Turn the Beat Around

Turn the Beat Around

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  • TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 1

    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.

    1. BODY ROCK Maria Vidal *
    2. BREAKIN’… THERE’S NO STOPPING US Olli & Jerry +
    3. ELECTRIC BOOGALOO Olli & Jerry ^
    4. FREAKSHOW ON THE DANCEFLOOR The Bark-Kays +
    5. THIS COULD BE THE NIGHT Cindy Mizelle #
    6. BAPTIZE THE BEAT The System #
    7. BELIEVE IN THE BEAT Carol Lynn Townes ^
    8. DIN DAA DAA George Kranz ^
    9. BREAKERS REVENGE Arthur Baker #
    10. BOOGIE DOWN Al Jarreau +
    11. FOOLS LIKE ME Lorenzo Lamas *
    12. TEAMWORK David Lasley *
    13. AIN’T NOBODY Rufus & Chaka Khan +
    14. BEAT STREET BREAKDOWN Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five #

      15. * Taken from Body Rock

      + Taken from Breakdance (aka Breakin’)

      ^ Taken from Electric Boogaloo

      # Taken from Beat Street

       

       

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      1 hr 11 min
    15. TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 2

      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.

      1. DOCTORIN’ THE HOUSE Coldcut featuring Yazz 1988
      2. THE ONLY WAY IS UP Yazz & The Plastic Population 1988
        3. Extended
      3. HOW LONG Yazz & Aswad 1993
      4. FINE TIME Yazz 1989
      5. GOOD THING GOING Yazz 1996
      6. TREAT ME GOOD Yazz 1990
      7. ONE TRUE WOMAN Yazz 1992
      8. WHERE HAS ALL THE LOVE GONE? Yazz 1989.
      9. HAVE MERCY Yazz 1994
      10. EVERYBODY’S GOT TO LEARN SOMETIME Yazz 1994
      11. STAND UP FOR YOUR LOVE RIGHTS Yazz 1988
      12. NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE Yazz 1997

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        55 min
      13. TTBA Replay 02OCT2026 Pt. 3

        DISCO

        1. DEVIL’S GUN C.J. & Co.
        2. YOU KEEP ME DANCING Samantha Sang
        3. LET ME TAKE YOU DANCING Bryan Adams
        4. SESAME STREET THEME Gladys Knight & The Pips
        5. YOUR LOVE STILL BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES The Duncans
        6. BOURGIE BOURGIE John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
        7. YES SIR, I CAN BOOGIE Baccara
        8. MIDAS TOUCH Midnight Star
        9. LOVE COME DOWN Evelyn “Champagne” King
        10. ALL MY LOVE L.A.X
        11. LET’S GO ALL THE WAY Gayle Adams

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          41 min
        12. TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 1

          DISCO

          1. I’M YOUR BOOGIE MAN KC & The Sunshine Band 1976
          2. CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SE SI BON Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band 1976
          3. LOCOMOTION Ritz 1979
          4. LOVE AT FIRST NIGHT Kim Hart 1979
          5. LET’S GO ‘ROUND AGAIN Average White Band 1980
          6. WITHOUT YOU I CRY Candi Staton 1981
          7. HOLDING BACK Jackie Moore 1983
          8. DON’T MAKE ME WAIT Peech Boys 1982
          9. NIGHT RIDER Venus Dodson 1979
          10. MAINLINE Black Ivory 1979
          11. WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF Millie Jackson 1979 Jim Burgess Mix
          12. WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES Doobie Brothers 1978
          13. UPSIDE DOWN Diana Ross 1980
          14. YOU’RE THE ONE (YOU’RE MY NUMBER ONE) Katie Kissoon 1983

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            1 hr 7 min
          15. TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 2

            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.

            1. LOCOMOTION 1987
            2. DANCEFLOOR 2001
            3. I GUESS I LIKE IT LIKE THAT 1991
            4. THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER 1990
            5. SHOCKED 1991
              6. (DNA Mix)
            6. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 2024
            7. PADAM PADAM 2023
            8. IN MY ARMS 2007
            9. EDGE OF SATURDAY NIGHT 2024
            10. ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS 2000
            11. WORD IS OUT 1991
              12. (Cool Summer Breeze 7″)
            12. I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY 1988
              13. (The Bicentennial Remix)

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              43 min
            13. TTBA Replay 25SEP2026 Pt. 3

              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.

              1. FEVER 2001
              2. RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW with Giorgio Moroder 2015
              3. RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW 1991
              4. GOT TO BE CERTAIN 1988
                5. (Extended)
              5. CRYSTALLIZE 2014
              6. STARS 2007
              7. RAINING GLITTER 2018
              8. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 1988
              9. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 2001
              10. CAN’T GET BLUE MONDAY OUT OF MY HEAD 2002
              11. DID IT AGAIN 1997
              12. SPINNING AROUND 2000
              13. HAND ON YOUR HEART 1989
              14. CELEBRATION 1992
              15. BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW 1990
                16. (The Mad March Hare Mix)

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                55 min
              16. TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 1

                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.

                1. I’LL BET SHE’S GOT A BOYFRIEND Shanice Wilson 1988
                  2. Underground Mix
                2. QU’EST-CE QUE C’EST? Splash 1986
                  3. Ce Soir Mix
                3. LOVE IS THE GUN Blue Mercedes 1988
                  4. Miami 5-0 Mix
                4. JOHNNY & MARY (REMIX) Leigh Jaegar 1989
                5. VICTIM OF PLEASURE Mandy 1988
                6. ROOKIES REVENGE Lou 1988
                7. LOVE CHANGES (EVERYTHING) Climie/Fisher 1987
                  8. House Mix
                8. HOOKED ON LOVE Dead or Alive 1987
                9. MIND OVER MATTER E.G. Daily 1988

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                  55 min
                10. TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 2

                  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.

                  1. SHOCKED Kylie Minogue 1990
                    2. Album Version
                  2. NUMBER ONE (REMEMBER WHEN WE DANCED ALL NIGHT) Margaret Urlich 1990
                    3. Extended Mix
                  3. VICTIM OF LOVE Erasure 1987
                    4. Extended
                  4. A LA VIE, A L’AMOUR Jakie Quartz 1989
                    5. In The Cannes Mix
                  5. IF I HAVE TO STAND ALONE Lonnie Gordon 1990
                  6. SUGAR FREE Wa Wa Nee 1987
                    7. Extended
                  7. DIGGING YOUR SCENE Blow Monkeys 1986
                    8. Re-Mix
                  8. I’M NOT SCARED Eighth Wonder 1988
                  9. SAFE IN THE ARMS OF LOVE Shooting Party 1988

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                    57 min
                  10. TTBA Replay 18SEP2026 Pt. 3

                    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.

                    1. BASS PERSUADES
                    2. DIFFERENT RELIGION (feat. Model/Actriz)
                    3. LET’S GET MARRIED
                    4. ORBIT
                    5. AFTERMATH
                    6. REDLIGHTS
                    7. NEON SIGNS (feat. Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow)
                    8. CAN’T BE TAMED * 2010
                    9. MALIBU * 2017
                    10. INNOCENT WAYS
                    11. SNOW
                    12. PRISONER * (with Dua Lipa) 2019
                    13. BASS PERSUADES REMIXX

                      14. * Podcast bonus tracks. Not part of album tracklist

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                      57 min
                    14. TTBA Replay 11SEP2026 Pt. 1

                      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.

                      1. LOVE TRAIN The O’Jays 1972
                      2. I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE (DISCO ‘ROUND) Alicia Bridges 1978
                      3. OLD ENOUGH Skatt Brothers 1979
                      4. MAGIC NIGHT Village People 1980
                      5. CLOUDS Chaka Khan 1980
                      6. AI NO CARRIDA Chas Jankel 1980
                      7. WILD SAFARI Barrabas 1972
                      8. EVERYBODY DANCE Chic 1978
                      9. WHATCHA’ GONNA DO ABOUT IT Rozalin Woods 1979
                      10. SAN SALVADOR Azoto 1979
                      11. RING ME HONEY A La Carte 1980
                      12. SHADOW DANCING Andy Gibb 1978
                      13. DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY Thelma Houston 1977

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                        58 min

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                      Turn The Beat Around is a specialist music show playing disco, soul and funk primarily from the classic 70s and 80s era as well as the 60s and 90s. Our disco tunes are mixed with song facts, chart…

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