Simon Selects | Pop culture show on NLive Radio

Tune in: Mondays at 7pm (GMT) on @nliveradio to hear @sispace curate a playlist of 50s-today songs based on #popculture themes. Listen online:

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Every week on Simon Selects we play the best music from the 50's up to today all based around a pop culture theme. Want to know more? Then listen to the promo below and make sure you tune in every week!

If you'd like Simon Selects on your station, DM and get in touch!

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Happy #TwilightZoneDay! We're celebrating by playing songs that mention the show or contain a plot twist.

Join us in the fifth dimension from 7pm GMT on @NLiveRadio

#TwilightZone #RodSerling

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Tonight's edition of Simon Selects is bursting with tracks that all contain the word 'beat' in the title or prominently in the lyrics.

Feel the pulse of the rhythm from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at https://t.co/gvxUtHUjNb, via smart speaker or by downloading the NLive Radio app!

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Are you a fan of #StrangerThings and excited for Season 5 this week? 📺

Tonight's Simon Selects has iconic 80s tunes that fueled the series' epic moments. 🎸

Grab your air guitar and listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at https://t.co/gvxUtHUjNb, via smart speaker, or the app!

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For this #ThrowbackThursday, here's a show we did a year ago featuring songs inspired by #wizardofoz.

It's perfect to get you into the mood for #WickedForGood released this week. Enjoy!

https://t.co/DSon8R3d9Y

#Wicked #WickedMovie #dorothy #cynthia #ArianaGrande

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Some great tunes to come, so don’t miss it! 👍

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Simon Selects is revisiting 1985's chart-toppers and hidden gems, featuring lots of synthesizers and nostalgia. Tune in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at https://t.co/gvxUtHUjNb, via smart speaker, or the NLive Radio app!

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Happy #Halloween!

If you're in need of some spooky songs, then here's a #throwback to a show we did last year of songs featuring classic monsters...enjoy, if you dare!

https://t.co/xy37cF3SeO

#Halloween2025 #halloweenradio #HalloweenVibes #spookymonth #monsters #spookysongs

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#BackToTheFuture40 #BTTF #bttf40 @BacktotheFuture @BTTFmusical @bttfHQ @bttfmusicalfans - If you miss the show, it'll be available to catch up online afterwards!

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On tonight's show, we're celebrating 40 years of the greatest movie trilogy every made - #BackToTheFuture with songs from the films, the musical and references in other songs too.

Listen from 7pm (UK time) on 106.9FM, online at https://t.co/ebHQngNJQO, via smart speaker or app!

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Some great songs coming up including a brilliant but forgotten song from @sandithom, plus @leonalewis @stereophonics, @Avicii @GeorgeEzraMusic @Adele and a whole lot more!

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Simon Selects is taking a trip back to 2015 tonight, revisiting major hits & forgotten gems while exploring that year's pop culture. What do you remember from 2015? 🤔 Tune in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at https://t.co/gvxUtHUjNb, via smart speaker, or the NLive Radio app!

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On this week's show we're marking 100 Years of the @opry with lots of songs from country artists who have played the legendary venue.

Grab your cowboy hats and spurs and have a boot scootin' time from 7pm (GMT) Yeehaw! 🤠🎸

#grandoleopry @CountryMusicUK #countrymusic #opry100

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Enjoying the Country music programmes this weekend on the #BBC? Then don’t miss our 2 hour #Opry100 celebration on Monday evening (6th October) at 7pm on @NLiveRadio

@opry #grandoleopry #countrymusic #Opry

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Happy 70th birthday @ITV! 🥳

We're celebrating this evening by playing songs from famous adverts over the decades. What do you remember?

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at https://t.co/ebHQngNJQO, via smart speaker or app.

#ITV70 #HappyBirthdayITV #TVHistory #70YearsOfITV

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Over the years since we've been on air, we've opened up lots of different 'Songbooks' of various different artists and groups from across the decades.

Who should we cover next? We'd love to hear your ideas!

Don't forget to catch up with the show on https://t.co/dIQ2X74Bo3

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With @YusufCatStevens releasing his new #GreatestHits album and autobiography this week, we're celebrating his music on the show tonight with classic tracks, covers, collabs and more!

Listen in to @NLiveRadio from 7pm (UK Time)

#CatStevens #Yusuf #OnTheRoadToFindOut #Peace

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@Bumpybetsy @YusufCatStevens All three of those will definitely be in. I’d love to see him live. I looked into the book tour he’s doing but tickets were quite pricey!

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On next Monday’s show (8th Aug) to tie in with release of his autobiography we’re opening up the @YusufCatStevens songbook with classic tracks, covers, collabs and songs written for others.

What’s your favourite Cat Stevens song? Let us know your playlist suggestions 👇

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Grab some popcorn for Simon Selects, tonight at 7pm, as we play songs from major summer blockbusters between 1975 - 1995. From a fearsome shark to the time warp dance, Bond films, musicals, sci-fi, Tim Burton's quirks, rom-coms, and thrilling action, guess which films feature? 🎬

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With the newest #Superman and #Fantastic4 movies hitting cinemas, tonight's Simon Selects features songs dedicated to comic book icons. Enjoy music from DC/Marvel films, and original hero-themed tunes. Listen from 7PM on 106.9FM, online at https://t.co/gvxUtHUjNb, or via the app!

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Tomorrow night, we'll be picking out some of our favourite performances and playing them in full.

Don't forget to let us know your memories of watching or even being there!

#LiveAid40 #LiveAid #liveaidat40

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On Monday 14th July at 7pm @NLiveRadio we're marking #LiveAid40 with songs from acts who played both UK and US concerts.

Do you remember watching it on TV? Or were you there in the Stadium? Who was your favourite #LiveAid act?🤔

We'd love to hear from you...so get in touch! 💬

[Simon Selects | Pop culture show on NLive Radio @simonselects]

On Monday 14th July at 7pm @NLiveRadio we're marking #LiveAid40 with songs from acts who played both UK and US concerts.

Do you remember watching it on TV? Or were you there in the Stadium? Who was your favourite #LiveAid act?🤔

We'd love to hear from you...so get in touch! 💬