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11/02/2025

REDISCOVERING POP CLASSICS

DO YOU REMEMBER the first time you heard your favorite song?

It might have been on the radio, or a friend might have played it for you.

You probably loved that song and played it repeatedly.

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in music from the 60s, 70s and 80s – what we call the ‘vinyl era’.

People are rediscovering the classics from the era and loving them just as much as they did when they were first released.

One of the reasons for this is that when you listen to music you loved growing up, it’s like taking a trip down memory lane. It can remind you of a time when things were simpler, and life was less hectic.

Join us this week for 45RPM.

Here’s what we’re planning this week!

HOUR ONE
The Brothers Johnson – Stomp (1980)
John Paul Young – Love Is In The Air (1978)
The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin’ (1966)
Michael Jackson – Beat It (1983)
Roy Orbison & The Candy Men – Pretty Woman (1964)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1961

Del Shannon – Runaway (1961)
The 5th Dimension – Up Up And Away (1967)
Rocky Burnette – Tired Of Toein’ The Line (1980)
ABBA – Does Your Mother Know (1979)
The Animals – It’s My Life (1965)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Duets

Elton John – Crystal (1983)
Elvis Presley – Edge Of Reality (1969)
Julie Rogers – The Wedding (1964)
Julie Rogers – In My Room (1966)

INTERMISSION

HOUR TWO
The Kinks – You Really Got Me (1964)
Pablo Cruise – Love Will Find A Way (1978)
Young-Holt Unlimited – Soulful Strut (1968)
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (1976)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Allniters – Montego Bay (1983)
Little Heroes – One Perfect Day (1982)
New World – Living Next Door To Alice (1972)
Martin Plaza – Concrete And Clay (1986)
Brian Cadd – Ginger Man (1972)

Lost 45s (Cam)
The Orange Bicycle – Jenskadajka (1968)
Globos – The Beat Goes On (1983)
Tim Finn – Through The Years (1983)
Beach Boys – I Can Hear Music (1969)
The Seekers – The Carnival Is Over (1965)

04/02/2025

POP MUSIC FROM THE 60s, 70s AND 80s REMAINS A CULTURAL STAPLE – MORE THAN A DECADE INTO THE STREAMING ERA

It all comes back to pop music.

Pop is the backbone not only of the music industry, but of culture in general: nothing else connects people, defines moments and lives and passes down history from generation to generation the way pop does. It’s our shared language, our communal experience.

Pop songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s are catchy, tight, rousing, emotional, immaculately crafted, and instantly memorable.

They remain a cultural staple today – more than a decade into the streaming era.

Feel free to sing along as we present some of the greatest songs from the vinyl era this week on 45RPM.

HOUR ONE
The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1968)
Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (1983)
Blondie – Call Me (1980)
ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (Man After Midnight) (1979)
The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody (1965, 1990)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1960

Johnny O’Keefe – She’s My Baby (1960, 1969)
Norman Greenbaum – Spirit In The Sky (1970)
Madonna - Vogue (1990)
Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (1978, 2022)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Countdown

The Hollies – Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress (1972)
J. J. Cale – Crazy Mama
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive (1979)
The Beatles – I Feel Fine (1964)
The Beatles – She’s A Woman (1964)

XTRA
Culture Club – Time (Clock Of The Heart) (1983)

HOUR TWO
Frankie Valli – Grease (1978)
Chicago – Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (1970)
Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love (1985)
Toto – Africa (1982)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Interview: The Angels (Doc Neeson)

The Angels – Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (1976)
Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (1978)
Daddy Cool – Come Back Again (1971, 1982, 1989)
Russell Morris – The Real Thing (Pts 1 & 2) (1969)

LOST 45s (Cam)
C. W. McCall – Convoy (1976)
Blackfeather – Boppin’ The Blues (1972)
Tanita Tikaram – Twist In My Sobriety (1988)
Queen – Another One Bites The Dust (1980)
Georgie Fame – The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde (1968)

Pic: Bonnie and Clyde

29/01/2025

LITTLE RIVER BAND – THE AUSTRALIAN AND AMERICAN HITS, THE SIDE PROJECTS, AND PREVIOUS BANDS

45RPM this week honors the Little River Band – a group formed in Melbourne in 1975.

It was originally a blend of musicians who had enjoyed success in other Australian acts.

Their new focus was to get airplay on American radio, and they achieved that goal with good songwriting, powerful vocals, and guitar harmonies.

They immediately claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the 70s and 80s.

Between 1976 and 1983, chart success in America included the following singles: It’s a Long Way There, Help Is on Its Way, Happy Anniversary, Reminiscing, Lady, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, The Night Owls, Take It Easy On Me, Man On Your Mind, We Two, and The Other Guy. Worldwide album and CD sales now top 30 million.

This week, Former Little River Band members Beeb Birtles and David Briggs were named in the Australia Day honors list and awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

LRB singer Glenn Shorrock was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in 2020. Songwriter Graeham Goble was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2021 Australia Day Honours.

Here’s what in store this week:

HOUR ONE
Little River Band – Curiosity Killed The Cat (1975)
Little River Band – Emma (1975)
The Twilights – Needle In A Haystack (1966)
Mississippi – Will I (1974)
Little River Band – Everyday Of My Life (1976)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
Little River Band – It’s a Long Way There (1976)
Little River Band - Help Is On Its Way (1976)
Axiom – Arkansas Grass (1969)
Allison Gros – Naturally (1970)
Little River Band – Home On A Monday (1977)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Little River Band – Happy Anniversary (1978)
Little River Band – Shut Down, Turn Off (1978)
Beeb Birtles + Graham Goble – I’m Coming Home (1979)
Glenn Shorrock – Dream Lover (1979)

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EXTRA
Little River Band – Man On Your Mind (1981)

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HOUR TWO
Little River Band – Lonesome Loser (1979)
Little River Band – Long Jumping Jeweller (1981)
The Twilights – Cathy Come Home (1967)
Mississippi – Kings Of The World (1972)
Little River Band – Cool Change (1979)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Interview: Graeham Goble

Little River Band – Reminiscing (1978)
Little River Band – The Night Owls (1981)
Axiom – My Baby’s Gone (1970)
Mark Holden – Last Romance (1976)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Little River Band – Listen To Your Heart (1989)
Little River Band – Down On The Border (1982)
Little River Band – Love Is A Bridge (1988)
Little River Band – St Louis (1982)
Little River Band ft Glenn Frey – Lyin’ Eyes/Take It Easy (1988)

04/12/2024

AS 45RPM CELEBRATES more than 450 two-hour shows since our first program, Wes Jay and the team recommend eight of our finest ‘theme’ shows of the past year or so.

We trust you’ll enjoy listening to them again... or for the very first time!

w/c Artist/theme
Dec 04 Mushroom
Dec 11 Abba
Dec 18 John Farnham
Dec 25 Cliff Richard
Jan 01 The Beatles
Jan 08 Bee Gees
Jan 15 Cold Chisel
Jan 22 Bob Dylan

Wes and the team wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

27/11/2024

MIDNIGHT OIL’S GREATEST 45s…
Get ready for a raucous time as 45RPM’s Wes Jay presents their biggest hits, B-sides, plus covers of pop classics.

HOUR ONE
Midnight Oil – US Forces (1982)
Midnight Oil – Armistice Day (1982)
Midnight Oil – Wedding Cake Island (1980)
Midnight Oil – Read About It (1983)
Midnight Oil – Best Of Both Worlds (1985)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1985

Midnight Oil – Hercules (1985)
Midnight Oil – Progress (1985)
Midnight Oil – Pictures (1985)
Midnight Oil – The Dead Heart (1986)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Midnight Oil – how much do you remember?

Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning (1987)
Midnight Oil – Put Down That Weapon (1987)
Midnight Oil – Dream World (1988)

INTERMISSION
Midnight Oil – Run By Night (1978)

HOUR TWO
Midnight Oil – Blue Sky Mine (1990)
Midnight Oil – Forgotten Years (1990)
Midnight Oil – King Of The Mountain (1990)
Midnight Oil – One Country (1991)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Interview – Peter Garrett

Midnight Oil – My Country (1993)
Midnight Oil – Truganini (1993)
Midnight Oil – In The Valley (1993)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Classic covers

Midnight Oil – Pub With No Beer (1998)
Midnight Oil – (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (1987)
Midnight Oil – The Real Thing (2000)
Midnight Oil – Power And The Passion (1983)

Pic: Peter Garrett

20/11/2024

EVERY SONG BRINGS BACK A THOUSAND MEMORIES

Wes Jay is the host of 45RPM, but the real star is the music.

Each week, you’ll singing (or humming) along to the greatest tunes of the 60s, 70s and 80s, while Wes’s warm friendly voice helps keep you engaged with the music by drawing attention to chart facts and interesting stories.

There’re numerous shows that play songs from what we call ‘the vinyl era’, but 45RPM is the only one that puts the music into context through Newman’s History Of Pop, Ward’s Quiz, Renee’s Aussie Legends and Cam’s Lost 45s.

What’s your favorite part(s) of the show! We’d love to know!

Here’s the plan for this week!

HOUR ONE

Little River Band – Reminiscing (1978)
Ben E. King – Stand By Me (1961)
Linda Ronstadt – Heatwave (1975)
Bee Gees – To Love Somebody (1967)
Cliff Richard – We Don’t Talk Anymore (1979)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) (1967)
The Mamas & The Papas – Monday, Monday (1966)
Emotions – Best Of My Love (1977)
Hot Chocolate – Girl Crazy (1982)
Simply Red – Something Got Me Started (1991)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Stage names and real names

Eric Burdon & The Animals – San Franciscan Nights (1967)
Derek & The Dominoes – Layla (1972)
Olivia Newton-John – I Love You, I Honestly Love You (1974)
Olivia Newton-John – Soul Kiss (1985)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Loverboy – Working For The Weekend (1981)

HOUR TWO
The Coasters – Yakety Yak (1958)
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love (1980)
Stevie Wonder – Living For The City (1974)
Fleetwood Mac – Gypsy (1982)
Paul Simon – Graceland (1987)
Elvis Presley – Kentucky Rain (1970)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
John Farnham

John Farnham – You’re The Voice (US mix) (1987)
Dragon – Rain (1983)
The Easybeats – For My Woman (1965)
Russell Morris – The Real Thing (1969)

LOST 45s (Cam)
The B-side that became a #1 in the USA after changing the band’s name and record label.

The Strawberry Alarm Clock – Incense & Peppermints (1967)
Johnny O’Keefe – She’s My Baby (1960, 1969, 1986)
The Beatles – Drive My Car (1966)
Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine (1985)

Pic: Katrina Leskanich (Katrina & The Waves)

13/11/2024

It didn’t start out this way… but as the planning for this week’s show developed, the influence of classical music came to the fore.

From The Quiz with Ward to Cam’s Lost 45, and a couple of songs around the middle of the program, the influence is certainly there.

Part of that is because Wes spent some time studying music at the Sydney Conservatorium, and that interest, I guess, has transferred the team.

But his first love – musically - is music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I can tell you he also enjoys modern country music and smooth jazz. He’s not a fan of opera though!

HOUR ONE
Big Bopper – Chantilly Lace (1958)
Elton John – Rocket Man (I Think It’s Gonna Be A Long, Long Time) (1972)
Bob & Earl – Harlem Shuffle (1963)
Paul Simon – Loves Me Like A Rock (1973)
Kate Bush – Babooshka (1980)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made For Walking (1966)
The Chantays – Pipeline (1963, 1967)
The Trammps – Disco Inferno (1978)
The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1965)
Chairman Of The Board - Give Me Just a Little More Time (1970)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Classical influences

The Monkees – I’m A Believer (1967)
The Supremes – You Keep Me Hangin’ On (1966)
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Jamming (1981)
Phil Collins – A Groovy Kind Of Love (1988)
Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot (1954)

COMEDY CAFÉ
*The Bee Gees – Words (1968)

HOUR TWO
Electric Light Orchestra – Roll Over Beethoven (1973)
Gerry Rafferty – Baker Street (1978)
Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free (1976)
Christie Allen – Goosebumps (1980)
*Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love (1977)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Stevie Wright

Stevie Wright – Evie (1974)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Oboes and pop music

Ennio Morricone – The Mission (1987)
The Turtles – Elenore (1968)
The Beatles – She’s A Woman (1964)
The Rolling Stones – Get Off My Cloud (1965)
Bananarama – Venus (1986)
Tracy Chapman – Fast Car (1988)

Pic: Tracy Chapman

(*At different stages in the boys’ career, they were Bee Gees, The Bee Gees, and Barry Gibb & The Bee Gees.)

05/11/2024

THERE’S NOTHING like a good sing-along to get the party going – even if it’s just in your living room or car.

This week we’re playing so many amazing songs from vinyl era - some fast, and some slow. Together, they’ll keep you occupied for at least a couple of hours!

So, let’s go… turn up your radio and sing-along!

HOUR ONE
Spinners – Working My Way Back To You (1980)
Chicago – 25 or 6 to 4 (1970)
Wings – Silly Love Songs (1976)
U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (1987)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1965

The Seekers – I’ll Never Find Another You (1965)
The Doors – Love Her Madly (1971)
Donovan – Sunshine Superman (1966)
Steely Dan – Do It Again (1973)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Charity singles

Blondie vs The Doors – Rapture Riders
Rick Astley – Never Give You Up (1987)
Ray Columbus & The Invaders – She’s A Mod (1964)
Ray Columbus - Sad Kind Of Way (1969)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Culture Club – Time (Clock Of The Heart) (1983)

HOUR TWO
Manfred Mann – My Little Red Book (1965)
The 5th Dimension – Up Up And Away (1967)
Carly Simon – You’re So Vain (1972)
Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach (1986)
Tom Jones – It’s Not Unusual (1965)
Wings – Live And Let Die (1973)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Jenny Morris

Jenny Morris – Break In The Weather (1992)
Australian Crawl – Downhearted (1980)
Marcia Hines – Music Is My Life (1978)
Helen Reddy – Angie Baby (1974)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Kate Bush – Sat In Your Lap (1981)
I’m Talking – Love Don’t Here Anymore (1985)
The Zombies – Time Of The Season (1969)
The Proclaimers – I’m On My Way (1989)

Pic: Tom Jones

30/10/2024

45RPM plays Australia’s greatest hits, and coolest songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

In addition:
• Newman presents ‘The History Of Pop’ – this week he highlights 1964,
• Ward has ‘The Quiz’ – this week he focusses on AA-sided hits,
• In ‘Aussie Legends’, Renee discusses Chain,
• Cam presents a ‘Lost 45’ that inspired one of the most iconic trance tracks of all time, and
• Wes has the #1 songs from 30, 40, and 50 years ago, this week’s timeless earworm, plus requests for Kirrily, Steve and Davif.

HOUR ONE
Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl (1981)
Kool & The Gang – Celebration (1981)
Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild (1968)
Elton John + Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (1976)
Shakin’ Stevens – Green Door (1981)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
Diana Ross & The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go (1964)
The Beach Boys – Dance, Dance, Dance (1964)
Joe Jackson – Steppin’ Out (1982)
The Rubettes – Sugar Baby Love (1974)
Simon & Garfunkel – Cecilia (1970)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
AA-sides

Joan Armatrading – Drop The Pilot (1983)
The Style Council – Shout To The Top (1984)
Silverchair – Tomorrow (1994)
Silverchair – Freak (1997)

COMEDY CAFÉ
GangGajang – Sounds Of Then (This Is Australia) (1985)

HOUR TWO
Van Halen – Jump (1984)
Boz Scaggs – Lido Shuffle (1977)
Cream – Sunshine Of Your Love (1968)
Journey – Faithfully (1983)
The Sports – Who Listens To The Radio (1978)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Chain – Black And Blue (1971)
Icehouse – Electric Blue (1987)
Noiseworks – Touch (1988)
Skyhooks – Livin’ In The 70’s (1974)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Clannad – Theme From Harry’s Game (1983)
The Rolling Stones – She’s A Rainbow (1967)
Queen – We Are The Champions (1977)
The Angels – Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (1976)

Pic: Doc Neeson from The Angels

23/10/2024

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT COMMENTS ABOUT 45RPM….

• “I don’t think there’s a more effective radio show at transporting me back to my youth than 45RPM.” (Jo, Hurstville)

• “I love this show.” (Natalie, Gosford)

• “A great program – meticulously researched.” (Lowell, Townsville)

• “The ‘masters’ always make it sound easy!” (Gerard, Highton)

• “Less Beatles and more Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Cream, and Hendrix please!” (Howie, Adelaide)

• “Love hearing Renee Geyer introducing her musical colleagues on ‘Aussie Legends’ each week.” (Stella, Yass)

• “Always fun, with interesting info, except I rarely ever get a correct answer in the quiz! (Randell, Freemantle)

• “Wonderful nostalgia” (Graham, Colac)

Here’s what’s heading your way this week!

HOUR ONE
Commodores – Lady (You Bring Me Up) (1981)
Dusty Springfield – I Only Want To be With You (1964)
Jackson Browne – Running On Empty (1978)
Elton John – Island Girl (1975)
Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin’ (1966)
Carole King – It’s Too Late (1971)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1963

The Beatles – I Want To Hold Your Hand (1963)
Prince & The Revolution – Let’s Go Crazy (1984)
Billy Idol – White Wedding (1983)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Creedence Clearwater Revival

Suzi Quatro + Chris Norman – Stumblin’ In (1978)
T Rex – Hot Love (1971)
The Honeycombs - Have I The Right? (1964)
The Honeycombs – It’s So Hard (1966)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs – Lil Red Riding Hood (1966)

HOUR TWO
George Harrison – All Those Years Ago (1981)
The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (1966)
Tina Turner – The Best (1989)
Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me (1997)
Mississippi - Will I (1974)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Peter Garrett

Midnight Oil – Power And The Passion (1983)
Skyhooks – All My Friends Are Getting Married (1975)
Lynne Randell – Ciao Baby (1967)
Pseudo Echo – Funky Town (1986)

Lost 45s (Cam)
The Korgis – Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime (1980)
Kenny Loggins – Footloose (1984)
The Rolling Stones – It’s All Over Now (1964)
Monty Python – Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life (1980)

Pic: Eric Idle (currently on tour in Australia)

16/10/2024

45RPM: QUALITY OF LIFE RADIO

MEMORIES are one of the most valuable things we own - unforgettable experiences often surrounded by loved ones.

For many, the music we play on 45RPM is like - as one listener put it - “an elixir that immediately takes us back to the emotions we felt when we were growing up”.

This is one of the reasons people love 45RPM.

Here’s what’s coming your way. Lots of memories this week!

HOUR ONE
Otis Redding - (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay (1968)
Little River Band – Reminiscing (1978)
Nicolette Larson – Lotta Love (1978)
Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (1977)
The Beatles – Hey Jude (1968)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1962

Cliff Richard & The Shadows – The Young Ones (1962)
Eric Burdon & War – Spill The Wine (1970)
ABC - When Smokey Sings (1987)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Madonna

John Travolta + Olivia Newton John – You’re The One That I Want (1978)
Procol Harum – A White Shade Of Pale (1967)
Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say ‘I Love You’ (1984)
Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke (1977)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Boys Don’t Cry – I Wanna Be A Cowboy (1986)

HOUR TWO
The Lovin’ Spoonful – Summer In The City (1966)
Three Dog Night – Mama Told Me (Not To Come) (1970)
Hot Chocolate - I’ll Put You Together Again (1978)
Herman’s Hermits – Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter (1965)
The Seekers – Georgy Girl (1967)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
The Radiators – Revolution (1984)
Bee Gees – Night Fever (1978)
John Farnham, Kate Ceberano, Jon Stevens – Everything’s Alright (1992)
1927 - Compulsory Hero (1989)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Zager & Evans – In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus) (1969)
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (1983)
The Stranglers – Golden Brown (1982)
Ike & Tina Turner – Nutbush City Limits (1973, 1975, 1976)

09/10/2024

45RPM turns the dial back to the 60s, 70s and 80s with the weekly radio show featuring Wes Jay and the team.

Aired for the first time in 2016, the two-hour show is the ‘home’ of The Beatles, Stones and Motown combining the Swinging 60s with a 70s playlist heavy with David Bowie, Elton John, Kate Bush, Marvin Gaye and Blondie, plus classic Aussie tunes from the 80s including Men At Work, INXS, Midnight Oil, John Farnham, Jenny Morris, Renee Geyer, and The Angels.

That’s just a sample of the core acts.

This is the plan for this week…

HOUR ONE
The 5th Dimension - Medley: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) (1969)
Eagles – Heartache Tonight (1979)
The Beach Boys – Surfin’ USA (1963, 1974)
Bob Dylan – Positively 4th Street (1965)
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough (1981)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1961

Ricky Nelson - Travelin’ Man (1961)
Bobby Hebb – Sunny (1966)
Bread – Let Your Love Go (1971)
Steve Miller Band – Abracadabra (1982)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Linda Ronstadt

John Fogerty – The Old man Down The Road (1985)
Walter Egan - Magnet And Steel (1978)
The Beatles – Penny Lane (1967)
Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman (1964)
Roy Orbison – You Got It (1989)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Steven Wright
U2 – Drowning Man (1983)

HOUR TWO
The Rascals – A Beautiful Morning (1968, 1981)
Electric Light Orchestra – Livin’ Thing (1976)
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (1981)
Diana Ross – Upside Down (1980)
Martika – I Feel The Earth Move (1989)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Matt Finish - Mancini Shuffle (1980)
The Masters Apprentices – Living In A Child’s Dream (1967)
Normie Rowe - Pride And Joy (1966)
Richard Clapton – Spellbound (1982)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Bruce Cockburn – If A Tree Falls (1989)
Supertramp – The Logical Song (1979)
Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman (1966)
The McCoys – Hang On Sloopy (1965)

Pic: Renee Geyer – guest presenter of 'Aussie Legends'.

02/10/2024

YOU’VE FOUND 45RPM, the show that plays rock, pop and soul hits from your childhood.

We play everything from ABBA to Led Zeppelin with many tunes from supergroups like The Beatles, Beach Boys, Supremes, Rolling Stones, Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac

You’ll also hear hitmakers like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Simon & Garfunkel, Hall & Oates, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen.

And the greatest Aussie acts of all time including Peter Allen, the Bee Gees, Kylie Minogue, INXS, The Easybeats, Cold Chisel, and more…

That’s the overview of the show you’ll hear over time… but here’s what we’re planning for this week.

HOUR ONE
Huey Lewis & The News – If This Is It (1984)
Stevie Wonder – Higher Ground (1973)
The Spencer Davis Group – I’m A Man (1967)
Johnny Rivers – Secret Agent Man (1966)
Paul Simon with The Dixie Hummingbirds – Loves Me Like A Rock (1973)
Kyu Sakamoto – Sukiyaki (1963)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1960

Elvis Presley – It’s Now Or Never (1960)
Simply Red – Stars (1991)
Sister Sledge – My Guy (1982)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
The Beatles – Birthday (1969)
The Bangles – Walk Like An Egyptian (1986)
Los Lobos – La Bamba (1987)
Paper Lace – The Night Chicago Died (1974)
Paper Lace – The Black Eyed Boys (1974)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Cliff Richard – Carrie (1979)

HOUR TWO
Elton John – I’m Still Standing (1983)
Frankie Valli – Grease (1978)
Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al (1986)
Carpenters – Please Mr Postman (1974)
Mental As Anything – Live It Up (1985)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Renee)
Peter Allen – Quiet Please, There’s A Lady On Stage (1976)
John Paul Young – Love Is In The Air (Ballroom Mix) (1992)
Dynamic Hepnotics – Soul Kind Of Feeling (1984)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Petula Clark – Wedding Song (There Is Love) (1972)
Bob Dylan – Like A Rolling Stone (1965)
Cream – White Room (1968)
Deniece Williams – Let’s Hear It For The Boy (1984)

Pic: Deniece Williams

25/09/2024

JUST because you can play something from the 60s, 70s and 80s on Spotify, doesn’t mean the tune endures as an all-time jam.

Each week 45RPM separates the gems from the large pile of 45s in the archives to create a list of classic tunes you can sing along to, play along to on your air guitar, and tap your feet to… songs that kids just picking up guitars and keyboards will forever be trying to learn… as long as guitars and keyboards exist.

This music is awesome!

HOUR ONE
John Lee Ho**er – The Healer (1990)
Van Morrison – Did Ye Get Healed (1987)
George Harrison – Got My Mind Set On You (1987)
Paul McCartney & Wings – Mrs Vandebilt (1974)
The Easybeats – She’s So Fine (1965)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1989

Ian Moss – Tucker’s Daughter (1988)
Eddy Grant – Electric Avenue (1983)
Bee Gees – Nights on Broadway (1975)
Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs – Dancing In The Street (1965)

QUIZ (Ward)
Sade

The Guess Who – American Woman (1970)
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (1983)
Michael Jackson – Black or White (1991)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Culture Club – Time (Clock Of The Heart) (1982)

HOUR TWO
Blondie – The Tide Is High (1980)
U2 with B. B. King - When Love Comes To Town (1989)
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good) (1969)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend (1970)
Fleetwood Mac – Don’t Stop (1977)
Steely Dan – Bad Sneakers (1975)

AUSSIE LEGENDS
Iva Davies

Icehouse – Man Of Colors (1988)
Dragon – Rain (1983)
Choirboys – Run To Paradise (1987)
1927 – That’s When I Think Of You (1988)

LOST 45s (Cam)

Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots (1982)
The Rolling Stones (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (1965)
Bob Dylan – Watching The River Flow (1971)
Al De Lory – Song From M*A*S*H (1970)

Pic: CBS

18/09/2024

WARNING…

What you’re about to hear on 45RPM this week may be hazardous to your mood!

This week’s program may cause severe enjoyment.

Common side effects listening to 45RPM include, but are not limited to:

• A new-found ability to sing along to catchy songs – especially earworms,
• Excessive toe-tapping,
• Attentive listening,
• Arousal of fond memories,
• Reduced stress, and
• Improved attitude.

This week’s program includes:

HOUR ONE
John Farnham – You’re The Voice (US mix) (1987)
The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (1966)
The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1968)
Linda Ronstadt – Back In The USA (1978)
Queen – We Are The Champions (1977)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1988

Fairground Attraction – Perfect (1988)
Steve Miller Band – Abracadabra (1982)
John Paul Young – Love Is In The Air (1978)
Renee Geyer – It’s A Man’s Man’s World (1974)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
The Ho***rs

A-Ha – Take On Me (1985)
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl (1983)
The Box Tops – The Letter (1967)
The Beatles – I Should Have Known Better (1964)
The Beatles with Billy Preston – Get Back (1969)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Andy Gibb – (Love Is) Thicker Than Water (1978)

HOUR TWO
Elton John – Tiny Dancer (1972)
Doug Parkinson & The Southern Star Band – I’ll Be Around (1979)
Janis Joplin – Me And Bobby McGee (1971)
The Doors – L.A. Woman (1976)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Guest: Kate Ceberano

Kate Ceberano – Brave (1989)
Johnny O’Keefe with The Dee Jays & The Delltones – Shout (Pts 1 & 2) (1959)
Brian Cadd – Ginger Man (1972)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Edison Lighthouse – Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) (1970)
Elvis Presley – The Wonder Of You (1970)
The Police- De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (1981)
The Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly (SCRA) – Roly Poly (1971)
The Trashmen – Surfin’ Bird (1964)

Image by Freepic

11/09/2024

To experience the best music the ‘vinyl era’ has to offer, indulge yourself listening to 45RPM.

Two hours of the greatest tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s (and the early 90s) lovingly hand-programmed by Wes Jay and the 45RPM team!

Plus:
• An historical feature with Newman,
• The quiz with Ward,
• Linda’s interview with an Aussie Legend, and
• Our Lost 45 from Cam.

Check out this week’s playlist…

HOUR ONE
The Beatles – Yellow Submarine (1966)
Chicago – Saturday In The Park (1972)
The Jacksons – Blame It On The Boogie (1978)
Blondie – Island Of Lost Souls (1982)
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (1992)

HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1987

Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning (1987)
Steppenwolf – Magic Carpet Ride (1968)
Pointer Sisters – He’s So Shy (1980)
P. J. Proby – Niki Hoeky (1967)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
Pilot

Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade Of Pale (1967)
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl (1967)
Tina Turner – What’s Love Got To Do With It (1984)
Tina Turner – The Best (1989)

COMEDY CAFÉ
The Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’ (1973)

HOUR TWO
Fleetwood Mac – Gypsy (1982)
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (1981)
The Staple Singers – Respect Yourself (1971)
The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again (1971)
Suzi Quatro – 48 Crash (1973)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Mi-Sex

Mi-Sex – Computer Games (1979)
The Bee Gees – Spicks And Specks (1966)
MPD Ltd – Little Boy Sad (1965)
Normie Rowe – Shakin’ All Over (1965)
Goanna – Solid Rock (1982)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Bruce Channel – Hey! Baby (1962)
Ringo Starr – You’re Sixteen (1974)
The Rolling Stones – Route 66 (1965)
The Beach Boys – Barbara Ann (1966)
Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time (1989)

Image by Freepic

04/09/2024

45RPM PLAYS THE CLASSICS

The greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s that have stood the test of time and are now classics. Here’s this week’s classics! Sadly, you don’t hear many of these on the radio today, so let’s fix that now!

HOUR ONE

The Young Rascals – Good Lovin’ (1966)
Nilsson – Everybody’s Talkin’ (1969)
Little River Band – Reminiscing (1978)
Earth, Wind & Fire – Fantasy (1978)
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough (1981)

THE HISTORY OF POP (Newman)
1986

Diana Ross – Chain Reaction (1986)
Johnny Rivers – Secret Agent Man (1966)
The Temptations – My Girl (1965, 1984)
Warren Zevon – Werewolves Of London (1978)

THE QUIZ (Ward)
80s Ladies

John Phillips – Mississippi (1970)
Wang Chung – Everybody Have Fun Tonight (1986)
The Moody Blues – Nights In White Satin (1968, 1972)
The Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
The Beatles – I’ll Follow The Sun (1964, 1965)

COMEDY CAFÉ
Captain Sensible – Happy Talk (1982)

HOUR TWO
Men At Work – Who Can It be Now (1981)
Santana – Evil Ways (1970)
Stevie Wonder – Higher Ground (1973)
ABBA – Mama Mia (1975)
Icehouse – Great Southern Land (1982, 1989)

AUSSIE LEGENDS (Linda)
Peter Allen – Don’t Wish Too Hard (1979)
INXS – What You Need (1985)
Laurie Allen & Bobby Bright – I Belong With You (1985)
Helen Reddy - Angie Baby (1974)
Ol’55 – Looking For An Echo (1976)

LOST 45s (Cam)
Tears For Fears – Sowing The Seeds Of Love (1989)
Eric Burdon & War – Spill The Wine (1970)
The Beatles – Baby You’re A Rich Man (1967)
The Archies – Sugar, Sugar (1969)

Pic: Wes Jay at 94.7 The Pulse (Geelong), the originating station for 45RPM.

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