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Shooby Dooby Doo Wop with Andy Robinson and James Cook

A podcast where we talk about pop music. Specifically by deep-diving a randomly selected UK Top 10 singles chart from the past.Hosted by comedians James Cook and Andy Robinson it is packed with facts, analysis, anecdotes and unasked-for-opinions as we unflinchingly confront the songs you love and hate, and those you've completely forgotten.Bop bop shoo-wop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 159

    6th September 1976, Part 1

    You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, What I've Got In Mind, Doina De Jale, Sixteen Bars, The Killing Of Georgie (Parts I & II)As Andy and James deep-dive this randomly selected UK Top 10 singles chart from 1976, they also go off on tangents about Baywatch Nights, randy cougars, jazz clangers, pub crawls and Top Of The Pops presenters on LSD.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBETheme Tune by DANDY ROBINSON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 158

    27th October 1990, Part 2

    Kinky Afro, The Anniversary Waltz (Part 1), Unchained Melody, Show Me Heaven, A Little TimeAs they look at the loveliness, lies and libel behind these songs that made the top half of this UK Top 10, Andy and James discuss fatherhood, wedding bands and potter's wheels.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBETheme Tune by DANDY ROBINSON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 157

    27th October 1990, Part 1

    I've Been Thinking About You, Technotronic Megamix, Take My Breath Away, I'm Your Baby Tonight, Blue VelvetAs they explore all the reasoning and realities of the lower half of this UK Top 10 singles chart, James and Andy find they are also led to discussing age gaps, twangy guitars and ch-pow-pows and that's only from the first record.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBETheme Tune by DANDY ROBINSON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 156

    6th December 2006, Part 2

    My Love, All Good Things (Come To An End), Boogie 2Nite, Smack That, PatienceJames and Andy uncover loads of stories, statistics and stupidity behind the upper half of this UK Top 10 singles chaty. So much so they also are drawn into the subjects of dirges, DUI tests and dancing with a deity.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 155

    6th December 2006, Part 1

    Knights of Cydonia, Whistle For The Choir, Put Your Hands Up For Detroit, Downtown, IrreplaceableAs Andy and James delve into the facts and fancies behind this week's randomly chosen UK Top 10 singles chart, they also discuss recording in zero gravity, inauguration balls and walks of shame.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 154

    Bonus Tracks Special: 1995 Part 2

    Andy and James are on holiday, so are offering a peak behind the paywall with some bonus Bonus Tracks podcasts.In this episode, they take a look at 3 songs that never made the Top 10 in 1995: I Saw The Light by The The, Range Life by Pavement and What A Life! by Rockers Hi-FiJoin our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out these bonus tracks (plus the Top 10) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 153

    Bonus Tracks Special: 1995 Part 1

    Andy and James are on holiday, so are offering a peak behind the paywall with some bonus Bonus Tracks podcasts.In this episode, they take a look at 3 songs that never made the Top 10 in 1995: Inbetweener by Sleeper, Independent Love Song by Scarlet and Protection by Massive Attack with Tracey Thorn.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out these bonus tracks (plus the Top 10) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 152

    Bonus Tracks Special: 1986 Part 2

    Andy and James are on holiday, so are offering a peak behind the paywall with some bonus Bonus Tracks podcasts.In this episode, they take a look at 3 songs that never made the Top 10 in 1986: Sheep by The Housemartins, Rise by Public Image Ltd and If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man) by Bonnie Tyler.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out these bonus tracks (plus the Top 10) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 151

    Bonus Tracks Special: 1986 Part 1

    Andy and James are on holiday, so are offering a peak behind the paywall with some bonus Bonus Tracks podcasts.In this episode, they take a look at 3 songs that never made the Top 10 in 1986: E=MC² by Big Audio Dynamite, Digging Your Scene by The Blow Monkeys and Marlene On The Wall by Suzanne Vega.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out these bonus tracks (plus the Top 10) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 150

    10th June 1964, Part 2

    The Rise and Fall of Flingle Bunt, Constantly, Juliet, It's Over, You're My WorldWe're at the heights of this mid 60's UK Top 10 singles chart so as they reveal the realities and rumours behind these records, Andy and James talk of morning suits, melodrama and taunting the heartbroken.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 149

    10th June 1964, Part 1

    Walk On By, A Little Loving, Someone Someone, My Boy Lollipop, No Particular Place To GoIt's the bottom half of this mid 60's UK Top 10 singles chart so James and Andy discover loads of swinging facts and suspicions behind these 5 records. They find themselves forced to address advice from the elderly, having a lie down and and faulty car interiors.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 148

    12th April 1986, Part 2

    Rock Me Amadeus, Touch Me (I Want Your Body), Wonderful World, A Different Corner, Living DollIt's the pinnacle of this mid 80's UK Top 10 singles chart so as well as discussing all the discoveries made about these songs, artists and careers, Andy and James also explore the subjects of British Madonnas, sliding doors, too many notes and the Amish... If you hear a touch of mic echo now and again pretend it's a mid 80's reverb. Sorry and ...Get down!Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 147

    12th April 1986, Part 1

    Secret Lovers, Train Of Thought, Peter Gun, It's A Kind Of Magic, You To Me Are EverythingAs they delve into the detritus of the facts and rumours behind the bottom half of this mid 80's UK Top 10 singles chart James and Andy also explore the subjects of gifted minds, private investigators, finger clickers and hairy cornflakes. There is also a little bit of mic echo they subsequently could not lose for which they apologise but it's worth it now and again as it's a good 'un.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 146

    24th September 2022, Part 2

    Super Freaky Girl, I Ain't Worried, Baddest Of Them All, Forget Me, I'm Good (Blue)It's the best selling five records of this relatively recent chart so Andy and James delve into the realities, rumours and rhetoric they find they cannot help but also get drawn into discussions of pregnancy, age gaps, royalty and walkling like a model on a catwalk.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 145

    24th September 2022, Part 1

    Doja, Big City Life, Under The Influence, Not Over Yet, FerrariNot only are James and Andy delving into all the stories and statistics behind the songs of this relatively recent UK Top 10 singles chart they are exploring subjects such as slurs, cities, syrups, sex and self promotion.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 144

    13th December 1970, Part 2

    I'll Be There, It's Only Make Believe, Cracklin' Rosie, When I'm Dead And Gone, I Hear You KnockingAs Andy and James uncover the facts and fallacies of these five great singles, they talk of O's being replaced by U's, lighters in the air, women and booze and a singing group there, there on the stairsJoin our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 143

    13th December 1970, Part 1

    (You've Got Me) Dangling On A String, My Prayer, Nothing Rhymed, Home Lovin' Man, GrandadDespite it being a December there are no Christmas records in this 1970 UK Top 10 singles chart so as well as all the stories and statistics, James and Andy also discuss pseudonyms, potatoes, prayers, philosophies, poems, grandparents and apple pies.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 142

    4th December 2001, Part 2

    Who Do You Love Now? Everybody, ResuRection, Have You Ever, Gotta Get Thru ThisJames and Andy arrive at the upper half of this early 00s UK Top 10. As they uncover a lot of factuals and fictionaries behind these five great records they also discuss tragedy, tv talents shows and tales of Tower Bridge.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 141

    4th December 2001, Part 1

    Queen Of My Heart, Where's Your Head At, If You Come Back, Calling, What IfAs Andy and James get into all the stories behind the songs of the bottom half of this early millennium UK Top 10 singles chart, they discuss Ebenezers, derelict buildings and paranoia about the Russians.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 140

    8th January 1982, Part 2

    One Of Us, It Must Be Love, Ant Rap, The Land Of Make Believe, Don't You Want Me?As they reveal all the realities and rumours behind the pinnacle of this early 80's UK Top 10 singles chart, Andy and James also discuss fashion choices, cocktail bars, strange culture wars and, perhaps shamefully, for the first time all the bass players.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 139

    8th January 1982, Part 1

    I Could Be Happy, I'll Find My Way Home, Mirror Mirror, Get Down On It, Daddy's HomeAll the stories and stunts behind the bottom half of this early 80's UK Top 10 singles chart are uncovered by James and Andy. They also discuss nerdy blokes, burger vans and the sounds of the Baskerville.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 138

    25th September 1958, Part 2

    All I Have To Do Is Dream, Return To Me, Volare, Stupid Cupid, WhenAs they reach the pinnacle of this UK Top 10 singles chart from the late 50's, James and Andy discover all the realities and rumours behind these records and are drawn into discussion of arrow sound effects, twin sets and Warner Brothers taking the mickey.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 137

    25th September 1958, Part 1

    Endless Sleep, Patricia, Splish Splash, Fever, Poor Little FoolIt's a late 50's Top 10, so as Andy and James explore all the stunning stories and silly statistics behind the bottom half of this chart they cannot help but discuss the secrets of mambo, finger clicking and swinging rhythms.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 136

    31st January 1995, Part 2

    Total Eclipse Of The Heart, Here Comes The Hotstepper, Set You Free, Cotton Eye Joe, Think TwiceIt's the top half of this mid 90s UK Top 10, so as Andy and James reveal the rumours and truths they also stumble upon the subjects of Nosferatu neediness, neighbourhoods and na-na-na's... with a sprinkling of re-re-re-releases.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 135

    31st January 1995, Part 1

    Tell Me When, Riverdance, Basket Case, I've Got A Little Something For You, Run AwayIt's a mid-90s UK Top 10, with all the usual stories, statistics and stupidities but James and Andy also discuss Bad Boy soundtracks, illuminati islands and crystal meth anxiety attacks. Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 134

    29th December 2002, Part 2

    Lose Yourself, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, Sacred Trust, Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum), Sound Of The UndergroundAs we reach the upper half of this UK Top 10 singles chart James and Andy uncover all the facts and some of the fictions behind these great tracks they also stumble upon the subjects of Oscar ceremonies, matriarchal inspirations and what is the sound of money running out. Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 133

    29th December 2002, Part 1

    Feel, Sk8er Boi, The Ketchup Song, You're A Superstar, If You're Not The OneThe new millennium is finding its feet and as Andy and James research and review this randomly selected UK Top 10 singles chart they also are drawn into discussing existential issues, the purity of one hit wonders and which gender are reportedly better listeners.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 132

    World Cup Special! Part 2

    Don't Come Home Too Soon, God's Footballer, Hot Shot Tottenham, The Ballad of Franny Lee, 3 Lions (It's Coming Home For Christmas)Continuing this week's off brand celebration of 10 marvellous records about football rather than a randomly selected UK Top 10 singles chart, James and Andy celebrate/commemorate the start of the 2026 World Cup by discussing witnesses of Jehovah, children of athletes and crawlers of kerbs. It's gone home!Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 131

    World Cup Special! Part 1

    Dai Dai, Back Home, Diamond Lights, West Bromwich Albion, The Referee's AlphabetThis week Andy and James are not delving into a randomly selected UK Top 10. Instead, to celebrate the start of the 2026 fellas World Cup, they select 10 great records about football. As well as discussing the FIFA tournament they are drawn into an analysis and tactical breakdown about virtue signalling, the Bananarama technique, testimonial concerts and the inner psychology of match officials. Get stuck in!Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 130

    26th June 1971, Part 2

    Lady Rose, I'm Gonna Run Away From You, The Banner Man, I Did What I Did For Maria, Chirpy Chirpy Cheep CheepAs they reach the top half of this 70s Top 10, not only do Andy and James report on the realities and rumours behind these records, they also relate on Northern Soul snobbery, music video violations and UK speed limits for some reasonJoin our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 129

    26th June 1971, Part 1

    I Am...I Said, Co-Co, Don't Let It Die, Knock Three Times, He's Gonna Step On You AgainAs they explore all the stories and statistics lying supine behind the songs of these superb 70s shenanigans, James and Andy cannot resist the urge for more alliteration and allegations about sound systems, seeking solace, snippy soundbites and cider drinkers.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 128

    20th July 2018. Part 2

    Don't Matter To Me, God Is A Woman, Solo, Shotgun, In My FeelingsIt's nearing the end of the decade so as James and Andy discover all the facts and fictions behind these fantastic 5 tracks they also discuss notions of duetting with spectres, sad sexual barbecues and rainbow dogs living alongside screaming gophers.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 127

    20th July 2018. Part 1

    If You're Over Me, Jackie Chan, Youngblood, Girls Like You, RiseNot only do Andy and James explore and excavate all the stories and statistics behind numbers 10 to 6 of this randomly selected UK Top 10 singles chart, they also find the time to include gossip about Eurovision, short sharp sugar attacks and celebrating women (as long as they're celebrities)... we're looking at you, Maroon 5.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 126

    24th April 1989, Part 2

    Lullaby, Americanos, Baby I Don't Care, If You Don't Know Me By Now, Eternal FlameIt's the pinnacle of this end-of-the-80's UK Top 10 so Andy and James research, recall and recount the facts behind these great records they also talk of night terrors, sexy personas, presidents and producers possibly being a bit pervy.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 125

    24th April 1989, Part 1

    Ain't Nobody Better, Interesting Drug, Who's In The House? Good Thing, I Beg Your PardonIn this oh so late 80's lower half of a UK Top 10, not only do James and Andy uncover a lot of stories and a load of stupid stuff behind these songs, they also are drawn into discussing drum machines and trumpets, Frankenstein songs and for some reason one of them trying to get the other to take off his top. That's right!Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 124

    3rd March 1956, Part 2

    Only You, Rock And Roll Waltz, It's Almost Tomorrow, Zambezi, Memories Are Made Of ThisRock 'n roll drifts around this top half of the Top 10 as Andy and James discuss crushing on the dead, hiding from one's emotions and parental difficulties.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 123

    3rd March 1956, Part 1

    Young and Foolish, Rock Island Line, Sixteen Tons, The Tender Trap, Band Of GoldIn this mid 50s UK Top 10, not only do James and Andy discover loads of new stories and repeated rumours behind these old records but they also extemporise on pop stars fleeing fascist regimes, nuptial promises and crooners moonlighting as visual artists and golfers.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 122

    5th May 1997, Part 2

    I Believe I Can Fly, Lovefool, Love Is The Law, Star People '97, Love Won't WaitIt's numbers 5 to 1 of this 1997 Top 10 so as Andy and James uncover loads of facts and fallacies behind these marvellous records they also discuss what's at the side of the mainstream, what else can a piano sound like and stories of George Michael's charitable acts.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 121

    5th May 1997, Part 1

    Bodyshakin', Bellissima, Blood On The Dancefloor, You Might Need Somebody, AlrightNot only do James and Andy reveal all the legend and some of the libel behind the tracks of the lower half of this 90's Top 10, they also discuss chatgpt written rap lyrics, crime investigation tents in the discotheque and the musical and culinary predilections of professional footballers.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 120

    3rd August 1969, Part 2

    In The Ghetto, Goodnight Midnight, Saved By The Bell, Give Peace A Chance, Honky Tonk WomenIt's the top half of this end-of-the-60s UK Top 10, so not only do Andy and James uncover some groovy facts and fictions behind these great records, they also discuss death threats, high pitched racism and the BBC banning pleas against minor skirmishes.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 119

    3rd August 1969, Part 1

    It Mek, Baby Make It Soon, Conversations, Make Me An Island, My Cherie AmourNot only are all the stories and suspicions behind these songs covered in the bottom half of this late-60s UK Top 10 but somehow James and Andy also find time to delve into Liverpool audience berating their "own", suppositions about the serenading subject matter of ex-Prime Ministers and the proclamations of a bunch of drama queens (and kings)Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 118

    24th February 2008, Part 2

    Wow, Now You're Gone, Rock Star, What's It Gonna Be, MercyIt’s the pinnacle of this 2008 UK top ten singles chart. Andy and James discover the stories behind these songs as well as being drawn into educational institutions resembling Guantanamo Bay, unjustified hatred, silly conspiracy theories and how the periodic table can be utilised by pop stars.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 117

    24th February 2008, Part 1

    Work, Stop And Stare, Don't Stop The Music, Sun Goes Down, Chasing PavementsNot only do James and Andy unpack all the realities and rumours behind these five songs at the bottom half of this late 00s UK Top 10, they also share tales of carnal knowledge, children of the night and what you can do with a surplus of fluorescent lighting tubes .Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 116

    27th February 1978, Part 2

    Wuthering Heights, Stayin' Alive, Wishing On A Star, Come Back My Love, Take A Chance On MeIn the upper echelons of this 1978 UK Top 10, James and Andy discover all the facts, fictions and fancies behind these five fantastic records. They also discuss time signatures and bar lengths, ADHD afflicted pop stars and unusual museums.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 115

    27th February 1978, Part 1

    If I Had Words, Love Is Like Oxygen, One More Night, Mr Blue Sky, FigaroAs they explore the stories, statistics and symbolism of the lower half of this UK Top 10, Andy and James find themselves discussing pop and the periodic table, music and meteorology and dancing on the dark side.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 114

    22nd April 1999, Part 2

    Electricity, Thank Abba For The Music, My Name Is, Turn Around, Perfect MomentIt's the best selling top half of this late 20th century UK Top 10. As well as uncovering and discovering loads of facts and fallacies behind these records, Andy and James cannot help but get dragged into the subjects of censorship, returning from the dead and the danger of putting strangers together to present an award.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 113

    22nd April 1999, Part 1

    You Get What You Give, Love Of A Lifetime, Flat Beat, Witch Doctor, No ScrubsThere's a lot of surprises and salaciousness behind the stories of these 5 songs at the lower half of this UK Top 10. As well as reporting on all these James and Andy also discuss smashing capitalism, Sexy Elvii and the difficulties of asking to speak to the manager.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 112

    20th November 1989, Part 2

    C'mon And Get My Love, That's What I Like, Fools Gold, Pacific 808, LambadaIf you've clicked on this to hear the Top 5 records from this week then you're an April fool. Instead James and Andy reveal all the rumours and realities behind these great records as well as ruminating on styles of rap, classic editions of "Top of the Pops" and tunes that just nick loads of other ones.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    20th November 1989, Part 1

    Comment Te Dire Adieu, Room In You Heart, Ouija Board Ouija Board, Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin', Street TuffIn this "April Fool" edition, not only do Andy and James discuss numbers 20 to 16 of this "Next 10" from this late 80's chart, they also foolishly discuss militaristic rhythms, contacting the dead, what goes on over the Channel and for some reason compare themselves to the United Nations.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    10th March 1963, Part 2

    That's What Love Will Do, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, Please Please Me, Summer Holiday, The Wayward WindIt's the top half of this groovy 60's Top 10 and as Andy and James uncover plenty of pop facts and partially researched suppositions they also bring up Prime Minister's favourite platters, public travel being co-opted for rock'n'roll and the influence of inclemency.Join our community FOR FREE or LEAVE US A TIPFollow us on FACEBOOK and INSTACheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A podcast where we talk about pop music. Specifically by deep-diving a randomly selected UK Top 10 singles chart from the past.Hosted by comedians James Cook and Andy Robinson it is packed with facts, analysis, anecdotes and unasked-for-opinions as we unflinchingly confront the songs you love and hate, and those you've completely forgotten.Bop bop shoo-wop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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