Last but definitely not least, are the songs that have formed the back-bone of popular music since 1952 when record sales formed the first official charts. Since then the significance of pop has both shaped and reflected the mood of generations. All kinds of artists feature in our sets, here are just a few of our favourites.

Rosemary Clooney        Etta James

Doris Day                        Nina Simone

The Carpenters             Dinah Washington

Marilyn Monroe             Connie Francis

Mama Cass                     Patsy Cline