70s Gold
A musical journey through the 1970s, with Elton John, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Steppenwolf, New York Dolls, Roxy Music, Patti Smith, Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Jam.
The Old Grey Whistle Test was launched on 21 September 1971 from a tiny studio tucked behind a lift shaft on the fourth floor of 麻豆社 Television Centre. From humble beginnings, it has gone on to provide some of the best and most treasured music archive that the 麻豆社 has to offer.
This programme takes us on a journey and celebrates the musically mixed-up decade that was the 1970s, and which is reflected in the OGWT archive. There are classic performances from the glam era by Elton John and David Bowie, an early UK TV appearance from Curtis Mayfield, the beginnings of heavy metal with Steppenwolf's iconic Born to Be Wild anthem and the early punk machinations of the 'mock rock' New York Dolls. Archive from the pinnacle year, 1973, features Roxy Music, The Wailers and Vinegar Joe. The programme's finale celebrates the advent of punk and new wave with unforgettable performances from Patti Smith, Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Jam.
Artists featured are Elton John, Lindisfarne, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Steppenwolf, Vinegar Joe, Brinsley Schwarz, New York Dolls, Argent, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Captain Beefheart, Johnny Winter, Dr Feelgood, Gil Scott Heron, Patti Smith, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Cher & Gregg Allman, Talking Heads, The Jam, Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Specials.
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Elton John
Tiny Dancer (Live)
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David Bowie
Queen B****
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New York Dolls
Jet Boy
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Roxy Music
Do The Strand
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Concrete Jungle
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Talking Heads
Psycho Killer
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Iggy Pop
I Wanna Be Your Dog
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Producer | Stephanie McWhinnie |
Executive Producer | Mark Cooper |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 Sep 2011 21:15
- Sat 24 Sep 2011 01:05
- Sun 25 Sep 2011 23:30
- Fri 6 Jan 2012 23:35
- Fri 6 Apr 2012 23:50
- Sat 26 Jan 2013 23:00
- Sat 27 Apr 2013 22:30
- Fri 26 Jul 2013 22:00
- Sat 27 Jul 2013 01:20
- Mon 29 Jul 2013 00:25
- Fri 3 Jan 2014 23:00
- Sat 17 May 2014 22:40
- Sat 31 May 2014 23:05麻豆社 Two except Wales
- Fri 22 Aug 2014 23:10
- Thu 20 Nov 2014 23:30
- Sat 20 Dec 2014 22:40
- Sat 25 Apr 2015 00:00
- Mon 27 Apr 2015 00:15
- Fri 5 Jun 2015 21:00
- Sat 6 Jun 2015 00:30
- Mon 8 Jun 2015 01:45
- Fri 4 Dec 2015 23:00
- Sat 5 Dec 2015 02:30
- Sun 6 Dec 2015 01:40
- Fri 15 Jul 2016 22:30
- Sat 16 Jul 2016 02:10
- Fri 23 Dec 2016 21:00
- Boxing Day 2016 00:00
- Sat 1 Jul 2017 23:50
- Sat 24 Feb 2018 00:40
- Sat 29 Dec 2018 22:30
- Fri 27 Sep 2019 22:00
- Fri 14 May 2021 22:40
- Sat 8 Oct 2022 00:00
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