Dame, Dame, Dame
Following the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory, Scott discovered the Spanish-language version of Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
The recording appeared under the title ¡Dame! ¡Dame! ¡Dame!
Scott initially debated how the title should be pronounced before the team found the track and played it.
Listeners who spoke Spanish sang along and confirmed that the recording was genuine.
Scott then discovered that ABBA had recorded an entire Spanish-language collection and was surprised that he had missed the song despite owning ABBA Gold.
Eurovision 1974
Scott reflected on the BBC Four repeat of the complete Brighton contest.
The formal dinner-dance atmosphere, seated audience and understated production showed how far Eurovision had changed.
He particularly enjoyed the sight of ABBA appearing genuinely shocked when Waterloo won.
The Birthday Game: Brett
Brett from Felixstowe wanted late-1990s or early-2000s dance music.
His first spin was McFly’s debut single Five Colours in Her Hair, number one in 2004.
Despite it not matching the dance brief, Brett decided to keep it immediately.
He then became the first contestant Scott could remember who refused to learn the other two songs.
Brett explained that not knowing meant he could never be disappointed.
After repeated complaints from listeners who played along with the feature, Scott revealed the unused alternatives only after telling Brett to cover his ears.
They were T. Rex’s Hot Love and Gareth Gates’ version of Unchained Melody.
Brett remained perfectly happy with McFly and requested only “Happy Birthday” on his signed card.
Listener reaction
Some listeners admired Brett’s relaxed attitude.
Others complained that withholding the other choices had ruined their own attempt to predict the result.
Handover
Scott handed over after continuing Radio 2’s ABBA anniversary celebrations.
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