On this day in 1963, Gerry and the Pacemakers hit the top spot in the UK with the unfeasibly catchy 'I Like It'. A song that a youthful Depeche Mode used to perform a cover version of back in 1980. Now that's one I'd like to hear.
Huge congratulations to Jess Somerville and Diane Ennis! Winners of our ticket giveaway for the Punchestown Music Festival 😀 Enjoy the gig!
Aidan Leonard is giving away tickets to the Punchestown Music Festival this morning on Irelands Biggest Jukebox. The winner will receive two sets of tickets for both Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July.
To be in with a chance of winning, just complete the title of this classic hit by Deacon Blue - "Real Gone............". Pop your answers in the comments section below and we'll announce a winner early next week.
Live from Hollywood* at 7pm tonight, it's Amanda Fennelly playing a selection of classic tracks featured in Movies throughout the decades.
*Did I say Hollywood? I meant, of course, Donnybrook.
On Gold Stars this evening at 7pm, we travel back to 1995 to revisit the final episode in the series 'Stars of the 60s'. Tonight Colm Keane speaks to Billy J Kramer - the frontman for Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas.....although I'm sure you were able to work that one out yourselves.
Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas Live - I'll Keep You Satisfied ( The Beatles )
This is another Lennon/McCartney tune that the Beatles never recorded. Given to Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. I think he cut out a verse. .