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Compilation of performances from 1970s singer-songwriters, including Tom Paxton, Harry Nilsson, Gordon Lightfoot, Stealers Wheel, John Denver, Ronnie Lane and Billy Joel.

The celebration of the singing songwriting troubadours of the 1960s and 70s continues with a further trawl through the 大象传媒 archives for timeless and classic performances.

Tom Paxton starts proceedings with a rare black and white performance of his classic song The Last Thing on My Mind filmed in 1964. Also making an appearance is the 'fifth Beatle', Harry Nilsson, with a performance from his 大象传媒 concert in 1972. Other gems from this year include Canadian Gordon Lightfoot, songwriting duo Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan as Stealers Wheel and the most popular acoustic act of the 1970s, the gentle, bespectacled John Denver.

From the Basil Brush Show in 1973, Ronnie Lane and Slim Chance make a surprise appearance. Californian Beach Boy Bruce Johnston offers a sublime version of Disney Girls, and Joan Armatrading injects a bit of brio on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Rounding it all off is six-time Grammy winner Billy Joel.

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Sat 12 Nov 2022 00:00
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Music Played

  • John Martyn

    Couldn't Love You More聽

  • Tom Paxton

    The Last Thing On My Mind聽

  • Gordon Lightfoot

    Early Morning Rain聽

  • Harry Nilsson

    1941听

  • Stealers Wheel

    Late Again聽

  • John Denver

    Leaving on a Jet Plane聽

  • Terry Reid

    Without Expression聽

  • Bill Withers

    Ain't No Sunshine

  • Ronnie Lane鈥檚 Slim Chance

    How Come聽

  • Dory Previn

    Cold Water Canyon聽

  • Seals & Crofts

    Summer Breeze聽

  • Chris de Burgh

    Satin Green Shutters聽

  • Bruce Johnston

    Disney Girls聽

  • The Sutherland Brothers Band & Quiver

    Arms Of Mary

  • Joan Armatrading

    Steppin' Out聽

  • Billy Joel

    She's Always A Woman聽

  • Nick Lowe

    You Got To Be Cruel To Be Kind聽

Credits

Producer Stephanie McWhinnie
Executive Producer Mark Cooper

Broadcasts

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