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27th February 1978, Part 2

Ep. 116

Wuthering Heights, Stayin' Alive, Wishing On A Star, Come Back My Love, Take A Chance On Me


In 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.


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