Who knows every word?
Scott asked listeners whether they genuinely knew every word of one song — not merely the chorus or the famous lines.
Claims included Things That Make You Go Hmmm…, Copacabana, Girls Aloud’s Love Machine, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue’s Kids and Paolo Nutini’s Pencil Full of Lead.
The boldest claim came from Paula in Salisbury, who said she could perform every word of the Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight at 55.
Scott decided the claims would need to be tested on air rather than accepted on trust.
The Birthday Game: Robert
Robert from Bedfordshire turned 26 and worked as a delivery driver.
He was a major Eurovision and Doctor Who fan, regularly attending conventions in costume and looking forward to the programme’s 60th anniversary.
Robert shared his birthday with Perrie Edwards, John Simm, Nikola Tesla, Neil Tennant and Mavis Staples.
He liked jazz, R&B and classical music but was open to most genres.
His first spin was Katy Perry’s California Gurls, number one in 2010. Robert liked it but chose to continue.
The second was Sister Sledge’s Frankie, produced by Nile Rodgers and number one in 1985.
Robert accepted it and said the decision had worked.
His unused third selection would have been Ed Sheeran’s Bad Habits.
The Music Police hotline
Scott reopened the direct Music Police hotline after solving the anonymous Charlotte Nilsson case.
Danny from Mansfield submitted an old 1990s dance melody but could offer almost no lyrics.
Suggestions arrived immediately, but they pointed towards many different records rather than a clear answer.
Scott considered calling on Vernon Kay’s rave knowledge and carried Danny’s case forward.
Handover
Scott handed over to Sara Cox after warning Paula and the other lyrical volunteers that their claims would soon be tested.
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