It is hard to believe that this week, The Way-Back Music Machine is celebrating its 30th episode. 30! That is a lot of road trips for two friends. But we make it work, and we have so much fun, kind of like The Monkees...we may be coming to your town.

Seriously, in honour of 30, we look at the first ever chart in the U.K., of popular hits. The chart was compiled for The New Musical Express (The N.M.E.), and although it may not have been the most scientific, it certainly gives on a clear idea of what people were listening to and buying in the U.K. in November of 1952.

And staying with the chart theme, our hosts pick a number one album and a number one single each to talk about.

Interesting talk, charts, Beatle information and so much more on this week's The Way-Back Music Machine.

Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with today's episode!

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