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In my latest incarnation as a free sovereign human being. The water is my soothing place. A herbivore sailor is what I am. Just be a good human 🙏

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By the summer of 1997, "Swallowed" had already become one of Bush's biggest international hits. Performing it at Reading Festival, the band brought the atmospheric lead single from Razorblade Suitcase to one of the UK's most iconic festival stages, showcasing a more melodic side of their sound.

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Before Placebo became one of alternative rock's biggest success stories, songs like "Drowning by Numbers" revealed the darker edges of their early sound. Performed at Loreley Festival in 1996, the track was a rare early B side that showcased the intensity and attitude that quickly set the band apart.

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The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
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Still at the beginning of their career, Placebo used songs like "Come Home" to announce themselves to a wider audience. Performed at Loreley Festival in 1996, the single captured the band's early energy and helped establish Brian Molko as one of alternative rock's most distinctive new voices.

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Long before Nevermind changed everything, “Spank Thru” was already a staple of Nirvana’s live sets. Recorded during the Bleach era and released on the Sub Pop 200 compilation in 1988, the song captured the raw energy and punk influences that shaped the band’s earliest years.

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Dire Straits - So Far Away (Wembley, 1985)

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Festival culture provided the inspiration for one of Pulp’s most misunderstood songs. Released in 1995 on Different Class, “Sorted for E’s & Wizz” offered a vivid snapshot of a weekend spent chasing escapism, with Jarvis Cocker observing rave culture rather than celebrating it.

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A new voice was beginning to emerge within Oasis by 2005. Written by Andy Bell and featured on Don't Believe the Truth, “Turn Up The Sun” opened the album with a surge of confidence, reflecting a band that had rediscovered its momentum after a difficult few years.

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The Cranberries
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The Smiths
- Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

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Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance (1983)

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The Mamas & The Papas
- California Dreamin

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@JamesMelville It’s glorious in Wolverhampton. Got the heady heights of around 23. Was nice to get out in the garden and see a blue sky with a bright flaming ball in it. Think I’ve sweated a few calories off working so due a beer or 3 later 👌

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INXS - Never Tear Us Apart

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The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin (1967)

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Blending trip hop with haunting melody in 1998, “Teardrop” saw Massive Attack deliver one of their most iconic tracks, appearing on Mezzanine, released April 1998. Performed here on Later… with Jools Holland, the track captures the band’s atmospheric, genre defining sound at its peak.

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Returning in 2001 with a more soulful, uplifting sound, “Love Is the Key” saw The Charlatans deliver a standout single, appearing on Wonderland, released September 2001. Performed here on Top of the Pops, the track captures the band’s continued evolution beyond their early Madchester roots.

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The Psychedelic Furs - Pretty In Pink (1986)

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The Cure - A Forest

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Full orchestra backing Dolores, yet she outshines them working in perfect harmony. What a wonderful rendition! #TheCranberries