Song Lists

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Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, Bananarama and Rick Astley

Stock Aitken Waterman’s 15 greatest songs, ranked

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Rick Astley in 1988. (Photo by Mike Prior/Getty Images)

Rick Astley's 10 greatest songs, ever

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These ten songs were all written in a surprisingly short amount of time.

10 incredible songs written in 30 minutes (or less!)

Sister Sledge were one of disco's biggest movers and shakers. (Credit Image: © Barry Schultz/ZUMA Wire)

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Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder's 20 greatest ever songs, ranked

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The Story of...

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Join Kathy Sledge as she tells us the story of Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family'.

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The various singers of 'Please Come Home for Christmas' over the years.

‘Please Come Home for Christmas’: the festive classic sung by Bon Jovi, Eagles, Luther Vandross and Cher

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The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham!

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Song Facts

George Michael

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George Michael lost the love of his life in 1993, a pivotal loss that impacted his music.

The heartbreaking ballad George Michael wrote for the one true love he lost

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In a recently unearthed interview from 1992, Eric Clapton revealed that writing 'Tears In Heaven' helped him grieve an inconceivable loss.

Eric Clapton reveals how ‘Tears In Heaven’ helped him grieve the tragic loss of his son Conor

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Look back at 2025 with Smooth's biggest stories.

2025 year in review: Smooth's biggest stories of the year

Watch Shania serenading her family below

Watch a young Shania Twain serenade her family at Christmas in rare home video

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Cher and her boyfriend Alexander 'AE' Edwards may be ready to marry in 2026.

Inside Cher, 79, and Alexander 'AE' Edwards, 39, relationship as engagement rumours swirl

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Michael brought Christmas joy to millions, but didn't celebrate it himself.

The reason why Michael Jackson never celebrated Christmas

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The Police played three high-profile shows in 1986, but old habits ensured the reunion was short-lived.

Inside The Police’s foul-tempered breakup and their tense final concert

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The pop song George Michael was in 'awe' of: 'It could not fail'

George Michael said he was in 'awe' of THIS pop song: 'It could not fail'

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Brian May and Anita Dobson smiling through the years

Brian May and Anita Dobson’s 25-year marriage timeline

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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

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Boy George recently chatted all things Culture Club with Smooth Radio.

Boy George reveals the music icon who changed music videos forever

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Dolly Parton gives great advice

Dolly Parton’s moving advice for musicians in times of crisis

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Some songs from Prince's vault have been released.

Inside Prince’s vault where thousands of unreleased songs are reportedly still hidden

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George Michael was always happy to chat about his influences.

George Michael had ‘no shame’ about this songwriting secret

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The unusual reason Barbra Streisand invited Celine Dion to duet on ‘Tell Him’

The unusual reason Barbra Streisand invited Celine Dion to duet on ‘Tell Him’

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Take That are hinting at something new via social media

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Quizzes

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QUIZ: How well do you remember 2025?

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80s music quiz!

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QUIZ: How well do you remember 2024?

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Can you guess the real name of these celebrities?

QUIZ: Do you know the REAL names of these celebrities?

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QUIZ: Can you guess the music legend from ONE feature?

QUIZ: Can you guess the music legend from ONE of their features?

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QUIZ: Can you recognise these singers from their baby pictures?

QUIZ: Can you recognise the iconic celebrities in these old childhood photos?

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