NOW 70s Today

Most of these acts were more famous for another song! But every one of these 20 hits reached the top of the UK charts - some of them quite briefly and rather unexpectedly!

Feelgood hits & festive favourites from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Santa hat, platform boots & tinsel at the ready?

Tinsel Tony Blackburn with tons of terrific tunes & festive fun for Christmas - all from the 1970s!

Feelgood hits & festive favourites from just 1 decade - the 1970s! Santa hat, platform boots & tinsel at the ready?

3 decades of classic festive faves from Bing Crosby & Perry Como to Boney M & Paul McCartney.

The ever-smooth Simes dusts off his flares, fires up the lava lamp & takes you on a psychedelic spin through the 70s. Side effects may include sudden urges to perm your hair!

From hippies to punk rockers, via folk, funk, soul & disco - these are the classic songs that made the 70s!

1973 was another top year in music, as Glam Rock ruled, Paul McCartney did Bond & the UK had its biggest Christmas chart battle ever! Simon Bates has the story - month by month.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1973!

A year of Slade, streaking & strikes - with 2 UK elections and the 3 day week! However the uplifting music was a perfect antidote. Simon Bates leafs through it - month by month.

Classic hits from just 1 year - 1974!

Robin Banks with 30 amazing songs, 30 nonsense titles! Fancy a Dreadlock Holiday or a drive down the 2468 Motorway? This is where to come!

Crackling vinyl, shag carpets & lava lamp glows - this is how we loved in the 70s! Oh James....