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Find out more about Gold's beginnings including its origins in Capital Radio, the merger with Classic Gold and how you can tune in to the best classic hits station.

 Gold - It's All About The Music

Gold – the UK's newest and biggest classic hits radio network - was formed in August 2007 following the merger of the Capital Gold and Classic Gold radio networks.

Aiming to deliver the widest breadth of music currently available anywhere else on commercial radio, Gold plays the greatest songs from the last five decades and entertains with a variety of specialist music shows, exclusive interviews, free downloadable celebrity podcasts, special guest DJs and VIP gigs.

One Becomes Two

Gold and Capital Gold has its roots in Capital FM which first took to London’s airwaves on October 16 1973, as the country’s second commercial radio station (the first, LBC, was launched a week earlier). Capital Radio’s remit was to provide “general entertainment” and LBC was designated a “news and information” station. 

In 1988, Capital Radio changed it’s on-air identity leading to the formation of two seperate stations - Capital FM and 1548AM Capital Gold.  The 1990 Broadcasting Act ended the practice of simultaneous broadcasting on FM and AM in order to make way for more local radio services. 

The Greatest Hits From The 60s, 70s and 80s... And More

From 1988, Capital Gold featured classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s and was the UK’s most popular MW/AM radio station.

However, Capital Gold continued to evolve and widened its catalogue from a large number of core artists to include more than just their classic hits. Alongside much loved singles you could also hear rarities such as album tracks, B-sides and live performances.

Music from artists who have gained legendary status in recent years were also added, such as Coldplay (pictured), Scissor Sisters, Oasis, The Corrs, Robbie Williams and The Sterophonics. Capital Gold also showcased new music from established Capital Gold artists.

 

Did You Know?

* Greg Edwards was the first voice heard on Gold when it went live on Friday August 3 at 7pm.

* The first song played on Gold was 'Got to Be Real' by Cheryl Lynn.

* The first song played on Capital Gold was 'Reach Out, I'll Be There' by The Four Tops.

* Former Capital Gold DJs include Kenny Everett, Tony Blackburn, David Hamilton and Alan Freeman.

* Former Classic Gold DJs include Tony Blackburn, Sir Jimmy Saville, Mike Read and Dave Lee Travis. 

* Current Gold DJs include David Jensen, Simon Bates, Paul Coyte. See the DJ Index
 
* Classic Gold created the World's First Digital Street, Ashleigh Drive in Sheffield, where every house in the street received a digital radio.

Listen To Gold

The Capital Gold UK Radio Network attracted 1.2 million people every week who listened across a number of digital platforms, online and on the 1548AM frequency.

Following the formation of Gold, 1.5 million music fans across the UK now tune in for the greatest selection of classic hits and top music expertise.

You can listen to Gold via:

Sky Digital – Channel 0121
Virgin - Channel 959
Tiscali - Channel 611

Online - http://www.mygoldmusic.com - or you can click here to listen live

You can also listen to Gold across the UK on our DAB Digital Radio frequency. Click here for more info