Simon Selects Radio Show

30/09/2024

Nearly time for this week's show and there's lots of novelty songs plus some from movies and TV shows, and some songs you may have forgotten about...find out the stories and more from 7pm!

Tonight's edition of Simon Selects is a little bit different, as we're taking a look at bands that don't quite exist. They could be famous children's characters who have charted, bands that have appeared in film or TV, have released music under another name, or completely faked it and didn't even sing their own songs!

Find out all the stories behind these bands and more from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

26/09/2024

On Monday's show we're deep diving into the world of fictional and cartoon bands. There's lots of bands who have had memorable songs some of which have charted highly but don't technically exist.

Expect lots of novelty hits from The Archies and the Wombles, through to parodies like The Rutles and Spinal Tap as well as modern artists like Gorillaz.

Got a suggestion for the playlist? Let us know in the comments below... 👇

23/09/2024

Quite a random selection of songs in tonight’s show all linked by the phrase Tom, Dick and Harry!

How many bands or artists can you think of that are by a Tom, Dick/Richard or a Harry? 🤔

That's the challenge Simon's set himself for tonight's edition of Simon Selects. Find out the origin of the phrase, some namechecks and a whole lot more in a jam-packed show.

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app! 📻🎶

20/09/2024

On Monday's show, we've got an idiom for you, as we're picking out songs by any artist with the name Tom, Dick or Harry.

How many can you think of? Got a suggestion for the playlist? Let us know in the comment below... 👇

16/09/2024

It’s Monday which means it’s nearly time for Simon Selects…

Did you watch or take part in the The Amazing Northampton Run yesterday? Inspired by that event, Simon has picked out a whole load of running themed songs on tonight's edition of Simon Selects.

Listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app.

09/09/2024

Hard to believe 1999 was 25 years ago, feels like yesterday so let’s relive some great songs together…

On tonight's edition of Simon Selects, it's time to roll back the clock to 25 years ago for a look at the songs of 1999 which Simon reckons was a great year for music. Do you agree? 🤔

There's a bit of everything some brilliant number ones, some classic bops, cheesy novelty, dance tracks, great rock and maybe one or two songs you may have completely forgotten about!

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app! 📻

06/09/2024

On Monday's show, we're rolling back the clock to 25 years ago and the year 1999. We reckon that it was one of the best years for pop music as there were so many good songs that came out that year.

What were you doing in 1999? What are your memories? What's your favourite song from that year? Let us know and we'll try and play as many as we can squeeze in!

02/09/2024

On the air shortly with a great show for Americana month. Listen from 7pm!

September is apparently Americana Month, who knew? 🇺🇸

Therefore, on tonight's edition of Simon Selects, we're picking out some of our favourite Americana songs past and present as well as some British champions of the genre.

What reminds you of Americana? 🤔

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

29/08/2024

Did you know? September is apparently Americana Month?

So on Monday's show, we're going to be picking out songs that have a country/folk/bluegrass twang or are representative of America in some way like the music of Bruce Springsteen, The Killers, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, just to name a few.

As always, we'd love to hear your suggestions on what we should be including...especially as this theme is quite broad. Let us know in the comments below...

26/08/2024

It’s all about The Kinks tonight, with songs spanning from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s and amongst them lots of iconic songs. Don’t miss it!

This month marks 60 years since The Kinks topped the UK singles chart with their first number one 'You Really Got Me', so tonight on Simon Selects, we're opening up the songbook of the band with their greatest hits, some lesser heard album tracks, and some brilliant covers too.

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

22/08/2024

Did you know❓ It was 60 years ago this month that The Kinks had their first number one with 'You Really Got Me'.

To mark this iconic moment in rock history, we're going to open up on The Kinks songbook on Monday's show, by picking out their classic hits, deep cuts, maybe some solo songs, and some brilliant covers too.

What's your favourite Kinks song or album? 🤔 We'd love to hear your suggestions on what to include.

19/08/2024

It’s Monday which means it’s Simon Selects night and there’s some great songs in store…

On tonight's edition of Simon Selects, it's all about iconic songs that have been given a bit of a twist when they've been covered. Maybe a fast rock song has been turned into a ballad or vice versa, perhaps the lyrics have been altered, or the song has been reimagined in a completely different style. 🎶🎸

There's nu metal, punk rock, country, easy listening along with some epic and dramatic versions all in the playlist, so listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the app!

15/08/2024

On Monday's show we're looking at classic songs that have been 'reimagined'.

For example, a fast rock song that may have been turned into a ballad, or a slow song that's been sped up. Maybe it's had an orchestra on it or maybe it's now a different genre completely to the original.

Got a suggestion for the playlist? Then let us know in the comments below... 👇😎

12/08/2024

Nearly time for this week's show, don't miss it!

Are you enjoying the heatwave or do you prefer to be in the shade? 🌞 Either way, you're going to feel like you're on a desert island with tonight's edition of Simon Selects.

Yesterday was World Steelpan Day, so settle back with a cocktail in your hand for some great tunes that all feature steel drums. 😎🏝

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app! 📻

09/08/2024

Continuing our summery themes on Simon Selects, we're working on putting together a playlist of songs featuring the steel pan or steel drums to give those Caribbean beach vibes and because it's also World Steelpan Day on Sunday.

Got a suggestion for the playlist? Let us know in the comments below... 👇

08/08/2024

Did you miss our show themed around 'Wanderlust' from earlier in the week?

Below is the list of songs played. If you want to catch up and listen again you can do so at nliveradio.com/simonselects

Don't forget a full archive of shows is available too on mixcloud.com/simonselects

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05/08/2024

Nearly time for this week's show, and it might just be the escapism you need from all the shocking events going on in this country!

As it's that time of year when many people go away on holiday or for day trips out, tonight's edition of Simon Selects is exploring the theme of 'wanderlust' - the desire to travel.

What's on your bucket list of places or countries to visit?

Listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

01/08/2024

We're busy working on the playlist for next Monday's show which will have the theme of 'Wanderlust'...

From going away on a summer holiday, getting on a plane abroad, driving to the beach, climbing hills or mountains or just generally exploring new places, all the songs will be connected by the theme of travel. ✈️🚗⛵️⛱

Do you have a suggestion on the theme of wanderlust? Let us know in the comments below and if they get picked, you'll get a shout out on air! 😄👍

29/07/2024

It's Monday which means it's radio show night, and we've got a brilliant playlist full of summer songs ready for you.

So make sure you turn the radio up, tune in and enjoy the summer vibes from 7pm only on NLive Radio - 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app!

27/07/2024

On Monday's show we're putting together a selection of songs that give off those summer vibes. From relaxing and having fun, reflective, or dance party tunes. There's some iconic tracks plus some you may be less familiar with.

What's your favourite song about summer? 🌞

Let us know in the comments and we might include it in the show!

25/07/2024

Don't forget if you miss Simon Selects on a Monday evening, you can always catch up and listen again.

You can listen via the NLive Radio website at:

https://nliveradio.com/simonselects

or

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/simonselects/ which as well as the recent episodes also contains every single show from the last 6+ years.

Simon Selects is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts

22/07/2024

This is your 30 minute warning, that it's nearly time for this week's show bursting full of Olympic anthems past and present!

With this year's Olympic Games starting on Friday, on tonight's edition of Simon Selects, we're taking a look back at songs that have been used in opening and closing ceremonies over the years as well as songs connected with different Olympic sports. 🥇🤸‍♂️

Listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or download the NLive Radio app! 📻

21/07/2024

If you're looking for some great music this Sunday afternoon, then why not tune into NLive Radio from 2pm, as we're covering Soul on Sunday once again this week.

A hour's worth of Soul, Motown and R&B tracks from the 60's up to today. 😃

19/07/2024

As it's just a week away until this year's Olympics begins in Paris, on Monday's show we're going to be playing songs that have been used as anthems at previous Olympic opening and closing ceremonies, as well as some songs connected with the various sports that take place.

Got a suggestion for the playlist? Let us know in the comments below and we'll try and include them in the show! 👍