In 1974, Peel was asked what were his favourite things relating to music, TV and radio. The results of these were published on Sounds on 27th December 1974, separated into British and International sections:
- BRITISH SECTION
- Musician: Pete Townshend (Who)
- Band: Faces
- Guitarist: Pete Townshend (Who)
- Bass Guitarist: Bill Wyman
- Keyboard: Robert Wyatt
- Drummer: Kenny Jones (Faces)
- Wind Instrument: John Doonan (English flute player, based in Newcastle but of Irish descent)
- Misc. Instrument: Eno
- Male Vocalist: Rod Stewart
- Female Vocalist: Bridget St. John
- Album: Richard & Linda Thompson: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
- Single: Faces: You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything
- Composer: Rod Stewart
- Record Producer: Muff Winwood (formerly member of Spencer Davis Group, then A&R man and producer at Island Records)
- Album Design: Robert Wyatt: Rock Bottom
- New Artist/Band: Be-Bop Deluxe
- TV Show: Match Of The Day
- Radio Show: The Archers
- INTERNATIONAL SECTION
- Musician: Stevie Wonder
- Band: Faces
- Guitarist: Al Perkins (session guitarist who worked with many American musicians of the 70's)
- Bass Guitarist: Rockette Morton (Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band)
- Keyboard: Stevie Wonder
- Drummer: Al Jackson Jr. (founding member of Booker T & The MGs, who was murdered a year later in 1975)
- Wind Instrument: Captain Beefheart
- Misc. Instrument: Chris Franke (American experimental poet)
- Male Vocalist: Rod Stewart
- Female Vocalist: Betty Wright
- Album: Tangerine Dream: Phaedra
- Single: Ann Peebles: I Can't Stand The Rain
- Composer: Bob Dylan
- Record Producer: Muff Winwood (formerly member of Spencer Davis Group)
- Album Design: Sparks: Propaganda
- New Artist/Band: Sparks