Radio 6 Music

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast. Today they celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Modern Lovers' debut album. The American rock band recorded tracks for the album in the early 1970s shortly after the band was formed by Jonathan Richman, but the album wasn't released until August 1976. Mark and Stuart discuss the making of the album - and the band - and select some of their favourite songs from the record. Also on the show ... long-running feature The Chain which gives listeners the chance to pick a track that links in some way to the last. The list now contains over 8,800 songs. There’s also Crisps On the Radio and the chance to take part in Tea Time Theme Time, guessing the link between three top tunes. With a finely balanced blend of new and old music, setting you up for a Sunday. Produced in Salford by Audio Always for BBC Radio 6 Music.