2 hours 6 minutes | Friday, 5 September 2025
Welcome to Episode 87 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. This is the 2nd anniversary show for the Musical Circle, celebrating moments, episodes, songs, and the many stories about the Musical Circle. Ben thanks everyone who has supported the show over the past 2 years, as well as everyone who will support the Musical Circle in the future. Ben tells a couple of stories about different episodes and how a couple of songs got onto those episodes. Ben also reveals plans for the next episode, including 2 new sections, and an announcement about episode 90 of the Musical Circle, which will be revealed next Thursday. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:1. Music Takes You Back - Modjo (from the 2000 album also called Modjo)2. I Gotta Feeling- Black Eyed Peas (from the 2009 album called THE E.N.D., THE ENERGY NEVER DIES)3. All The Stars - Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA (2018) 4. Open Hearts - The Weeknd (from his 2025 album called Hurry Up Tomorrow)5. Sugar Talking - Sabrina Carpenter (from her 2025 album called Man's Best Friend)6. Love Again - Dua Lipa (from her 2020 album Future Nostalgia)7. Nice To Each Other - Olivia Dean (2025)8. It's A Hard Life - Queen (from their 1984 album called The Works)9. Africa - TOTO (from their 1981 album called TOTO IV)10. Hold The Line - TOTO (from their 1978 album called TOTO, also known as TOTO 1)11. Don't Stop Believin' - by the band Journey (from their 1981 album called Escape)12. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship (from their 1987 album called No Protection)13. Running Out Of Time - Paramore (from their 2023 album called This Is Why)14. Parachute - Hayley Williams (from her 2025 album called Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party)15. Dive - Olivia Dean (from her 2023 album called Messy)16. Love on Top - Beyonce (from her 2013 album called 4)17. Never Too Much - Luther Vandross (from his 1981 album Never Too Much)18. Nothing Can Come Between Us - Sade (from her 1988 album called Stronger Than Pride)19. Forever Together - Braxton Brothers (2024)20. So High - by the musician Myd (from his 2025 album called Mydnight)21. Feel The Love - Rudimental featuring John Newman (from Rudimental's 2013 album called Home)22. Blinding Lights - The Weeknd (2020)23. Neverender - Justice and Tame Impala (2024)24. Superheroes - The Script (from their 2014 album called No Sound Without Silence)25. Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House (from their 1986 self-named album)The Musical Circle returns on the 11th of September, or September 11th, 2025, with the title, "The Age Of Expansion"Credits:Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show. Ben also wants to thank everyone who has supported this show over the past 2 years, as well as everyone else who will in the future.Hosted By: Ben CharlesProducers and Editors: Melissa Rodriguez, Jasmine Nichols, Kevin Truman, and Elizabeth Hughes Sound Engineer: Elizabeth HughesAdvisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes, Kevin Truman, and John RogersDirected By: Ben Charles