Catch Olympic Fever with Dr. Burns and Chad P. as this week's show features music and facts relating to the Olympics.
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Piece Description
This week's show features bands showcased in the 2012 Olympics. Find out what went into choosing the music of the Olympics. As an added bonus, Dr. Burns and Chad P. give theories on just how they keep the Olympic Torch burning.
Timing and Cues
Note: Features 1 minute music bed during both breaks.
Floating Break OQ: "Back in a minute - Rock School."
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survival | Muse | The 2nd Law. | Helium 3 | 2012 | 04:17 |
| Dakota | Stereophonics | Language. Sex. Violence. Other?. | V2 Records | 2005 | 04:57 |
| New Shoes | Paolo Nutini | These Streets. | Atlantic Records | 2006 | 03:21 |
| Let's Dance to Joy Division | The Wombats | A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation. | 14th Floor Records | 2007 | 03:11 |
| Chasing Cars | Snow Patrol | Eyes Open. | Polydor Records | 2006 | 04:28 |
| Under the Westway | Blur | Under the Westway (Single). | Parlophone Records1 | 2012 | 04:16 |
| Barcelona | Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé | Barcelona. | Polydor | 1988 | 05:37 |
Additional Credits
Chad P.

This week's show features bands showcased in the 2012 Olympics. Find out what went into choosing the music of the Olympics. As an added bonus, Dr. Burns and Chad P. give theories on just how they keep the Olympic Torch burning.