Turn the Beat Around

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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 statistics and historical information. NOTE: Due to music licencing requirements this podcast is unavailable outside of Australia.

  1. 2d ago

    TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 2

    PRETTY IN PINK – 40 YEARS LATER In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrate one of the most beloved teen films — and one of the most influential alt‑pop soundtracks — of the 1980s: Pretty in Pink (1986). John Hughes’ suburban‑romance classic starred Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Jon Cryer and James Spader, but it was the music that turned the film into a generational touchstone. We explored how the soundtrack became an even bigger success than the movie itself, climbing to No. 6 on the ARIA Albums Chart in 1986 and introducing Australian audiences to a wave of British new‑wave and post‑punk acts. From the Psychedelic Furs’ title track to OMD’s era‑defining “If You Leave,” this episode revisits the songs that shaped the emotional architecture of the film and helped define teen culture in the mid‑80s. A soundtrack that inspired a generation, and still stands as one of the decade’s most enduring alt‑pop compilations. PRETTY IN PINK Psychedelic Furs ROUND AND ROUND Belouis Some DO WOT YOU DO INXS POSITIVELY LOST ME The Rave-Ups LEFT OF CENTER Suzanne Vega featuring Joe Jackson WOULDN’T IT BE GOOD Danny Hutton Hitters SHELLSHOCK New Order BRING ON THE DANCING HORSES Echo & The Bunnymen GET TO KNOW YA Jesse Johnson RUDY Talk Back PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, LET ME GET WHAT I WANT The Smiths GODDESS OF LOVE OMD IF YOU LEAVE OMD The post TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    1 hr

  2. 2d ago

    TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 3

    BONNIE TYLER In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrate the life and legacy of Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh powerhouse whose unmistakable rasp shaped some of the most enduring anthems in pop and rock. Following news of her passing this week, we dedicated the final hour of the program to her greatest moments — the classics that defined her career and the songs that became part of our own stories. HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO 1984 HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN 1983 MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL 1995 LOST IN FRANCE 1976 BELIEVE IN ME 2013 IF YOU WERE A WOMAN (AND I WAS A MAN) 1986 A ROCKING GOOD WAY (TO MESS AROUND) 1984 duet with Shakin Stevens TWO OUT OF THREE AIN’T BAD 1996 SI DEMAIN… (TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART) 2003 duet with Kareen Antonn ONLY LOVE 2026 IT’S A HEARTACHE 1977   The post TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    46 min

  3. 2d ago

    TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 1

    THE BEATMASTERS – WHO’S IN THE ACID HOUSE This episode of Turn The Beat Around paid tribute to one of the most inventive production teams to emerge from late‑80s London: The Beatmasters. Across the hour, we explored how Manda Glanfield, Paul Carter and Richard Walmsley stepped out of the commercial jingle world and helped shape the sound of early British house and hip‑house. The special traced their rise from underground club innovators to chart‑breaking hitmakers, revisiting genre‑defining singles including “Rok Da House,” “Burn It Up,” “Hey DJ / I Can’t Dance…” and “Who’s In The House.” We also spotlighted their transition into one of the UK’s most in‑demand production teams, contributing to major releases for Pet Shop Boys, Tina Turner, Yazz and their chart‑topping work with The Shamen. Across the hour, we celebrated the trio’s fearless fusion of rap, house, pop and rave energy — a sound that cracked open the UK charts and left a permanent mark on club culture. WHO’S IN THE HOUSE The Beatmasters feat. MC Merlin 1989 STAND UP FOR YOUR LOVE RIGHTS Yazz 1988 PHOREVER PEOPLE The Shamen 1992 The Beatmasters Radio Mix FEMALES (GET ON UP) Cookie Crew 1987 BURN IT UP The Beatmasters feat. PP Arnold 1988 BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS The Beatmasters 1991 HURTS SO GOOD Jimmy Somerville 1995 12″ Beatmasters Lovers Mix DISCO INFERNO Tina Turner 1993 12″ Version I WOULDN’T NORMALLY DO THIS KIND OF THING Pet Shop Boys 1993 The Beatmasters Mix ROK DA HOUSE The Beatmasters feat. Cookie Crew 1987 HEY DJ / I CAN’T DANCE (TO THAT MUSIC YOU’RE PLAYING) The Beatmasters feat. Betty Boo 1989 DOIN’ THE DO Betty Boo 1990   The post TTBA Replay 10JUL2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    56 min

  4. Jul 4

    TTBA Replay 3JUL2026 Pt. 1

    MADONNA CONFESSIONS DOUBLE FEATURE In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate the worldwide release of Madonna’s Confessions II — the long‑awaited sequel to one of the biggest successes of her career. We spotlight a selection of tracks from the brand‑new album while revisiting iconic moments from the original 2005 Confessions on a Dance Floor. It’s a journey across two eras, one legacy, and the dance‑floor mythology that continues to define Madonna. JUMP 2005 LOVE SENSATION 2026 BIZARRE 2026 SORRY 2005 ONE STEP AWAY 2026 DANCETERIA 2026 FORBIDDEN LOVE 2005 HOT SAUCE 2026 GET TOGETHER 2005 EVERYTHING 2026 MY SINS ARE MY SAVIOR feat. Stromae 2026 THE TEST feat. Lola Leon 2026 HUNG UP 2005 The post TTBA Replay 3JUL2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    1h 3m

  5. Jul 4

    TTBA Replay 3JUL2026 Pt. 2

    DISCO BOYZ OF THE 70s This episode dives into the disco boys of the 70s — the pioneers who lit up the dancefloor and the pop heavyweights who couldn’t resist the groove. From Rod Stewart and John Mellencamp to Michael Jackson, Dan Hartman and the Bee Gees, it’s a celebration of the men who shaped disco’s swagger and its crossover magic. MIAMI John Mellencamp 1979 DA YA THINK I’M SEXY Rod Stewart 1978 GET USED TO IT Roger Voudouris 1979 ALL OVER THE WORLD E.L.O 1980 GET ON THE FLOOR Michael Jackson 1979 INSTANT REPLAY Dan Hartman 1978 BOOGIE NIGHTS Heatwave 1976 RIDE LIKE THE WIND Christopher Cross 1979 LOVE AT FIRST NIGHT Alan O’Day 1979 GREASE Frankie Valli 1978 LOVE YOU INSIDE OUT Bee Gees 1979 AN EVERLASTING LOVE Andy Gibb 1978 YOU MAKE MY DREAMS Hall & Oates 1980 WEEKEND Mick Jackson 1979 The post TTBA Replay 3JUL2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    58 min

  6. Jun 27

    TTBA Replay 26JUN2026 Pt. 1

    TTBA This episode is a classic TTBA mixtape of disco, funk and soul, blending the cosmic force of Parliament, the dance‑floor sparkle of Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King and the smooth soul of Gladys Knight & The Pips. A feel‑good journey through the 70s and 80s, lifted straight from the heart of the era. FLASHLIGHT Parliament 1979 YOU SEXY THING Hot Chocolate 1975 PINK CADILLAC Natalie Cole 1988 TALK TO ME Chico DeBarge 1986 I’M IN LOVE Evelyn “Champagne” King 1981 JUNGLE BOOGIE Kool & The Gang 1973 ARMED AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS First Choice 1973 GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS Lamont Dozier 1977 JUMP (FOR MY LOVE) Pointer Sisters 1984 PURPLE RAIN Prince & The Revolution 1984 TASTE OF BITTER LOVE Gladys Knight & The Pips 1980 I SHOULDA LOVED YA Narada Michael Walden 1979 MY ONE TEMPTATION Mica Paris 1988 I DO YOU The Jets 1987 CAR WASH Rose Royce 1976 The post TTBA Replay 26JUN2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    1h 1m

  7. Jun 27

    TTBA Replay 26JUN2026 Pt. 2

    69 RAUHOFER STYLE – PT. 1 In Part 1 of our three‑episode Peter Rauhofer / Club 69 special, we trace the rise of the Austrian‑born, New York‑made DJ who reshaped queer nightlife. From his early days in Vienna to the explosive impact of The Roxy and WORK!, this episode explores how Rauhofer forged the dark, tribal, emotional sound that would define a generation. The story begins where the legend was built — on the dance floors that became his kingdom. SAY IT RIGHT Nelly Furtado 2007 Peter Rauhofer Remix Part 1 TIMEBOMB Kylie Minogue 2012 Peter Rauhofer Remix LIFE STORY Angie Stone 2000 Club 69 Future Mix LET ME YOUR UNDERWEAR Club 69 LOSE MY BREATH Destiny’s Child 2007 Peter Rauhofer’s Breathless Club Mix OOH LA LA Goldfrapp 2005 Peter Rauhofer Reconstruction Mix BODY Funky Green Dogs 1999 Club 69 Future Mix IT’S NO GOOD Depeche Mode 1997 Club 69 Future Mix SITUATION Yazoo 1999 Club 69 Future Mix The post TTBA Replay 26JUN2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    1h 1m

  8. Jun 21

    TTBA Replay 19JUN2026 Pt. 1

    90s ONE (SMASH) HIT ICONS In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive into the gloriously chaotic world of 90s One Hit Wonders — or as we like to call them, ICONS. The official TTBA protocol: an artist must have had exactly ONE Australian Top 40 single, with any follow‑ups failing to crack the Top 40. One hit, one brilliant flash of 90s pop culture. And that’s how we landed on a definitive list of artists who left an unforgettable dent in the pop music world. UNBELIEVABLE EMF 1990 (Chart Peak #8) HOW TO DANCE Bingoboys feat. Princessa 1990 (Chart Peak #14) SOMETHING GOOD Utah Saints 1992 (Chart Peak #7) SAVE TONIGHT Eagle Eye Cherry 1998 (Chart Peak #3) YOUR WOMAN White Town 1997 (Chart Peak #2) U SURE DO Strike 1995 (Chart Peak #9) DON’T STOP MOVIN’ Livin’ Joy 1996 (Chart Peak #6) SHOW ME LOVE Robin S 1993 (Chart Peak #11) DUR DUR D’ETRE BEBE Jordy 1992 (Chart Peak #37) SPACEMAN Babylon Zoo 1996 (Chart Peak #3) WOULD I LIE TO YOU Charles & Eddie 1992 (Chart Peak #3) BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Deep Blue Something 1995 (Chart Peak #3) ALWAYS COCA-COLA Joey Diggs 1993 The post TTBA Replay 19JUN2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

    57 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 statistics and historical information. NOTE: Due to music licencing requirements this podcast is unavailable outside of Australia.

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    JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
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    Clean
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    © JOY Melbourne Inc.
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