Golden's Oldies
Golden’s Oldies is a light-hearted look back at the British charts through the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Host Chris Golden shares anecdotes from his three decades as a UK disc jockey, working in the biggest UK venues, along with unusual song facts. The show includes requests, dedications, and interesting music trivia. Listeners can follow along on the Golden’s Oldies (The Chris Golden Show) Facebook page.
Episodes
Golden's Oldies 63 Hour 2
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 63 available as a podcast or live on Outreach Gold internet radio.Playlist at my Facebook page.
Golden's Oldies 63 Hour 1
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 63 available as a podcast or live on Outreach Gold internet radio.
Golden's Oldies 62 Hour 2
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 62 second hour with the Sixties-Nine and the pop back to the 50s.
Golden's Oldies 62 Hour 1
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 62 first hour with the Motown Moment and the Sounds of Surf.
Golden's Oldies 61 Hour 2
Send us Fan MailThe second hour of the latest edition of Golden's Oldies.
Golden's Oldies 61 Hour 1
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies is back with yet another episode. All tracks curated from my Colossal Collection especially for baby boomers and everyone who loves great music.
Golden's Oldies 60 Hour 2
Send us Fan MailHour 2 of Golden's Oldies 60.
Golden's Oldies 60 Hour 1
Send us Fan MailHot on the heals of Episode 59, here is 60 All the regular features plus a tribute to Neil Sedaka.
Golden's Oldies 59 Hour 2
Send us Fan MailSpecially for Outreach Gold internet radio station, Golden's Oldies returns with all the usual features. The Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.Plus in this episode, tributes to Sly Stone and Brian Wilson.Find the Playlist on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).
Golden's Oldies 59 Hour 1
Send us Fan MailSpecially for Outreach Gold internet radio station, Golden's Oldies returns with all the usual features. The Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.Plus in this episode, tributes to Sly Stone and Brian Wilson.Find the Playlist on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).
Golden's Oldies 58
Send us Fan MailThe latest edition of Golden's Oldies features, the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.One that got away from Dobie Gray; Joan Jett covering AC/DC; a reggae memory from Harry J Allstars and a classic piece of trad jazz; all this and so much more in two hours of great music carefully pulled from my colossal collection .The playlist is available on my Facebook p
Golden's Oldies 57
Send us Fan MailBack again with two hours of great tracks picked with the upmost care, especially for Boomers but anyone who enjoys Golden Oldies.From Crosby Stills & Nash to the Four Tops.......the Lovin' Spoonful to KC & the Sunshine Band, and everything in between. The regular features; the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.Playlist on my Facebook page: Golden&
Golden's Oldies 56
Send us Fan MailJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Chris Golden pops up with another edition of Golden's Oldies. All the regular features: the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf, and the Sixties-Nine plus we'll discover the first 45 single bought buy a teenage George Michael. What was yours ?All playlists are available on the Facebook page; Golden's Oldies (The Ch
Golden's Oldies 55
Send us Fan MailA varied playlist for Boomers et al. From the Association to the Spencer Davis Group, to Billy Paul to Ringo Starr, there's something you'll enjoy. Plus all the usual features: the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.Take a look at my Facebook page, Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show) for the playlist and other music trivia.
Golden's Oldies 54
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies back again with another two hours of memories for Boomers and everyone who loves great music.The usual features: the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine, with 7 UK chart toppers. Tracks Less Travelled are from Lulu, the Tymes and Atomic Rooster, plus a new release from UB 40.Playlist on the Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Sh
Golden's Oldies 53
Send us Fan MailAll your usual favourites in this episode of Golden's Oldies. The Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf, and the Sixties-Nine, plus a replay of the fabulous version of San Francisco by the Agents. Four number 1s from the USA and the Tracks Less Traveled are by Joan Jett and the Four Seasons.Playlist on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).
Golden's Oldies 52
Send us Fan MailAt last another episode of Golden's Oldies. A jam packed show with the usual features: the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Number 1s from Sandie Shaw and Fern Kinney and the Tracks Less Traveled are by Cat Stevens, Dusty Springfield and Ricky Nelson.Playlist on my Facebook page; Golden"s Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).
Golden's Oldies 51
Send us Fan MailBack with a new studio set up, Golden's Oldies 51. All the favourite features, the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the popular Sixties-Nine.Number 1s from Will Young and the Searchers and the tracks less traveled are by Prince and the New Power Generation and a one hit wonder (at least in the UK) by Eric Carmen.Playlist on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chr
Golden's Oldies 50
Send us Fan MailWe've reached the half century of Golden's Oldies. Thanks to all who have downloaded an episode and those who listen either live on Skyline Gold Radio in the UK and Lifestyles 55 Digital Radio in Canada or stream on the internet.All the regular features for this show; Sounds of Surf, Motown Moment and Sixties-Nine plus a small tribute to Denny Laine.Playlist on my Faceboo
Golden's Oldies 49 A Last Minute Extra Alternative Christmas
Send us Fan MailAnother 1 hour of Christmas tunes you won't hear on many mainstream radio shows.Featuring the Dumbells, who are actually Roxy Music and Jussi & the Boys portraying themselves as the Yobs. There's also rarities from the Kinks, the Rolling Stones and the Eurythmics.Once again, there's no Maria Carey.........
Golden's Oldies 48 (revised 34) Christmas
Send us Fan MailHere's your one hour Christmas Golden's Oldies. No Maria Carey, Elton, or Slade, but some favourites you may not have heard on the radio for years.
Golden's Oldies 47
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 47 with the regular Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and Sixties-Nine features.Number 1's from T Rex, Barry White and Kate Bush and the Tracks Less Travelled are by George Michael, Stealers Wheel and Felice Taylor.Playlist on my Facebook Page: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show)
Golden's Oldies 46
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 46, back again with a packed show of great tunes for Baby Boomers et al. The usual features, the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the popular Sixties-Nine together with number 1's from Manhattan Transfer, George McCrae and Prince. Tracks Less Traveled are by Robert Palmer, Phil Collins and Labi Siffre.Playlists on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (T
Golden's Oldies 45
Send us Fan MailAll your usual favourite features on this edition, number 45, of Golden's Oldies; the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.Tracks Less Travelled are by Santana and White Plains, and number 1s from the Shadows and Danny Williams.The show is packed with music for Boomers et al and includes the One Second Wonder and a special surprise at the end.Playlist on my G
Golden's Oldies 44
Send us Fan MailA really packed and varied show with all the usual features, the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Plus another One Second Wonder. Playlists can be found on my Facebook page; Golden's Oldies(The Chris Golden Show).
Golden's Oldies 43
Send us Fan MailEpisode 43. The usual features; the Motown Moment which includes a track by Eddie Holland that typifies the Motown Sound, the Sounds of Surf with a surf classic from the 60s, and the Sixties Nine, 9 classic tracks from the best musical decade, back to back to back.Plus the One Second Wonder, your opportunity to guess a record after listening to just one second.All playlists are on
Golden's Oldies 42
Send us Fan MailEpisode 42 another 100+ minutes of music for Boomers et al. The regular features; the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine, plus the new One Second Wonder. Tracks Less Traveled from Boz Scaggs and Henry Gross along with tributes to Sinead O'Connor, Randy Meisner of the Eagles and Robbie Robertson.Playlists are found on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (
Golden's Oldies 41
Send us Fan MailAnother fun, One Second Wonder, along with the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and Sixties Nine packed into Episode 41 of Golden's Oldies.Number !s from the Pet Shop Boys, Desmond Dekker and David Soul; the Tracks Less Traveled by Squeeze, Migil Five and Laura Nyro. All your Boomer favourites in a two hour easy listen show.Playlist: Facebook page Golden's Oldies (The Chris
Golden's Oldies 40
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 40 brings a brand new feature along with the regular Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Its the One-Second Wonder. I play you just one second of a popular tune and you get to guess the artist and title. !Number 1s from Donna Summer and Midge Ure plus Tracks Less Traveled from Cat Stevens and Jennifer Warnes.Playlists are on my Facebook page: Go
Golden's Oldies 39
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 39 featuring the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Another in the series of music from my colossal collection from the 60s 70s and 80s. Number 1s from the Beatles and the Temptations plus Tracks Less Traveled by the Four Seasons and Jimmy Helms.The playlist can be found on my Facebook page; Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show)
Golden's Oldies 38
Send us Fan MailBack again with two hours of great music for Boomers and all. Sadly we've recently lost Tina Turner and Gordon Lightfoot, so quick tributes to them along with the regular, Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf, and Sixties-Nine features.Tracks less traveled from John Lennon and Sarah MacLachlan and chart toppers from the Marcels and Petula Clark.The podcast is now broadcast on Lifesty
Golden's Oldies 37
Send us Fan MailEpisode 37 and a packed 100+ minutes of great music for Boomers et al, with the regular Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Number Ones from T-Rex, Manfred Mann and Deep Blue Something; and the Tracks Less Travelled are by Wilson Pickett, Hall & Oates and Sting, plus there's a version of Badfinger's Day After Day, you may have never heard before. Also
Golden's Oldies 36
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 36 for Boomers and all of us who like great music. Another 100+ minutes that includes the regular Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf, and Sixties-Nine features.Number Ones from the Kinks, Lisa Stansfield and Gary Puckett & the Union Gap together with Tracks Less Travelled by the Rolling Stones, John Kongos and David Bowie. There's also tributes to Charlie T
Golden's Oldies 35
Send us Fan MailAnother 100+ minutes of great music for Boomers and all. Regular features; the Motown Moment, the Sound of Surf and the Sixties-Nine, along with an In Memoriam for Christine McVie, ChickenShack/Fleetwood Mac, Terry Hall from the Specials and Earth Wind and Fire's drummer Fred White.Playlists are found on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show)
Golden's Oldies 34 An Alternate Christmas
Send us Fan MailFor all those becoming bored with the regular Christmas tunes, here's Golden's Oldies special Alternate Christmas podcast. Featuring tracks by the Beach Boys, Jethro Toll, Chris De Burgh and the Fab Four, along with a festive Motown Moment.Playlist is on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show)
Golden's Oldies 33
Send us Fan MailStill between studios, here's Episode 33 of Golden's Oldies.Two hours of music for boomers et al, featuring the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.Tracks Less Traveled by the Moody Blues, Dusty Springfield and the Shadows with Number 1s from the Foundations and Floyd Cramer.Join in the 'chat' on my Facebook page: Golden's Oldies (The Chr
Golden's Oldies 32
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 32, featuring the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Long awaited, as I'm between studios, so many thanks for your patience. Tracks less Traveled are by Robin Gibb, Glen Campbell and Nikki Yanofsky plus there are memories of Lamont Dozier, Daryl Hunt of the Pogues and Olivia Newton-John who we sadly lost last month.All Golden's Oldies
Golden's Oldies 31
Send us Fan MailThe usual format for all baby boomers and lovers of great music. 100+ minutes of selections made with the utmost tlc, including the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine.Number Ones from Fleetwood Mac and Manfred Mann together with the Tracks Less Travelled by Stevie Wonder, Roy Wood and Paula Cole.Playlists can be found on my Facebook page; Golden's Oldies (
Golden's Oldies 30
Send us Fan MailEpisode 30, and yet another 100+ minutes of great music for Boomers et al. The regular Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine, plus a version of San Francisco you may never have heard before. Number ones from Kate Bush, the Kinks and the Shadows and the Tracks Less Travelled are from the Rolling Stones, Alison Moyet, and the Everly Brothers.All Golden's Oldies pla
Golden's Oldies 29
Send us Fan MailAnother 100+ minutes for Boomers and everyone else who likes great music. The usual features, the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf, and the Sixties-Nine, plus we remember two sad recent losses; Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode and drummer Andy White from Yes.Chart Toppers are by the Animals, the Troggs and the Beach Boys and the Tracks Less Travelled are from Joan Jett and the Blackh
Golden's Oldies 28
Send us Fan MailAnother 2 hours for baby-boomers and everyone else who loves great music. The usual features; the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf, and the Sixties-Nine, plus number ones from Don MacLean and Amen Corner. The tracks less travelled are by Justin Hayward and Ringo Starr .In addition we have an interesting number from Inde Band, It's Immaterial and a sing-a-long to a Queen stadi
Golden's Oldies 27
Send us Fan MailTwo hours of tunes for baby-boomers and everyone else who loves great music. Its Golden's Oldies 27, with the usual features; the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Number 1 hits from the Tymes and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson plus the Tracks Less Travelled are by Jim Rafferty (yes, Gerry Rafferty's brother) and Fleetwood Mac during the Bob Welc
Golden's Oldies 26
Send us Fan MailOn Golden's Oldies 26, we have the usual features; the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine, plus chart toppers from Billie Eilish and the Shadows. The Tracks Less Traveled are by Clifford T Ward and Gene Vincent with Sounds Incorporated and some Northern Soul by Little Richard.100+ minutes for Baby-boomers and everyone who loves great music.All Golden's
Golden's Oldies 25
Send us Fan MailAnother 100+ minutes of Golden's Oldies, to make your radio smile, including the Motown Moment, The Sounds of Surf and the popular Sixties-nine. Chart toppers from Robbie Williams and Brian Poole & the Tremeloes are featured along with tracks-less-travelled by the Detroit Spinners and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.All Golden's Oldies playlists can be found on Golden&a
Golden's Oldies 24
Send us Fan MailGolden's Oldies 24, another 100 plus minutes for baby-boomers and everyone who loves great music, all guaranteed to make your radio smile. The regular Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and Sixties-Nine features, along with chart toppers from Survivor, the Searchers and the Seekers; plus the tracks-less-travelled are by Ramsey Lewis, Nell Bryden and Manfred Mann.All Golden's O
Golden's Oldies 23
Send us Fan MailAnother 100 minutes + of Boomer music to make your radio smile on Golden's Oldies 23. The usual features; the Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf, and the Sixties-Nine.Chart toppers from the Rolling Stones, the Move and Edison Lighthouse, plus tracks less travelled from Janis Ian, Electric Light Orchestra and Cat Stevens.All Golden's Oldies playlists are available on the Go
Golden's Oldies 22
Send us Fan MailEpisode 22 once again has the regular Golden's Oldies features; the Motown Moment, The Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. Over 100 minutes of great music to make your radio smile, including chart toppers from the Everly Brothers, 10cc and the Fugees: plus tracks less travelled from the Moody Blues, Dean Friedman and Agnetha Faltskog & Gary Barlow.All Golden's Oldies
Golden's Oldies 21
Send us Fan MailEpisode 21 has all the regular Golden's Oldies features; the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf and the Sixties-Nine. There's something for everyone of us baby-boomers in 100 minutes of great music to keep our radios (devices) smiling. Chart toppers from Norman Greenbaum, Elvis Presley and Georgie Fame plus tracks less travelled by Audience, Paul & Linda McCartney and Fion
Golden's Oldies 20
Send us Fan MailEpisode 20 features 'The Sixties-Nine' from December 1965 and the usual Motown Moment and The Sounds Of Surf. Tracks less travelled are by Todd Rundgren and Kim Carnes and there's also a classic chart topper from Unit 4 + 2. Our musical adventure is over an hour and a half filled with Baby Boomer favourites and tracks that will have you saying, "I haven't h
Golden's Oldies 19
Send us Fan MailA new feature in Golden's Oldies; "The Sixties-Nine". A focussed look at a UK charts in the 1960s playing, not the top 3 or 5, but nine of the top twenty. There's also the regular Motown Moment and the Sounds of Surf plus tracks less travelled by Freddie Mercury, George McCrae and Hugh Masekela and chart toppers from Dave Clark Five and the Police. December was
Golden's Oldies 18
Send us Fan MailEpisode 18 contains all the regular Golden's Oldies features, the Motown Moment, Sounds of Surf, Back to the Sixties, and the Kitchen Disco Ball. There's million sellers from Desmond Dekker and George Michael and tracks less travelled by Christopher Cross and Dusty Springfield. Plus a brand new release by Dion featuring Mark Knopfler. All this and much more to keep all ba
Golden's Oldies 17
Send us Fan MailAnother Golden's Oldies musical adventure that takes you from Keith Richards to Tracy Chapman, from the Eurythmics to Julian Lennon and the Beatles to Norah Jones. There's a sixties chart topper from The Tornados and a few tracks less travelled from David Bowie, Keith Marshall and Aretha Franklin.The Motown Moment features the original All I Do, and the Sounds of Surf com
Golden's Oldies 16
Send us Fan MailOn this musical journey we travel from Dire Straits to Dusty Springfield; from Bob Seger to Nina Simone and from the Four Tops to Herb Alpert. Add to this, our Motown Moment, the Sounds of Surf and the Kitchen Disco Ball; together with a couple of number 1s and some tracks less travelled, you have over 90 minutes with something you're bound to love.Did I forget to mention, our
Golden's Oldies 15
Send us Fan MailIn this 90 minute musical adventure we play two Shadows tracks to celebrate Hank Marvin's 80th birthday and have a new 'Sounds Of Surf' feature. Tracks less travelled this show from Stealers Wheel, Kool & the Gang and the Rolling Stones.All this plus, our regular 'Motown Moment', 'Kitchen Disco Ball' and a Look Back at the Sixties.
Golden's Oldies 14
Send us Fan MailAnother musical adventure through rock, soul, Motown, cheese, disco and a variety of hits and tracks less travelled. We journey from a George Harrison tribute to John Lennon to London Grammar with a Chris Isaak cover. Along the way, there's Marvin Gaye, Kirsty MacColl, Elvis Presley, and the Isley Brothers. One could almost say there's something for everyone.
Golden's Oldies 13
Send us Fan MailAnother fast paced musical adventure for Boomers (and everyone else who loves great music) including the regular Motown Moment, Bubble Gum & Cheese and Kitchen Disco Ball features. The look back at the 60s has a debut chart topper and two one hit wonders. All this and more 'tracks less travelled' to keep you entertained for 90 minutes. Requests and dedications can be
Golden's Oldies 12
Send us Fan MailAnother musical adventure, that takes us from the Yardbirds to Jose Feliciano, from Pink Floyd to Caro Emerald and the Stylistics to Ed Sheeran. There's the regular Motown Moment, Bubble Gum & Cheese, and Kitchen Disco Ball features as well as our regular look back at the sixties. Dare I say there's something for everyone; nostalgia as well as 'new-stalgia';
Golden's Oldies 11
Send us Fan MailCheck out the Australian connection as we sample tracks from Midnight Oil, Python Lee Jackson and Men At Work. Extended to one and a half hours, Golden's Oldies while retaining the regular Motown Moment, Bubble Gum & Cheese and Back to the Sixties spots, adds an intriguing look at disco music in the 70s with The Kitchen Disco Ball .
Golden's Oldies 10
Send us Fan MailPlaylist:Night Of The Long Grass (From Nowhere) - TroggsCousin Norman (Reflections Of My Life) - MarmaladeOne More Cup Of Coffee (Sertab) - Sertab ErenerWhere To Now St Peter (Tumbleweed Connection) - Elton JohnMotown Moment:In And Out Of Love (Reflections) - Diana Ross & the SupremesSigned Sealed Delivered (I'm Yours) (Signed Sealed & Delivered) - Stevie WonderMusic (
Golden's Oldies 9
Send us Fan MailThe Motown Moment, Bubble Gum & Cheese, with an emphasis on the cheese, plus a Look Back At The Sixties are all featured in this hour of music from my colossal collection. There's also an unexpected cover of a Kansas tune by Melanie Safka, a classic from Jon & Vangelis and 'one that got away' from Climax.
Golden's Oldies 8
Send us Fan MailAnother hour of selections from my colossal collection, featuring UB40, Peter Gabriel live in Athens and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with Kylie Minogue. Plus the usual Motown Moment, Bubble Gum and Cheese and a look back at the sixties. We'll also discover who was the real Alvin Stardust.
Golden's Oldies 7
Send us Fan MailAnother hour of selections from my colossal collection plus the usual spots: The Motown Moment with Edwin Starr and Martha & the Vandellas; Bubble Gum & Cheese featuring the Glitter Band and my Look Back At The Sixties with the Everly Brothers, the Searchers and Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & the Trinity.
Golden's Oldies 6 Just the sixties/just the music
Send us Fan Mail18 songs from the Sixties without commentary. In a packed hour, there's pop, Motown, surf, cheese, classics, psychadelica and ballads. Phew, enjoy.
Golden's Oldies #5
Send us Fan MailOne hour of music from my Colossal Collection, that includes hits from Paul McCartney, Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes, The Move and Paul Simon. There's also classic covers by George Michael and Annie Lennox, plus the usual Motown Moment, Bubble Gum and Cheese and Back to the Sixties spots.
Golden's Oldies #4
Send us Fan MailIn this show, Bubble Gum & Cheese, Back ToThe Sixties, and a Motown Moment, are all featured, along with 80s hits by Bryan Ferry and Level 42. There's also ABBA and a cover of a 1939 classic from Carly Simon plus many more.
Golden's Oldies Number 3
Send us Fan MailAnother fast paced hour of nostalgic music featuring the Who, Lulu, T Rex and Marvin Gaye. Plus the usual Mowtown Moment, Bubblegum & Cheese and Back to the Sixties spots. Chris also treats you to a couple of cover versions never heard on terrestrial radio and of course, those crazy jingles.
Golden's Oldies Episode 1
Send us Fan MailBack to the Sixties and a Mowtown Moment are featured in an hour of music guaranteed to stir some youthful memories.In Episode 1 Chris Golden dips into his Colossal Collection and pulls out tracks by ELO, Cilla Black, Lindisfarne and Dusty Springfield.
Golden's Oldies Episode 2
Send us Fan MailBubble Gum & Cheese, Back To The Sixties, and a Mowtown Moment are all featured in a fast paced hour of music you'll remember from your youth.In Episode 2 Chris Golden dips into his Colossal Collection and pulls out some gems from Fleetwood Mac, Sade, Prince and the Dave Clark 5
