My Top Twelve: Paul Weller

MY TOP TWELVE: PAUL WELLER (320kbs-m4a/138mb/60mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 17th September 2026

Originally broadcast on Radio 1 in January 1982, this archival episode of My Top 12 features an in-depth conversation between Paul Weller and host Andy Peebles.

Recorded at a monumental crossroads in Weller's career—just as The Jam were preparing their final landmark album—the programme offers a rare glimpse into his musical DNA.

Weller selects and discusses 12 tracks that profoundly shaped his life and artistic vision, sharing intimate reflections on his creative evolution and the legendary records that fueled his passion.

Level 42 - "43" [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)]
The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset [Sanctuary]
Jimmy Witherspoon - Money's Gettin' Cheaper [Original Blues Classics]
Small Faces - I'm Only Dreaming [Sanctuary]
Edwin Star - War [Uni/Motown]
Clydie King - He Always Comes Back To Me [Stateside]
Spandau Balet - Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On) [Parlophone]
TV21 - Snakes And Ladders [Cherry Red]
Pigbag - Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag [Fire]
The Beat - Doors Of Your Heart [Rhino]
The Specials - Why? [Chrysalis]
The Who - La-La-La-Lies [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)]
Clint Eastwood & General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust [Greensleeves]