 1.
Track 7 was added to this episode since the show wouldn't fall on Valentine's Day anytime soon.
The title refers to Track 1.
Track 7 was added to this episode since the show wouldn't fall on Valentine's Day anytime soon.
Lost Idols - Part 2
Aired 25 February.
1. "Monkey" by George Michael.
2. "Heat of the Moment" by Asia.
3. "That's the Way (I Like It)" by Dead or Alive.
4. "Lambada" by Kaoma.
5. "Nasty Girl" by Vanity 6.
6. "Sign o' the Times" by Prince.
7. "Bird on the Wire" by Leonard Cohen.
8. "Brandy" by Bunny Walters.
9. "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane.
10. "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard.
11. "The Stretch" by The Contours.
12. "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
13. "All the Young Dudes" by Mott the Hoople.
2. "Heat of the Moment" by Asia.
3. "That's the Way (I Like It)" by Dead or Alive.
4. "Lambada" by Kaoma.
5. "Nasty Girl" by Vanity 6.
6. "Sign o' the Times" by Prince.
7. "Bird on the Wire" by Leonard Cohen.
8. "Brandy" by Bunny Walters.
9. "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane.
10. "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard.
11. "The Stretch" by The Contours.
12. "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
13. "All the Young Dudes" by Mott the Hoople.
Trivia
Approaching this month, I had hopes that I wouldn't need to do another tribute show.
Sadly, 2016 and early 2017 claimed more lives of talented people.
The following were remembered in this episode:
George Michael (Wham! / solo)
John Wetton (Asia)
Pete Burns (Dead or Alive)
Loalwa Braz (Kaoma)
Denise Matthews (Vanity 6)
Prince
Leonard Cohen
Bunny Walters
Paul Kanter (Jefferson Airplane)
Merle Haggard
Sylvester Potts (The Contours)
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Pete Watts (Mott the Hoople)
Track 8 is more widely known as "Mandy" by Barry Manilow.
Approaching this month, I had hopes that I wouldn't need to do another tribute show.
Sadly, 2016 and early 2017 claimed more lives of talented people.
The following were remembered in this episode:
George Michael (Wham! / solo)
John Wetton (Asia)
Pete Burns (Dead or Alive)
Loalwa Braz (Kaoma)
Denise Matthews (Vanity 6)
Prince
Leonard Cohen
Bunny Walters
Paul Kanter (Jefferson Airplane)
Merle Haggard
Sylvester Potts (The Contours)
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Pete Watts (Mott the Hoople)
Track 8 is more widely known as "Mandy" by Barry Manilow.
Dance With Me
Aired 25 March.
1. "Heart and Soul" by T'Pau.
2. "Daddy's Gonna Make You a Star" by Company of Strangers.
3. "Dance With Me" by Alphaville.
4. "Empire State Human" by The Human League.
5. "(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name" by Harry Connick Jr.
6. "You Don't Understand Me" by Roxette.
7. "Hit Me Off" by New Edition.
8. "Send Me An Angel" by Real Life.
9. "Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)" by Def Leppard.
10. "Whatzupwitu" by Eddie Murphy (feat. Michael Jackson).
11. "Just Be Good to Me" by SOS Band.
2. "Daddy's Gonna Make You a Star" by Company of Strangers.
3. "Dance With Me" by Alphaville.
4. "Empire State Human" by The Human League.
5. "(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name" by Harry Connick Jr.
6. "You Don't Understand Me" by Roxette.
7. "Hit Me Off" by New Edition.
8. "Send Me An Angel" by Real Life.
9. "Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)" by Def Leppard.
10. "Whatzupwitu" by Eddie Murphy (feat. Michael Jackson).
11. "Just Be Good to Me" by SOS Band.
Trivia
The title is a reference of Track 3.
Track 7 was the show's first request from a listener (Scott Murdoch). Thanks!
The title is a reference of Track 3.
Track 7 was the show's first request from a listener (Scott Murdoch). Thanks!
What's on the Box?
Aired 29 April.
1. "I Could Be So Good For You" by Dennis Waterman.
2. "Theme from Terrahawks".
3. "Theme from TaleSpin".
4. "Theme from Samurai Pizza Cats".
5. "I'm Always Here" (Theme from "Baywatch") by Jimi Jamison.
6. "Final Frontier" (Theme from "Mad About You") by Andrew Gold.
7. "Moonlighting" by Al Jarreau.
8. "Theme from Fraggle Rock".
9. "Theme from Dallas".
10. "Sailing to the Other Side (Interislander)" by The Warratahs.
11. "Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs" (Theme from Frasier) by Kelsey Grammar.
12. "Theme from Roseanne".
13. "Theme from Postman Pat".
14. "Theme from Peanuts".
15. "Theme from 21 Jump Street".
16. "Theme from The Facts of Life"
17. "Theme from Snorks".
18. "Theme from Duck Tales".
2. "Theme from Terrahawks".
3. "Theme from TaleSpin".
4. "Theme from Samurai Pizza Cats".
5. "I'm Always Here" (Theme from "Baywatch") by Jimi Jamison.
6. "Final Frontier" (Theme from "Mad About You") by Andrew Gold.
7. "Moonlighting" by Al Jarreau.
8. "Theme from Fraggle Rock".
9. "Theme from Dallas".
10. "Sailing to the Other Side (Interislander)" by The Warratahs.
11. "Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs" (Theme from Frasier) by Kelsey Grammar.
12. "Theme from Roseanne".
13. "Theme from Postman Pat".
14. "Theme from Peanuts".
15. "Theme from 21 Jump Street".
16. "Theme from The Facts of Life"
17. "Theme from Snorks".
18. "Theme from Duck Tales".
Trivia
In 2016, the show looked at songs from movie soundtracks. This one looks at the small screen instead.
Track 1 is the theme from "Minder".
Track 10 comes from the Interislander TV commercial.
This episode has the most tracks so far. Mainly because most of them are so short!
In 2016, the show looked at songs from movie soundtracks. This one looks at the small screen instead.
Track 1 is the theme from "Minder".
Track 10 comes from the Interislander TV commercial.
This episode has the most tracks so far. Mainly because most of them are so short!
NZ Music Month 2017
Aired 27 May.
1. "State of Grace" by Annie Crummer.
2. "Sensation" by The Fan Club.
3. "Like She Said" by The Exponents.
4. "Good Morning Mr. Rock and Roll" by Headband.
5. "Slippin' Away" by Max Merritt & the Meteors.
6. "Heart and Soul" by The Narcs.
7. "Johnny Lean" by The Early Bird Show.
8. "Waiting in the Sunshine" by Holiday Makers.
9. "Oh! Daisy" by Zed.
10. "Saint Paul" by Shane.
11. "Street of Love" by Jenny Morris.
12. "Dreams of Ordinary Men" by Dragon.
13. "I'm on Fire" by Head Like a Hole.
2. "Sensation" by The Fan Club.
3. "Like She Said" by The Exponents.
4. "Good Morning Mr. Rock and Roll" by Headband.
5. "Slippin' Away" by Max Merritt & the Meteors.
6. "Heart and Soul" by The Narcs.
7. "Johnny Lean" by The Early Bird Show.
8. "Waiting in the Sunshine" by Holiday Makers.
9. "Oh! Daisy" by Zed.
10. "Saint Paul" by Shane.
11. "Street of Love" by Jenny Morris.
12. "Dreams of Ordinary Men" by Dragon.
13. "I'm on Fire" by Head Like a Hole.
Trivia
This episode ends 2 years of fun and commences the third.
Track 7 comes from the children's TV show, "The Early Bird Show".
Track 13 is a cover of the Bruce Springsteen song.
This episode ends 2 years of fun and commences the third.
Track 7 comes from the children's TV show, "The Early Bird Show".
Track 13 is a cover of the Bruce Springsteen song.
Set the Night to Music
Aired 24 June.
1. "Lessons in Love" by Level 42.
2. "Some Girls" by Racey.
3. "We Love You" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
4. "Policy of Truth" by Depeche Mode.
5. "Moskow Diskow" by Telex.
6. "What is Love" by Howard Jones.
7. "Set the Night to Music" by Roberta Flack & Maxi Priest.
8. "So Much For Love" by The Venetians.
9. "Put Yourself in My Place" by Kylie Minogue.
10. "Never As Good As the First Time" by Sade.
11. "I Need Your Loving" by The Human League.
12. "He Lives in You" by Lebo M.
2. "Some Girls" by Racey.
3. "We Love You" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
4. "Policy of Truth" by Depeche Mode.
5. "Moskow Diskow" by Telex.
6. "What is Love" by Howard Jones.
7. "Set the Night to Music" by Roberta Flack & Maxi Priest.
8. "So Much For Love" by The Venetians.
9. "Put Yourself in My Place" by Kylie Minogue.
10. "Never As Good As the First Time" by Sade.
11. "I Need Your Loving" by The Human League.
12. "He Lives in You" by Lebo M.
Trivia
The title is a reference to Track 7.
While this episode was on-air, I was actually in Dunedin Hospital after a road accident the day before.
Thank goodness there's such a thing as pre-recording!
The title is a reference to Track 7.
While this episode was on-air, I was actually in Dunedin Hospital after a road accident the day before.
Thank goodness there's such a thing as pre-recording!
Happy Birthday!
Aired 29 July.
1. "Happy Birthday" by Altered Images.
2. "Creator" by The Lads.
3. "The Animal Song" by Savage Garden.
4. "Mixed Up World" by Sophie Ellis Bextor.
5. "I'm Like a Bird" by Nelly Furtado.
6. "How 'Bout Us" by Champaign.
7. "17 Again" by Eurythmics.
8. "Itsy Bitsy Spider" by Joey Deluxe.
9. "Life for Rent" by Dido.
10. "Hunting High and Low" by a-ha.
11. "The Girls of Rock 'n' Roll" by The Chipmunks & Chipettes.
12. "Star" by Bryan Adams.
2. "Creator" by The Lads.
3. "The Animal Song" by Savage Garden.
4. "Mixed Up World" by Sophie Ellis Bextor.
5. "I'm Like a Bird" by Nelly Furtado.
6. "How 'Bout Us" by Champaign.
7. "17 Again" by Eurythmics.
8. "Itsy Bitsy Spider" by Joey Deluxe.
9. "Life for Rent" by Dido.
10. "Hunting High and Low" by a-ha.
11. "The Girls of Rock 'n' Roll" by The Chipmunks & Chipettes.
12. "Star" by Bryan Adams.
Trivia
This episode falls on and celebrates the birthday of my lovely wife, Aliesha.
The list of songs are all ones that she has liked over the years.
Track 8 comes from the movie, "Eight Legged Freaks" (2002).
For Track 11, instead of using my traditional low-pitch intro voice, it was raised
to fit the theme of the Chipmunks.
Track 12 also appears on the soundtrack for the movie, "Jack" (1996).
This episode falls on and celebrates the birthday of my lovely wife, Aliesha.
The list of songs are all ones that she has liked over the years.
Track 8 comes from the movie, "Eight Legged Freaks" (2002).
For Track 11, instead of using my traditional low-pitch intro voice, it was raised
to fit the theme of the Chipmunks.
Track 12 also appears on the soundtrack for the movie, "Jack" (1996).
Times Are Changing
Aired 26 August.
1. "Two Tribes" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
2. "The Politics of Dancing" by Re-Flex.
3. "People Are People" by Depeche Mode.
4. "Change" by Tears for Fears.
5. "Put Down That Weapon" by Midnight Oil.
6. "Civil War" by Guns N' Roses.
7. "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" by Manic Street Preachers.
8. "Walls" by Icehouse.
9. "Closer to Free" by The BoDeans.
10. "Election Day" by Arcadia.
2. "The Politics of Dancing" by Re-Flex.
3. "People Are People" by Depeche Mode.
4. "Change" by Tears for Fears.
5. "Put Down That Weapon" by Midnight Oil.
6. "Civil War" by Guns N' Roses.
7. "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" by Manic Street Preachers.
8. "Walls" by Icehouse.
9. "Closer to Free" by The BoDeans.
10. "Election Day" by Arcadia.
Trivia
New Zealand's General Election was approaching after this show went to air.
To help NZ make their decision, I played some semi-relevant tracks for the occasion.
Track 9 is the theme from "Party of Five".
New Zealand's General Election was approaching after this show went to air.
To help NZ make their decision, I played some semi-relevant tracks for the occasion.
Track 9 is the theme from "Party of Five".
A Gentleman & a Scholar
Aired 30 September.
1. "Motor City (I Get Lost)" by Company of Strangers.
2. "Elvira" by The Oak Ridge Boys.
3. "Refugee" by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
4. "Right Down the Line" by Gerry Rafferty.
5. "Family Man" by Fleetwood Mac.
6. "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole.
7. "Thank You, Ever Lovin'" by Kenny Dale.
8. "Last Night" by Traveling Wilburys.
9. "Crockett's Theme" by Jan Hammer.
10. "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum.
11. "Thank You For Being a Friend" by Andrew Gold.
2. "Elvira" by The Oak Ridge Boys.
3. "Refugee" by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
4. "Right Down the Line" by Gerry Rafferty.
5. "Family Man" by Fleetwood Mac.
6. "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole.
7. "Thank You, Ever Lovin'" by Kenny Dale.
8. "Last Night" by Traveling Wilburys.
9. "Crockett's Theme" by Jan Hammer.
10. "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum.
11. "Thank You For Being a Friend" by Andrew Gold.
Trivia
While mourning the passing of my beloved stepfather, Graeme Agassiz,
I compiled this list of songs in memory of him. Rest in peace, Cobber.
Track 6 was a version of the original song with Natalie Cole's vocals edited into it.
Track 9 comes from "Miami Vice".
Though it is not the version used in the TV series, Track 11 is the theme from "Golden Girls".
While mourning the passing of my beloved stepfather, Graeme Agassiz,
I compiled this list of songs in memory of him. Rest in peace, Cobber.
Track 6 was a version of the original song with Natalie Cole's vocals edited into it.
Track 9 comes from "Miami Vice".
Though it is not the version used in the TV series, Track 11 is the theme from "Golden Girls".
ROCKtober 2017
Aired 28 October.
1. "Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe.
2. "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by Scorpions.
3. "Free 'N' Easy" by The Almighty.
4. "Bed of Nails" by Alice Cooper.
5. "You've Got Another Thing Coming" by Judas Priest.
6. "Close My Eyes Forever" by Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne.
7. "The Ballad of Jayne" by L.A. Guns.
8. "Nobody's Fool" by Cinderella.
9. "Them Bones" by Alice in Chains.
10. "Look What the Cat Dragged In" by Poison.
11. "Everything About You" by Ugly Kid Joe.
2. "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by Scorpions.
3. "Free 'N' Easy" by The Almighty.
4. "Bed of Nails" by Alice Cooper.
5. "You've Got Another Thing Coming" by Judas Priest.
6. "Close My Eyes Forever" by Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne.
7. "The Ballad of Jayne" by L.A. Guns.
8. "Nobody's Fool" by Cinderella.
9. "Them Bones" by Alice in Chains.
10. "Look What the Cat Dragged In" by Poison.
11. "Everything About You" by Ugly Kid Joe.
Trivia
"ROCKtober" returns heavier than before in this year's jam session.
This episode of "ROCKtober" also brings us new background music
for when I talked at the beginning. Instead of "L.A. Law" like the
rest of the episodes, it uses Def Leppard's "Rocket" in a specially-made loop
(inspired by a TV commercial I saw once in the 80's).
Use of "Rocket" as background music for "ROCKtober" continues from here on.
Alice Cooper was playing in New Zealand at the time of this show's broadcast.
I couldn't resist playing one of his tracks as a result.
"ROCKtober" returns heavier than before in this year's jam session.
This episode of "ROCKtober" also brings us new background music
for when I talked at the beginning. Instead of "L.A. Law" like the
rest of the episodes, it uses Def Leppard's "Rocket" in a specially-made loop
(inspired by a TV commercial I saw once in the 80's).
Use of "Rocket" as background music for "ROCKtober" continues from here on.
Alice Cooper was playing in New Zealand at the time of this show's broadcast.
I couldn't resist playing one of his tracks as a result.
Everything You Want
Aired 25 November.
1. "Drop the Pilot" by Joan Armatrading.
2. "Toy Boy" by Sinitta.
3. "You Wouldn't Know Love" by Michael Bolton.
4. "One Slip" by Pink Floyd.
5. "Just Keep Me Moving" by k.d. Lang.
6. "There Must Be More to Life Than This" by Queen & Michael Jackson.
7. "Wrong" by Everything But the Girl.
8. "Bad Habits" by Billy Field.
9. "Everything You Want" by Vertical Horizon.
10. "The Coventry Carol" by Alison Moyet.
11. "Funky, Funky Christmas" by New Kids on the Block.
2. "Toy Boy" by Sinitta.
3. "You Wouldn't Know Love" by Michael Bolton.
4. "One Slip" by Pink Floyd.
5. "Just Keep Me Moving" by k.d. Lang.
6. "There Must Be More to Life Than This" by Queen & Michael Jackson.
7. "Wrong" by Everything But the Girl.
8. "Bad Habits" by Billy Field.
9. "Everything You Want" by Vertical Horizon.
10. "The Coventry Carol" by Alison Moyet.
11. "Funky, Funky Christmas" by New Kids on the Block.
Trivia
The title refers to Track 9.
Track 3 isn't actually a single, but a cover by Cher was released around the same time.
Track 5 comes from the soundtrack for "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" (1993).
Track 6 is a rare duet with Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury from the 80's, which was
made available on the compilation, "Queen Forever" in 2014.
Tracks 10 & 11 are this year's Christmas tracks.
The title refers to Track 9.
Track 3 isn't actually a single, but a cover by Cher was released around the same time.
Track 5 comes from the soundtrack for "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" (1993).
Track 6 is a rare duet with Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury from the 80's, which was
made available on the compilation, "Queen Forever" in 2014.
Tracks 10 & 11 are this year's Christmas tracks.
The Rhythm of the Night
Aired 30 December.
1. "Stay" by Sash!
2. "The Rhythm of the Night" by Corona.
3. "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" by Gina G.
4. "It's My Life" by Dr. Alban.
5. "Real Real Real" by Jesus Jones.
6. "Nights in White Satin" by Sandra.
7. "Swing the Mood" by Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers.
8. "Here Comes the Hotstepper" by Ini Kamoze.
9. "Open Your Heart" by M People.
10. "Through the Fire" by Larry Greene.
11. "So Macho" by Sinitta.
2. "The Rhythm of the Night" by Corona.
3. "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" by Gina G.
4. "It's My Life" by Dr. Alban.
5. "Real Real Real" by Jesus Jones.
6. "Nights in White Satin" by Sandra.
7. "Swing the Mood" by Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers.
8. "Here Comes the Hotstepper" by Ini Kamoze.
9. "Open Your Heart" by M People.
10. "Through the Fire" by Larry Greene.
11. "So Macho" by Sinitta.
Trivia
The night before New Year's Eve, it was time to get people ready for the big night.
Track 6 is a cover of the Moody Blues song.
Track 10 comes from the soundtrack for "Top Gun" (1986).
The night before New Year's Eve, it was time to get people ready for the big night.
Track 6 is a cover of the Moody Blues song.
Track 10 comes from the soundtrack for "Top Gun" (1986).