What makes a good Bubblegum and Cheese song?
It’s a question we are often asked as we chuck another copy of the Weather Girls – “It’s Raining Men” on the fire.
Well, it needs to be up, happy and with a positive vibe! Ideally it’s no longer than two and a half minutes either.
Some Bubblegum and Cheese flavours include:
- Billy Don’t Be A Hero – Paper Lace
- What’s New Pussycat? – Tom Jones
- Sky High – Jigsaw
- Nowhere Man – Beatles
- Boom Bang A Bang – Lulu
- See My Baby Jive – Wizzard
- Green Door – Shakin’ Stevens
- There’s A Whole Lot Of Loving – Guys and Dolls
- Having A Party – Osmonds
- Alright, Alright, Alright – Mungo Jerry
- Donna -10cc
- Magic – Pilot
- Gotta See Jane – R Dean Taylor
- How Can I Be Sure – David Cassidy
- Ms Grace – Tymes
- Everyday – Slade
- Bring Me Sunshine – Morecambe & Wise
- Stand & Deliver – Adam & the Ants
- Rock On – David Essex
- Daddy Cool – Boney M
- Red Light Spells Danger – Billy Ocean
- Bossa Nova Baby – Elvis Presley
- Baby I Love You – Ramones
- Rebel Rebel – David Bowie
- Beach Baby – First Class
- You Drive Me Crazy – Shakin’ Stevens
- Everybody Salsa – Modern Romance
- Japenese Boy – Aneka
- Shooting Star – Dollar
- Fire Brigade – The Move
- Baggy Trousers – Madness
How can I listen to the Bubblegum and Cheese Radio Show?
The Bubblegum and Cheese Radio Show is broadcast live on BBC Radio Solent between 11am and 2pm every Saturday.
Tune in to BBC Radio Solent on 96.1FM, 103.8FM and on DAB Digital Radio. You can also listen live online at www.bbc.co.uk/solent
If you have missed a show you can listen on demand any time, on the BBC iPlayer.
Are there any artists who have never recorded a Bubblegum and Cheese track?
Yes, Bob Dylan, Paul Weller and U2.
How far will the Bubblegum and Cheese Roadshow travel?
Worldwide.
What should I do if my question isn’t listed above?
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