The music industry is obsessed with "new". The charts discriminate against aging songs; radio stations stake their reputation on premieres; and Ofcom sets quotas for new music on the BBC.

There is no better antidote to the dark days of January than great performers singing memorable hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Songs that you can hum along and clap your hands are sure to ...