Radio 2 will mark the anniversary by broadcasting each of the most streamed songs from 1960-1999 during their Sounds Of The 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s shows on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November. Plus a one-off programme on BBC Sounds - Most Streamed Chart: 1952-1959 - will showcase the songs from those years, presented by Ricky Wilson.

BBC Radio 1 will also broadcast the most streamed songs released from 2000-2022, with 2000-2010 presented by Vick Hope and Katie Thistleton, and 2011- 2022 presented by Jack Saunders.

The full chart, which lands on BBC Sounds today BELOW as a Back To Back Sounds collection, will give listeners a fascinating insight into how we judge the music of the past.

Robert Gallacher, Commissioning Editor, BBC Radio Pop Networks, says: “We’re delighted to mark the 70th anniversary of the Official Singles Chart - a record not just of our favourite tunes, but also our shared cultural history. With the release of this new chart it’s particularly fascinating to see which classic songs from the past are rated by today’s music consumers, and how that appeal can be driven by exposure on TV, adverts and social media. This chart is a true testament to the timelessness of brilliant pop music.”

Martin Talbot, Chief Executive of the Official Charts Company, says: “Official Charts are proud to team up with our long-standing partners at the BBC to compile this unique playlist of 70 incredible songs, marking 70 years of the beloved institution that is the UK’s Official Singles Chart. As ever, the data doesn’t lie; this is a collection of indisputable classics spanning over seven decades of Official Chart history, as affirmed by the British public and their playlist selections.”

Most Streamed Chart: 1952-1959 - Ricky Wilson
1952 Singin' In The Rain by Gene Kelly
1953 That’s Amore, by Dean Martin
1954 I've Got A Woman, by Ray Charles
1955 Tutti Frutti, by Little Richard
1956 I Walk The Line,, by Johnny Cash
1957 Jailhouse Rock, by Elvis Presley
1958 Johnny B Goode, by Chuck Berry
1959 Put Your Head On My Shoulder, by Paul Anka

Most Streamed Chart: 1960-1969 - Tony Blackburn
1960 At Last, by Etta James
1961 Stand By Me, by Ben E King
1962 Cry To Me, by Solomon Burke
1963 Be My Baby, by The Ronettes
1964 My Girl, by The Temptations
1965 I Can't Help Myself, by The Four Tops
1966 Paint It Black, by The Rolling Stones
1967 Ain't No Mountain High Enough, by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
1968 (Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay, by Otis Redding
1969 Here Comes The Sun, by The Beatles

Most Streamed Chart: 1970-1979 - Johnnie Walker
1970 Your Song, by Elton John
1971 Take Me Home Country Roads, by John Denver
1972 Tiny Dancer, by Elton John
1973 Jolene, by Dolly Parton
1974 Sweet Home Alabama, by Lynyrd Skynyrd
1975 Bohemian Rhapsody, by Queen
1976 Go Your Own Way, by Fleetwood Mac
1977 Dreams, by Fleetwood Mac
1978 September, by Earth Wind & Fire
1979 Don't Stop Me Now, by Queen

Most Streamed Chart: 1980-1989 - Gary Davies
1980 Another One Bites The Dust, by Queen
1981 Don't Stop Believin’, by Journey
1982 Africa, by Toto
1983 Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), by Eurythmics
1984 Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, by Wham
1985 Summer Of '69, by Bryan Adams
1986 Livin' On A Prayer, by Bon Jovi
1987 I Wanna Dance With Somebody, by Whitney Houston
1988 Everywhere, by Fleetwood Mac
1989 We Didn't Start The Fire, by Billy Joel

Most Streamed Chart: 1990-1999 - Fearne Cotton
1990 Thunderstruck, by AC/DC
1991 Smells Like Teen Spirit, by Nirvana
1992 Creep, by Radiohead
1993 What Is Love, by Haddaway
1994 Juicy, by The Notorious B.I.G
1995 Wonderwall, by Oasis
1996 No Diggity, by Blackstreet Ft. Dr Dre
1997 Bitter Sweet Symphony, by The Verve
1998 Iris, by Goo Goo Dolls
1999 No Scrubs, by TLC

Most Streamed Chart: 2000-2010 - Vick Hope & Katie Thistleton
2000 Dancing In The Moonlight, by Toploader
2001 How You Remind Me, by Nickelback
2002 Lose Yourself, by Eminem
2003 Mr Brightside, by The Killers
2004 Let Me Love You, by Mario
2005 I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor, by Arctic Monkeys
2006 Naïve, by The Kooks
2007 Fluorescent Adolescent, by Arctic Monkeys
2008 I'm Yours, by Jason Mraz
2009 Party In The USA, by Miley Cyrus
2010 Love The Way You Lie, by Eminem Ft. Rihanna

Most Streamed Chart: 2011-2022 - Jack Saunders
2011 Someone Like You, by Adele
2012 Let Her Go, by Passenger
2013 Riptide, by Vance Joy
2014 Thinking Out Loud, by Ed Sheeran
2015 Cheap Thrills, by Sia
2016 Say You Won't Let Go, by James Arthur
2017 Shape Of You, by Ed Sheeran
2018 Someone You Loved, by Lewis Capaldi
2019 Dance Monkey, by Tones & I
2020 Head & Heart, by Joel Corry Ft. MNEK
2021 Bad Habits, by Ed Sheeran
2022 As It Was, by Harry Styles

Please note, this chart does not include the hit Christmas singles from each of the decades, but a show - The Most Streamed Christmas No.1s - will be broadcast on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds over the festive season.