Drive 105

Drive 105 is a straightforward oldies station from the United Kingdom, and that's exactly its strength. When you tune in to Drive 105 live, you get a playlist that jumps from Elvis Presley's rockabilly swagger to The Beatles' moptop pop to Aretha Franklin's soulful cries. The daytime hours play it safe. The same Motown and British Invasion hits on rotation can feel like a broken record after a few hours. But the late-night shows are where the station earns its keep, diving into doo-wop, early R&B, and obscure 60s singles that even crate diggers might miss. The DJs are knowledgeable without bei…