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By the late 70s, The Jam were using “Down in the Tube Station at Midnight” as a stark moment in their live sets, confronting everyday violence head on. Released in 1978 on All Mod Cons, the single reached the UK Top 20 and stood apart from the band’s faster hits with its darker narrative and tension-building structure. Live performances emphasised Paul Weller’s social realism, reinforcing The Jam’s reputation as one of the era’s most observant and politically aware bands.

On TFI Friday in 1996, One to Another marked a turning point for The Charlatans. Released that year as a standalone single ahead of the album Tellin’ Stories, the track reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the band’s biggest hits. Driven by a tight, propulsive groove and Tim Burgess’ melodic vocal, it signalled a confident return to form following the loss of keyboardist Rob Collins, with television appearances like this cementing their mid-90s resurgence.