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Golden's Oldies

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Golden’s Oldies, a light-hearted look back at the British charts through the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Sprinkled with anecdotes of working in the biggest UK venues and unusual song facts, Chris Golden brings a touch of fun from his days over three decades as a UK disc jockey. For requests, dedications and interesting music trivia, follow along at Golden’s Oldies (The Chris Golden Show) Facebook page.

Location:

Canada

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Golden’s Oldies, a light-hearted look back at the British charts through the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Sprinkled with anecdotes of working in the biggest UK venues and unusual song facts, Chris Golden brings a touch of fun from his days over three decades as a UK disc jockey. For requests, dedications and interesting music trivia, follow along at Golden’s Oldies (The Chris Golden Show) Facebook page.

Language:

English

Contact:

12048014338


Episodes
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Golden's Oldies 53

4/24/2024
All 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).

Duration:01:55:48

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Golden's Oldies 52

3/13/2024
At 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).

Duration:01:58:58

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Golden's Oldies 51

1/31/2024
Back 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 Chris Golden Show).

Duration:01:56:33

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Golden's Oldies 50

12/25/2023
We'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 Facebook page, Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).

Duration:01:57:32

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Golden's Oldies 49 A Last Minute Extra Alternative Christmas

12/22/2023
Another 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.........

Duration:00:59:48

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Golden's Oldies 48 (revised 34) Christmas

12/4/2023
Here'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.

Duration:00:59:13

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Golden's Oldies 47

11/29/2023
Golden'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)

Duration:01:56:55

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Golden's Oldies 46

11/13/2023
Golden'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 (The Chris Golden Show).

Duration:01:57:48

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Golden's Oldies 45

11/2/2023
All 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 Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show) Facebook page.

Duration:01:57:36

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Golden's Oldies 44

9/14/2023
A 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).

Duration:01:54:46

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Golden's Oldies 43

9/5/2023
Episode 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 my Facebook Page. Take a look and join. Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show)

Duration:01:56:44

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Golden's Oldies 42

8/22/2023
Episode 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 (The Chris Golden Show).

Duration:01:57:49

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Golden's Oldies 41

7/25/2023
Another 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 Show).

Duration:01:58:36

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Golden's Oldies 40

7/15/2023
Golden'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: Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).

Duration:01:56:32

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Golden's Oldies 39

6/27/2023
Golden'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)

Duration:01:57:33

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Golden's Oldies 38

5/29/2023
Back 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 Lifestyles 55 Digital Radio in North America and Skyline Gold in the UK. All playlists can be found on my Facebook page, Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).

Duration:01:58:27

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Golden's Oldies 37

3/7/2023
Episode 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 we remember George Harrison's birthday through his son Dhani, the Beatles and the Travelling Wilburys. All Golden's Oldies playlists can be found on my Facebook page; Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show)........search playlists.

Duration:01:56:12

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Golden's Oldies 36

2/5/2023
Golden'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 Thomas of the Drifters, Barrett Strong from Motown, and the incomparable Jeff Beck who all passed away recently. Plus a record banned everywhere (almost) in the 60s and still is today. Tracklist on my Facebook page; Golden's Oldies (The Chris Golden Show).

Duration:01:57:23

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Golden's Oldies 35

1/8/2023
Another 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)

Duration:01:52:24

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Golden's Oldies 34 An Alternate Christmas

12/17/2022
For 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)

Duration:00:57:48