Listeners share memories of the pop charts as this British institution turns 70
Music and memories form this audio scrapbook as listeners recall how the charts connect them to moments in their lives.
For years, the charts have connected the wider country, too. Select any week since 1952, and the charts can show us what mattered to people, from trends like the rise of glam rock to moments like the death of John Lennon.
We hear about early obsessions, and the desire to support an artist in the charts like a football club in a league. Listeners confess who they supported in chart 'battles' between Westlife and Cliff Richard, Ultravox and Joe Dolce. Joseph Dolce is an American-Australian singer/songwriter, poet and essayist.
Dolce achieved international recognition with his multi-million-selling song, "Shaddap You Face", Music comes from a huge array of artists including Elvis Presley, David Bowie, T-Rex, Hawkwind, Donny Osmond, and many more.
