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Join 'The Oracle' as he delivers his 60s Classics and At The Hop every weekend and throughout the week.

In Public

Life before Gold - what were you up to?
"Coal miner, dock worker, building site labourer, van driver and rock 'n' roll singer/songwriter."

I don't feel like dancing - what will you play to get me on the dancefloor?
"'Love Really Hurts Without You' - Billy Ocean."

John, Paul, George or Ringo?
"John."

Whoops, I've pressed Play Count on your iTunes, what song have you listened to the most?
"The Byrds - 'Mr Tambourine Man'. "

I hate to ask...but whose autograph did you insist on getting?
"Ken Dodd."

Many wouldn't believe you but what's the most surreal moment you've had with a household name?
"George Best asking me to give him a lift home."

Size matters - who was surprisingly taller / shorter than you expected?
"Henry Cooper (massive) / Debbie Harry (large head)."

Which song do you wish you'd written?
"'She Loves You' - The Beatles."

Which song sums up your journey so far?
"'Born To Run' - Bruce Springsteen."

We've been a great audience - how will you send us home smiling?
"By playing 'Daydream Believer' - The Monkees."

In Private

It's my round - what are you having?
"Carlsberg Special Brew."

Ever fallen in love (with someone you shouldn't have fallen in love with?)
"Yep (but thats all you're gonna get)."

Where did you sleep last night? (and how was it?)
"At home - brill as always."

Je ne regrette rien - et vous?
"No, if I had a time machine I'd change loads, but once it's done it's done."

A day at the races or a night at the opera?
"The opera."

The invite says fancy dress, who are you going as?
"A Beatle."

Do YouTube?
"Now and then."

Ah, there's the receipt - what are you returning and what do you want instead?
"A T-shirt that's not me - I want one that is me."

If the cat's in the hat, what's the dog wearing?
"Not going there."

Famous last words:
"House prices just can't get any higher."

Mike Sweeney presents 60s Classics - Sunday 20:00-22:00; repeated - Wednesday 22:00-00:00 and At The Hop - Sunday 22:00-00:00; repeated - Thursday 22:00-00:00

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