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Sounds of Birmingham at the Â鶹Éç

A look back through the Â鶹Éç archives at the best Brummie performances from the past 50 years. Featuring UB40, Dexys Midnight Runners, Duran Duran, Judas Priest, ELO, Laura Mvula and Black Sabbath.

A look back through the Â鶹Éç’s archives, celebrating the best Brummie bands, artists and performances from the past five decades. This collection of Birmingham’s finest acts showcases how England’s second city has led the way when it comes to musical diversity, with a range of tracks covering reggae, metal, ska, dance, rap and pure pop.

Amongst the hit acts featured are UB40, Dexys Midnight Runners, Duran Duran, Judas Priest, Joan Armatrading, ELO, Laura Mvula, The Streets and Black Sabbath, whose classic track Paranoid gets its first Â鶹Éç outing since 1970 – a rare chance to see a young Ozzy Osbourne doing what he did best before becoming a reality TV superstar.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 6 Aug 2022 20:00

Music Played

  • UB40

    Food For Thought

  • Duran Duran

    Hungry Like The Wolf

  • Laura Mvula

    Green Garden

  • Ocean Colour Scene

    The Day We Caught The Train

  • Joan Armatrading

    Love And Affection

  • Judas Priest, Glenn Tipton

    Living After Midnight

  • Toyah

    Thunder In The Mountains

  • The Moody Blues

    Nights in White Satin

  • Fuzzbox

    International Rescue

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Mr. Blue Sky (Live At Wembley Stadium)

  • Duran Duran

    Girls On Film

Credits

Role Contributor
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Shelley Talton

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