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One More Time is a work in progress documentary which tells the story of the musicians who worked on studio sessions during the sixties and seventies. Several former members of The JB7 have taken part.

Project director Alan Boyd would very much appreciate it if you would check out the website at

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Our book Hit and Miss: The Story of The John Barry Seven is out now.

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In a few days time, our book "Hit and Miss: The Story of The John Barry Seven" will be published and available.

Thank Your Lucky Stars: A History of ABC Weekend Television's Pop Show PaperbackThank Your Lucky Stars: A History of ABC Weekend Television's Pop Show out on Paperback – 5 Nov 2018

Now available via Amazon at the price of £10, is Kevin Mulrennan's book on the history of Thank Your Lucky Starson the history of Thank Your Lucky Stars

A history of the influential 1960's pop show.This book contains a wealth of facts, information and trivia on ABC's Lucky Stars, a weekly pop show that ran from 1961 to 1966.The Beatles, the Kinks and the Rolling Stones were among the many hundreds of artists that travelled up the M1 to the ATV studios in Birmingham to appear on the show.The book has a chapter on fans' memories of the show.Where possible song titles have been added, as well as recording dates.

 

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  • Saturday 3rd July 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (5:50 - 6:30 pm)

    Host: Jim Dale

    Billy Fury -- In Thoughts Of You
    Dave Berry -- This Strange Effect
    The Migil Five -- One Hundred Years
    Astrud Gilberto -- Meditation
    Simon Scott -- Tell Him I'm Not Home
    The Senators -- The Tables Are Turning
    The Untamed -- I'll Go Crazy

    Dinah Lee -- I'll Forgive You, Then Forget You

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  • Saturday 10th July 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    The Dave Clark Five -- Catch Us If You Can
    Kathy Kirby -- The Way Of Love
    The Animals -- We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place
    The Ivy League -- Tossing And Turning
    Julie Grant -- Lonely Without You
    Jerry Butler -- I Can't Stand To See You Cry
    The Fairies -- Don't Mind
    Bruce Forsyth -- Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

    Director: Mark Stuart

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  • Saturday 17th July 1965

    Lucky Stars Anniversary Show (5:50 - 6:30 pm - 200th show)

    Host: Jim Dale

    The Beatles -- Help! film clip
    Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen -- Samantha
    The Dave Clark Five -- Glad All Over
    Billy Fury -- Like I've Never Been Gone
    Mike Sarne -- Come Outside
    The Searchers with Tony Jackson -- Sweets For My Sweet
    The Seekers -- Chilly Winds
    Helen Shapiro -- Walkin' Back To Happiness
    Dusty Springfield -- I Only Want To Be With You
    Mark Wynter -- Shy Girl
    Jim Dale --
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    Pete Murray

    Janice Nicholls
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 24th July 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Vikki Carr -- Tell Her Of Our Love
    The Honeycombs -- That's The Way
    Jackie Trent -- When Summertime Is Over
    Yardbirds -- Heart Full Of Soul
    Tony Jackson & The Vibrations --
    Mike Berry -- That's All I Ever Want From You Baby
    Chris & Forbes -- Song Of The Wind
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 31st July 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Rolling Stones -- Satisfaction
    The Shadows -- Don't Make My Baby Blue
    Marianne Faithfull -- Summer Nights
    Brian Poole & The Tremeloes -- I Want Candy
    The Fourmost -- Everything In The Garden
    Millie -- Sweet William
    The Peeps -- Now Is The Time
    Peter Nelson -- Love Will Come Your Way
    Special guests Mike and Bernie Winters
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 7th August 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Joe Brown & The Bruvvers -- Sicilian Tarantella
    Heinz & The Wild Boys -- End Of The World
    Sue Thompson -- It's Break Up Time
    Sonny & Cher -- I Got You Babe
    The Small Faces -- Whatcha Gonna Do About It
    The Other Two -- Don't You Wanna Love Me Baby
    Michael Leslie -- Penny Arcade
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 14th August 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Cliff Richard & The Shadows -- The Time In Between
    The Kinks -- See My Friends
    Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames -- Like We Used To Be
    Julie Rogers -- Day By Day
    Danny Williams -- Lovely Is She
    Eddie Calvert -- Il Silenzio
    The Strollers -- The Cuckoo
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 21st August 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Frank Ifield -- Paradise
    The Rockin' Berries -- You're My Girl
    The Byrds -- All I Really Want To Do
    Alma Cogan -- Snakes And Snails
    The Walker Brothers -- Make It Easy On Yourself
    Barbara Kay -- Yes I'm Ready
    Eddie Hodges -- New Orleans
    The Transatlantics -- Many Things From Your Window
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 28th August 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Ken Dodd -- Tears
    Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers -- I Have Cried My Last Tear
    Vince Hill -- I Could Have Loved You So Well
    The Primitives -- Every Minute Of Every Day
    Val McKenna -- Mixed-Up Shook-Up Girl
    Adam, Mike & Tim -- Little Pictures
    Sylvan -- We Don't Belong
    The Sorrows -- Take A Heart
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 4th September 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    The Rolling Stones -- Satisfaction
    Herman's Hermits -- Just A Little Bit Better
    Unit 4+2 -- Hark
    Lulu -- Try To Understand
    Chubby Checker -- Everything's Wrong
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 11th September 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Manfred Mann -- If You Gotta Go, Go Now
    The Hollies -- Look Through Any Window
    The Silkie -- You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
    David Garrick -- One Little Smile
    Vince Everett -- 'Til I Lost You
    The Headliners -- That's The Way I Must Go
    The Shangaans -- The Click Song
    A special visit for Janice Nicholls on her wedding day

    Dancers: Sash Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson, Diane South.

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  • Saturday 18th September 1965

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Host: Jim Dale

    Sandie Shaw -- Message Understood
    Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders -- She Needs Love
    The Merseybeats -- I Love You, Yes I Do
    The King Brothers -- I Want To Know
    Julie Grant -- Stop
    David Jones -- What Are We Going To Do
    Chris Andrews -- Yesterday Man
    Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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  • Saturday 4th July 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (5:50 - 6:35 pm - cancelled due to ITA strike)

    Guest Host: Joe Brown

    The Bachelors -- Ramona
    Joe Brown & The Bruvvers -- Don't
    Millie -- Sweet William
    Elaine & Derek -- All The Sheep In The World
    The Hearts -- Young Woman
    Tony Washington -- Surely I Love You
    Linda Laine & The Sinners --
    John Lee Hooker -- High Priced Woman

    Janice Nicholls

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  • Saturday 11th July 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (5:50 - 6:35 pm)

    Guest Host: Dusty Springfield

    The Beatles -- A Hard Day's Night, Long Tall Sally, Things We Said Today, You Can't Do That.
    Dusty Springfield -- Wishin' And Hopin'
    Manfred Mann -- Do Wah Diddy Diddy
    Sounds Incorporated -- Spanish Harlem
    The McKinleys -- When He Comes Along
    The Big Three -- If You Ever Change Your Mind (Bring It On Home To Me)
    Charlie Drake -- I'm Too Heavy For The Light Brigade

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls

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  • Saturday 18th July 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (5:50 - 6:35 pm)

    Guest Host: Adam Faith

    Freddie & The Dreamers -- Just For You
    The Merseybeats -- Wishin' And Hopin'
    The Interns -- Cry To Me
    The Paramounts -- I'm The One Who Loves You
    Sandie Shaw -- As Long As You're Happy, Baby

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Kent Walton

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  • Saturday 25th July 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Adam Faith

    Freddie & The Dreamers -- Don't Do That To Me
    Kenny Lynch -- What Am I To You
    The Interns -- There's Love For You
    The Paramounts -- It Won't Be Long
    Sandie Shaw -- Ya-Ya-Da-Da
    Christine Holmes -- Play Me A Sad Song (Please Mr. Dee Jay)
    Danny Adams & The Challengers -- Bye Bye Baby, Bye Bye
    Tommy Scott -- Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Kent Walton

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  • Saturday 1st August 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Hosts: The Bachelors

    Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas -- From A Window
    The Four Pennies -- I Found Out The Hard Way
    The Nashville Teens -- Tobacco Road
    Frenesi Watson -- Baby Don't You Weep
    Peter Lee Stirling -- Sad, Lonely And Blue
    Julie Rogers -- The Wedding (La Novia)
    The Honeycombs -- Have I The Right?

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Desmond Carrington

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  • Saturday 8th August 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Mike Sarne

    The Rolling Stones -- It's All Over Now
    The Merseybeats -- Wishin' And Hopin'
    The Fourmost -- How Can I Tell Her
    Patsy Ann Noble -- Private Property
    Adamo -- She Was An Angel
    Dave Nelson --
    Lorraine Gray -- The Little Girl That Cries
    The Wolves -- Journey Into Dreams
    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Don Mossi>
    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Don Moss

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  • Saturday 15th August 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Hosts: Chad & Jeremy
    Cilla Black -- It's For You
    Brian Poole & The Tremeloes -- Twelve Steps To Love
    Manfred Mann -- Do Wah Diddy Diddy
    Danny Williams -- The Seventh Dawn
    Simon Scott -- Move It Baby
    The Blue Aces -- Land Of Love
    The Overlanders -- Don't It Make You Feel Good

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Kent Walton

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  • Saturday 22nd August 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Craig Douglas

    The Dave Clark Five -- Thinking Of You Baby
    Kenny Lynch -- That's What Little Girls Are Made For
    Peter's Faces -- Try A Little Love My Friend
    Benny Parker & The Dynamics -- Boys And Girls
    Dave Berry -- The Crying Game
    Bobby Shafto -- Love, Love, Love (Don't Let Me Down)
    Tammy St John -- Hey Hey Hey Hey
    The Wolves -- Journey Into Dreams

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Jimmy Savile

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  • Saturday 29th August 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Matt Monro

    Gerry & The Pacemakers -- It's Gonna Be All Right
    The Swinging Blue Jeans -- Promise You'll Tell Her
    Barry Barnett -- I Saw You
    Julie Grant -- Come To Me
    The Wranglers -- Liza Jane
    The Dalys -- Without You
    The Mudlarks -- Walk Around

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Don Moss

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  • Saturday 5th September 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Patsy Ann Noble

    Shirley Bassey -- Who Can I Turn To?
    Helen Shapiro -- Shop Around
    Mike Sarne -- Love Me Please
    The Migil Five -- Boys And Girls
    The Long And The Short -- The Letter
    The Messengers -- I'm Stealing Back
    Ray Singer -- It's Gotta Be
    Nola York -- I Don't Understand

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Don Moss

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  • Saturday 12th September 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Mark Wynter

    Max Bygraves -- Farewell To The Dames
    Billie Davis -- Whatcha Gonna Do?
    Peter & Gordon -- I Don't Want To See You Again
    Herman's Hermits -- I'm Into Something Good
    Me and Them -- Tell Me Why
    Lesley Gore -- Maybe I Know

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and guest DJ: Muriel Young

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  • Saturday 19th September 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Dave Clark

    The Searchers -- When You Walk In The Room
    P J Proby -- Together
    Bill Haley & The Comets -- The Green Door
    Dana Valery -- I Wake Up Crying
    Tony Jackson & The Vibrations -- Bye Bye Baby
    Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers -- One Way Love
    Tom Jones -- Chills And Fever
    The Ladybirds -- Memories

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls

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  • Saturday 26th September 1964

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

    Guest Host: Adam Faith

    Adam Faith & The Roulettes -- Only One Such As You
    The Animals -- I'm Crying
    Jackie Trent -- Somewhere In The World
    Them -- Don't Start Crying Now
    Anita Harris -- Lies
    Toni Dalli -- Who Can I Turn To
    The Laurie Jay Combo -- Maybe

    The Pop Shop with Janice Nicholls and Don Moss

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  • Saturday 29th June 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    The Beatles -- From Me To You, I Saw Her Standing There
    Gerry & The Pacemakers -- I Like It
    The Searchers -- Sweets For My Sweet

    Kenneth Cope & The Breakaways -- Hands Off, Stop Muckin' About
    The Vernons Girls -- He'll Never Come Back
    Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas -- Do You Want To Know A Secret
    The Big Three -- By The Way
    Lee Curtis -- Let's Stomp

    Spin-a-disc: Kenneth Cope

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  • Saturday 6th July 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Craig Douglas -- Danke Schoen
    The Springfields -- Come On Home
    Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band -- Moonlight Tango
    Rolf Harris -- I Know A Man
    Dorothy Baker -- Try Being Nice To Me
    Johnny Kidd & The Pirates -- I'll Never Get Over You

    Spin-a-disc: Sam Costa

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  • Saturday 13th July 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Helen Shapiro -- Not Responsible
    Johnny Cymbal -- Teenage Heaven
    The Viscounts -- It's You
    Mickie Most -- Mr. Porter
    The Rolling Stones -- Come On
    Patsy Ann Noble -- I Was Only Foolin' Myself
    The Cadets -- Hello Trouble

    Spin-a-disc: Jimmy Henney

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  • Saturday 20th July 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Frankie Vaughan -- Hey Mama
    Mark Wynter -- Running To You
    Petula Clark -- Valentino
    Gene Vincent -- Crazy Beat
    The Dakotas -- The Cruel Sea
    The Kestrels -- There's A Place
    Jenny Moss -- Hobbies

    Spin-a-disc: Jimmy Savile

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  • Saturday 27th July 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Billy Fury -- In Summer
    Joe Brown -- Nature's Time For Love
    Shane Fenton -- Don't Do That
    The King Brothers -- One Boy Too Late
    Daryl Quist -- Thanks To You
    The Clyde Valley Stompers -- Istanbul
    Kathy Kirby -- Dance On

    Spin-a-disc: Muriel Young

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  • Saturday 3rd August 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Frank Ifield -- Confessin' (That I Love You)
    Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen -- Acapulco 1922
    Ronnie Carroll -- Mary Rose
    Freddie & The Dreamers -- I'm Tellin' You Now
    The Swinging Blue Jeans -- It's Too Late Now
    Maureen Scott -- He's So Near

    Spin-a-disc: Don Moss

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  • Saturday 10th August 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm) (100th Show)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Cliff Richard & The Shadows -- It's All In The Game
    The Searchers -- Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya
    Alma Cogan -- Just Once More
    Brian Poole & The Tremeloes – Twist & Shout
    Billy J Kramer -- Bad To Me

    Spin-a-disc: Brian Matthew

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  • Saturday 17th August 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Chubby Checker -- Twist It Up
    Susan Maughan -- The Verdict Is Guilty
    Clinton Ford -- A Beggar In Love
    The Undertakers -- Everybody Loves A Lover
    Val Doonican -- Kawliga
    Tommy Quickly -- Tip Of My Tongue
    Chris Ravel & The Ravers -- I Do

    Spin-a-disc: Keith Fordyce

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  • Saturday 24th August 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    The Beatles -- She Loves You, I'll Get You
    Terry Lightfoot and his New Orleans Jazzmen -- If I Ruled The World
    The Bruisers -- Blue Girl
    Beryl Marsden -- I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
    The Jeridale Three -- Keep Your Hands In Your Pockets
    Rey Anton -- How Long Can This Last
    Ben Richmond -- You Gotta Have Love

    Spin-a-disc: Jimmy Young

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  • Saturday 31st August 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Jet Harris & Tony Meehan -- Applejack
    Ronnie Hilton -- They Can't Take That Away From Me
    Jimmy Justice -- You're Gonna Need My Lovin'
    Johnny Sandon & The Remo Four -- Yes
    The Overlanders Summer Skies And Golden Sands
    Elaine & Derek -- Stepping Stone
    The Redcaps -- Shout
    Little Peggy March -- Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love

    Spin-a-disc: Carol Deene

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  • Saturday 7th September 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Joe Brown -- Sally Ann
    Mark Wynter -- Running To You
    Gene Vincent -- Crazy Beat
    Maureen Evans -- What A Difference A Day Made
    The Hollies -- Searchin'
    The Fourmost -- Hello Little Girl
    The Diamonds - Lost City.

    Spin-a-disc: Don Wardell

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  • Saturday 14th September 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Craig Douglas -- I'm So Glad I Found Her
    The Searchers -- Love Potion Number Nine
    Brian Poole & The Tremeloes -- Do You Love Me
    Heinz -- Just Like Eddie
    Patsy Ann Noble -- Accidents Will Happen
    Gregory Phillips -- Angie
    The Rolling Stones -- Come On

    Spin-a-disc: Tony Hall

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  • Saturday 21st September 1963

    Lucky Stars - Summer Spin (6:05 - 6:45 pm)

    Host: Pete Murray

    Adam Faith and The Roulettes -- The First Time
    Mike Sarne -- Please Don't Say
    Chris Barber -- Crying For The Carolines
    The Bachelors -- Whispering
    Carol Deene -- I Want To Stay Here
    The Chants -- I Don't Care
    Carol Elvin -- 'Cos I Know

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1965 - Saturday 25th September

Saturday 25th September 1965

Lucky Stars - Summer Spin

Host: Jim Dale

Dusty Springfield -- Some Of Your Lovin'
The Tornados -- Stingray
Gary Lewis & The Playboys -- Everybody Loves A Clown
Billy Joe Royal -- Down In The Boondocks
Alex Harvey -- Agent 00 Soul
The Zombies -- Whenever You're Ready
The In Crowd -- Stop! Wait A Minute
The Candy Dates -- A Day Just Like That
Heather -- I'll Come Softly

Jackie Crier reviews the changes in fashion and dancing with Sacha Davis, Linda Lawrence, Susan Robinson and Diane South.

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