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RAK Records Story

Suzi Quatro with the story of British label RAK Records set up by Mickie Most in 1969 and whose artists alongside Suzi included Mud, Kim Wilde, The Arrows, Hot Chocolate and more.

Suzi Quatro presents the story of the iconic British label RAK Records set up by Mickie Most in 1969 and whose artists, alongside Suzi included Herman's Hermits, Mud, Kenny, Hot Chocolate, Smokie, Arrows, Span, Racey and Kim Wilde.

Kim joins Suzi in the studio, along with Rob Davies from Mud, Mickie Most's widow Christina, Alan Merrill from The Arrows, Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel and producer Mike Chapman of the Chin & Chapman team, architects of the RAK sound.

Between them, their hits include "Can The Can", "Kids In America", "Tiger Feet", "I Love Rock'n'Roll", "Can't Get You Out Of My Head", "Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me)", "You Sexy Thing", "Living Next Door To Alice", "If You Think You Know How To Love Me", "Stumblin' In" and "Classic".

As a label, RAK sold more than 60 million records worldwide, and as a studio and publishing company remains active today working wit the likes of Adele, Pink Floyd, Britney Spears, Joan Jett and Rod Stewart.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 May 2019 03:00
成人论坛 Radio 2

Music Played

  • CCS

    Whole Lotta Love

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1970 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Julie Felix

    If I Could (El Condor Pasa)

    • Single.
    • RAK.
    • 1.

  • The Animals

    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

    • The Hits Of 1965 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.

  • New World

    Living Next Door To Alice

    • Single.
    • RAK.
    • 1.

  • New World

    Tom Tom Turnaround

    • Super 70's (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

    Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

    • 20 Number 1's Of The 70's (Various).
    • MFP.

  • Hot Chocolate

    Emma

    • Hot Chocolate - Their Greatest Hits.
    • EMI.

  • Kim Wilde

    Kids In America

    • Fantastic 80's Disc 2 (Various Artis.
    • Columbia.

  • Suzi Quatro

    Rolling Stone

    • Single.
    • RAK.
    • 1.

  • Kim Wilde

    Cambodia

    • Kim Wilde - Singles Collection 81-93.
    • MCA.

  • Mud

    Tiger Feet

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1974 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Mud

    Oh Boy

    • 30 Years Of Number Ones: Volume 8.
    • Connoisseur Collection.
    • 4.

  • Suzi Quatro

    Can The Can

    • 25 Years Of Rock `n' Roll - 1973.
    • Connoisseur.

  • The Arrows

    I Love Rock And Roll

    • The Best Glam Rock Album In The World...Ever!.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 21.

  • Smokie

    If You Think You Know How To Love Me

    • Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman: Classics From The 1970's & 80's Vols 1 & 2.
    • BMG.

  • Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman

    Stumblin' In

    • Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman: Classics From The 1970's & 80's Vols 1 & 2.
    • BMG.

  • Exile

    Kiss You All Over

    • Billboard Top Hits: 1978 (Various).
    • Rhino.

  • Suzi Quatro

    Devil Gate Drive

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1974 (Various).
    • Premier.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 6 May 2019 19:00
    成人论坛 Radio 2
  • Tue 28 May 2019 03:00
    成人论坛 Radio 2