The Chain

A searchable database for BBC Radio 6 Music – Radcliffe and Maconie's The Chain, officially the longest listener-generated thematically linked sequence of musically based items on the radio.

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1911. R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts

R.E.M.

Suggested by Melanie in Cambridge

Orchestral Manouevres in the Dark also known as OMD. Another band known by their initials is…

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1910. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Talking Loud And Clear

OMD, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Suggested by Rob on the A13, driving to Solihull

From talk to talking…

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1909. Dave Edmunds – Girl’s Talk

Dave Edmunds

Suggested by Pauline in Chester

Lyrics link, from lipgloss to lipstick, “There are some things you can’ cover up/With lipstick and powder…”

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1908. Pulp – Lipgloss

Pulp

Suggested by Kingsley in Rothwell

The Roxy was a famous club in Sheffield…the city that Pulp came from…

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1907. Roxy Music – In Every Dream Home A Heartache

Roxy Music

Suggested by Brendan in Christchurch

A home link…

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1906. The Clash – Safe European Home

The Clash

Suggested by Rob in Bournemouth

Ceilings can be found in homes…

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