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The War of the Worlds

Johnnie meets acclaimed musician Jeff Wayne, the man behind the musical version of The War of the Worlds, and celebrates 35 years of Eric Clapton's 1977 solo album Slowhand.

This week Johnnie meets the man behind the multi-million selling concept album The War Of The Worlds, Jeff Wayne.

Released in 1978, the album has gone on to sell over two million copies in the UK, and features performances from artists including David Essex, Phil Lynott and Richard Burton. Justin Hayward's track Forever Autumn went on to become a top ten hit, and contributed to the two hundred and ninety weeks the album spent on the UK charts.

This year the album has been re-released as "The New Generation", and is supported by an arena tour of the production starring Liam Neeson, Kerry Ellis and Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs.

Jeff talks about the frequently challenging and increasingly expensive process behind making the album, both in the studio and in the boardroom.

Also on the show, as Eric Clapton's hugely successful 1977 solo album Slowhand is re-issued on it's 35th anniversary, Johnnie tells the story of its creation and picks his favourite tracks.

1 hour, 56 minutes

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Sun 2 Dec 2012 15:00
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Music Played

  • Hour 1

    • The Clash

      London Calling

      • Billy Elliot O.S.T. - Various Artists.
      • Polydor.

  • Michael Jackson

    Rock With You

    • Michael Jackson - History.
    • Epic.

  • Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane

    Rough Mix

  • Featured Album: Eric Clapton - Slowhand

    • Eric Clapton

      Lay Down Sally

  • Melanie

    Ruby Tuesday

    • Million Sellers Vol.19 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • Pink Floyd

    Pigs On The Wing (Part Two)

  • CCS

    Tap Turns On The Water

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1971 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Respectable

    • Jump Back: Best Of The Rolling Stones.
    • Virgin.

  • Sweet

    Fox On The Run

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 20.

  • Wings

    Mull Of Kintyre

    • The 7" Singles Box.
    • MPL.

  • Featured Album: Eric Clapton - Slowhand

    • Eric Clapton

      Wonderful Tonight

  • Rainbow

    Since You Been Gone

    • And The Road Goes On Forever Vol 1.
    • Debutante.

  • Al Stewart

    Time Passages

    • (Single).
    • Arista.
    • 6.

  • Hour 2

    • The Doobie Brothers

      Listen To The Music

      • The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers.
      • Warner Bros.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    The Only Living Boy In New York

    • Bridge Over Troubled Water.
    • Columbia.

  • Blondie

    Hanging On The Telephone

    • Atomic: The Very Best Of Blondie.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Featured Album: Eric Clapton - Slowhand

    • Eric Clapton

      May You Never

  • In conversation with Jeff Wayne

    • David Essex

      Rock On

  • Jeff Wayne

    The Eve Of War

  • Jeff Wayne

    Horsell Common And The Heat Ray

  • Thin Lizzy

    Fools Gold

  • Jeff Wayne

    The Spirit Of Man

  • Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

    Night Moves

    • Bob Seger - Greatest Hits.
    • Capitol.

  • Frank Zappa

    Fire!

    • Rhino.

  • Deep Purple

    Smoke On The Water

    • Singles A's & B's.
    • EMI.
    • 2.

  • Featured Album: Eric Clapton - Slowhand

    • Eric Clapton

      Mean Old Frisco

Broadcast

  • Sun 2 Dec 2012 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2