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A male runner wearing a red cap and black-red outfit, bib number 35, smiles and raises his hand in celebration as he crosses the finish line at a race, just like he did last Christmas, with cheering spectators and banners in the background.

Record smashed and Crocs conquer Northcliff at the Pirates 21K

16 February 2026

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A graphic with a yellow and white split background, the words Classic Countdown in black text with colored letters, above a large black circle containing 2004 in white—perfect for highlighting classic songs from that unforgettable year.

If you had a flip phone and remember THAT series finale this one’s for you

13 February 2026

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A microphone with a black foam cover displaying a red lipstick mark and the words HOT 102.7 FM in red and yellow, inspired by Miriam Makeba, positioned in front of a blurred audio mixing console.

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From FM to DRM: how HOT 1027 is helping shape the future of radio

13 February 2026

A man with reddish hair sings "Last Christmas" into a vintage microphone, wearing a striped shirt and dark jacket. Classic Countdown Backstory is displayed in a box in the top left corner of the image.

Number one on the Classic Countdown but Rick Astley didn’t want it?

11 February 2026

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A boy sits alone on his bed using a phone. A door with a “KEEP OUT!” sign and a locked handle stands between him and a concerned woman listening outside, worried—just like Last Christmas, when things felt distant.

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Parents: if your child locks themselves in their room with a phone, read this

10 February 2026

A graphic with a red and white split background, displaying the text Classic Countdown above a black circle containing 1990 in white numbers—perfect for reliving top classic songs from the era.

The moment a new decade found its sound

30 January 2026

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Five men with 1980s hairstyles and colorful outfits pose together against a light background. A banner at the top reads Classic Countdown Backstory, hinting at a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of hits like "Last Christmas.

When Duran Duran stepped into Bond territory — and rock history followed

28 January 2026

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A graphic split vertically into green and white halves. The top has the text Classic Countdown with colored letters, while below, a large black circle with 1982 in white hints at classic songs from that iconic year.

Before streaming, before smartphones- this was the year that set the rules

23 January 2026

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A striking Classic Countdown graphic displays a split red and white background with the words Classic Countdown above a black circle showing 1989 in white, where the "o" is yellow and the "d" is red.

You won’t believe how much history is packed into these classic songs

26 December 2025

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It started in a bedroom — and became the biggest Christmas song on earth

24 December 2025

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