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Johnnie celebrates the live albums and recordings of the '70s, starting with The Who: Live at Leeds. Plus, Roger Chapman from the band Family picks his top tracks of the decade.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the decade of David Bowie, David Cassidy and David Essex, spinning Top of the Pops gems and Old Grey Whistle Test album tracks.

This week, Johnnie launches I Was There, in which we celebrate the seminal live performances of the 1970's, as recorded and distributed in the golden age of the Live Album. Kicking off right at the start of the decade with The Who: Live At Leeds from 1970, Johnnie tells the story behind the recording and digs out contemporary reviews alongside the memories of those who were there.

Also on the show Roger Chapman from the band Family remembers touring with Elton John, the band's raucous farewell tour and picks some of his favourite 70's tracks.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Sun 20 Jan 2013 15:00

Music Played

  • Hour 1

    • George Harrison

      My Sweet Lord

      • All Things Must Pass.
      • EMI.
      • 4.
  • Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

    Our House

    • Over The Years....
    • Rhino.
    • 011.
  • I Was There: The Who - Live At Leeds

    • The Who

      Young Man Blues

  • Melanie

    What Have They Done To My Song Ma?

    • 25 Years Of Rock `n' Roll - 1971.
    • Connoisseur.
  • Pink Floyd

    The Great Gig In The Sky

    • The Best Album Tracks ...Ever! (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • Stevie Wonder

    Living For The City

    • Stevie Wonder - Song Review.
    • Motown.
  • Sutherland Brothers & Quiver

    If I Could Have Your Loving

  • I Was There: The Who - Live At Leeds

    • The Who

      Summertime Blues

  • Van McCoy

    The Hustle

    • Golden Hits Of The 70's (Various Artists).
    • BR Music.
  • Neil Young

    Only Love Can Break Your Heart

    • After The Gold Rush.
    • Reprise.
    • 3.
  • Steely Dan

    Do It Again

    • Air America O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • MCA.
    • 6.
  • Hour 2

    • Jimmy Cliff

      The Harder They Come

      • BR Music.
  • Eagles

    The Long Run

    • The Best Of Eagles.
    • Asylum.
  • I Was There: The Who - Live At Leeds

    • The Who

      Substitute

  • Joan Armatrading

    Love And Affection

    • The Very Best Of Joan Armatrading.
    • A&M.
    • 3.
  • Dr. Feelgood

    Going Back Home

  • MFSB

    TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) (feat. The Three Degrees)

    • Philadelphia Years: Volume 1 1971-1976 (Various Artists).
    • Knight Records.
    • 9.
  • My 70s: Roger Chapman

    • Family

      In My Own Time

  • Elton John

    Daniel

  • The Rolling Stones

    Tumbling Dice

  • Sly & the Family Stone

    Family Affair

  • Family

    Burlesque

  • Joni Mitchell

    A Case Of You

  • 10cc

    I'm Not In Love

    • The Singles.
    • PID.
    • 1.
  • I Was There: The Who - Live At Leeds

    • The Who

      Magic Bus

Broadcast

  • Sun 20 Jan 2013 15:00