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Shooby Dooby Doo Wop

Deep-diving random UK Top 10 singles charts from the past, 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

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  • 13. 6th October 1955, Part 1

    33:25||Ep. 13
    As they explore the lower half of this week's top ten selling singles, Andy and James uncover the influence of rhyming slang in pop music, the options explored with a turntable and what happens if you project your own darkest and deepest fears onto a novelty song.Join our community FOR FREECheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE

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  • 12. 26th March 1990, Part 2

    37:22||Ep. 12
    Whilst examining the top 5 selling records and exploring the stories and statistics of these songs at the height of the charts, Andy and James also examine the realities of first pop star crushes, titular inspiration derived from cocktails of class A drugs, and how to introduce a banger by using the Russian tongue.Join our community FOR FREECheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE

  • 11. 26th March 1990, Part 1

    44:51||Ep. 11
    As they dissect the facts and fictions of numbers 10 to 6 of this week's Top Ten singles chart, James and Andy also discuss the psychological impact of haircuts, being introduced to songs through a mega-mix, and the actions of exploitative management behind these chart botherers.Join our community FOR FREECheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE

  • 10. 23rd October 2000, Part 2

    34:32||Ep. 10
    Whilst explaining the truth and rumours surrounding the pinnacle of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the autumn of a new millennium, Andy and James also explore pop stars who refuse to obey Britain's highway code, the notion of twelve cylinder symphonies and who really first came up with the idea of releasing the hounds.Join our community FOR FREECheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE

  • 9. 23rd October 2000, Part 1

    35:17||Ep. 9
    Whilst deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the 23rd October 2000 James and Andy also sift through the concepts of living for the weekend, the disparities between lyrics and the video depiction and, despite being nowhere near the charts, the omnipresence of a certain drummer and singer.Join our community FOR FREECheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE

  • 8. 31st May 1967, Part 2

    34:31||Ep. 8
    We are at the pinnacle of the UK singles chart from the 31st May 1967. Whilst Andy and James uncover the truth, rumours and the legend behind these songs they also explore the impact of geography on creativity, the difficulties of relationships and, ironically whilst they yabber on, the power of silence.Join our community FOR FREECheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE

  • 7. 31st May 1967, Part 1

    38:34||Ep. 7
    While deep diving numbers 10 to 6 of the UK Top Ten singles chart from the 31st May 1967, James Cook and Andy Robinson explore the legends, the lies and the libel around these groovy 5 songs. They also discuss British socialites and stage actors, father/daughter relationships and, apart from a dance move, the impact of mashed potato on music.Join our community FOR FREECheck out this Top 10 (plus bonus tracks) on SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE