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Revenge and Guilt

In 1977 Elvis Costello revealed that the songs on his debut album My Aim is True were composed entirely from 'revenge and guilt'. So tonight it鈥檚 songs about revenge and guilt.

In 1977 Elvis Costello revealed that the songs on his debut album 'My Aim is True' were composed entirely from 鈥渞evenge and guilt鈥. So it鈥檚 songs about revenge and guilt on tonight鈥檚 show. Ceelo Green was quick to Forget You, George Michael felt bad about that Careless Whisper, while Elvis Costello knew he鈥檇 missed the boat with Alison. Who else is consumed with revenge and guilt? Text 80295, email getiton@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp 0800 92 95 00.

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Tue 23 Jul 2024 18:00

Music Played

  • Del Amitri

    Always The Last To Know

    • Now 1992 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Nancy Sinatra

    These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

    • The Greatest Hits Of Nancy Sinatra.
    • Boulevard.
  • Alanis Morissette

    You Oughta Know

    • You Oughta Know.
    • WEA International.
    • 1.
  • Connie Francis

    Who's Sorry Now

    • 50's Number Ones Vol 3.
    • Old Gold.
  • Kris Drever

    I Didn't Try Hard Enough

    • If Wishes Were Horses.
    • Reveal Records.
    • 001.
  • The Hollies

    Sorry Suzanne

    • The Hollies.
    • EMI.
    • 6.
  • Timi Yuro

    What's a Matter Baby

    • The Best Of.
    • One Day Music.
    • 3.
  • Carly Simon

    You're So Vain

    • The Very Best Of Carly Simon.
    • Global Television.
  • Elvis Costello

    Alison

    • My Aim Is True.
    • Imp Records.
    • 4.
  • Gotye

    Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 1.
  • Bob Dylan

    Positively 4th Street

    • Bob Dylan - Greatest Hits.
    • Columbia.
  • Blondie

    One Way Or Another

    • Blondie - Parallel Lines.
    • Chrysalis.
    • 2.
  • Fleetwood Mac

    Go Your Own Way

    • Rumours.
    • Warner Music Limited UK.
    • 001.
  • Carrie Underwood

    Before He Cheats

    • Blown Away.
    • Sony Music.
    • 1.
  • Jimmy Cliff

    The Harder They Come

    • Jimmy Cliff - The Singles.
    • BR Music.
  • Candi Staton

    Mr. and Mrs. Untrue

    • Candi Staton.
    • Honest Jon's.
    • 16.
  • Tony Bennett

    I Wanna Be Around

    • Tony Bennett - 16 Most Requested Song.
    • Columbia.
  • Robert Cray

    Right Next Door (Because Of Me)

    • Strong Persuader.
    • Mercury.
    • 5.
  • Ann Peebles

    I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down

    • I'm A Good Woman 2.
    • Harmless.
  • Brandy Clark

    Stripes

    • 12 Stories.
    • Warner Records.
    • 6.
  • Tracy Chapman

    Baby Can I Hold You

    • Greatest Hits Tracy Chapman.
    • Elektra.
  • George Michael

    Careless Whisper

    • George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen.
    • Epic.

Broadcast

  • Tue 23 Jul 2024 18:00