Turn the Beat Around

Episodes

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  TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 1 12.10.2026 1h 22m

  BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY 2 cont. In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive back Beyond The Hit Factory for Part 2 — celebrating the brilliant SAW, Harding & Curnow and Pete Hammond productions that never made the charts but absolutely deserved to. From underground club favourites to overlooked 12‑inch mixes, we spotlight the deep cuts, abandoned projects and hidden gems that reveal just how far the Hit Factory sound reached. CERTAIN THINGS ARE LIKELY Kissing The Pink 1987 Extended I DON’T BELIEVE IN MIRACLES Sinitta 1988 DID I SAY TI AMO Fresh 1992 ONE LOVE ONE WORLD Romi & Jazz 1990 YOUNG BOYS ARE MY WEAKNESS Kate Ceberano 1989 Extended DRIVE ME CRAZY Peter Andre 1991 Crazy Cool Funk Mix MAKE IT EASY ON ME Sybil 1990 TREN DE AMOR Jermaine Stewart 1989 Express Mix ONE STEP AT A TIME Naisha 1989 Hot Cole & Clivilles Club Mix HEARTACHE Pepsi & Shirlie 1987 Dot & Daisy’s Club Remix STRANGELOVE Depeche Mode 1987 Pain Mix GET READY Carol Hitchock 1987 Extended Version TURN IT UP Michael Davidson 1987 The post TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 2 12.10.2026 1h 10m

  THE ORIGINALS III In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we traced the hits you know back to the originals you’ve rarely heard — spotlighting cover versions that eclipsed their first incarnations on the charts. Across a journey from the 00s to the 70s, we uncovered the forgotten recordings, the reinventions that became definitive, and the stories behind how some songs found fame the second time around. SUPERSTAR Christine Milton 2003 covered by Jamelia ME, MYSELF AND I Excellence 2001 covered by Scandal’Us WAITING FOR TONIGHT 3rd Party 1997 covered by Jennifer Lopez I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS LOOKING FOR LOVE Everything But The Girl 1993 covered by Karen Ramirez THE POWER Chill Rob G 1990 covered by Snap! EVERYTIME WE TOUCH Maggie Reilly 1992 covered by Cascada ALL FIRED UP Rattling Sabres 1987 covered by Pat Benatar BABY LOVE The Star Sisters 1985 covered by Regina / Dannii MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING The Brains 1980 covered by Cyndi Lauper SOLITAIRE Martine Clemenceau 1981 covered by Laura Branigan HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Walter Egan 1978 covered by Night DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT King Harvest 1973 covered by Toploader KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG Lori Leiberman 1972 covered by Roberta Flack / Fugees AMERICAN WOMAN The Guess Who 1970 covered by Lenny Kravitz The post TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 1 05.10.2026 1h 10m

  BREAKIN’… THE BEST OF In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we rewind to the breakdancing movie boom of the mid-1980s and celebrate the unforgettable music that powered the craze. From Beat Street and Breakdance to Electric Boogaloo and Body Rock, we explore the soundtrack hits, cult classics and hidden gems that leapt from the screen onto dancefloors around the world. Along the way, we revisit a unique moment when hip-hop, electro, freestyle and street culture collided with Hollywood. It’s a nostalgic journey through the films that inspired a generation to grab a piece of cardboard and hit the floor. BODY ROCK Maria Vidal * BREAKIN’… THERE’S NO STOPPING US Olli & Jerry + ELECTRIC BOOGALOO Olli & Jerry ^ FREAKSHOW ON THE DANCEFLOOR The Bark-Kays + THIS COULD BE THE NIGHT Cindy Mizelle # BAPTIZE THE BEAT The System # BELIEVE IN THE BEAT Carol Lynn Townes ^ DIN DAA DAA George Kranz ^ BREAKERS REVENGE Arthur Baker # BOOGIE DOWN Al Jarreau + FOOLS LIKE ME Lorenzo Lamas * TEAMWORK David Lasley * AIN’T NOBODY Rufus & Chaka Khan + BEAT STREET BREAKDOWN Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five # * Taken from Body Rock + Taken from Breakdance (aka Breakin’) ^ Taken from Electric Boogaloo # Taken from Beat Street     The post TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 2 05.10.2026 54m

  THE ONLY WAY IS YAZZ In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate the extraordinary career of Yazz, from her breakthrough with Doctorin’ The House and the global smash The Only Way Is Up to her evolution through soul, and reggae. We explore how a former model and England volleyball player became one of the defining voices of the late-’80s house music explosion, helping bring dance music into the mainstream. Along the way, we uncover the fascinating story behind her biggest hit, a reimagining of an overlooked 1980 soul recording by Otis Clay that went on to eclipse the original in the public consciousness. Plus, we revisit the hit-filled years, the lost albums, and the remarkable personal journey that made Yazz one of pop music’s most compelling and enduring figures. DOCTORIN’ THE HOUSE Coldcut featuring Yazz 1988 THE ONLY WAY IS UP Yazz & The Plastic Population 1988 Extended HOW LONG Yazz & Aswad 1993 FINE TIME Yazz 1989 GOOD THING GOING Yazz 1996 TREAT ME GOOD Yazz 1990 ONE TRUE WOMAN Yazz 1992 WHERE HAS ALL THE LOVE GONE? Yazz 1989. HAVE MERCY Yazz 1994 EVERYBODY’S GOT TO LEARN SOMETIME Yazz 1994 STAND UP FOR YOUR LOVE RIGHTS Yazz 1988 NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE Yazz 1997 The post TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 3 05.10.2026 40m

  DISCO DEVIL’S GUN C.J. & Co. YOU KEEP ME DANCING Samantha Sang LET ME TAKE YOU DANCING Bryan Adams SESAME STREET THEME Gladys Knight & The Pips YOUR LOVE STILL BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES The Duncans BOURGIE BOURGIE John Davis & The Monster Orchestra YES SIR, I CAN BOOGIE Baccara MIDAS TOUCH Midnight Star LOVE COME DOWN Evelyn “Champagne” King ALL MY LOVE L.A.X LET’S GO ALL THE WAY Gayle Adams The post TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 1 26.09.2026 1h 6m

  DISCO I’M YOUR BOOGIE MAN KC & The Sunshine Band 1976 CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SE SI BON Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band 1976 LOCOMOTION Ritz 1979 LOVE AT FIRST NIGHT Kim Hart 1979 LET’S GO ‘ROUND AGAIN Average White Band 1980 WITHOUT YOU I CRY Candi Staton 1981 HOLDING BACK Jackie Moore 1983 DON’T MAKE ME WAIT Peech Boys 1982 NIGHT RIDER Venus Dodson 1979 MAINLINE Black Ivory 1979 WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF Millie Jackson 1979 Jim Burgess Mix WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES Doobie Brothers 1978 UPSIDE DOWN Diana Ross 1980 YOU’RE THE ONE (YOU’RE MY NUMBER ONE) Katie Kissoon 1983 The post TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 2 26.09.2026 42m

  KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bangers, this Grand Final‑eve special paid tribute to La Minogue’s legacy, her energy, and the soundtrack she’s given generations of fans. LOCOMOTION 1987 DANCEFLOOR 2001 I GUESS I LIKE IT LIKE THAT 1991 THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER 1990 SHOCKED 1991 (DNA Mix) LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 2024 PADAM PADAM 2023 IN MY ARMS 2007 EDGE OF SATURDAY NIGHT 2024 ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS 2000 WORD IS OUT 1991 (Cool Summer Breeze 7″) I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY 1988 (The Bicentennial Remix) The post TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 3 26.09.2026 55m

  KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN cont. In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bangers, this Grand Final‑eve special paid tribute to La Minogue’s legacy, her energy, and the soundtrack she’s given generations of fans. FEVER 2001 RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW with Giorgio Moroder 2015 RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW 1991 GOT TO BE CERTAIN 1988 (Extended) CRYSTALLIZE 2014 STARS 2007 RAINING GLITTER 2018 LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 1988 LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 2001 CAN’T GET BLUE MONDAY OUT OF MY HEAD 2002 DID IT AGAIN 1997 SPINNING AROUND 2000 HAND ON YOUR HEART 1989 CELEBRATION 1992 BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW 1990 (The Mad March Hare Mix) The post TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 1 22.09.2026 54m

  BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts and remixes that didn’t always make the charts but absolutely shaped the sound. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the Hit Factory’s creative engine roaring behind the scenes. I’LL BET SHE’S GOT A BOYFRIEND Shanice Wilson 1988 Underground Mix QU’EST-CE QUE C’EST? Splash 1986 Ce Soir Mix LOVE IS THE GUN Blue Mercedes 1988 Miami 5-0 Mix JOHNNY & MARY (REMIX) Leigh Jaegar 1989 VICTIM OF PLEASURE Mandy 1988 ROOKIES REVENGE Lou 1988 LOVE CHANGES (EVERYTHING) Climie/Fisher 1987 House Mix HOOKED ON LOVE Dead or Alive 1987 MIND OVER MATTER E.G. Daily 1988 The post TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 2 22.09.2026 56m

  BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY cont. In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we continue our deep dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts, remixes and tracks that never made the charts. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the Hit Factory’s creative engine roaring behind the scenes. SHOCKED Kylie Minogue 1990 Album Version NUMBER ONE (REMEMBER WHEN WE DANCED ALL NIGHT) Margaret Urlich 1990 Extended Mix VICTIM OF LOVE Erasure 1987 Extended A LA VIE, A L’AMOUR Jakie Quartz 1989 In The Cannes Mix IF I HAVE TO STAND ALONE Lonnie Gordon 1990 SUGAR FREE Wa Wa Nee 1987 Extended DIGGING YOUR SCENE Blow Monkeys 1986 Re-Mix I’M NOT SCARED Eighth Wonder 1988 SAFE IN THE ARMS OF LOVE Shooting Party 1988 The post TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 3 22.09.2026 56m

  MILEY BASS PERSUADES TRK X TRK LISTENING PARTY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we unravel Bass Persuades, the brand‑new Miley Cyrus LP, track‑by‑track. Across the hour, we dive into her bold new sonic world, unpacking the album’s darker club textures and standout collaborations. It’s an intimate celebration of her most adventurous record yet — with a few Miley classics added for good measure. BASS PERSUADES DIFFERENT RELIGION (feat. Model/Actriz) LET’S GET MARRIED ORBIT AFTERMATH REDLIGHTS NEON SIGNS (feat. Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow) CAN’T BE TAMED * 2010 MALIBU * 2017 INNOCENT WAYS SNOW PRISONER * (with Dua Lipa) 2019 BASS PERSUADES REMIXX * Podcast bonus tracks. Not part of album tracklist The post TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 1 14.09.2026 57m

  DISCO In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we lay down the foundations of disco with an hour of ’70s and early‑’80s floor‑fillers. From The O’Jays and Alicia Bridges to Chic, Thelma Houston and Andy Gibb, it’s a classic mix of anthems, deep cuts and dancefloor magic. LOVE TRAIN The O’Jays 1972 I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE (DISCO ‘ROUND) Alicia Bridges 1978 OLD ENOUGH Skatt Brothers 1979 MAGIC NIGHT Village People 1980 CLOUDS Chaka Khan 1980 AI NO CARRIDA Chas Jankel 1980 WILD SAFARI Barrabas 1972 EVERYBODY DANCE Chic 1978 WHATCHA’ GONNA DO ABOUT IT Rozalin Woods 1979 SAN SALVADOR Azoto 1979 RING ME HONEY A La Carte 1980 SHADOW DANCING Andy Gibb 1978 DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY Thelma Houston 1977 The post TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 2 14.09.2026 52m

  DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 2 In the final instalment of our Dave Lee Remixology special, we dive further into the aliases, remixes and productions that shaped his 35‑year legacy — from Joey Negro classics to Jakatta and Raven Maize gems. We trace the sound that bridged disco, soul, funk and house for generations of clubbers, celebrating a producer whose passion for disco never faded. FASCINATED Raven Maize 2002 MY VISION Jakatta feat. Seal 2003 DESIRE Ultra Nate 2000 Joey Negro Z Remix LET YOURSELF GO Frankie Knuckles feat. Sybil 2020 Joey Negro Club Mix IN YOUR ARMS (WE GONNA MAKE IT) Benjamin Diamond 2000 Joey Negro Z Mix MAKE A MOVE ON ME Joey Negro feat. Taka Boom 2006 GYPSY WOMAN (SHE’S HOMELESS) Crystal Waters 1992 Joey Negro’s Mindmix SECRET LOVE Danni’elle Gaha 1993 Joey Negro’s Masta Mix TEARDROPS Lovestation 1998 Joey Negro Edit REACHIN’ Phase II 1991 Negro’s Radio Version MOVE ME NO MOUNTAIN Soul II Soul 1992 Removed Club Mix The post TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 3 14.09.2026 1h 2m

  DIRTY ROGUE TRADERS DISCO This episode of Turn The Beat Around celebrates 24 years of Rogue Traders with a club‑centric dive into their dancefloor‑shaping legacy — from early house roots to their electro‑house dominance of the ’00s. We spotlight James Ash’s creative vision, the group’s evolution across two decades, and the powerhouse vocals of Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Plus, we turn up the brand‑new single ‘Dirty Dirty Disco’ featuring Dannii Minogue. ANIMALS 2026 WATCHING YOU 2006 Dirty South Vocal Mix IN LOVE AGAIN 2021 James Ash & Marcus Knight Mix NEED YOU TO SHOW ME feat. Jamaica Williams 2002 Original 12″ Adventure GIVE IN TO ME feat. Melinda Richards 2002 Original 12″ DON’T YOU WANNA FEEL 2008 Deadmau5 Remix DIRTY DIRTY DISCO with Dannii Minogue 2026 VOODOO CHILD 2005 Tom Neville Remix STAY 2003 Cicada Remix ONE OF MY KIND Rogue Traders vs. INXS 2003 Swimming In Blue Mix WAY TO GO! 2005 Sunset Strippers Remix NEXT WORDS 2026 The post TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 1 09.09.2026 55m

  D.I.S.C.O PANIC French Kiss 1979 YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING The Real Thing 1976 HEAVEN MUST HAVE SENT YOU Bonnie Pointer 1979 TRAGEDY Bee Gees 1979 PROMISES Barbra Streisand 1980 LET’S ALL CHANT Michael Zager Band 1977 IN THE BUSH Musique 1978 LOVE IS YOU Carol Williams 1977 EVENING OF LOVE The Main Ingredient & Cuba Gooding 1981 (KNOCK OUT) LET’S GO ANOTHER ROUND Inner Life 1981 BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE Mick Jackson 1979 MORE, MORE, MORE Andrea True Connection 1976 HOT JUNGLE DRUMS & VOO DOO RHYTHM D.C La Rue 1979 The post TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 2 09.09.2026 56m

  DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 1 In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we trace the foundations of Dave Lee’s 35‑year legacy — from the early Joey Negro era to the disco‑rich productions that bridged soul, funk and house. We explore the aliases, club classics and remixes that defined his sound and cemented him as one of dance music’s most influential craftsmen. SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Ben Westbeech 2011 Joey Negro Z Mix LOVE HANGOVER Pauline Henry 1995 Joey Negro’s Extended Mix COLOUR MY LIFE M-People 1991 Joey Negro’s Agoura Mix BEFORE Pet Shop Boys 1996 Hed Boys Extended Mix BACKFIRED MAW feat. India 2002 Joey Negro Club Mix THINK ABOUT ME Artful Dodger feat. Michelle Escoffery 2001 Joey Negro Club Mix AMERICAN DREAM Jakatta 2001 THE REAL LIFE Raven Maize 2001 RELIGHT MY FIRE Take That feat. Lulu 1993 The post TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 3 09.09.2026 59m

  MOONLIGHT SOUL I WILL SURVIVE Chantay Savage 1996 I COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF YOUR MAN Jordan Knight 1999 NEVER KNEW LOVE LIKE THIS Alexander O’Neal & Cherrelle 1987 DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett 1984 YOU’RE MAKIN’ ME HIGH Toni Braxton 1996 TELL ME Groove Theory 1995 SHAKE YOU DOWN Gregory Abbot 1986 NIGHTSHIFT Commodores 1985 THAT’S THE WAY LOVE GOES Janet Jackson 1993 TRUE TO MYSELF Eric Benet 1996 IF I GAVE LOVE Chante Moore 1999 WHIP APPEAL Babyface 1989 WITHOUT US (Theme from Family Ties) Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams 1982 The post TTBA Replay 4SEP2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 1 29.08.2026 55m

  LOVE DOLLY 9 to 5 1998 Butch le Butch Remix BABY I’M BURNING 1979 Disco Version HIGHER & HIGHER (YOUR LOVE HAS LIFTED ME) 1977 DRIVE ME CRAZY 2008 BLUE SMOKE 2014 LOVE IS LIKE A BUTTERFLY 1974 THE BARGAIN STORE 1975 POTENTIAL NEW BOYFRIEND 1983 Extended REAL LOVE 1985 with Kenny Rogers HERE YOU COME AGAIN 1977 TENNESSEE HOMESICK BLUES 1984 SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME 1984 with The Jordanaires YOUR KISSES ARE CHARITY 1999 with Culture Club   The post TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 2 29.08.2026 52m

  LOVE DOLLY cont. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS / WE WILL ROCK YOU 2023 JOLENE 2015 Todd Terje Remix PEACE TRAIN 1996 with Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Junior’s Arena 7″) TWO DOORS DOWN 1977 HEARTBREAKER 1979 I KNOW YOU BY HEART 1987 with Smokey Robinson WILDFLOWERS 1987 with Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU 1982 Soundtrack Version – Taken from The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas BETTER GET TO LIVIN’ 2008 HEART OF GLASS 2023 with Debbie Harry ISLANDS IN THE STREAM 1983 with Kenny Rogers DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND 1982 The post TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
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  TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 3 29.08.2026 56m

  AFTERHOURS DISCO HOEDOWN LET YOUR LOVE FLOW Bellamy Brothers 1976 BABY MAKES HER BLUE JEANS TALK Dr. Hook 1982 QUEEN OF HEARTS Juice Newton 1981 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY The Mavericks 1998 WHOSE BED HAVE YOUR BOOTS BEEN UNDER Shania Twain 1995 WAY OUT WEST James Blundell & James Reyne 1992 ON THE RADIO Emmylou Harris 1983 I LOVE A RAINY NIGHT Eddie Rabbit 1980 THE WAY YOU LOVE ME Faith Hill 2000 Love to Infinity Remix ACHY BREAKY HEART Billy Ray Cyrus 1992 THE GAMBLER Kenny Rogers 1978 RHINESTONE COWBOY Glen Campbell 1975 ROSE GARDEN Lynn Anderson 1971 SWEET TRANSVESTITE Tim Curry 1977 Encore LOST IN YOUR EYES Debbie Gibson 1989 Encore The post TTBA Replay 28AUG2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.