RECORD COLLECTING MONTHLY MIX 11: Stars On 45s


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Celebrating 75 years of the 45

Get ready to spin into a world of musical discovery inspired by the pages of 'Record Collector' magazine (Issue 561). This mix takes you on a journey through the personal vinyl collections of famous musicians, showcasing their handpicked 45 rpm singles that have shaped their musical tastes and careers. A unique mix of tracks, revealing the songs that have inspired legends and influenced their own sound. From the 1950s Jazz of Louis Armstrong to the late 80s rap of Public Enemy, these selections provide an intimate glimpse into the musical hearts of some of the industry's most iconic figures (and one that isn’t!). Listen up and let the music play, one 45 at a time.


01 Both Ends Burning - Roxy Music (25 in 1975) chosen by Johnny Marr

02 Walking To New Orleans - Fats Domino (19 in 1960) chosen by Ray Davies

03 Next - The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (1973) chosen by Paul Simonon

04 Hong Kong Garden - Siouxsie & The Banshees (7 in 1978) chosen by Clare Grogan

05 This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us - Sparks (2 in 1974) chosen by Martyn Ware

06 Gimme Little Sign (0868) - Brenton Wood (8 in 1968) chosen by Edwyn Collins

07 Search for the Inner Self - Jon Lucien (1971) chosen by Paul Weller

08 Love Is Strange - Mickey & Sylvia (1956) chosen by Tony Visconti

09 Metal Guru - T Rex (1 in 1972) chosen by Dr Robert

10 Long Shot Kick De Bucket - Pioneers (21 in 1969) chosen by Pauline Black

11 Ain t That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye (1965) chosen by Brian Auger

12 Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran (18 in 1958) chosen by Sir Tim Rice

13 Everlasting Love - Love Affair (1 in 1968) chosen by Jerry Dammers

14 Summer - Anna Domino (1986) chosen by Emma Anderson

15 Blue Monday - New Order (9 in 1983) chosen by Tim Burgess

16 Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips (10 in 1975) chosen by David McAlmont

17 Ride A White Swan - T Rex (2 in 1970) chosen by Marc Almond Toyah

18 All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix (5 in 1968) chosen by Wreckless Eric

19 Johnny Remember Me - John Leyton (1 in 1961) chosen by James Skelly

20 Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold (11 in 1977) chosen by Francis Rossi

21 C'mon Everybody - Eddie Cochran (6 in 1959) chosen by Dave Davies

22 I Want To Hold Your Hand - Beatles (1 in 1963) chosen by Jody Stephens

23 Muggles - Louis Armstrong (1956) chosen by Dana Gillespie

24 I Still Love You All - Kenny Ball (24 in 1961) chosen by Rick Wakeman

25 God Only Knows - Beach Boys (2 in 1966) chosen by Colin Blunstone

26 Living Doll - Cliff Richard (1 in 1959) chosen by Ian Anderson

27 All The Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople (3 in 1972) chosen by Matt Johnson

28 Ghetto Heaven - Family Stand (10 in 1990) chosen by Corinne Bailey-Rae

29 Zip A Dee Doo Dah - Bob B Soxx & The Blue Jeans (45 in 1963) chosen by Peter Hammill

30 Maes B - Y Blew (1967) chosen by Gruff Rhys

31 The Killing Moon - Echo & The Bunnymen (9 in 1986) chosen by Richard Hawley

32 On The Radio - Donna Summer (32 in 1980) chosen by Huey Morgan

33 I'll Never Get Over You - Johnny Kidd & The Pirates (4 in 1963) chosen by Andy Fairweather Low

34 Virginia Plain - Roxy Music (4 in 1972) chosen by Will Sergeant

35 My Guy - Mary Wells (5 in 1964) chosen by PP Arnold

36 I'm A Believer - Robert Wyatt (29 in 1974) chosen by Green Gartside

37 (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais - The Clash (32 in 1978) chosen by Kirk Brandon

38 Dance Dance Dance - Chic (6 in 1977) chosen by Nile Rodgers

39 Rebel Without A Pause - Public Enemy (37 in 1987) chosen by Jason Williamson

40 Starman - David Bowie (10 in 1972) chosen by Lora Logic

41 Walk Right Back - Everly Brothers (1 in 1961) chosen by Gilbert O'Sullivan

42 Strawberry Fields Forever - Beatles (2 in 1967) chosen by Jah Wobble

43 Hot Love - T Rex (1 in 1971) chosen by Alex Paterson

44 Ghost Town - Specials (1 in 1981) chosen by Sarah Cracknell

45 Hello Mary Lou - Ricky Nelson (1 in 1961) chosen by SFC Pres