24-05-2023, 11:48 PM
Just to add to the debate about the 'Radio 1ising' of Radio 2. Here is my two penny worth.
Here is the current playlist for Radio 2 with the crossover songs highlighted. So I would say that there is a minor hint of Radio 1 that gives a flavour but nothing more. Think of it as when one is cooking and you just use a small amount of a herb or flavouring but not too much to overpower the dish.
The thing that is erroneously giving off the vibe is that the majority of DJs are old Radio 1 DJs from around 2000-2005ish and that is what is giving the naysayers the ammo needed.
A LIST
> Anne Marie & Shania Twain - Unhealthy
> Jake Shears - I Used To Be In Love
> Jonas Brothers - Waffle House
> Loreen - Tattoo
> Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Council Skies
> Olivia Dean - Dive
> Rita Ora & Fatboy Slim - Praising You
> Sam Ryder - Mountain
> Simply Red - Just Like You
> Tom Grennan - How Does It Feel
B LIST
> Blur - The Narcissist
> Cat Burns - Live More & Love More
> Celine Dion - Love Again
> Harry Styles - Satellite
> Lemar - Dust
> Louise - High Hopes
> McFly - God Of Rock & Roll
> Niall Horan - Meltdown
> Sam Smith - Lose You
> Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Lost In The Sunshine
C LIST
> Bear's Den - Evelyn
> Freya Ridings - I Feel Love
> Jess Glynne - Silly Me
> Kaiser Chiefs - Jealousy
> Tom Speight - Let Go
EDITED TO ADD
P.S. I think the line up that the station currently has is quite a strong line up and will last for the next few years.
Here is the current playlist for Radio 2 with the crossover songs highlighted. So I would say that there is a minor hint of Radio 1 that gives a flavour but nothing more. Think of it as when one is cooking and you just use a small amount of a herb or flavouring but not too much to overpower the dish.
The thing that is erroneously giving off the vibe is that the majority of DJs are old Radio 1 DJs from around 2000-2005ish and that is what is giving the naysayers the ammo needed.
A LIST
> Anne Marie & Shania Twain - Unhealthy
> Jake Shears - I Used To Be In Love
> Jonas Brothers - Waffle House
> Loreen - Tattoo
> Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Council Skies
> Olivia Dean - Dive
> Rita Ora & Fatboy Slim - Praising You
> Sam Ryder - Mountain
> Simply Red - Just Like You
> Tom Grennan - How Does It Feel
B LIST
> Blur - The Narcissist
> Cat Burns - Live More & Love More
> Celine Dion - Love Again
> Harry Styles - Satellite
> Lemar - Dust
> Louise - High Hopes
> McFly - God Of Rock & Roll
> Niall Horan - Meltdown
> Sam Smith - Lose You
> Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Lost In The Sunshine
C LIST
> Bear's Den - Evelyn
> Freya Ridings - I Feel Love
> Jess Glynne - Silly Me
> Kaiser Chiefs - Jealousy
> Tom Speight - Let Go
EDITED TO ADD
P.S. I think the line up that the station currently has is quite a strong line up and will last for the next few years.