Time Stand Still
Aired on January 26.
1. "I Can't Wait" by Stevie Nicks.
2. "Pale Shelter" by Tears for Fears.
3. "You Came" by Kim Wilde.
4. "Someday" by Mariah Carey.
5. "I Wish I Had a Girl" by Henry Lee Summer.
6. "Time Stand Still" by Rush.
7. "Fire and Ice" by Pat Benatar.
8. "Lover of Mine" by Alannah Myles.
9. "What About Love" by Heart.
10. "A Little Respect" by Erasure.
11. "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes" by Ultravox.
2. "Pale Shelter" by Tears for Fears.
3. "You Came" by Kim Wilde.
4. "Someday" by Mariah Carey.
5. "I Wish I Had a Girl" by Henry Lee Summer.
6. "Time Stand Still" by Rush.
7. "Fire and Ice" by Pat Benatar.
8. "Lover of Mine" by Alannah Myles.
9. "What About Love" by Heart.
10. "A Little Respect" by Erasure.
11. "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes" by Ultravox.
Trivia
Track 6 features 'Til Tuesday singer, Aimee Mann on backing vocals.
Track 9 was added to this episode by accident. Turns out I've played it on the show before.
The first repeated song, I suppose.
Track 6 features 'Til Tuesday singer, Aimee Mann on backing vocals.
Track 9 was added to this episode by accident. Turns out I've played it on the show before.
The first repeated song, I suppose.
Lost Idols - Part 4
Aired on February 23.
1. "Who's Zoomin' Who" by Aretha Franklin.
2. "Love Will Keep Us Together" by The Captain & Tennille.
3. "Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da" by Marmalade.
4. "Somebody to Love" by Jefferson Airplane.
5. "Homosapien" by Pete Shelley.
6. "Road to Destruction (WWE Entrance Theme)" by The Hart Foundation.
7. "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" by Dr. Hook.
8. "Girl on TV" by LFO.
9. "Carrie Anne" by The Hollies.
10. "Shang-A-Lang" by Bay City Rollers.
11. "The White Rabbit" by Peter Posa.
2. "Love Will Keep Us Together" by The Captain & Tennille.
3. "Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da" by Marmalade.
4. "Somebody to Love" by Jefferson Airplane.
5. "Homosapien" by Pete Shelley.
6. "Road to Destruction (WWE Entrance Theme)" by The Hart Foundation.
7. "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" by Dr. Hook.
8. "Girl on TV" by LFO.
9. "Carrie Anne" by The Hollies.
10. "Shang-A-Lang" by Bay City Rollers.
11. "The White Rabbit" by Peter Posa.
Trivia
We once again pay tribute to those we lost over the past 12 months.
In this episode, we remember the following:
Aretha Franklin.
Daryl Dragon (a.k.a. The Captain).
Dean Ford (Marmalade).
Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane).
Pete Shelley.
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart (The Hart Foundation).
Ray Sawyer (Dr. Hook).
Devin Lima (LFO).
Eric Haydock (The Hollies).
Alan Longmuir (Bay City Rollers).
Peter Posa.
LFO stands for Lyte Funkie Ones.
We once again pay tribute to those we lost over the past 12 months.
In this episode, we remember the following:
Aretha Franklin.
Daryl Dragon (a.k.a. The Captain).
Dean Ford (Marmalade).
Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane).
Pete Shelley.
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart (The Hart Foundation).
Ray Sawyer (Dr. Hook).
Devin Lima (LFO).
Eric Haydock (The Hollies).
Alan Longmuir (Bay City Rollers).
Peter Posa.
LFO stands for Lyte Funkie Ones.
Radio Musicola
Aired on 30 March.
1. "Leave Me Alone" by Michael Jackson.
2. "Tell Me When" by The Human League.
3. "Stand Back" by Stevie Nicks.
4. "Radio Musicola" by Nik Kershaw.
5. "Love the One You're With" by Luther Vandross.
6. "Heartache" by Phil Beazley & Phillip Rigger.
7. "After the Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
8. "Do You Sleep?" by Lisa Loeb.
9. "Run-Around" by Blues Traveler.
10. "Jamaican in New York" by Shinehead.
11. "Whoops Now" by Janet Jackson.
2. "Tell Me When" by The Human League.
3. "Stand Back" by Stevie Nicks.
4. "Radio Musicola" by Nik Kershaw.
5. "Love the One You're With" by Luther Vandross.
6. "Heartache" by Phil Beazley & Phillip Rigger.
7. "After the Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
8. "Do You Sleep?" by Lisa Loeb.
9. "Run-Around" by Blues Traveler.
10. "Jamaican in New York" by Shinehead.
11. "Whoops Now" by Janet Jackson.
Trivia
Track 1 was featured in response to the backlash towards MJ
in the "Leaving Neverland" controversy.
Track 6 was used in a segment of Jason Gunn's show,
"The Son of a Gunn Show", featuring a juggler with fire sticks.
For decades I couldn't find it, especially since
it's an instrumental. We all know the frustration
of not being able to Google the lyrics!
After finally discovering the title and artist,
it turned out that the track was available to buy on iTunes. Typical.
Track 10 is a slightly different (lyrically) cover version of Sting's hit,
"Englishman in New York".
Track 1 was featured in response to the backlash towards MJ
in the "Leaving Neverland" controversy.
Track 6 was used in a segment of Jason Gunn's show,
"The Son of a Gunn Show", featuring a juggler with fire sticks.
For decades I couldn't find it, especially since
it's an instrumental. We all know the frustration
of not being able to Google the lyrics!
After finally discovering the title and artist,
it turned out that the track was available to buy on iTunes. Typical.
Track 10 is a slightly different (lyrically) cover version of Sting's hit,
"Englishman in New York".
Do it Again
Aired on 27 April.
1. "Get Out of Your Lazy Bed" by Matt Bianco.
2. "Oliver's Army" by Elvis Costello.
3. "Black is Black" by Los Bravos.
4. "Devil Gate Drive" by Suzi Quatro.
5. "How About That" by Bad Company.
6. "My Obsession" by Icehouse.
7. "Do it Again/Billie Jean" by Club House.
8. "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" by Indeep.
9. "One Step Ahead" by Nik Kershaw.
10. "Running Bear" by Johnny Preston.
11. "Rhythm of Life" by Sammy Davis Jr.
12. "Theme From a Summer Place" by Percy Faith.
2. "Oliver's Army" by Elvis Costello.
3. "Black is Black" by Los Bravos.
4. "Devil Gate Drive" by Suzi Quatro.
5. "How About That" by Bad Company.
6. "My Obsession" by Icehouse.
7. "Do it Again/Billie Jean" by Club House.
8. "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" by Indeep.
9. "One Step Ahead" by Nik Kershaw.
10. "Running Bear" by Johnny Preston.
11. "Rhythm of Life" by Sammy Davis Jr.
12. "Theme From a Summer Place" by Percy Faith.
Trivia
The first show to have several 'oldies'. Only one song from the 90's featured this month (track 5).
Track 12 is the only slow song to feature on this month's show.
This show was the closing episode of Year 4 of my time at Plains FM.
The first show to have several 'oldies'. Only one song from the 90's featured this month (track 5).
Track 12 is the only slow song to feature on this month's show.
This show was the closing episode of Year 4 of my time at Plains FM.
NZ Music Month 2019
Aired on 25 May.
1. "When the Red Light is On" by Herbs.
2. "Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop" by Monte Video and the Cassettes.
3. "Magic (What She Do)" by DD Smash.
4. "Sweet and Low Down" by Rima Te Wiata.
5. "Blue Smoke" by Pixie Williams & the Ruru Karaitiana Quartet.
6. "Untouchable Girls" by The Topp Twins.
7. "Crawl" by Atlas.
8. "Hard to Find Her" by Zed.
9. "Asian Paradise" by When the Cat's Away.
10. "Cheryl Moana Marie" by John Rowles.
11. "Black Pearl" by Moana and the Moahunters.
12. "Swear it's True" by The Mockers.
13. "I Walk Away" by Split Enz.
2. "Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop" by Monte Video and the Cassettes.
3. "Magic (What She Do)" by DD Smash.
4. "Sweet and Low Down" by Rima Te Wiata.
5. "Blue Smoke" by Pixie Williams & the Ruru Karaitiana Quartet.
6. "Untouchable Girls" by The Topp Twins.
7. "Crawl" by Atlas.
8. "Hard to Find Her" by Zed.
9. "Asian Paradise" by When the Cat's Away.
10. "Cheryl Moana Marie" by John Rowles.
11. "Black Pearl" by Moana and the Moahunters.
12. "Swear it's True" by The Mockers.
13. "I Walk Away" by Split Enz.
Trivia
Track 1 was the theme from the NZ sitcom, "The Billy T. James Show".
The lead singer from Monte Video and the Cassettes is better known as
the singer of the "Crunchie Train Robbery" TV commercial, among others.
Track 5 is the oldest song I've played so far (correct me if I'm wrong),
dating as far back as 1949!
Former member of Zed, Ben Campbell was a member of Atlas, along
with his sister.
Track 10 was written for John Rowles' younger sister.
Track 1 was the theme from the NZ sitcom, "The Billy T. James Show".
The lead singer from Monte Video and the Cassettes is better known as
the singer of the "Crunchie Train Robbery" TV commercial, among others.
Track 5 is the oldest song I've played so far (correct me if I'm wrong),
dating as far back as 1949!
Former member of Zed, Ben Campbell was a member of Atlas, along
with his sister.
Track 10 was written for John Rowles' younger sister.
Summer Moved On
Aired on 29 June.
Aired on 29 June.
1. "More to Lose" by Seona Dancing.
2. "Summer Moved On" by a-ha.
3. "Steamy Windows" by Tina Turner.
4. "Rent" by Pet Shop Boys.
5. "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap.
6. "Flowers on the Moon" by The Lonely Boys.
7. "When I'm Back on My Feet Again" by Michael Bolton.
8. "On the Turning Away" by Pink Floyd.
9. "Follow You Follow Me" by Genesis.
10. "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" by The Carpenters.
11. "Love of the Common People" by The Everly Brothers.
2. "Summer Moved On" by a-ha.
3. "Steamy Windows" by Tina Turner.
4. "Rent" by Pet Shop Boys.
5. "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap.
6. "Flowers on the Moon" by The Lonely Boys.
7. "When I'm Back on My Feet Again" by Michael Bolton.
8. "On the Turning Away" by Pink Floyd.
9. "Follow You Follow Me" by Genesis.
10. "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" by The Carpenters.
11. "Love of the Common People" by The Everly Brothers.
Trivia
Track 1 was performed by Ricky Gervais' old music project from 1983.
Track 6 was a track by a one-album duo, led by Per Gessle of Roxette,
along with Nisse Hellberg. The song and its parent album was
written as a soundtrack to a Swedish novel, "De ensamma pojkarna" (The Lonely Boys),
which is about a fictional band from the 1960's. Per Gessle was approached by
the book's author, Mats Olsson about recording a soundtrack album for it.
The rest is history.
Track 1 was performed by Ricky Gervais' old music project from 1983.
Track 6 was a track by a one-album duo, led by Per Gessle of Roxette,
along with Nisse Hellberg. The song and its parent album was
written as a soundtrack to a Swedish novel, "De ensamma pojkarna" (The Lonely Boys),
which is about a fictional band from the 1960's. Per Gessle was approached by
the book's author, Mats Olsson about recording a soundtrack album for it.
The rest is history.
Do You Get Excited?
Aired on 27 July.
Aired on 27 July.
1. "Killer" by Seal.
2. "Where Do the Boys Go?" by Men Without Hats.
3. "Goodbye 70's" by Yazoo.
4. "Convoy" by C.W. McCall.
5. "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" by Melissa Manchester.
6. "See You" by Depeche Mode.
7. "The Right Kind of Wrong" by LeAnn Rimes.
8. "Love Will Lead You Back" by Taylor Dayne.
9. "Man of Colours" by Icehouse.
10. "(Do You Get) Excited?" by Roxette.
11. "I Love You" by Yello.
2. "Where Do the Boys Go?" by Men Without Hats.
3. "Goodbye 70's" by Yazoo.
4. "Convoy" by C.W. McCall.
5. "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" by Melissa Manchester.
6. "See You" by Depeche Mode.
7. "The Right Kind of Wrong" by LeAnn Rimes.
8. "Love Will Lead You Back" by Taylor Dayne.
9. "Man of Colours" by Icehouse.
10. "(Do You Get) Excited?" by Roxette.
11. "I Love You" by Yello.
Trivia
Track 6 comes from Depeche Mode's second album, "A Broken Frame" (1982),
which was the first album since Vince Clarke (of Yazoo and Erasure) left the band.
It was used as a way to prove that they didn't rely on Vince's songwriting,
and led to Martin Gore becoming the band's chief songwriter.
It paid off, of course, as DM are still around to this day.
Track 10 was originally intended to be Roxette's 5th single from the 1991 album, "Joyride",
but a change of management and other staff members in their record label led to a
lot of changes in other areas, including the release of this song as a single,
despite the fact a music video had already been filmed beforehand.
The 5th single in the end would be "Church of Your Heart".
Track 6 comes from Depeche Mode's second album, "A Broken Frame" (1982),
which was the first album since Vince Clarke (of Yazoo and Erasure) left the band.
It was used as a way to prove that they didn't rely on Vince's songwriting,
and led to Martin Gore becoming the band's chief songwriter.
It paid off, of course, as DM are still around to this day.
Track 10 was originally intended to be Roxette's 5th single from the 1991 album, "Joyride",
but a change of management and other staff members in their record label led to a
lot of changes in other areas, including the release of this song as a single,
despite the fact a music video had already been filmed beforehand.
The 5th single in the end would be "Church of Your Heart".
Love in Motion
Aired on 31 August.
1. "Ritual" by Dan Reed Network.
2. "I Wanna Rock" by Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.
3. "Cecilia" by Times Two.
4. "Lifeline" by Spandau Ballet.
5. "Manhattan Skyline" by a-ha.
6. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" by New Kids on the Block.
7. "Without Love" by Donna Lewis.
8. "Love in Motion" by Icehouse.
9. "More Than Words Can Say" by Alias.
10. "No More Heroes" by The Stranglers.
11. "Dare to Be Stupid" by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
12. "Dreaming" by Blondie.
2. "I Wanna Rock" by Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.
3. "Cecilia" by Times Two.
4. "Lifeline" by Spandau Ballet.
5. "Manhattan Skyline" by a-ha.
6. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" by New Kids on the Block.
7. "Without Love" by Donna Lewis.
8. "Love in Motion" by Icehouse.
9. "More Than Words Can Say" by Alias.
10. "No More Heroes" by The Stranglers.
11. "Dare to Be Stupid" by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
12. "Dreaming" by Blondie.
Trivia
Track 3 is a cover of the classic track by Simon & Garfunkel.
Track 6 is a cover of a track by The Delfonics.
It is possible that until the day this show aired,
track 7 hasn't been on NZ radio since it first came out in 1996.
It was the only time I remember hearing it being played back then.
But don't quote me on that though. Someone out there may have played it.
Track 11 also appeared on the 1986 animated film,
"The Transformers - The Movie".
Track 3 is a cover of the classic track by Simon & Garfunkel.
Track 6 is a cover of a track by The Delfonics.
It is possible that until the day this show aired,
track 7 hasn't been on NZ radio since it first came out in 1996.
It was the only time I remember hearing it being played back then.
But don't quote me on that though. Someone out there may have played it.
Track 11 also appeared on the 1986 animated film,
"The Transformers - The Movie".
A Night Like This
Aired on 28 September.
1. "All or Nothing" by Milli Vanilli.
2. "You're All I've Got Tonight" by The Cars.
3. "Clones (We're All)" by Alice Cooper.
4. "A Night Like This" by The Cure.
5. "Destination Unknown" by Missing Persons.
6. "I Want You" by Roxette, Ratata & Eva Dahlgren.
7. "The Weight" by The Band.
8. "More Today Than Yesterday" by The Spiral Staircase.
9. "Dizzy" by Tommy Roe.
10. "No Man's Woman" by Sinéad O'Connor.
11. "Serious" by Duran Duran.
12. "Making Plans for Nigel" by XTC.
2. "You're All I've Got Tonight" by The Cars.
3. "Clones (We're All)" by Alice Cooper.
4. "A Night Like This" by The Cure.
5. "Destination Unknown" by Missing Persons.
6. "I Want You" by Roxette, Ratata & Eva Dahlgren.
7. "The Weight" by The Band.
8. "More Today Than Yesterday" by The Spiral Staircase.
9. "Dizzy" by Tommy Roe.
10. "No Man's Woman" by Sinéad O'Connor.
11. "Serious" by Duran Duran.
12. "Making Plans for Nigel" by XTC.
Trivia
Track 1 was the last hit by Milli Vanilli before they were caught out as a lip sync act.
Tracks 2 to 5 were once covered by the Smashing Pumpkins and featured
on their "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" single in their boxed set,
"The Aeroplane Flies High".
Track 6 is the rarest track in Roxette's catalogue as it has never featured
on any of their albums or compilations.
Track 8 was once covered by comedian, Vic Reeves.
Track 1 was the last hit by Milli Vanilli before they were caught out as a lip sync act.
Tracks 2 to 5 were once covered by the Smashing Pumpkins and featured
on their "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" single in their boxed set,
"The Aeroplane Flies High".
Track 6 is the rarest track in Roxette's catalogue as it has never featured
on any of their albums or compilations.
Track 8 was once covered by comedian, Vic Reeves.
ROCKtober 2019
Aired on 26 October.
1. "Rock and Roll is Dead" by Lenny Kravitz.
2. "Larger Than Life" by Lita Ford.
3. "In Flames" by Kruiz.
4. "Moto Psycho" by Megadeth.
5. "Turbo Lover" by Judas Priest.
6. "Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne.
7. "Might As Well Be on Mars" by Alice Cooper.
8. "Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe.
9. "Slave to the Grind" by Skid Row.
10. "On a Plain" by Nirvana.
11. "Tristessa" by Smashing Pumpkins.
2. "Larger Than Life" by Lita Ford.
3. "In Flames" by Kruiz.
4. "Moto Psycho" by Megadeth.
5. "Turbo Lover" by Judas Priest.
6. "Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne.
7. "Might As Well Be on Mars" by Alice Cooper.
8. "Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe.
9. "Slave to the Grind" by Skid Row.
10. "On a Plain" by Nirvana.
11. "Tristessa" by Smashing Pumpkins.
Trivia
Track 2 has previously been featured on the show and was replayed by accident.
Track 3 is by a Russian band that was around when it was still the Soviet Union.
Track 6 was previously featured on the show, but performed by Motörhead.
Tracks 6 & 7 aren't actually singles.
From the 1991 album, "Nevermind", Track 10 was released as a promo in 1992.
It was a moderate hit.
Track 11 was released on the Sub Pop record label in 1990.
It was later re-recorded for the 1991 album, "Gish".
Track 2 has previously been featured on the show and was replayed by accident.
Track 3 is by a Russian band that was around when it was still the Soviet Union.
Track 6 was previously featured on the show, but performed by Motörhead.
Tracks 6 & 7 aren't actually singles.
From the 1991 album, "Nevermind", Track 10 was released as a promo in 1992.
It was a moderate hit.
Track 11 was released on the Sub Pop record label in 1990.
It was later re-recorded for the 1991 album, "Gish".
I Like
Aired on 30 November.
1. "Ramp! (The Logical Song)" by Scooter.
2. "Conga" by Miami Sound Machine.
3. "Lift Me Up" by Moby.
4. "King Without a Crown" by ABC.
5. "I Am, I Feel" by Alisha's Attic.
6. "Durham Town (The Leavin')" by Roger Whittaker.
7. "I Want to Come Over" by Melissa Etheridge.
8. "I Like" by Men Without Hats.
9. "Love is Reason" by a-ha.
10. "Perfect" by Smashing Pumpkins.
11. "Merry, Merry Christmas" by New Kids on the Block.
12. "Do They Know it's Christmas" by Band Aid II.
2. "Conga" by Miami Sound Machine.
3. "Lift Me Up" by Moby.
4. "King Without a Crown" by ABC.
5. "I Am, I Feel" by Alisha's Attic.
6. "Durham Town (The Leavin')" by Roger Whittaker.
7. "I Want to Come Over" by Melissa Etheridge.
8. "I Like" by Men Without Hats.
9. "Love is Reason" by a-ha.
10. "Perfect" by Smashing Pumpkins.
11. "Merry, Merry Christmas" by New Kids on the Block.
12. "Do They Know it's Christmas" by Band Aid II.
Trivia
Track 1 is a partial cover of the classic song by Supertramp.
Track 6 was dedicated (on the show)
to my late mother-in-law, Sylvia Brown,
who came from Durham in northern England.
Track 12 is the first cover version of the Christmas classic,
released in 1989.
Track 1 is a partial cover of the classic song by Supertramp.
Track 6 was dedicated (on the show)
to my late mother-in-law, Sylvia Brown,
who came from Durham in northern England.
Track 12 is the first cover version of the Christmas classic,
released in 1989.
This Rhythm
Aired on 28 December.
1. "Moonbeam" by Men Without Hats.
2. "This Rhythm" by Filthy Dukes.
3. "Vive Le Rock" by Adam Ant.
4. "He's Gonna Step on You Again" by The Party Boys.
5. "Does Your Mother Know?" by ABBA.
6. "Glitterball" by Simple Minds.
7. "Better Off Alone" by Alice Deejay.
8. "Dum Da Dum" by Melodie MC.
9. "Workaholic" by 2 Unlimited.
10. "Inner Smile" by Texas.
11. "Baby Come Back" by Pato Banton & UB40.
2. "This Rhythm" by Filthy Dukes.
3. "Vive Le Rock" by Adam Ant.
4. "He's Gonna Step on You Again" by The Party Boys.
5. "Does Your Mother Know?" by ABBA.
6. "Glitterball" by Simple Minds.
7. "Better Off Alone" by Alice Deejay.
8. "Dum Da Dum" by Melodie MC.
9. "Workaholic" by 2 Unlimited.
10. "Inner Smile" by Texas.
11. "Baby Come Back" by Pato Banton & UB40.
Trivia
Track 2 is the youngest song to appear on the show,
breaking my 15-year rule as it was released as
a single in 2008, and its parent album released in 2009.
At the end of this episode, I announced that I would be
taking a break from the radio airwaves after my show in May 2020.
Track 2 is the youngest song to appear on the show,
breaking my 15-year rule as it was released as
a single in 2008, and its parent album released in 2009.
At the end of this episode, I announced that I would be
taking a break from the radio airwaves after my show in May 2020.