Hits 21 - A UK Number Ones Podcast
This podcast is on a mission to discuss every single UK number one single. Each episode covers a different chart-topping song from the UK singles chart, exploring its history, impact, and cultural significance. The show is produced by Hits 21, a brand focused on UK music charts.
Episodes
1999 (10): The Race for Christmas Number 1 & Goodbye, My Friend, The 90s
ROB'S ALBUM: https://open.spotify.com/album/6EP0o8wuPnjU5L7saDYuih?si=_COzPN69RQqFMu-oARCHLQHello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit.You can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 19
1999 (9): Geri Halliwell, Robbie Williams, Wamdue Project, Cliff Richard
ROB'S ALBUM: https://open.spotify.com/album/6EP0o8wuPnjU5L7saDYuih?si=_COzPN69RQqFMu-oARCHLQHello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THI
1999 (8): Christina Aguilera, Westlife, Five
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1999 (7): Geri Halliwell, Lou Bega, Vengaboys, Eiffel 65
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1999 (6): Vengaboys, ATB, Ricky Martin, Ronan Keating, Westlife
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1999 (5): Shanks & Bigfoot, Baz Luhrmann, S Club 7
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1999 (4): Martine McCutcheon, Westlife, Backstreet Boys, Boyzone
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1999 (3): Britney Spears, Boyzone, B*Witched, Mr. Oizo
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit...You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1999 (2): The Offspring, Armand Van Helden, Blondie, Lenny Kravitz
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit...Bathtime to Magic 1152: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JadbRJq70sm4ZStCViakB?si=48cefbe19f4f4a09You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED I
1999 (1): Chef, Steps, Fatboy Slim, 911
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit...You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1998 (8): The Race for Christmas Number 1
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1998 (7): Billie Piper, Spacedust, Cher, B*Witched
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1998 (6): All Saints, Robbie Williams, Mel B, B*Witched
Rob dancing: https://x.com/Hits21UK/status/2039752587100995843Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1
1998 (5): Another Level, Jamiroquai, Spice Girls, Boyzone, Manic Street Preachers
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1998 (4): B*Witched, Baddiel & Skinner, Billie Piper
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1998 (3): Run DMC, Boyzone, All Saints, Aqua, The Tamperer
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1998 (2): Celine Dion, Cornershop, Madonna
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1998 (1): All Saints, Oasis, Usher, Aqua
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1997 (7): The Race for Christmas Number 1 [REUPLOAD]
Fuck off Spotify bots and fuck off workshy corporate overlord cunts trying to get us done for copyright.
1997 (6): Aqua, Various Artists for the BBC, Teletubbies
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1997 (5): Will Smith, The Verve, Elton John, Spice Girls
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1997 (4): Eternal, Hanson, Puff Daddy, Oasis
Andy's 12-hour Christmas marathon: https://www.gofundme.com/f/andys-12-hour-christmas-music-marathonHello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THI
1997 (3): R Kelly, Michael Jackson, Gary Barlow, Olive
Andy's 12-hour Christmas marathon: https://www.gofundme.com/f/andys-12-hour-christmas-music-marathonHello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USE
1997 (2): U2, No Doubt, Spice Girls, Chemical Brothers
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1997 (1): Tori Amos, White Town, Blur, LL Cool J
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1996 (7): The Race for Christmas Number One
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1996 (6): The Prodigy, Peter Andre, Boyzone, Dunblane
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1996 (5): Chemical Brothers, Boyzone, Spice Girls, Robson & Jerome
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
1996 (4): Spice Girls, Peter Andre, Fugees, Deep Blue Something
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
BONUS: Top of the Pops, June 1994
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
BONUS: Top of the Pops, August 1991
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988
BONUS: Top of the Pops, March 1986
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
1996 (3): Gina G, Three Lions, Fugees, Gary Barlow
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
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1996 (2): Take That, The Prodigy, Mark Morrison, George Michael
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
1996 (1): George Michael, Babylon Zoo, Oasis
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
1995 (6): The Race for Christmas Number One
WHATABOUTCHICKENSHello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit.You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
1995 (5): Simply Red, Coolio, Robson & Jerome
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit.You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
1995 (4): Blur, Michael Jackson, Shaggy
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit.You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
1995 (3): Robson & Jerome, The Outhere Brothers, Take That
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit.You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988.
1995 (2): Take That, Oasis, Livin' Joy
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Take That show signs that growing up is giving up, Oasis have finally landed (at 450hz, mind you), and Livin' Joy provide a slice of enduring Ibiza dance goodness.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comTwitter: @Hits21UK
1995 (1): Rednex, Celine Dion, Comic Relief, The Outhere Brothers
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Rednex bring the Deep South to Sweden, Celine Dion hopes you donsaywatchabaatooshay, there's a Comic Relief single, and Rob has an awful driving experience thanks to Wiggle Wiggle.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comTwitter: @Hits21UK
1994 (6): The Race for Christmas Number 1
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1994 (5): Pato Banton & Baby D
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Pato Banton longs for the return of the true 90s soccer gaming franchise, and Andy sees if Baby D's beautiful fantasy can pass the Land Down Under Test.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comTwitter: @Hits21UK
1994 (4): Wet Wet Wet, Whigfield, Take That
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - The Wets are all around and they're not going away, Whigfield give us the best Saturday night of our lives, and Take That are UNSURE (ha!)Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hits21uk.bsky.social
1994 (3): Tony Di Bart, Stilstkin, Manchester United Football Squad
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Tony The Bart is here with his real thing, Stiltskin get Ed dreaming of the Highlands (and denim), and Manchester United prove that you can't get 11 tone-deaf lads to make a good song.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hits21uk.bsky.social
1994 (2): Doop, Take That, Prince
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - DOOP! Take That bring us some Philly Cheese (but not that kind), and Prince nearly gives Rob a chance to talk to his crush.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hits21uk.bsky.social
1994 (1): Chaka Demus & Pliers, D:Ream, Mariah Carey
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Chaka Demus gets some help from some taxi folks, D:Ream are in the charts for millions of years, and Mariah Carey is no sex, no dancers, no autotune, 100% talent.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hits21uk.bsky.social
Scores On the Doors (2): David Arnold's Casino Royale
A new bonus episode of Scores On the Doors. Andy from Hits 21 takes a deep dive into some of Hollywood's most famous soundtracks and scores.
1993 (6): The Race for Christmas Number 1
BLOBBY BLOBBY BLOBBYEmail: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1993 (5): Meat Loaf, Mr. Blobby, Take That
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Meat Loaf brings theatre to the charts, we give Mr. Blobby a passing glance, and Mark Own tries his best for Take That.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hits21uk.bsky.social
1993 (4): Culture Beat, The Fresh Prince, Take That and Lulu
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Culture Beat are in search of Mr. Vault, we introduce Andy to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Take That return to the 70s for their next number one.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hits21uk.bsky.social
1993 (3): Gabrielle, Take That, Freddie Mercury
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Gabrielle is awfully polite as she brings us back to the start, we have no idea what Take That are doing in the ir latest music video, and we wonder what the 90s would have been like with Freddie Mercury in them.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hits21uk
1993 (2): George Michael & Queen, Ace of Base, UB40
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - George Michael pays loving tribute to Freddie Mercury, Ace of Base manage to avoid being the Arse of Barse, and Ed Be Almost 40.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1993 (1): 2 Unlimited, Shaggy, The Bluebells
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - there are no limits for how many versions 2 Unlimited want to make of No Limit, Shaggy gets throaty (to the extreme), and The Bluebells are wedged into the White Cliffs of Dover.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
Scores On the Doors (1): Michael Giacchino's Up
Welcome to a new bonus podcast: Scores On the Doors. Andy from Hits 21 takes a deep dive into some of Hollywood's most famous soundtracks and scores.
1992 (5): The Race for Christmas Number 1
HAND EYE WILL ALWAYS LOVE CHRISTMAS.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1992 (4): Boyz II Men, Charles & Eddie
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - both Boyz II Men and Charles & Eddie take us back through different eras of Motown.Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1992 (3): Snap!, The Shamen, Tasmin Archer
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - Snap are as serious as neuroblastoma, The Shamen go to war with Arsenal fans, and Tasmin Archer looks back at the Space Race.Twitter: @Hits21UKEmail: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1992 (2): KWS, Erasure, Jimmy Nail
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!This week - KWS get to covering and stealing, Erasure are Abba-ish, and Jimmy Nail... has a go/does his best, delete as appropriate.Twitter: @Hits21UKEmail: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1992 (1): Wet Wet Wet, Shakespear's Sister, Right Said Fred
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21: The 90s.
At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!
This week - The Wets make our eyes wet, Shakespear's Sister brings Madonna out of her coffin, and we're Deeply Dippy about the THOUGHTS Ed's got.
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1991 (6): The Race for Christmas Number 1
It's QUEENmas!
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1991 (5): U2, Vic Reeves & The Wonder Stuff, Michael Jackson, George Michael & Elton John
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!
This week - U2's flies come undone, The Wonder Stuff deserve a lot better, Michael Jackson takes on the KKK and the news media, and Ed tries to force the sun to go down.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1991 (4): Color Me Badd, Jason Donovan, Bryan Adams
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Andy!
This week - shiver me timbers, it's Color Me Badd! Any vocalist will do, it's Jason Donovan! And Bryan Adams reigns for almost four months.
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1991 (3): Hale & Pace, Chesney Hawkes, Cher
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable this week it's Rob, Ed, and Lizzy!
This week, THE THE THE make sure the 90s doesn't forget that the 50s, 60s, and 80s came first.
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Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
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1991 (2): The KLF, The Simpsons, The Clash
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed.
This week, it's time to ask: Should the KLF have their cake and burn it, dude?
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Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7gromlR4BszFVxnFOqZ5iI?si=1388bc774183480d
1991 (1): Iron Maiden, Enigma, Queen
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed.
This week we've got perhaps the weirdest line-up in Hits 21 history!
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1990 (7): The Race for Christmas Number 1
It's CLIFFmas!
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1990 (6): Righteous Brothers and Vanilla Ice
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed.
This week we've got the return of the Righteous Brothers, and a guy who knows how to solve problems.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1990 (5): Steve Miller Band, Maria McKee, The Beautiful South
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed, with Lizzy stepping aside for the next while.
This week we've got Steve Miller Band wit-wooing their way through T-Rex lyrics, Maria McKee surprising all of us, and The Pogues on Broadway.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
1990 (4): Elton John, Partners in Kryme, Bombularina
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed, with Lizzy stepping aside for the next while.
This week we've got Elton John warning us about the Heeluna Hen, the Teenage Mutant Hero/Ninja Turtles, and Timmy Mallett and Andrew Lloyd Webber team up for... something.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcas
1990 (3): Madonna, Adamski, ENGLANDneworder
Hello everyone. Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed, with Lizzy stepping aside for the next while.
This week we've got Madonna ushering in the new decade, Adamski introducing us all to Seal, and we discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of football songs in the pop charts.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcas
1990 (2): Sinead O'Connor, Beats International, Snap!
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed, with Lizzy stepping aside for the next while.
This week we've got Sinead O'Connor covering Prince, the last gasp of the 80s and the first breath of the 90s, and we come across a song that's survived a 34-year assault by British TV advertisement.
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1990 (1): Band Aid II, New Kids On the Block, Kylie Minogue
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21! It's time for a new season: Hits 21 - The 90s.
At the roundtable from now on it's Rob, Andy, and Ed, with Lizzy stepping aside for the next while.
This week we've got almost uninterrupted Stock Aitken Waterman, Rob's demanding justice for De La Soul, and we find out which of us existed when these songs were released.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast
Goodbye (For Now!) - 2000s Review Show
Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 2000s.Twitter: @Hits21UK Email: hits21podcast@gmail.comVault: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O5MHJUIQIUuf0Jv0Peb3C?si=e4057fb450f648b0
2009 (10): The RAGE for Christmas Number 1
Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 2000s.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
Vault: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O5MHJUIQIUuf0Jv0Peb3C?si=e4057fb450f648b0
https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/15/00s-pop-icon-confirms-groups-comeback-20-years-eminem-clash-21380505/
2009 (9): Black Eyed Peas, The X Factor Finalists, Peter Kay, Lady Gaga
Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 2000s.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
Vault: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O5MHJUIQIUuf0Jv0Peb3C?si=e4057fb450f648b0
2009 (8): Taio Cruz, Chipmunk, Alexandra Burke, Cheryl, JLS
Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 21st century - from January 2000, right through to the present day.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
Vault: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O5MHJUIQIUuf0Jv0Peb3C?si=e4057fb450f648b0
2009 (7): Dizzee Rascal, Jay Z feat. Rihanna & Kanye West, Pixie Lott
Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 21st century - from January 2000, right through to the present day.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
Vault: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O5MHJUIQIUuf0Jv0Peb3C?si=e4057fb450f648b0
2009 (6): Black Eyed Peas, Tinchy Stryder & Amelle, David Guetta & Akon
Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 21st century - from January 2000, right through to the present day.
Twitter: @Hits21UK
Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com
Vault: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5O5MHJUIQIUuf0Jv0Peb3C?si=e4057fb450f648b0
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