Early Whistle test details and discrepancies

[John S Miller]

17.10.72 - Plainsong, Santana, Mickey Newbury - complete ( ? )
24.10.72 - BIRTHA, FANNY complete show held ( ? )
7.11.72 - Stealers wheel, Bridget St John (complete)
31.10.72 - Ellis, Harry Chapin (nothing held)
14.11.72 - Crowbar, Gladys Knight (complete)
21.11.72 - Bill Withers, Sparks (Bill Withers insert only)
28.11.72 - Babe Ruth, Philip Goodhand Tait (Babe Ruth session, Phil Spector interview inserts held)

[John S Miller]

johnsmiller said:

17.10.72 - Plainsong, Santana, Mickey Newbury - complete ( ? )
24.10.72 - BIRTHA, FANNY complete show held ( ? )
7.11.72 - Stealers wheel, Bridget St John (complete)
31.10.72 - Ellis, Harry Chapin (nothing held)
14.11.72 - Crowbar, Gladys Knight (complete)
21.11.72 - Bill Withers, Sparks (Bill Withers insert only)
28.11.72 - Babe Ruth, Philip Goodhand Tait (Babe Ruth session, Phil Spector interview inserts held)

ADDENDA - For held edition material 25.5.72 (Jerry Lee Lewis); Mick Jagger; John Prine; Crosby and Nash (film); ELP (pictures at an exhibition); Country Joe.

For edition dated 26.9.72. In addition to Steppenwolf and John Kay band sessions. ELP clip insert; and Carly Simon interview; (with 'blank' in middle); held.

Additional content details (held material); for 24.10.72 (Birtha). Rick Wakeman (insert film); Fanny - interview; David Bowie 'space oddity' promo; John Prine session; Mike Hugg session.

Neil Sedaka interview held also from 21.11.72. This begins with a film clip of Del Shannon (preceding item); and runs over to the next; (Wishbone Ash live on film).

[John S Miller]

johnsmiller said:

johnsmiller said:

17.10.72 - Plainsong, Santana, Mickey Newbury - complete ( ? )
24.10.72 - BIRTHA, FANNY complete show held ( ? )
7.11.72 - Stealers wheel, Bridget St John (complete)
31.10.72 - Ellis, Harry Chapin (nothing held)
14.11.72 - Crowbar, Gladys Knight (complete)
21.11.72 - Bill Withers, Sparks (Bill Withers insert only)
28.11.72 - Babe Ruth, Philip Goodhand Tait (Babe Ruth session, Phil Spector interview inserts held)

ADDENDA - For held edition material 25.5.72 (Jerry Lee Lewis); Mick Jagger; John Prine; Crosby and Nash (film); ELP (pictures at an exhibition); Country Joe.

For edition dated 26.9.72. In addition to Steppenwolf and John Kay band sessions. ELP clip insert; and Carly Simon interview; (with 'blank' in middle); held.

Additional content details (held material); for 24.10.72 (Birtha). Rick Wakeman (insert film); Fanny - interview; David Bowie 'space oddity' promo; John Prine session; Mike Hugg session.

Neil Sedaka interview held also from 21.11.72. This begins with a film clip of Del Shannon (preceding item); and runs over to the next; (Wishbone Ash live on film).

Additional content details for 7.11.72 (held). Stealers wheel (2 songs: 'I get by' and 'late again'. Gerry Rafferty plays on one song).
Rolling stones (all down the line) - film; Bridget St John session (2 songs, one titled 'keep smiling'). Elephants memory (filmfinders film);
Its a beautiful day 'the camel suite'; Dion 'the Wanderer' - film; the clip is initially run out of synch; stopped and played again later. Also includes Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman discussing their careers with The Turtles and Frank Zappa.

Edition for 14.7.72. Insert held for interviews and performances by Chuck Berry; T. Bone Walker and Bo Diddley.

For 6.6.72; Sha na na and a folk contest winner and interview in addition to Ashman Reynolds session held.

5.12.72 - McKendree Spring; Ralph McTell. (Believe the McKendree Spring session reel is held).
12.12.72 - Focus; the Crickets. (3 song session reel by The Crickets is held; 'That'll be the day'; 'Lovesick blues' and 'My rocking days').
Focus play 'Sylvia'; 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Anonymous II'. There is also an out take version of 'Hocus Pocus' which collapses in the middle due to Jan Akkermans guitar lead suddenly getting pulled out. A film insert reel for John Lennon playing 'Gimme some truth' is held also.

19.12.72 - Fumble, Rory Gallagher ('Bankers blues'). (also - Monty Python 'fish slapping dance' by viewers request; Elephants memory 'liberation special'; film clips of Alex Harvey band; Rod Argent interview). I believe the only material held is an insert of the Rod Argent interview.

26.12.72 - HIGHLIGHTS SPECIAL. (held complete plus untx'd material). (Alice Cooper 'under my wheels' 10.11.71; Dion 'runaround sue' film clip; David Bowie 'queen bitch' 8.2.72; Ten wheel drive 'I got out of jail' 5.10.71 filmfinders film; Beach boys 'you need a mess of help to stand alone' 16.5.72; Steve Miller 'living in the U.S.A.'; Vinegar Joe 'rusty red runner' 11.4.72; Jerry Lee Lewis 'think about it darling' 25.4.72; Bob Harris wishes viewers 'a happy Xmas'. Play out Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson 'help me make it through the night'. 'Jingle bells' (trad.)

Untx'd extra material - Frankie Avalon 'Venus'; Roxy Music 'Ladytron' (clean spool from session); Carole King 'Oh no not my baby'; Mick Jagger interview; Rolling stones 'tumbling dice' 25.4.72; Poco (from 1.2.72 session); Beatles 'Some other guy' (cavern 1963); Stevie Wonder interview; Janis Ian 'He's a rainbow' 5.10.71.

[John S Miller]

johnsmiller said:

johnsmiller said:

ADDENDA - For held edition material 25.5.72 (Jerry Lee Lewis); Mick Jagger; John Prine; Crosby and Nash (film); ELP (pictures at an exhibition); Country Joe.

For edition dated 26.9.72. In addition to Steppenwolf and John Kay band sessions. ELP clip insert; and Carly Simon interview; (with 'blank' in middle); held.

Additional content details (held material); for 24.10.72 (Birtha). Rick Wakeman (insert film); Fanny - interview; David Bowie 'space oddity' promo; John Prine session; Mike Hugg session.

Neil Sedaka interview held also from 21.11.72. This begins with a film clip of Del Shannon (preceding item); and runs over to the next; (Wishbone Ash live on film).

Additional content details for 7.11.72 (held). Stealers wheel (2 songs: 'I get by' and 'late again'. Gerry Rafferty plays on one song).
Rolling stones (all down the line) - film; Bridget St John session (2 songs, one titled 'keep smiling'). Elephants memory (filmfinders film);
Its a beautiful day 'the camel suite'; Dion 'the Wanderer' - film; the clip is initially run out of synch; stopped and played again later. Also includes Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman discussing their careers with The Turtles and Frank Zappa.

Edition for 14.7.72. Insert held for interviews and performances by Chuck Berry; T. Bone Walker and Bo Diddley.

For 6.6.72; Sha na na and a folk contest winner and interview in addition to Ashman Reynolds session held.

5.12.72 - McKendree Spring; Ralph McTell. (Believe the McKendree Spring session reel is held).
12.12.72 - Focus; the Crickets. (3 song session reel by The Crickets is held; 'That'll be the day'; 'Lovesick blues' and 'My rocking days').
Focus play 'Sylvia'; 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Anonymous II'. There is also an out take version of 'Hocus Pocus' which collapses in the middle due to Jan Akkermans guitar lead suddenly getting pulled out. A film insert reel for John Lennon playing 'Gimme some truth' is held also.

19.12.72 - Fumble, Rory Gallagher ('Bankers blues'). (also - Monty Python 'fish slapping dance' by viewers request; Elephants memory 'liberation special'; film clips of Alex Harvey band; Rod Argent interview). I believe the only material held is an insert of the Rod Argent interview.

26.12.72 - HIGHLIGHTS SPECIAL. (held complete plus untx'd material). (Alice Cooper 'under my wheels' 10.11.71; Dion 'runaround sue' film clip; David Bowie 'queen bitch' 8.2.72; Ten wheel drive 'I got out of jail' 5.10.71 filmfinders film; Beach boys 'you need a mess of help to stand alone' 16.5.72; Steve Miller 'living in the U.S.A.'; Vinegar Joe 'rusty red runner' 11.4.72; Jerry Lee Lewis 'think about it darling' 25.4.72; Bob Harris wishes viewers 'a happy Xmas'. Play out Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson 'help me make it through the night'. 'Jingle bells' (trad.)

Untx'd extra material - Frankie Avalon 'Venus'; Roxy Music 'Ladytron' (clean spool from session); Carole King 'Oh no not my baby'; Mick Jagger interview; Rolling stones 'tumbling dice' 25.4.72; Poco (from 1.2.72 session); Beatles 'Some other guy' (cavern 1963); Stevie Wonder interview; Janis Ian 'He's a rainbow' 5.10.71.

2.1.73 - David McWilliams, Stackridge - (no material held)

9.1.73 - J.Geils Band, John Prine - (complete show held)
Joan Armatrading (2 songs); Capt Beefheart 'yo yo stuff' (filmfinders); David Geffen interview (founder of ASYLUM records); Exuma 'Baby let me in' (filmfinders); Barclay James Harvest 'thank you' (live film); Bob Dylan 'on a night like this (filmfinders); Pete Berryman (session - 'old grey rag', 'the fool', 'train blues').

16.1.73 - John Prine, Rick Wakeman. (Show does not exist; one of two songs from Rick Wakeman session features on end of year highlights or special).

23.1.73 - Roberta Flack, Mike Absalom - (I'm sure this exists complete but can't find my notes on content!) Includes film for Frank Zappa track though.

30.1.73 - The Who, Shawn Phillips. (VT insert The Who - 2 tracks 'relay'; 'long live rock' + film insert Beatles 3 songs Washington gig 1964); (Shawn Phillips session insert).

6.2.73 - Crazy horse, Roy Harper (no details found).

13.2.73 - Rory Gallagher, Duncan Browne (Rory Gallagher session 2 songs 'hands off'; 'hot coals' + over run; Duncan Browne session VT insert). Bette Midler interview; Loggins and Messina promo; Bob Harris links.

[mgiles]

Thank you for all the info, John. I would question the inclusion of the Filmfinders film of Bob Dylan's song "On A Night Like This" in the 9.1.73 episode of OGWT as the song was not recorded until sessions on the 6th and 8th November 1973, and was released on Dylan's album "Planet Waves" on 17th January 1974

www.bjorner.com/DSN02100%201973.htm#DSN02200

"On A Night Like This" has never been played live

www.adamselzer.com/boblast.html#PLANET

[John S Miller]

Thanks for pointing this out. I suspect as my freehand notes from Infax have been the main reference for these posts, I may have cross referred an item from a show a year later. Either this, or as the Infax source was a prototype perhaps that was a misfiled detail.

[John S Miller]

Continuing editions chronologically as broadcast -

20.2.73 (The Strawbs, Judee Sill) Held edition

Strawbs (Pavan, tears) - Judee Sill (The Kiss, The Pearl), Alquin, Poco, Moody Blues 'I'm just a singer in a rock n roll band' promo; Elton John interview.

Having studied my notes, can't find any notes for this; so can't confirm either way if anything is held. I am aware though that the show which featured the first of two Judee Sill sessions is not held.

27.2.73 (Country Joe McDonald, Tassavallan Presidenti)

Infax notes imply this show is held complete; other content includes Donovan interview; filmfinders film set to 'Cosmic wheels'; Mickie Most interview; Tony McPhee.

6.3.73 (Argent, Shawn Phillips)

This show also appears to be held complete - content described as;
Argent (session - 'God Gave rock and roll to you' + 'it's only money');
Sha na na (2 songs - Crystal Palace Bowl 1972); Shawn Phillips (session - 1 solo song, 1 plus band); Charlie Gilbert - journalist (interview); Roy Buchanan (promo film + 2 live tracks on film 1972); Steve Miller (filmfinders film).

13.3.73 (Roger Daltry, John Martyn)

Believe this is held as a complete show; the session inserts definitely exist; Daltrey performed two songs including single 'Giving it all away'. John Martyn performed 'May you never' and 'I'd rather be the Devil'. The latter is a Skip James standard rearranged for his 'Glistening Glyndebourne' style echoplex, and a 10 min. over run version exists. Martyn refers to making a cock up of changing over his detuned guitars on the last (72) session; which was not recorded.

20.3.73 (Humble Pie, Ry Cooder)

Infax notes imply this edition exists either complete or an awful lot of insert material is held. This includes 2 songs by Humble Pie, 2 songs (I believe) by Ry Cooder, a clip from 'Deliverance' of duelling banjos, and filmfinders film for Led Zeppelins 'No quarter'.

27.3.73 (Badger, Medicine head)

No material appears to exist for this edition.

[John S Miller]

johnsmiller said:

Continuing editions chronologically as broadcast -

20.2.73 (The Strawbs, Judee Sill) Held edition

Strawbs (Pavan, tears) - Judee Sill (The Kiss, The Pearl), Alquin, Poco, Moody Blues 'I'm just a singer in a rock n roll band' promo; Elton John interview.

Having studied my notes, can't find any notes for this; so can't confirm either way if anything is held. I am aware though that the show which featured the first of two Judee Sill sessions is not held.

27.2.73 (Country Joe McDonald, Tassavallan Presidenti)

Infax notes imply this show is held complete; other content includes Donovan interview; filmfinders film set to 'Cosmic wheels'; Mickie Most interview; Tony McPhee.

6.3.73 (Argent, Shawn Phillips)

This show also appears to be held complete - content described as;
Argent (session - 'God Gave rock and roll to you' + 'it's only money');
Sha na na (2 songs - Crystal Palace Bowl 1972); Shawn Phillips (session - 1 solo song, 1 plus band); Charlie Gilbert - journalist (interview); Roy Buchanan (promo film + 2 live tracks on film 1972); Steve Miller (filmfinders film).

13.3.73 (Roger Daltry, John Martyn)

Believe this is held as a complete show; the session inserts definitely exist; Daltrey performed two songs including single 'Giving it all away'. John Martyn performed 'May you never' and 'I'd rather be the Devil'. The latter is a Skip James standard rearranged for his 'Glistening Glyndebourne' style echoplex, and a 10 min. over run version exists. Martyn refers to making a cock up of changing over his detuned guitars on the last (72) session; which was not recorded.

20.3.73 (Humble Pie, Ry Cooder)

Infax notes imply this edition exists either complete or an awful lot of insert material is held. This includes 2 songs by Humble Pie, 2 songs (I believe) by Ry Cooder, a clip from 'Deliverance' of duelling banjos, and filmfinders film for Led Zeppelins 'No quarter'.

27.3.73 (Badger, Medicine head)

No material appears to exist for this edition.

20.2.73 - addenda. When first compiling this post I couldn't find notes for this edition so assumed it wasn't held. Obviously the later found notes indicate otherwise but I forgot to delete my original entry before posting. Sorry for any confusion arising there.

3.4.73 - (Roxy music, Allan Taylor)

Roxy session insert (Do the strand, in every dream home a heartache); Pink Floyd 'one of these days' animation featured exists on 73 highlights edition.

10.4.73 (Spirit, Gallagher and Lyle)

Edition not held. Randy california learned of and lamented this during the 'Spirit of 81' interview with Bob Harris.

17.4.73 (Fairport Convention, Tom Paxton)

Fairport Convention session held on VT (2 songs).

24.4.73 (Birtha, David Southern)

Birtha session held on VT.

1.5.73 - 2 part edition. Pt 1 (before news, regular show)
(Bob Marley and the wailers). Bob Marley session VT held.

Pt 2 - Yes live in concert at Rainbow (taped Dec 72). Features Catherine of Aragon (Rick Wakeman); Roundabout Yours is no disgrace; sweet dreams; Wurm; and you and I. (concert tape held).

8.5.73 - Pt 1 (Alquin, Jonathan Kelly). Alquin session VT held.

Pt 2 - American blues legends. Live film of 3 numbers apiece from 5 early blues artists, plus interviews inc. (I think); Lightnin' Hopkins.

15.5.73 - Pt 1 (Roy Buchanan, Jan Akkerman). Roy Buchanan session VT held.

Pt 2 - Leon Russell, B.B.King live in concert.

Presumably this show was live as there is no entry on Infax.

29.5.73 - (Golden Earring, Loudon Wainwright). Session VTs for both artists held.

5.6.73 - Pt 1 (Fanny, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee). 'Interview with Sonny Terry exists'.

Pt 2 - Focus live concert at Rainbow. This was pre recorded and is held.

[John S Miller]

12.6.73 - (JOHN ENTWISTLES RIGOR MORTIS, KEVIN AYERS)
Believe this show is held complete.

19.6.73 - (TERRY REID, DEL SHANNON) Either the complete show or inserts.

[jag]

RE: the 15.2.72 programme mentioned on previous page and featuring MICK GREENWOOD, JIMMY AND VELLA, FACES on film live.

"I suspect this re used existing Faces footage from a then recent Disco 2', or bought in footage".

The Faces footage used was not from Disco 2. It was live film from the Rainbow, North London, recorded in January 1972 - the songs featured were It's All Over Now, Memphis, I Know I'm Losing You and Stay With Me. This film still exists in the archives at the BBC.

[John S Miller]

jag said:

RE: the 15.2.72 programme mentioned on previous page and featuring MICK GREENWOOD, JIMMY AND VELLA, FACES on film live.

"I suspect this re used existing Faces footage from a then recent Disco 2', or bought in footage".

The Faces footage used was not from Disco 2. It was live film from the Rainbow, North London, recorded in January 1972 - the songs featured were It's All Over Now, Memphis, I Know I'm Losing You and Stay With Me. This film still exists in the archives at the BBC.

Thanks very much for this addenda; I wasn't aware of any of those points; my suggestion being speculation as the Disco 2 was recent vintage.

[John S Miller]

ADDENDA - extra details and amendments from 27.3.73 to end of series 2.

27.3.73 - BADGER, MEDICINE HEAD (DOES NOT EXIST) i.e. not recorded.

3.4.73 - ROXY MUSIC, ALLAN TAYLOR (And according to RC: Pink Floyd 'one of these days' animation) (INSERTS)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
03 April 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-04-03
• Recorded on 1973-04-02
• Next in series: 17 April 1973
• Previous in series: 20 March 1973
Description
• Vars takes Bryan FERRY & Roxy Music performing "Do the Strand" & "In Every Dream Home a Heartache".
• Complete Takes: "Do the Strand" (dur 3m56s/0m06s in) "In Every Dream Home a Heartache" (dur 5m35s/6m51s) " " " (dur 5m35s/13m48s in)

10.3.73 - SPIRIT, GALLAGHER AND LYLE (DOES NOT EXIST)

17.4.73 - FAIRPORT CONVENTION, TOM PAXTON
17 April 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-04-17
• Next in series: 24 April 1973
• Previous in series: 03 April 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with music from Fairport Convention, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Tom PAXTON & Dave MASON.
• ITEM 04:TOM PAXTON.live studio. Tom PAXTON accompanied by Tony VISCONTI & Dave WILLIS perform "Fred"(2m35s)& "When Annie walks me Home", some shots show Bob watching from the side(3m00s)(dur 5m58s/12m35s in) ITEM 05:DAVE MASON:cpyrt film. Film of Dave MASON in at Troubador in Los Angeles perfroming "To be Free"(dur 3m20s/18m58s in)
• ITEM 01:FAIRPORT CONVENTION:pre rec studio. Fairport Convention perform "Matthew Mark, Luke & John"(dur 3m44s/0m46s in)& "Brilliancy Medley"(dur 3m52s/22m47s in) NB:Guitarist wearing T-Shirt wth "Bored Stiff" on it. ITEM 02:THE BEATLES:PART 1:B&W tv promo film (C) Granada Tv of Beatles from 1964 performing "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"(dur 2m02s/5m08s in) PART 2:Film clip from `Pop Gear' movie (c) Anglo EMI of Beatles in 1965 performing "She loves You"(dur 2m13s/27m02s in)NB credits from (28m 46s-29m15s) ITEM 03:PINK FLOYD:animated cartoon (c) Ian Emes played over "Pillar of Wind" by Pink Floyd(dur 3m53s8m03s in)

The Pink Floyd title was quoted from a viewers request and erroneously announced over the film which was in fact 'One of these days'. This was a misquote of the track that follows it on 'Meddle' 'A Pillow of Winds'. I seem to recall the error being pointed out by Bob Harris and an apology being made the following week.

24.4.73 - BIRTHA, JOHN SOUTHERN (INSERTS)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
24 April 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-04-24
• Next in series: 01 May 1973
• Previous in series: 17 April 1973
Description
• Smokey Robinson & the Miracles sing "Tracks of my Tears"
• SMOKEY ROBINSON AND THE MIRACLES:"Tracks of my Tears" (dur 2m58s/4m17s in) Spool also incls untx'd cpyrt film of: Smokey Robinson & the Miracles "Going to a Go Go"(2m46s/19m48s in) Stevie WONDER "Hey, Harmonica Man"(dur 2m32s/23m08s in) Stevie WONDER "Uptight"(dur 2m47s/26m23s in) Marvin GAYE "Pretty Little Baby"(dur 2m34s/30m00s in) Marvin GAYE "Ain't That Peculiar" (dur 2m54s/33m12s in) NB:All (c) CKLW except Stevie WONDER which is unclear
• John David SOUTHER plays accoustic guitar & sings "How Long" & "Doolin/Dalton Gang"
• JOHN DAVID SOUTHER: "How Long" (dur 3m12s/7m33s in) "Doolin/Dalton Gang" (dur 4m00s/12m06s in)
• Birtha perform "I Can't stop the Madness".
• BIRTHA: "I Can't Stop the Madness" (dur 4m07s/0m16s in)

1.5.73 - pt 1 THE WAILERS, PETE ATKIN; pt 2 YES IN CONCERT (pt 1 INSERTS - these do not include Pete Atkin songs which must have been live + pt 2 pre rec)
01 May 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-05-01
• Next in series: 08 May 1973
• Previous in series: 24 April 1973
Description
• String Driven Thing performs "Circus"
• STRING DRIVEN THING:"Circus" (dur 4m26s/6m04s in)
• Film of Yes in concert at the Rainbow theatre.
• YES in concert perform "And You & I"(3m03s-11m46s)"Clap"(12m19s-15m23s)Rick WAK- EMAN wearing sequined cape on keyboards plays excerpts from his album "The Six Wives of Henry VIII"(16m06s-22m23s)YES perform "Roundabout"(22m23s-29m55s)YES YES perform "Roundabout"(22m23s-29m55s)"Yours is no Disgrace"(30m57s-42m40s) & "Wurm"(42m46s-45m18s)there is no picture for the 1st 48s of this song.
• Bob MARLEY & the Wailers perform "Concrete Jungle" & "Stir it Up".
• BOB MARLEY: "Concrete Jungle"(dur 4m05s/00m00s in)"Stir it Up"(dur 3m43s/10m54s in)

8.5.73 - pt 1 ALQUIN, JONATHAN KELLY; pt 2 AMERICAN BLUES LEGENDS (RC quotes 'Alavin')
(pt 1 INSERTS - these do not include Jonathan Kellys session which was not pre recorded; pt 2 INTERVIEW + PERFORMANCE INSERTS)
08 May 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-05-08
• Next in series: 15 May 1973
• Previous in series: 01 May 1973
Description
• Vars takes Alquin performing "Oriental Journey" & "Catherine's Wig".
• Complete Takes: "Oriental Journey" (dur 4m20s/0m03s in) " " (dur 4m21s/5m04s in) " " (dur 4m21s/10m11s in) "Catherine's Wig" (dur 2m25s/16m32s in) " " (dur 2m22s/21m00s in) " " (dur 2m22s/25m00s in) Tape also incls 2 incomplete takes of "Catherine's Wig" each abt 15s long at 15m25s in & 20m03s in
• Boogie Woogie Red, Homesick James, Snooky Pryor, Washboard Willie & Lightnin' Slim play & talk about the Blues.
• INTVS:Homesick JAMES explains how he started playing the guitar, left home at the age of 12 b'cos parents didn't like him playing music(1m22s-3m28s)Snooky PRYOR re bought first harmonica for 25c, but father who was a man of God wld not have Blues playd in the house(5m01-9m50s)Boogie Woogie Red re quit school at age of 15 became a father at age of 17. Went into a bar one New Years eve, started playing the piano & was given a job even though under age(10m08s-12m55s)he also explains hoe he shot his wife(?) in leg by accident!(14m58s-15m49s)Washboard Willie explains that he's a natural born lover, born to make love(16m30-20m43s) Whispering SMITH re drinks a lot but always sober enough to do his job, feels happier & more uplifted(20m43s-21m47s)
• Boogie Woogie Red, Homesick James, Snooky Pryor, Washboard Willie, Lightnin' Slim & Whispering Smith play & talk about the Blues.
• INTVS cont:Lightnin' Slim re used to play brothers guitar sitting on the river bank. re parents dying, bought electric guitar & pple started to listen, was playing on the porch when a DJ came by & suggested he record a record(25m27s- 27m39s)wasn't getting royalties so quit music(29m18s-30m21s) CONCERT:Homesick James performs "Louisiana Blues"(0m41s-1m22s)(3m28s-4m52s) Snooky PRYOR plays harmonica & sings "Do the Boogie Woogie"(6m02s-9m50s)Boogie Woogie Red plays piano & sings "Hello little Girl"(12m55s-14m58s)Washboard Willie plays washboard & sings "Love you Baby 24hrs a day"(17m21s-20m43s)Whispe- ring Smith sings "Never leave me Baby"(21m47s-25m21s)Lightnin' Slim plays guitar & sings "Too Much Monkey Business"(27m39s-28m40s)(32m06s-35m00s)

15.5.73 - pt 1 ROY BUCHANAN, JAN AKKERMAN; pt 2 LEON RUSSELL, B.B. KING
(pt 1 INSERTS this does not include Jan Akkermans two solo instrumentals which were live; pt 2 DOES NOT EXIST - unrecorded live concert or edition transmission)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
15 May 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-05-15
• Recorded on 1973-05-14
• Next in series: 22 May 1973
• Previous in series: 08 May 1973
Description
• Guitarist Roy BUCHANAN & band perform "Johnny B Goode", "Sweet Dreams" & "Messiah" on German tv. Bob HARRIS intvs Roy BUCHANAN in the studio.
• CPRT VT: Roy BUCHANAN - "Johnny B GOODE" (unidentified singer provides vocals) (dur 3m58s @ 9.51.18 in) Roy BUCHANAN - "Sweet Dreams" (dur 4m36s @ 10.04.35 in) Roy BUCHANAN - "Messiah" (unidentified singer provides vocals) (dur 7m37s @ 10.09.44 in) STUDIO INTV: Bob HARRIS intvs guitarist Roy BUCHANAN re reason they aren't appearing live is that he & band all have flu; re been playing since age of 9; re people didn't understand his music in 60s; re tour plans; re new album (dur 3m58s @ 9.55.41 in) NB: Timecode on spool begins 9.51.18 & not at 0.00.

22.5.73 - NAZARETH, HARVEY ANDREWS
22 May 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-05-22
• Next in series: 29 May 1973
• Previous in series: 15 May 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with music from Nazareth, the Eagles, Harvey ANDREWS & Camel & an intv with Del Shannon.
• ITEM 05:CAMEL:film (c)MCA records. film of Camel at Guildford Civic Hall perfor- ming "Never let go"(dur 5m55S/28m10s in)NB credits from 32m13s-42s.
• ITEM 01:NAZARETH:pre rec studio. Nazareth perform "Bad Boy"(4m13s/0m55s in) & "Vigilante Man"(dur 4m43s/22m45s in) ITEM 02:THE EAGLES:b&w film (c)filmfinders. film played over "Outlaw Man" by the Eagles(dur 3m35s/5m56s in) ITEM 03:HARVEY ANDREWS:live studio. Harvey ANDREWS accompanied by Graham COOPER (ph)perform "Friend of Mine"(2m56s)& "For My Father"(2m53s)(dur 6m12s/9m54s in) ITEM 04:DEL SHANNON:Bob intvs Del SHANNON re how he made first record when he met a DJ while wrkg in Michigan. Re going into production. Recorded live album in Manchester in December. Not as hung up abt having hits as used to be, love the recording business but love life more(dur 5m37s/16m50s in

29.5.73 - GOLDEN EARRING, LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III (INSERTS: as these do not match to the held material logged I assume RC has either mixed up date of another edition; or all that exists are the Cream item inserts and the live links and bands were not recorded.)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
29 May 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-05-29
• Recorded on 1973-05-01
• Next in series: 05 June 1973
• Previous in series: 22 May 1973
Description
• Highlights from Cream's last concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 26th November 1968.
• Cream in concert with Jack BRUCE as lead singer, Bass Guitarist & Harmonica player, Eric CLAPTON on guitar & Ginger BAKER on drums perform "In a White Room" (0m23s-6m14s)"Politician"(6m26s-12m19s)"Crossroads"(12m40-16m51s)s's audience clapping(16m51s-17m05s)abstract images played over the top od Cream performing "Sitting on top of World"(17m05s-20m57s), "I'm So Glad"(21m10s-27m22s)& "Sunshine of your Love"(27m45s-33m12s)fans try & climb on stage & some throw feathers or pieces of paper on stage, whilst others are clapping & calling for an encore (33m12s-34m36s) SPOOL OF TK FEATURE:With commentary by Robert STIGWOOD, incls same songs & more s' of audience plus iuntvs wth Jack BRUCE & Eric CLAPTON
• SPOOL OF TK FEATURE cont:Jack BRUCE intv re learnt music at school & at college in Scotland, but took until a few yrs ago to unlearn what they had taught me. Everyone was taught the same thing regardless of their own individual capacities Teacher told me I had no talent to write music, & shld play the Cello instead. (8m30s-12m30s)Eric CLAPTON intvs in many shots camera pointed twds Guitar & not face. Eric explains the primary functions of his guitar for tone & volume & gives brief demonstrations(30m31s-35m03)

5.6.73 - pt 1 FANNY, SONNY TERRY AND BROWNIE McGEE; pt 2 FOCUS live at rainbow (pt 2 ONLY; as there is no record for pt 1 we must assume that part and the acts were all live.)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
05 June 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-06-05
• Next in series: 12 June 1973
• Previous in series: 29 May 1973
Description
• Part 2 of tonight's Whistle Test. Bob HARRIS intros a concert at the Rainbow Theatre recorded on May 5th by the rock group Focus.
• SONGS PERFORMED: Focus III (dur 2m35s) Answers Questions, Questions Answers (dur 8m48s) Focus II (dur 4m24s) Eruption (dur 7m49s) Hocus Pocus (dur 7m50s)

12.6.73 - RIGOR MORTIS, KEVIN AYERS
12 June 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-06-12
• Recorded on 1973-05-18
• Next in series: 19 June 1973
• Previous in series: 05 June 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS prezents rock music prog with studio sessions from Rigormortis, Joseph KING, Kevin AYERS & 747, with film of Jimi HENDRIX & Seals & Crofts, & an intv with Grace SLICK & Paul KANTNER.
• ITEM 01:RIGORMORTIS:studio.Rigormortis with Tony ASHTON on keyboards perform "Peg Leg Peggy"(dur 3m30s/0m45s in)& "My Wife" (dur 3m59s/30m49s in)NB credits from (34m19s-48s)but there is a clean version in insert spool at (9m16s in) ITEM 02:JIMI HENDRIX:film (c) Warner. Clip from "Jimi Hendrix" of Jimi HENDRIX performing "In from the Storm" at Isle of Wight Festival in 1970(dur 4m13s/5m07s in) ITEM 03:JOSEPH KING:studio.Jospeh KING winner of solo section of Melody Maker's annual Rock & Folk Contest plays piano & sings "A Year ago Today" (dur 2m58s/ 10m20s in)
• Bob HARRIS presents rock music prog with studio sessions from Rigormortis, Joseph KING, Kevin AYERS & 747, with film of Jimi HENDRIX & Seals & Crofts, & an intv with Grace SLICK & Paul KANTNER.
• ITEM 04: KEVIN AYERS: studio. Kevin AYERS & 747 perform "Shouting in a Bucket Blues" (4m36s) & "Oh What a Dream", for which the drummer was wearing Beef- eater hat & red jacket, man dressed as chicken making squawking sounds & man playing triangles wearing coolie hat & kimono (2m43s) (dur 6m49s/13m29s in) ITEM 05: SLICK & KANTNER: Grace SLICK & Paul KANTNER chat to Bob HARRIS re they've come to England to record, they are having to wrk 24hrs a day to catch up & produce what is required for contract. Grace asks what the autocue is on the camera with brief shots camera. Grace & Paul talk re Jefferson Airplane & re new record label they've formed "Grunt" (durn 6m08s/20m40s in)
• Bob HARRIS prezents rock music prog with studio sessions from Rigormortis, Joseph KING, Kevin AYERS & 747, with film of Jimi HENDRIX & Seals & Crofts, & an intv with Grace SLICK & Paul KANTNER.
• ITEM 06:SEALS AND CROFTS.vt (c)check. Seals & Crofts perform "Dust on my Saddle" to small audience sitting on floor(dur 3m07s/27m07s)
•

19.6.73 - TERRY REID, DEL SHANNON
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
19 June 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-06-19
• Next in series: 10 July 1973
• Previous in series: 12 June 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with studio sessions from Terry REID & Del SHANNON & the Impala. Film of Pete SINFIELD & Strider & album track from Tubular Bells.
• ITEM 01:TERRY REID:studio Terry REID & group perform "Live Life", Terry REID holding cigarette in hand(dur 5m05s/0m42s in) & "Without Expression"(dur 6m26s/ 28m26s in)NB credits from(34m13s-52s) ITEM 02:MIKE OLDFIELD:B&W film of skiers(c)Filmfinders played over "Tubular Bells" by Mike OLDFIELD(dur 4m33s/6m38s in) ITEM 03:STRIDER:film (c)Manticore records of Strider at Marquee performing "Higher & Higher"(dur 4m24s/11m27s in) ITEM 04:DEL SHANNON:studio. Del SHANNON & the Impala perform "Louise"(3m24s) & "Kelly"(2m47s)(dur 6m35s/16m17s in)
• ITEM 05:PETE SINFIELD:promo film (c)Manticore records of Pete SINFIELD superimp- osed over montage film, played over "Still"(dur 4m27s/23m24s in)
• Colin Strong (Director)
• Michael Appleton (Producer)

10.7.73 - AVERAGE WHITE BAND, JAKI WHITREN
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
10 July 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-07-10
• Next in series: 17 July 1973
• Previous in series: 19 June 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog , with studio sessions from Average White Band & Jaki WHITREN & an intv with Lou ADLER. Film of Isaac HAYES & Esperanto, with album tracks from Van MORRISON & Nektar.
• ITEM 01:AVERAGE WHITE BAND:studio. Average White Band with Robbie MACKINTOSH (ph) on drums, Roger BOURNE (ph) on piano, Alan GORRIE on bass, Oni MACKINTYRE (ph) as lead singer & Malcolm DUNCAN on saxophone, perform "Put it Where you want it" (dur 4.34/0.52 in) incomplete version of "Show Your Hand" (dur 3.23/41.41 in) NB credits from (44.18-.53) & then last (1.18) repeated. ITEM 02:VAN MORRISON:B&W film(c)filmfinders played over "The Great Deception" by Van MORRISON(dur 4m51s/5m58s in) ITEM 03:ISAAC HAYES:film clip "Whattstax" (c) Columbia of Isaac HAYES arrives at concert,takes off robe to reveal chains,to"Theme frm Shaft"(dur 1.42/12.41 in)
• ITEM 04:JAKI WHITREN:studio.Jaki sings"Ain't it Funny"(2m51s)&"Give her the Day" (2m40s)(dur 5m39s/15m05s in)NB:clock goes back to 15m39s & the 2 songs are rptd ITEM 05:NEKTAR:abstract film(c)filmfinders played over "Wings" By Nektar(dur 3m20s/21m49s in) ITEM 06:ESPERANTO:film(c)A&M records of Esperanto at the Rainbow performing "Roses"(dur 4m04s/25m19s in) ITEM O7:LOU ADLER:Studio.Bob intvs Lou ADLER re partnership wth Herb ALPERT, re becoming 1st independent producers on W.Coast & wrk wth Carole KING. Talks abt the impact of Beatles on folk musicians (dur 10m57s/30m45s in)

17.7.73 - EDGAR WINTER, SONNY TERRY AND BROWNIE McGEE
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
17 July 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-07-17
• Next in series: 24 July 1973
• Previous in series: 10 July 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with studio sessions from Edgar Winter Band, Sonny TERRY & Brownie MGHEE. Film of Carole KING & Alan HULL & album track from Mott the Hoople.
• ITEM 01:EDGAR WINTER BAND:studio.Edgar Winter Band perform "Frankenstein"(dur 9m12s/1m29s in) & "Rock N Roll Boogie Woogie Blues"(3m29s)& "Hanging Around" (2m58s)NB with credits from(42m58s-43m20s)(dur 6m27s/36m56s in) ITEM 02:CAROLE KING:film(c)A&M records of Carole KING in concert at Central Park performing "Believe in Humanity"(dur 3m06s/11m00s in) ITEM 03:MOTT THE HOOPLE:b&w cartoon(c)filmfinders played over "All the way from Memphis" by Mott the Hoople(dur 4m55s/14m25s in) ITEM 04:SONNY TERRY & BROWNIE MGHEE:studio.Sonny TERRY & Brownie MGHEE perf. "Walking My Blues Away"(6m07s)"Sonny's Things"(2m16s)&"Walk On"(3m27s)(dur 12m24s/19m58s in)
• ITEM 05:ALAN HULL:film (c)Eyeline films of Alan HULL wth Lindisfarne in Devon performing "Numbers"(dur 3m36s/32m51s in)


24.7.73 - PETE SINFIELD, THE DRIFTERS (NOT CLEAR IF THIS IS INSERTS ONLY OR OFF AIR)
24 July 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-07-24
• Recorded on 1973-06-25
• Next in series: 31 July 1973
• Previous in series: 17 July 1973
Description
• Johnny RIVERS and his band perform "Sea Cruise" and "It's Alright".
• TX'D SONG: "It's Alright" (dur 3m12s/2m48s in) UN-TX'D SONG: "Sea Cruise" (dur 2m36s/0m00s in) 1
• Bob HARRIS intvs Van MORRISON & two of his entourage in the studio.
• Van MORRISON: re great to be back in country; re enjoying concerts; re British audiences very receptive; re brought large entourage over; re first went to America to do an album in NY; re recording in US more relaxed; re "Astral Weeks" album done in 3 sessions; re working with same musicians is easier; re time spent working on new album; re concerts; re recording live album at moment; re future plans include movie scoring.
• The Drifters perform three of their biggest hits, "Under the Boardwalk", "On Broadway" & "Save the Last Dance For Me", live in the Whistle Test studio.
• SONGS: The Drifters - "Under the Boardwalk" (dur 2m37s/6m18s in) The Drifters - "On Broadway" (dur 3m00s/8m55s in) The Drifters - "Save the Last Dance For Me" (dur 2m38s/11m55s in) (NB: All four Drifters are wearing identical green smock tops & slacks with hexagonal patterns & white tassled fringes on sleeves & medallions) 1
• Pete SINFIELD performs two songs in the studio, "The Song of the Sea Goat" & "A House of Hope & Dreams".
• Pete SINFIELD - "The Song of the Sea Goat" (dur 5m49s/0m00s in) Pete SINFIELD - "A House of Hope & Dreams" (dur 4m10s/14m29s in)
• Film of Sly and the Family Stone in concert performing unidentified song.

31.7.73 - FREDDIE KING, STEVE GOODMAN
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
31 July 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-07-31
• Next in series: 25 September 1973
• Previous in series: 24 July 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres the last in the present series of the late night rock mag prog with music from Freddie KING & Steve GOODMAN in the studio & from The Doobie Brothers; Blue & Dr John on film. Bob intvs Eric BURDON in the studio.
• ITEM 05:STEVE GOODMAN: live studio. Bob HARRIS intros Steve GOODMAN who sings "Chicken Cordon Blues" (dur 2m24s/20m46s in) & "Would You Like To Learn To Dance" (dur 4m26s/23m33s in) ITEM 06:FILM CLIP: feature film clip (c) Columbia-Warner "Let the Good Times Roll" - compilation of rock 'n' roll greats (dur 2m44s/28m50s in) ITEM 07:ERIC BURDON: live studio. Bob HARRIS intvs Eric BURDON ex of The Animals re in UK to do concert at the Marquee; re primarily plays club music; re new band been together 2mths; re recorded "House of the Rising Sun" in 20 mins; re disappearance of funk; re like to get into film (dur 5m26s/31m34 in)
• ITEM 01:FREDDIE KING: pre-rec studio vt. Freddie KING performs instrumental song "Boogie Funk" on electric guitar (dur 5m12s/0m58s in) ITEM 02:DOOBIE BROTHERS: promo film (c) Warner Bros. Doobie Brothers in concert perform "Long Train Running" (dur 3m12s/6m34s in) ITEM 03:ALBUM TRACK: abstract film (c) Filmfinders over Stevie WONDER track "Too High" from his album "Inner Visions" (dur 4m43s/10m07s in) ITEM 04:BLUE: promo film (c) RSO Records. Blue perform "Red Light Song" (dur 4m 19s/15m24s in)
• ITEM 08:FREDDIE KING: pre-rec studio vt. Freddie KING performs "Woman Across the River" (dur 2m57s/37m00s in) ITEM 09:DR JOHN: sp s' vt. Dr John sings "Such a Night" at the Montreux Festival evening of New Orleans music (specially recorded for Whistle Test). He is wearing an enormous coloured feather head-dress, white face make up & glitter in his beard! so that he is barely visible (dur 3m39s/40m39s in) ITEM 10:OUTRO: live studio. Bob HARRIS outros the series & wishes the viewers a happy summer & then walks off the set (0m59s/44m18s in)

[John S Miller]

Remaining editions details for 1973 -

series 3:

25.9.73 - pt 1 BLUE, JIM CROCE (also filmfinders - Eric Clapton 'little wing'); pt 2 REGGAE IN EDINBURGH (CIMARRONS, DENNIS ALCAPONE, THE MARVELS). Record collector also alleged Judge Dread but there is no record of this on the Infax entry). (pt 1 INSERTS only held; pt 2 pre rec.)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
25 September 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-09-25
• Next in series: 02 October 1973
• Previous in series: 31 July 1973
Description
• Blue perform two takes of song "Look Around" and one take of "I Wish I Could Fly".
• Complete Takes: "Look Around" (dur 4m14s/45m14s in) "Look Around" (dur 4m13s/50m19s in) "I Wish I Could Fly" (dur 3m41s/55m19s in)
• Part 2 of tonight's prog is a concert specially recorded for Whistle Test from the Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival. With The Cimarons; Winston GROOVY; Dennis ALCAPONE; The Marvels; Nicky THOMAS & The Pioneers.
• The Pioneers - "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" (dur 5m07s/34m31s in) All Star Finale - "Freedom Train" (dur 2m03s/41m55s in) NB: Includes shots of audience applauding; compere introducing each act & artists taking a bow throughout.
• Bob HARRIS intvs Roger CHAPMAN ex of The Family.
• COMPLETE INTV: Roger CHAPMAN: re enjoying the tour, getting good reaction; re unrest in rock at the moment; re its an experiment making an album; re nothing left in the can from The Family (61.32-66.16) INCOMPLETE INTV: Roger CHAPMAN: re tour going very well (59.46-61.01)
• Part 2 of tonight's prog is a concert specially recorded for Whistle Test from the Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival. With The Cimarons; Winston GROOVY; Dennis ALCAPONE; The Marvels; Nicky THOMAS & The Pioneers.
• The Cimarons - "Ain't No Sunshine" (dur 3m42s/0m00s in) Winston GROOVY - "I'm A Believer" (dur 2m34s/4m02s in) Dennis ALCAPONE - "Cassius Clay" (dur 2m48s/7m31s in) Dennis ALCAPONE - "Wake Up Jamaica" (dur 2m37s/10m38s in) The Marvels - "Jimmy Browne" (dur 2m54s/13m57s in) The Marvels - "One Monkey" (dur 3m36s/17m44s in) Nicky THOMAS - "Is It Because I'm Black" (dur 3m29s/22m15s in) Nicky THOMAS - "Love of the Common People" (dur 3m25s/26m33s in) The Pioneers - "Higher & Higher" (dur 3m28s/31m03s in)
• Jim CROCE with help from Maury MUEHLEISEN on guitar performs "Lover's Cross" and "Car Wash Blues" & two untx'd songs "I Fell in Love with a Roller Derby Queen" and "Bad Bad Leroy Browne".
• Tx'd Songs: "Lover's Cross" (dur 2m55s/0m00s in) "Car Wash Blues" (dur 2m00s/3m35s in) Untx'd Songs: "I Fell in Love with a Roller Derby Queen" (dur 2m38s/8m20s in) "I Fell in Love with a Roller Derby Queen" (dur 2m43s/16m04s in) (song is abt a woman with fat hanging from her upper arms!) "Bad Bad Leroy Browne" (dur 2m45s/12m38s in)

2.10.73 - COUNTRY GAZETTE, LEO KOTTKE, Mick Jagger interview + Stones 'silver train' live clip.
02 October 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-10-02
• Next in series: 09 October 1973
• Previous in series: 25 September 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres late night rock show which includes live music in the studio from US guitarist Leo KOTTKE & pre-rec music from Country Gazette & The Rolling Stones. Bob HARRIS intvs Mick JAGGER who is on tour in Munich.
• ITEM 01:ROLLING STONES:PART 1: pre-rec vt. The Rolling Stones perform "Silver Train" (Mick JAGGER is wearing heavy blue eyeliner, a blue velour catsuit with blue glitter applique card shapes & fringed bell bottoms) (dur 4m22s/0m49s in) PART 2: sp s' film. Bob HARRIS intv Mick JAGGER in the City of Music Restaurant, Munich, where the band are currently on tour. JAGGER: re enjoying tour so far; re no. of people in road crew; re problms of travelling in Europe; re motivation to tour is still there; re prblms wth live LP recorded wth Stevie Wonder - old record company won't let them release it; re everyone wld gain if they were allowed to release it; ....
• ITEM 01:ROLLING STONES:PART 2: contd: JAGGER: re wld like to do a solo album but they're all too lazy; re problem of holding back songs for a Stones album if they released solo albums; re doesn't believe they've only got an old audience; re unpredictability of English audiences; re recorded "Goat's Head" LP in Jamaica; re LA music scene; re "Angie" written on last American tour; re choice of Angie as next single; re its alright to release a ballad once every 4 yrs; re group Crackers; re got a few more tours left in them yet (dur 10m18s/19m48s in)
• ITEM 03:LEO KOTTKE: live studio. Bob HARRIS intros Leo KOTTKE live in studio. He perfrms two instrumental guitar pieces "The Driving of the Year Nail" (dur 1m45s /10m30s in) & "Stealing" (dur 4m00s/12m52s in)
• ITEM 01:ROLLING STONES:PART 3: pre-rec vt. Rolling Stones perform "Dancing With Mr D" (Mick JAGGER is wearing gold chaps & a gold waistcoat over bare chest & Keith RICHARDS is wearing a white summer hat with purple ribbon & purple flower in brim) (dur 4m30s/30m06s in) (NB: End credits over from 34m13s-34m36s) ITEM 02:COUNTRY GAZETTE:PART 1: pre-rec studio vt. Country Gazette perform a medley of songs "Keep on Pushing", "Tried So Hard" & "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" (band includes double bass, banjo, fiddle & guitar) (dur 4m06s/5m44s

9.10.73 - DON McLEAN, LEO SAYER
09 October 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-10-09
• Next in series: 16 October 1973
• Previous in series: 02 October 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with studio sessions from, Leo SAYER & Don MCLEAN, intv with Bobby Vee, film of Thin Lizzy & album track by the Allman Brothers Band
• ITEM 04:BOBBY VEE:studio. Bob HARRIS intvs Bobby VEE re his image & whether or not the record companies dictated what he did. Bobby, re 1st recording session for Liberty records, the musicans, such as the violinists cldn't relate to the music but they turned up because they wanted the money. re had a lot of people writing for him incl Carole KING, did a lot of recording in early 60's & whatever turned out best we put out, if it became a hit even more material started to pour in. Has got more involved in production over last few years(dur 4m14s/18m11s in) ITEM 05:THIN LIZZY:film (c)Chris Worral - of Thin Lizzy performing "The Rocker" (dur 2m06s/29m30s in)
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with studio sessions from, Leo SAYER & Don MCLEAN, intv with Bobby VEE, film of Thin Lizzie & album track by the Allman Brothers Band
• ITEM 01:LEO SAYER:studio.Leo SAYER wearing pierrot costume sings "The Show Must go on"(dur 2m47s/1m03s in)with Dave WINTER on bass, Dave COURTNEY on piano, with Russ BALLARD & Bob HENRIS(ph). & "The Dancer"(dur 4m32s/24m20s in) ITEM 02:THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND:abstract film(c)filmfinders. film played over "Southbound" by The Allman Brothers Band(dur 3m58s/4m25s in) ITEM 03:DON MCLEAN:studio.playing guitar performing "Mountains of Mourne"(4m05s) Don chats to Bob abt the use of traditional songs on his new album(1m33s) & "Yonkers Girl"(2m58s)(dur 8m36s/9m02s in) (CONT)
(incomplete entry)

16.10.73 - BLOODSTONE, JOHN MARTYN (ADDITIONAL TO EDITION; AN INSERT SPOOL CONTAINING EXTRA MATERIAL APPEARS TO BE HELD)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
16 October 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-10-16
• Recorded on 1973-10-03
• Next in series: 23 October 1973
• Previous in series: 09 October 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with studio sessions from John MARTYN, BLOODSTONE, intv with Ellie GREENWICH. Film of Kracker & Captain Beefheart.
• ITEM 01:BLOODSTONE:studio.Bloodstone in studio perform "Never Let You Go"(dur 3m 29s/0m54s in)& "Natural High"(dur 3m26s/28m14s in)NB credits from(31m40s-32m07s) there is a complete version of this song on Insert spool. ITEM 02:CAPTAIN BEEFHEART:film (c) Kevin PITHER of Captain Beefheart at Rainbow performing "Big Eyed Beans from Venus"(dur 3m36s/4m48s in) ITEM 03:KRACKER:film (c)? of Kracker performing "So Glad I Found you"(dur 5m44s/ 8m48s in) ITEM 04:JOHN MARTYN:studio.John MARTYN on guitar accompanied by Danny THOMPSON on double bass sings "Make no Mistake"(3m07s)& "Outside in"(4m31s)(dur 8m15s/ 15m11s in)
• ITEM 05:ELLIE GREENWICH:incomplete studio intv. Bob HARRIS chats to Ellie GREEN- WICH abt how she got involved in the music industry as soon as she left college. she was dubbed "Queen of Demos" because a lot of bands asked her to make demos & dub over voices. Re she was a new sound in '62. Ronnettes & Crystals among others recorded her songs(dur 2m17s/23m47s in)NB intv cut off before end & clock jumps from 26m13s-28m04s ELLIE GREENWICH INSERT spool incls untx'd songs: "Chapel" (dur 2m26s/0m03s in) "River Deep" (dur 7m20s/3m26s in) & (8m08s in) "Goodnight Baby" (dur 3m22s/12m36s in)

23.10.73 - NEKTAR, JOHN PRINE (Stones 'street fighting man' live in Frankfurt)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
23 October 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-10-23
• Next in series: 30 October 1973
• Previous in series: 16 October 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS inros rock mag prog with music from John PRINE & Steve GOODMAN & Nektar in the studio & from The Rolling Stones & Humble Pie on film. Album tracks come from Cross Country & there's an intv with Billy PRESTON.
• ITEM 04:BILLY PRESTON: live studio. Bob HARRIS intvs Billy PRESTON re enjoyed tour; re tour v well organised; re keyboard band he's put together; re will keep line up as it is; re concert at Rainbow on Thurs; re new album took 2 mths & is v diverse; re planning 2 wk tour of US; re session wk (dur 3m39s/19m51s in) ITEM 05:ROLLING STONES: promo film (c) Atlantic Records. The Rolling Stones at recent Frankfurt concert performing "Street Fighting Man" (dur 4m53s/23m54s in)
• ITEM 01:HUMBLE PIE: promo film (c) A & M Records. Humble Pie in concert last yr at Gaelic Park, New York perform "I Don't Need No Doctor" (dur 4m31s/1m24s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: b/w animation film (c) Filmfinders over Cross Country track "Tastes So Good To Me" from their eponymous album (dur 3m05s/6m36s in) ITEM 03:JOHN PRINE: pre-rec studio vt. John PRINE sings three songs in the studio, "Dear Abby" (dur 3m33s/10m11s in); "Christmas in Prison" (dur 3m22s/13m 58s in) & "9lb Hammer" (with help from Steve GOODMAN) (dur 2m06s/17m40s in) (incomplete entry? - doesn't mention Nektar)

A film clip to Nektar track appears on 10.7.73 edition



30.10.73 - KEVIN COYNE (ENTRY REFERS TO A TAPE FAULT; AND FIRST MINUTE EITHER OF SHOW OR SECOND VINEGAR JOE SESSION SONG BEING UNRECORDED)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST 30 October 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-10-30
• Next in series: 06 November 1973
• Previous in series: 23 October 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Vinegar Joe & Kevin COYNE in the studio & from Traffic on film. Bob intvs Bill WITHERS & there's a track from Billy PRESTON's "Everybody Likes Some Kind of Music" album.
• ITEM 01:VINEGAR JOE: pre-rec studio vt. Vinegar Joe perform "Proud to be a Honky Woman" (starts CU Elkie BROOKS' foot, pans up fishnet-stockinged legs to black leather mini-skirt, black T-shirt wth "Elvis" in red & CUs heavy blue eye make -up. Robert PALMER on guitar) (dur 4m38s/0m04s in) (NB: TAPE FAULT 4m04s-4m16s) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "Space Race" by Billy PRESTON (dur 3m11s/5m03s in) ITEM 03:KEVIN COYNE: live studio. Bob HARRIS intros Kevin COYNE who sings "House on the Hill" (dur 4m34s/9m00s in) & "I Want My Crown" (dur
• ITEM 04:TRAFFIC: promo film (c) Island Records. Traffic in concert at Santa Monica Auditorium perform "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" (dur 6m15s/17m22s in) ITEM 05:BILL WITHERS: live studio. Bob HARRIS intvs Bill WITHERS re start of his recording career; re took 2 yrs to get record contract; re didn't feel pressure when things took off for him; re considers himself a songwriter; re still has control over what he does; re planning a new album (23.37-29.12) ITEM 06:VINEGAR JOE: pre-rec studio vt. Vinegar Joe perform "Lady of the Rain" (NB: End credits over from 33m47s - 34m17s) (dur 4m26s/29m54s in NB: FIRST 1m03s NOT PasB RECORDED

6.11.73 - BRINSLEY SCHWARZ, GALLAGHER AND LYLE
06 November 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-11-06
• Next in series: 20 November 1973
• Previous in series: 30 October 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Brinsley Schwarz & Gallagher and Lyle in the studio & from Golden Earring & Stray Dog on film. Today's album track is from Manfred Mann.
• ITEM 01:BRINSLEY SCHWARZ: pre-rec studio vt. Brinsley Schwarz perform "Hooked on Love" (dur 2m52s/1m01s in) ITEM 02:GOLDEN EARRING: promo film (c) Vernon Brewer. Golden Earring in concert in Holland perform "Radar Love" (lead singer is wearing incredibly skin-tight red flares) (dur 4m15s/4m11s in) ITEM 03:GALLAGHER AND LYLE: pre-rec studio vt. Gallagher & Lyle perform "Shine a Light" (dur 3m46s/8m59s in) & "I Believe in You" (dur 3m58s/12m55s in)
• ITEM 05:BRINSLEY SCHWARZ: pre-rec studio vt. Brinsley Schwarz perform "Surrender to the Rhythm" (dur 3m19s/21m07s in) ITEM 06:ALBUM TRACK: abstract film (c) Ray Bruce over Manfred Mann track "In the Beginning" (dur 4m55s/24m58s in) (NB: End credits over from 29m12s - 29m41s) 2

13.11.73 - ALAN STIVELL, AL STEWART ('DOES NOT EXIST' - RC)

20.11.73 - pt 1 STEALERS WHEEL, CLIFFORD T. WARD; pt 2 GREENSLADE, MAN, BEES MAKE HONEY, film discussing pub rock with Dave Dee
(ENTRY RECORD HERE REFERS TO A MIXTURE OF pt 2 MATERIAL AND INSERTS FOR pt 1 BUT OMITS STEALERS WHEEL)
20 November 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-11-20
• Next in series: 27 November 1973
• Previous in series: 06 November 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres part 2 of rock mag prog with music from Greenslade in the studio and from Man; Kilburn & the High Roads & Bees Make Honey on film. Tonight's album track is from Billy COBHAM. Plus a studio discussion on the pub rock scene.
• ITEM 04:PUB ROCK SCENE:PART 2: ex lib film. Excerpt from "Opinion" 10/09/73 showing pub band Kilburn & the High Roads (fronted by Ian Dury) performing "Mumble Rumble" (inter/cut customers drinking, dancing etc) (dur 2m08s/21m24s in) PART 3: promo film (c) EMI Records. Pub band Bees Make Honey perform "Caldonia" (dur 2m44s/35m47s in) ITEM 05:GREENSLADE: pre-rec studio vt. Greensleeves perform "Bedside Manners Are Extra" (End credits over from 45m28s - 46m00s) (dur 4m58s/40m57s in)
• Clifford T. WARD in the studio performs two songs, "All Modern Conveniences" and "Scullery".
• COMPLETE TAKES: "All Modern Conveniences" (dur 4m33s/3m03s in) "All Modern Conveniences" (dur 4m31s/11m59s in) "Scullery" (dur 2m35s/7m55s in) "Scullery" (dur 2m35s/16m47s in) INCOMPLETE TAKES: "All Modern Conveniences" (dur 2m01s/0m00s in) Clifford T. WARD is playing piano wearing maroon velvet jacket & has long, straight blond hair
• Bob HARRIS pres part 2 of rock mag prog with music from Greenslade in the studio and from Man; Kilburn & the High Roads & Bees Make Honey on film. Tonight's album track is frm Billy COBHAM. Plus a studio discussion on the pub rock scene.
• ITEM 01:GREENSLADE: pre-rec studio vt. Greenslade perform instrumental track "Pilgrim's Progress" (dur 5m50s/0m32s in) ITEM 02:MAN: promo film (c) One West. Man during a session for R1's "In Concert" prog at the Golders Green Hippodrome perf "Ain't No Fight" (dur 7m34s/6m56s in) ITEM 03:ALBUM TRACK: col & b/w film (c) Filmfinders over instrumental track "Stratus" from Billy COBHAM's "Spectrum" album (dur 4m55s/15m29s in)

27.11.73 - NEW YORK DOLLS, MICHAEL CHAPMAN (B.B. King on film, 'promised land' The Band)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
27 November 1973
• A television programme
• BBC Programme Number: LNF1499L
• First broadcast on 1973-11-27
• Next in series: 04 December 1973
• Previous in series: 20 November 1973
• See more THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST programmes (437)
Description
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• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with studio sessions from New York Dolls, Michael Chapman, film of B.B King, clips from "Gas" & "Red, White & Blues Grass" & album track from The Band.
• ITEM 01:NEW YORK DOLLS:studio.New York Dolls, wearing effeminate clothing, perf- orm "Jet Boy"(dur 4m33s/0m53s in)& "Looking for a Kiss"(dur 2m53s/30m50s in)NB credits over from 33m43s-34m11s. ITEM 02:THE BAND:b&w film cartoon(c)filmfinders, played over "Promised Land" by The Band(dur 2m56s/5m49s in) ITEM 03:GAS:film (c) New Realm films.Clip from film "Gas" with Country Joe Macd- onald & the Fish(dur 4m04s/9m23s in) ITEM 04:RED WHITE AND BLUES GRASS:film (c)Philip strick. clip from "Red, White & Blues Grass"(dur 2m26s/14m00s in)
• ITEM 05:MICHAEL CHAPMAN:studio.Michael CHAPMAN plays"Wellington the Skellington" on the guitar(3m35s)& changes guitar & sings "The Hero Returns"(3m31s)(dur 7m37s /16m49s in) ITEM 06:B.B KING:film (c)Alan James of B.B KING in concert performing "How Blue can you Get"(dur 5m34s24m50s in)
Subject Categories
• popular music programmes (genre)
• pop music
Broadcast history
• 27 Nov 1973 00:00-00:00 (UNKNOWN TV CHANNEL)
Contributors
• Bob Harris
• B King
• Michael Chapman (pop musician)
• Country Macdonald
• Colin Strong (Director)
• Michael Appleton (Producer)
Feeds
• RDF


4.12.73 - HUDSON FORD, GORDON GILTRAP, (Mickey Dolenz interview)
04 December 1973
• First broadcast on 1973-12-04
• Next in series: 11 December 1973
• Previous in series: 27 November 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros rock mag prog with music from Hudson Ford & Gordon GILTRAP in the studio & John KAY on film. Bob intvs ex-Monkee Micky DOLENZ live in the studio. Today's album track is from Link WRAY's "Beans & Fatback" album.
• ITEM 01:HUDSON FORD: pre-rec studio vt. Hudson Ford perform "Crying Blues" (dur 3m42s/0m48s in) ITEM 02:JOHN KAY: promo film (c) Probe Records. John KAY (of Steppenwolf) perfs "Easy Evil" in concert ex US "In Concert" prog (dur 3m23s/5m07s in) ITEM 03:GORDON GILTRAP: live studio. Bob HARRIS intros Gordon GILTRAP (wearing a black DJ, dress shirt & black bow tie) who performs "When I See My Son" (dur 3m15s/8m58s in) & "The Passing of a Queen" (a song originally written for Lady Jane Grey performed with the backing of a four piece band playing traditional Tudor instruments) (dur 2m32s/12m42s in)
• ITEM 04:ALBUM TRACK: colour abstract film of swirling circles (c) Filmfinders over track "Hobo Man" from Link WRAY's "Beans & Fatback" LP (dur 3m38s/16m00) ITEM 05:MICKY DOLENZ: live studio. Bob HARRIS intvs DOLENZ re typecast by success of Monkees; Carole King & Neil Diamond wrote a lot of early stuff; re show merged tv/music industry; Jimi Hendrix supported them on tour!; re what other 3 Monkees are doing; wants to get into tv production; re Uri Geller re hanging out with John Lennon; re new single in January (dur 6m09s/19m38s in) ITEM 06:HUDSON FORD: pre-rec studio vt. Hudson Ford perform "Take it back" (durn 4m29s/26m11s in) (NB: end credits over from 29m55s-30m40s)

11.12.73 - ATLANTIS, RICHIE HAVENS
11 December 1973
• BBC Programme Number: LNF1501P
• First broadcast on 1973-12-11
• Recorded on 1973-12-10
• Next in series: 20 December 1973
• Previous in series: 04 December 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog with studio sessions from Atlantis & Richie HAVENS, intv with Steve VEROCCA, film of Deke LEONARD & album track from Z.Z TOP.
• ITEM 01:ATLANTIS:studio.Atlantis perform "It's getting Better"(dur 4m55s/0m50s in)& "Drifting Away"(dur 2m56s/26m28s in)NB Credits from 30m24s-53s ITEM 02:DEKE LEONARD:film (c) U.A of Deke LEONARD & band performing "Hard Way to live"(dur 3m01s /6m05s in) ITEM 03:RICHIE HAVENS:studio. rpt tx from 13.06.72 Richie HAVENS & band perf- orming "What about Me"(dur 6m17s/9m36s in) ITEM 04:Z Z TOP:film (c)filmfinders played over "Beer Drinkin' Hell Raisin'" by Z.Z. TOP(dur 3m14s/16m25s in)
• ITEM 05:STEVE VOROCCA:Bob intvs Steve who says he has been in production since 1957, when it was mainly singles that were produced. He worked with different vocal groups, as ppl didn't seem to form bands in those days. Tlks abt his wrk wth Link WRAY (dur 6m07s/19m59s in)


18.12.73 - ALEX HARVEY BAND (SAHB), RITA COOLIDGE, LINDA LEWIS (RC - DATE ERROR)
20 December 1973
• BBC Programme Number: LNF1502J
• First broadcast on 1973-12-20
• Recorded on 1973-12-18
• Next in series: EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER TOUR
• Previous in series: 11 December 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock music prog , with studio sessions from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Linda LEWIS, Kris KRISTOFFERSON & Rita COOLIDGE, film of BIlly PRESTON & Album track from Jackson BROWNE.
• ITEM 05:KRIS KRISTOFFERSON:studio rpt tx from 23/05/72. Kris KRISTOFFERSON & Rita COOLIDGE sing "Help me make it through the Night"(dur 2m32s/29m30s in) NB:UNTX'D PasB has Billy PRESTON in concert singing "Bus Song" instead of, "That's the Way God Planned it"(dur 9m34s/22m00s in)the end of the spool also incls "That's the Way God Planned It"(dur 3m39s/36m59s in)& an instrumental, title unkown(dur 2m54s/40m50s in)
• ITEM 01:ALEX HARVEY BAND:studio. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band perform "Next" (dur 4m00s/0m53s in)& "Faith Healer"(3m10s/18m17 s in) ITEM 02:JACKSON BROWNE:abstract film (c) filmfinders played over "Red Neck Fri- end" by Jackson BROWNE(dur 4m00s/5m33s in) ITEM 03:LINDA LEWIS:studio.Linda LEWIS & backing group perform "I'm in Love Again"(3m48s)& "Wise Eyes"(3m55s)(dur 8m00s/9m50s in) ITEM 04:BILLY PRESTON:film of Billy PRESTON in concert at the Forum in LA (c) A&M Records, performing "That's the Way God Planned it"(dur 3m34s/21m59s in)



26.12.73 - ELP SPECIAL (53 min film) (REPEATED -.12.75)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER TOUR
• First broadcast on 1973-12-26
• Recorded on 1973-12-20
• Next in series: 31 December 1973
• Previous in series: 20 December 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros film of Emerson Lake & Palmer's recent Euro concert tour. The behind the scenes antics include Greg LAKE falling prey to laryngitis in Vienna; Keith EMERSON destroying a keyboard & Carl PALMER rehrsing 1812 overture

[John S Miller]

1974 editions: (remainder of series 3)

13.1.74 - DAVE MASON, SNAFU
13 January 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-01-13
• Recorded on 1974-01-10
• Next in series: 20 January 1974
• Previous in series: 31 December 1973
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres Sunday afternoon edition caused by early closedown of BBC2 due to energy crisis. Music comes from Snafu & Dave MASON in the studio & The Detroit Spinners & Caravan on film. Plus more tracks from new albums.
• ITEM 01:SNAFU: pre-rec studio vt. Snafu perf "Goodbye USA" (dur 4m17s/1m04s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: col abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "Slide On Over Slinky" from Rick DERRINGER's "All American Boy" album (dur 4m05s/5m55s in) ITEM 03:CARAVAN: promo film (c) Chris Worrall. Caravan in concert perform "The Dog, the Dog, He's At It Again" (dur 5m55s/10m26s in) ITEM 04:DAVE MASON: pre rec studio vt. Dave MASON (ex Traffic) sings 3 songs:- "Every Woman" (dur 1m28s/17m24s in), "Silent Partner" (dur
• ITEM 05:ALBUM TRACK: col abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "Morning Sun" from Jesse Colin YOUNG's "Song for Juli" album (dur 4m01s/25m50s in) ITEM 06:DETROIT SPINNERS: promo film (c) Phil Carson of the recent concert at the Hammersmith Odeon by The Detroit Spinners. They perform "Ghetto Child" (dur 3m20s/30m10s in) & "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" (dur 4m52s/33m44s in) ITEM 07:SNAFU: pre-rec studio vt. Snafu perfrm "Long Gone" (dur 4m41s/39m05s in) (NB: End credits from 43m17s - 43m46s)


20.1.74 - SUTHERLAND BROS AND QUIVER, RALPH McTELL
20 January 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-01-20
• Recorded on 1974-01-17
• Next in series: 03 February 1974
• Previous in series: 13 January 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Sutherland Brothers & Quiver and Ralph MCTELL in the studio & The Allman Brothers; Ducks Deluxe & Billy PRESTON on film. Album tracks come from Lynyrd Skynyrd & Loggins & Messina.
• ITEM 01:SUTHERLAND BROS: pre-rec studio vt. Sutherland Brothers & Quiver perform a medley of "Rolling Along"; "Rocky Road" & "Saved By the Angel of Rock & Roll" (dur 5m56s/0m55s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: col & b/w abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "I Ain't the One" by Lynyrd Skynyrd (dur 3m50s/7m51s in) ITEM 03:ALLMAN BROTHERS: promo film (c) Bill Fowler. The Allman Brothers ex US "In Concert" prog perform "Midnight Rider" (dur 3m15s/12m21s in)
• ITEM 04:RALPH MCTELL: live studio. Bob HARRIS intros Ralph MCTELL (backed by Danny THOMPSON on double bass) who sings "Sweet Mystery" (dur 2m30s/16m18s in), "Summer Lightning" (dur 2m23s/19m00s in) & "When Maddy Dances" (dur 1m56s/21m 46s in) (song is dedicated to Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span) ITEM 05:DUCKS DELUXE: promo film (c) Anya Wilson. Ducks Deluxe at the Lrd Nelson pub perform "Coast to Coast" (dur 2m52s/24m18s in) ITEM 06:ALBUM TRACK: b/w animated film of a duck on river in snow (c) Filmfindrs over track "Watching the River Run" by Loggins & Messina (dur 3m29s/27m30s in)
• ITEM 07:SUTHERLAND BROS: pre-rec studio vt. Sutherland Brothers & Quiver perfm "Dream Kid" (dur 2m39s/33m54s in) ITEM 08:BILLY PRESTON: promo vt (c) Tony Burfield. Billy PRESTON at the L.A. Forum (in an incredibly flared-lapelled suit & massive afro hair do) performs "Bus Song" (i/cut s' audience dancing, waving arms etc) (dur 9m35s/34m21s in) (NB: End credits from 43m23s - 43m56s)


27.1.74 - CAN, ANDY ROBERTS (does not exist)

3.2.74 - DOOBIE BROS, NEIL SEDAKA
• 03 February 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-02-03
• Next in series: 10 February 1974
• Previous in series: 20 January 1974
Description
• Stevie WONDER perf "You Are The Sunshine of My Life" on stage in London.
• Bob HARRIS intv Stevie WONDER.
• INTV: Stevie re London concert (-1m13) likes smaller gigs (-1m53) current touring band (-2m29) new album (-3m09) poss live album (-4m50) London audience `Twas A Skyblue Afternoon' (-7m27) listening to music (-8m27) future plans (-9 m34).


10.2.74 - COCKNEY REBEL, PETE BERRYMAN
10 February 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-02-10
• Recorded on 1974-02-04
• Next in series: 17 February 1974
• Previous in series: 03 February 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres afternoon edition of rock mag prog with music from Cockney Rebel & Pete BERRYMAN in the studio & from Dr Hook & Marshall Tucker on film. There's an intv with Cousin Joe PLEASANT & Dr ROSS & more new album tracks.
• ITEM 01:COCKNEY REBEL: pre-rec studio vt. Cockney Rebel perform "Hideaway" (Steve HARLEY wearing heavy blue eye-shadow, rouged cheeks, velvet jacket & shirt & tie) (dur 4m15s/0m52s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: col abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "Misfit" from Carly SIMON's "Hotcakes" album (dur 3m02s/5m49s in) ITEM 03:DR HOOK: cprt vt. Dr Hook & the Medecine Show on America's "In Concert" prog perform "The Last Morning" (c) ? (dur 3m23s/9m14s in) ITEM 04:BLUES: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intvs Cousin Joe PLEASANT & Dr ROSS of the 3rd US Blues Legends tours re their musical careers (dur 9m40s/12m37s in)
• ITEM 05:ALBUM TRACK: b/w film (c) Filmfinders over track "On a Night Like This" from Bob DYLAN's "Planet Waves" album (dur 2m44s/22m43s in) ITEM 06:PETE BERRYMAN: studio vt. HARRIS intros BERRYMAN in studio who perfs "The Old Grey Rag" (guitar instrumental) (dur 0m53s/25m59s in) "The Fool" (dur 3m06s/27m02s in) & "Train Blues" (instrumental) (dur 3m42s/30m32s in) ITEM 07:MARSHALL TUCKER: promo film (c) Bill Fowler. The Marshall Tucker Band perform "Take the Highway" (dur 6m22s/34m32s in) ITEM 08:COCKNEY REBEL: pre rec studio vt. Cockney Rebel perform "My Only Vice" (dur 2m44s/41m26s in) (NB: end credits over from 43m44s-44m10s)

17.2.74 - HORSLIPS, ROY HARPER
• 17 February 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-02-17
• Recorded on 1974-02-08
• Next in series: 24 February 1974
• Previous in series: 10 February 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Horslips & Roy HARPER in the studio & from Joe WALSH on film. Bob intvs singer Maggie BELL & today's album track is from Canned Heat's "One More River To Cross" album.
• ITEM 03:JOE WALSH: promo film (c) Probe Records of Joe WALSH on America's "In Concert" prog performing "Turn to Stone" & "Funk 49" (dur 9m04s/13m59s in) ITEM 04:ROY HARPER: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intros Roy HARPER in studio who sings two songs. (Roy appears very nervous & ill-prepared for prog). "Commune" (dur 4m43s/23m57s in) & "North Country" (dur 3m21s/29m00s in) ITEM 05:ALBUM TRACK: col abstract film (c) Filmfinders over Canned Heat track "You Am What You Am" (dur 4m17s/32m21s in) ITEM 06:HORSLIPS: pre-rec studio vt. Horslips perform "Faster Than the Hound" (dur 5m39s/37m13s in) (NB: End credits over from 42m27s - 42m52s)
• ITEM 01:HORSLIPS: pre-rec studio vt. Irish band Horslips perform "Dearg Doom" (band all have long hair & beards, but guitarist is wearing very effeminate black velvet top with bustline & diamante necklace) (dur 3m03s/1m04s in) ITEM 02:MAGGIE BELL:PART 1: b/w film (c) Filmfinders over track "Oh My My" from Maggie BELL's "Queen of the Night" album (dur 2m39s/4m30s in) PART 2: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intvs Maggie BELL re new album re recorded in NY; re third attempt at solo album; re differences working in US; re songs on album very varied; re missed being on the road; re got a band together to tour; re plans to tour Britain in summer


24.2.74 - BABE RUTH, COUNTRY JOE PLEASANT
24 February 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-02-24
• Recorded on 1974-02-22
• Next in series: 26 February 1974
• Previous in series: 17 February 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Babe Ruth & Cousin Joe PLEASANT in the studio & from Loggins & Messina fr US TV.There's an intv with Rick WAKEMAN & Steve HOWE & more new album tracks.
• ITEM 01: BABE RUTH: pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Cool Jerk" (1.01-3.20); later perf "Gimme Some Leg" (female lead singer in red lurex body suit, flared of course, with round hole to show off stomach, & only has one sleeve)(37.17-43.09)(Titles over fr 42.35) ITEM 02: COUSIN JOE PLEASANT: pre rec studio vt. Perf "Begging Woman" & "I've Got Problems" (26.46-33.05) ITEM 03: LOGGINS & MESSINA: cprt vt exSuperstars of Rock. Perf "Thinking of You" & "Your Mamma Don't Dance" (picture quality grainy due to US prog) (8.46-14.20)
• ITEM 04: WAKEMAN & HOWE: sps film. HARRIS intv 2 mbrs of Yes re previous day's Madison Sq Grdns concert, tour, road crew, concentration, new albums, & what doing next (18.45-26.22) ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACKS: psychedelic film (c) The Other Cinema overtrack "Gonna Meet My Maker" by Argent fr album Nexus (3.49-8.17). psychedelic film (c) Film finders over track "Write Me A Few Lines" by Bonnie RAITT fr album Takin' My Time (33.26-36.56). Animated film (c) A&M Recs "Basketball Jones" by Cheech & Chong fr album Los Cochinos (film has lots of sexist images,& vocals sound like an Eddie Murphy character) (14.49-18.45)

26.2.74 - CANNED HEAT
26 February 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-02-26
• Next in series: 10 March 1974
• Previous in series: 24 February 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Canned Heat & Alquin in the studio & from 10CC & Van MORRISON on film. There's an intv with Bill HALEY & more new album tracks.
• ITEM 04: VAN MORRISON: promo film (c) Warner Bros Recds. Perf "Caravan" live at the Rainbow (41.29-50.13) (NB titles over fr 49.43) ITEM 05: BILL HALEY: film (c) Columbia Warner. Bill Haley & Comets perf "Rock Around the Clock" ex movie "Rock Around The Clock" (29.30-30.25). HARRIS then intv HALEY in studio re Rk Ard the Clk movie, career, record label changes "Crazy, Man, Crazy" single, "Rk Ard Clk" single, tour & line-up (30.25-35.24) ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: BW film & stills (c) Filmfinders over trk "The City" by Fleetwood Mac from album Mystery to Me (4.34-7.54) Psychedelic film (c) Filmfinder over "Soliloquy for 2" by Hot Tuna from Phosporesent Rat album (25.50-29.08)
• ITEM 01: CANNED HEAT: pre-rec studio vt. Perf "One More River to Cross" (1.11-4. 06).Later perf "We Remember Fats" (lead singer in glittery studded denim dungar -ees with sequined panda on front;sax plyr garishly patch jeans) (35.41-40.47) ITEM 02: ALQUIN: pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Dance" (sax plyr has mega Afro haircut & ld singer floral silk jkt & keyboard plyr v Freddie Mercuryesque - long dark hair,black & glittery silver top flared fr elbow,white lurex pants(12.36-25.31)

10.2.74 - (no record in RC) HOOKFOOT, COLIN BLUNSTONE
• 10 March 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-03-10
• Next in series: 12 March 1974
• Previous in series: 26 February 1974
Description
Bob Harris pres afternoon edition of rock mag prog with music from Hookfoot & Colin BLUNSTONE in the studio;and Seals & Crofts fr US tv.There's also mime from David BOWIE, & intv with Jerry WEXLER. Plus the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: HOOKFOOT: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Tradin' Riffs" (0.50-5.06); & later "Riding on a Thunderstorm" (38.55-46.06) (titles over fr 44.04) ITEM 02: COLIN BLUNSTONE: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Brother Lover" & "Something Happens When You Touch Me" (19.06-27.14) ITEM 03: SEALS & CROFTS: film (c) Bill FOWLER. Perf "We May Never Pass This Way Again" ex american "In Concert" prog (9.15-13.10) (pics a bit grainy) ITEM 04: DAVID BOWIE: film (c) Kenneth PITT. BOWIE perf mime "The Mask" to his own narration - filmed in 1969. (13.53-18.38) (BOWIE fully made up as mime artist, with whitened face, white ruffle shirt & ballet tights)
• ITEM 05: JERRY WEXLER: sps film HIGGINS intv Snr Vice Pres Atlantic Recds,& Recd Prd re equating two roles, poducing, Aretha FRANKLIN, choosing musicians,coping with multiple album wk, vinyl shortage, future Atlantic (27.31-34.57) ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: psychedelic film (c) Filmfinders over track "One More Thing On My Mind" by Montrose fr the album Montrose (5.16-8.42). BW film (c) Filmfinders over track "Free Man In Paris" by Joni MITCHELL fr the album Court & Spark (35.32-38.31)

12.3.74 - CHICK COREA, STEFAN GROSSMAN
12 March 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-03-12
• Next in series: 19 March 1974
• Previous in series: 10 March 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Rab NOAKES & Chick COREA in the studio; & from Genesis on film. There's also the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: RAB NOAKES: live studio. Perf "Branch" & later "Wrong Joke Again" (10. 00-17.21) ITEM 02: CHICK COREA: pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Space Circus" (22.37-30.58) (end titles over fr 30.26). ITEM 03: GENESIS: promo film (c) Charisma Recds. Live perf "I Know What I Like" (4.12-9.28) (Phil COLLINS actually has some hair!) ITEM 04: ALBUM TRACKS: BW film (c) Filmfinders over "Night By Night" by Steely Dan fr album Pretzel Logic (0.57-3.54). Illustrations fr `Rock Dreams' by Guy POLLARD(ph) publ by Pan Bks over "Crocodile Rock" by Elton JOHN (17.57-21.39).

19.3.74 - SASSAFRAS, STEFAN GROSSMAN (INSERTS)
19 March 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-03-19
• Next in series: 26 March 1974
• Previous in series: 12 March 1974
Description
• Stefan GROSSMAN performs "Hot Dogs" & "Memphis Jellyroll".
• SONGS: "Hot Dogs" (dur 2m23s/ 3m44s in) "Memphis Jellyroll" (dur 3m39s/ 6m07s in)
• Sassafras perform "Busted Country Blues", & later "School Days"
• SONGS: "Busted Country Blues" (dur 3m29s/ 0m00s in) "School Days" (dur 5m25s/14m32s in) (Lead singer wearing one of those incredibly trendy small jacket which barely cover the shoulders)
• War perform "Baby Brother". (Percussionist wearing `tiger skin' T-shirt)


26.3.74 - LINDISFARNE
26 March 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-03-26
• Next in series: 03 April 1974
• Previous in series: 19 March 1974
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Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Lindisfarne & Isotope; & from The Sharks on film. Also featuring an Alice COOPER intv & the new film American Graffiti.
• ITEM 01: LINDISFARNE: pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Taking Care of Business" (0.52-3. 45); later perf "North Country Boy" (34.09-37.37) (titles over fr 37.07) ITEM 02: ISOTOPE: pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Bite on This" fol by "Upward" (9.35- 16.39) ITEM 03: SHARKS: promo film (c) Island Recds. Live perf "Sophistication" (4.14- 8.53) (lead singer wearing black lurex top with red sequined pattern on front; & the bass plyr wearing multi-coloured sequined jkt which is open to show his bare chest).
• ITEM 04: ALICE COOPER: live studio. Intv re visit to Europe; tour; his movies; music; image; golf; & plans. (drinking fr can of Budweiser throughout) (22.52- 30.25). Clip exBillion Dollar Babies (c) Warner Bros recds. Features Alice dur concert perf, wearing thigh-length leopard skin platform boots, & finally cleaning a giant tooth wth an equally giant toothbrush! (30.25-33.38) ITEM 05: AMERICAN GRAFFITI: live studio. HARRIS to cam re movie (16.39-17.36) Clip exAmerican Graffiti (c) C.I.C. (17.36-22.00)

3.4.74 - ARGENT, CASHMAN AND WEST
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
03 April 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-04-03
• Next in series: 10 April 1974
• Previous in series: 26 March 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Cashman & West & Argent in the studio & from Cat STEVENS on film. Plus an album track frm Cheech & Chong.
• ITEM 01:CAT STEVENS: promo vt (c) ? Cat STEVENS at piano performs "Bad Penny" ex US "In Concert" prog? (dur 3m26s/0m55s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: col animated film (c) A&M Records over track "Basketball Jones" from Cheech & Chong's "Los Cochinos" album (dur 3m50s/4m48s in) ITEM 03:CASHMAN AND WEST: live studio. Bob HARRIS intros duo Cashman & West who perform two songs "Will You Be My Lady" (dur 2m30s/9m23s in) & "Mixed Emotions" (Tommy CASHMAN on piano for this track) (dur 3m35s/12m16s in) ITEM 04:ARGENT: pre-rec studio vt. Bob HARRIS intvs Rod ARGENT & Russ BALLARD re Ballard's decision to leave band (dur 3m23s/16m20s in). Argent perf "Music From the Spheres" (End credits over 27m38s - 28m38s) (dur 8m55s/19m43s in)



10.4.74 - THE STRAWBS, JUDI PULVER
10 April 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-04-10
• Recorded on 1974-04-09
• Next in series: 17 April 1974
• Previous in series: 03 April 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros rock mag prog with music from Strawbs & Judi PULVER in the studio & from Jobriath on film. Bob intvs Graham NASH & the album track comes from Goldie ZELKOWITZ.
• ITEM 01:STRAWBS: pre-rec studio vt. The Strawbs perform "Hero & Heroine" (dur 3m18s/0m49s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: b/w animation (c) Filmfinders over track "Little By Little" by Goldie ZELKOWITZ (dur 3m24s/5m04s in) ITEM 03:JOBRIATH: promo vt (c) ? Jobriath perform "Rock of Ages" ex US prog "Midnight Special" (singer wears purple catsuit & perspex space helmut which `unpeels' to let him sing. He wears heavy make & moves a la David Bowie) (dur 2m36s/8m45s in)
• ITEM 04:JUDI PULVER: pre-rec studio vt. Judi PULVER at piano sings "Dancing On the Moon" (dur 3m20s/12m05s in) & "Sing For Your Supper" (dur 3m35s/15m49s in) ITEM 05:GRAHAM NASH: studio intv. Bob HARRIS intvs Graham NASH re last album; re coming back to London; re Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young reunion; re planning 26 date tour (dur 5m40s/19m34s in) ITEM 06:STRAWBS: pre-rec studio vt. Strawbs perform "Round & Round" (NB: End credits over from 29m50s - 30m20s) (dur 4m38s/25m40s in)

17.4.74 - ROBIN TROWER, JESSE COLIN YOUNG
17 April 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-04-17
• Media: FILM
• Next in series: 24 April 1974
• Previous in series: 10 April 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog featuring: film rep on Jesse Colin YOUNG; music fr Robin TROWER in studio; & fr Cat STEVENS on film.
• ITEM 01: JESSE COLIN YOUNG: Sps film. HARRIS intv re early career, homes, own label, `Morning Sun' & `Song For Juli' (7.36-16.11). In record studio YOUNG perfs "Morning Sun" (16.11-20.11) & "Song for Juli" (20.11-24.11) ITEM 02: ROBIN TROWER: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Little Bit of Sympathy" (0.49- 4.11); later perf "Bridge of Signs" (24.55-30.05) (titles over fr 29.41) ITEM 03: CAT STEVENS: Promo film (c) Island Recds.Animated film over Cat STEVENS track "Moon Shadow" (4.34-7.11)
• Interview with musician, Jesse Colin Young.
• JESSE COLIN YOUNG: intv. Jesse Colin YOUNG about development of his career in music with 'The Youngbloods', & creation of own recording label called 'Racoon' (8.40). Var s' as he & group perform two songs in studio - 'Morning Song' & 'Song For Julie' (16.40).


24.4.74 - TASSAVALAN PRESIDENTII (Bonzos on 'colour me pop' clip; Doobie Bros on film)
24 April 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-04-24
• Recorded on 1974-04-23
• Next in series: 01 May 1974
• Previous in series: 17 April 1974
Description
• As part of BBC-2's 10th anniversary celebrations, Bob HARRIS pres a special edition of show with some classic music from Whistle Test's predecessors - Colour Me Pop & Disco 2. Plus a studio session from Tasavallan Presidentti.
• ITEM 01:SMALL FACES: ex lib vt. Small Faces perform "Song of the Baker" ex Colour Me Pop 25/06/68 (dur 3m04s/1m02s in) ITEM 02:BONZO: ex lib vt. Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band perfrm "The Canyons of My Mind" ex Colour Me Pop 07/12/68 (dur 2m59s/4m06s in) ITEM 03:NICO: ex lib vt. NICO performs "Janitor of Lunacy" ex Disco 2 25/02/71 (dur 4m25s/7m23s in) ITEM 04:JOE COCKER: ex lib vt. Joe COCKER & the Grease Band perform "The Letter" ex 1st ever episode of Disco 2 10/01/70 (dur 3m30s/11m48s in)
• ITEM 05:DOOBIE BROTHERS: promo film (c) Warner Bros. The Doobie Brothers in concert at the Rainbow perform "Eyes of Silver" (dur 7m32s/15m36s in) ITEM 06:TASAVALLAN PRESIDENTTI: pre-rec studio vt. Finnish group Tasavallan Presidentti perform two songs, the instrumental track "Dance" (dur 4m22s/23m58s in) & "Caught From the Air" (dur 3m27s/28m33s in) (NB: End credits over from 30m04s - 30m34s)

1.5.74 - ISAAC GUILLORY, MANFRED MANN
01 May 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-05-01
• Next in series: 08 May 1974
• Previous in series: 24 April 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Isaac GUILLORY in the studio & from Manfred Mann's Earth Band on film. Bob intvs Beach Boy Carl WILSON & the album track comes from The Eagles' "On The Border" album.
• ITEM 04:ALBUM TRACK: col abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "Is It True" by The Eagles (NB: End credits over from 32m06s - 32m32s) (dur 3m08s/29m18s in)
• ITEM 01:MANFRED MANN: promo film (c) Swedish TV. Manfred Mann's Earth Band in concert in Sweden last yr performing "Captain Bobby Stout" (dur 10m45s/1m01s in) ITEM 02:ISAAC GUILLORY: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intros Isaac GUILLORY playing acoustic guitar who performs "Sidewalks of America" (dur 3m22s/12m28s in) & "The Carbondale Strutt" (dur 2m32s/16m39s in) ITEM 03:CARL WILSON: sp s' film. Bob HARRIS intvs Carl WILSON re motivation for starting own record label; re "Sunflowers" album v easy to make; re live album; re hard to get band together now; re don't see each other as much as (incomplete entry)

[John S Miller]

8.5.74 - BECKETT, GRAHAM NASH
08 May 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-05-08
• Recorded on 1974-05-07
• Next in series: 14 May 1974
• Previous in series: 01 May 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Beckett & Graham NASH; also music & an intv fr Bill WYMAN.
• ITEM 01: BECKETT: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Rainbow's Gold" (1.07-5.47); & later "Green Grass Green" (26.27-30.00) (titles over fr 29.26) (drummer wearing what looks like a `Noddy' hat!) ITEM 02: GRAHAM NASH: Pre-rec stduio vt. Perfs "On the Line" & "Another Sleep Song" (6.10-12.52). ITEM 03: BILL WYMAN: Pre-rec studio vt. HARRIS intv re solo album `Monkey Grip' & Rolling Stones (Wearing horrendous `goat' jumper) (13.12-23.15). Perf "White Lightning" (Wearing an open check shirt, complete with medallion, & a blue cap; & sitting inside white T-bird?) (23.15-25.56)

14.5.74 - NAZARETH, JAMES GRIFFIN
14 May 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-05-14
• Next in series: 21 May 1974
• Previous in series: 08 May 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Nazareth & James GRIFFIN in the studio; & fr Lesley DUNCAN on film. Plus a track fr Tangerine Dream.
• ITEM 01: NAZARETH: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Silver Dollar Forger" (lead singer wearing gold silky flared trousers & waistcoat - no shirt, & white platform shoes) (0.46-4.06). Later perf "Loved & Lost" (singer now put on gold jacket with huge lapels) (20.08-25.12) (titles over fr 24.42) ITEM 02: JAMES GRIFFIN: Live studio. Perf "Just Like Yesterday" fol by "She Knows" (9.15-14.53). ITEM 03: LESLEY DUNCAN: Promo film (c) One West Films.Perf "The Serf" rec during concert rehearsals (4.53-8.31) ITEM 04: TANGERINE DREAM:film (c) Twenty Four Frames over excerpt fr "Mysterious Semblance at the Strand of Nightmares" (15.45-19.42)

21.5.74 - MONTROSE, TIM BUCKLEY
21 May 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-05-21
• Next in series: 27 May 1974
• Previous in series: 14 May 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Montrose & Tim BUCKLEY in the studio & from Black Oak Arkansas on film. Plus an intv with Tommy BOLIN & Jim FOX of The James Gang. The album track is from Rick WAKEMAN.
• ITEM 05:JAMES GANG: sp s' film. Bob HARRIS in NY intvs Tommy BOLIN & Jim FOX re circs leading up to Joe Walsh leaving band; re finding new guitarist; re took only five days to record "Gang Bang" album; re working with Billy Cobham; re plans for future; re British audiences (dur 6m57s/21m20s in) ITEM 06:MONTROSE: pre-rec studio vt. Montrose perform "Space Station No. 5" (NB: End credits over from 35m21s - 35m30s) (dur 5m36s/29m54s in)
• ITEM 01:MONTROSE: pre-rec studio vt. Montrose perform "Bad Motor Scooter" (dur 3m02s/1m21s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: b/w `space' film (c) Filmfinders over track "The Battle" from Rick WAKEMAN's "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" LP (dur 3m36s/5m20s in) ITEM 03:TIM BUCKLEY: pre-rec studio vt. Tim BUCKLEY performs 2 songs, "Dolphins" (dur 3m10s/9m32s in) & "Honey Man" (dur 5m00s/12m49s in) ITEM 04:BLACK OAK ARKANSAS: cprt vt. Black Oak Arkansas ex US "In Concert" prog perform "Jim Dandy" (c) Phil Carson (dur 2m29s/18m12s in)

28.5.74 - VAN MORRISON (live special in conjunction with Radio 1 'in concert' in stereo) DATE ERROR
27 May 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-05-27
• Next in series: 04 June 1974
• Previous in series: 21 May 1974
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Description
• Film of Van MORRISON & The New Caledonia Soul Orchestra from last July's concert at the Rainbow Theatre.
• SONGS: "Warm Love" (dur 3m14s/0m00s in) "Take Your Hand Out Of My Pocket" (dur 3m55s/3m25s in) "Here Comes the Night" (dur 3m14s/7m26s in) "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" (dur 5m24s/10m47s in) "Brown Eyed Girl" (dur 3m01s/16m21s in) "Promenade Street" (dur 7m12s/19m33s in) "Moondance" (dur 5m10s/26m50s in) "Nightshirt" (dur 2m30s/32m10s in) "Cypress Avenue" (dur 9m04s/48m15s in) "Domino" (dur 4m33s/34m50s in) "Caravan" (dur 8m24s/39m28s in)


4.6.74 - AMERICA, RANDY NEWMAN (does not exist) RC

11.6.74 - THE BUTTS BAND, BRIDGET ST JOHN
11 June 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-06-11
• Next in series: 18 June 1974
• Previous in series: 04 June 1974
Description
• Boz intv by Bob HARRIS re visit to London; move to San Francisco; Steve Miller; `Children of the Future' album; S Francisco; `Moments' album; working in London; new album & Motown.
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Butts Band & Bridget ST JOHN in studio; & Groundhogs & Pink Floyd on film. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: BUTTS BAND: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Be With Me" (13.09-18.17); later perf "Love Your Brother" (40.58-44.59) (titles over fr 44.26) ITEM 02: BRIDGET ST JOHN: Live studio. Perf "Some Kind of Beautiful" fol by "Want to be with you" (28.13-34.47) ITEM 03: GROUNDHOGS: Promo film (c) WWA Recds. Perf "Light My Light" live at Marquee (21.13-27.06) ITEM 04: PINK FLOYD: Feature film clip (c) EMI. Perf "Saucerful of Secrets" exLive at Pompeii (35.18-39.58) ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Cajun Moon" by J.J. CALE fr album `Okie' (18.43-20.53)

18.6.74 - CAPTAIN BEEFHEART, DORY PREVIN
18 June 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-06-18
• Next in series: 25 June 1974
• Previous in series: 11 June 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Captain Beefheart in the studio & from Dory PREVIN; Paul SIMON & the Portsmouth Sinfonia on film.
• ITEM 03:DORY PREVIN: sp s' film. CONTD: Dory PREVIN sings two songs from her new album for the first time on tv, "Cold Water Canyon" (dur 3m23s/21m45s in) & "Brando" (dur 3m06s/26m10s in) ITEM 04:CAPTAIN BEEFHEART: pre-rec studio vt. Captain Beefheart perform "This Is The Day" (dur 5m25s/29m48s in) ITEM 05:PORTSMOUTH SINFONIA: promo film (c) Transatlantic Records. Brian ENO and the Portsmouth Sinfonia (famed for their musical incompetence) do their ear- piercingly awful rendition of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" (choir & orchestra are completely out of tune thro'out) (NB: End credits over from 40m48s - 41m24s) (dur 5m10s/36m14s in)
• ITEM 01:CAPTAIN BEEFHEART: pre-rec studio vt. Captain Beefheart perform "Upon the My-Oh-My" (maniacal, croaky-voiced singer wearing yellow & balck polka dot shirt) (dur 3m15s/3m11s in) ITEM 02:PAUL SIMON: promo film (c) CBS. Paul SIMON in concert in America last yr perfrms "The Sound of Silence" backed by black gospel choir (dur 4m03s/7m32s in) ITEM 03:DORY PREVIN: sp s' film. Bob HARRIS intvs singer Dory PREVIN at her home in LA, where she performs two exclusive sessions (dur 17m12s/12m10s in) INTV: re recrding 1st LP; re hadn't planned to sing herself; re wrote film scores for abt 10 yrs; re songs v autobiogrphcl; re hopes they hve a wider meaning; re hesitncy abt performing live; re recreation of emotions (d


25.6.74 - HEAVY METAL KIDS, LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III, PETE ATKIN
25 June 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-06-25
• Next in series: 1
• Previous in series: 18 June 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Heavy Metal Kids & Pete ATKIN in the studio & from the J.S.D. Band on film. The album track comes frm Ry COODER and Bob intvs musician & now author, Ian HUNTER in the studio.
• ITEM 01:HEAVY METAL KIDS: pre-rec studio vt. Heavy Metal Kids perform "Hangin' On" (singer dressed in white face make up, top hat, white silk scarf & black tailcoat) (dur 3m07s/10m25s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: b/w film steam trains (c) Filmfinders over track "Tamp 'Em Up Solid" from Ry COODER's "Paradise & Lunch" album (dur 3m09s/13m51s in) ITEM 03:PETE ATKIN: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intros Pete ATKIN accompanied by two guitarists. He sings "An Array of Passionate Lovers" (dur 4m51s/17m50s in) & "Care-Charmer Sleep" (dur 2m08s/23m10s in)
• ITEM 04:JSD BAND: cprt film. The JSD Band filmed at the Manticore studios perfrm a traditional Scottish jig, "Reel Call" (c) Brian Adams (dur 3m36s/25m53s in) ITEM 05:IAN HUNTER: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intvs musician Ian HUNTER re motivatn for writing "Diary of a Rock 'n' Roll Star"; re wrote it for the fans; re wrote it in bits whilst on road; re anecdotes abt billing; re last tour (dur 11m14s/ 29m29s n) ITEM 06:HEAVY METAL KIDS: pre-rec studio vt. Heavy Metal Kids perform "It's (incomplete entry on INFAX)


9.7.74 - pt 1 ELTON JOHN, DOBIE GRAY; pt 2 ADAM FAITH ('I survive' plus interview), Stones 65 tour, Stevie Wonder (film clip) ERRONEOUS DATE (RC)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST - 1
• First broadcast on 1974-07-09
• Recorded on 1974-06-25
• Next in series: 2
• Previous in series: 25 June 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros last in present series of rock mag prog, a special 2-part edition. Part 1 includes music from Dobie GRAY & Elton JOHN in the studio & Stevie WONDER on film. The album track comes from Eric CLAPTON.
• ITEM 04:STEVIE WONDER: cprt vt. Stevie WONDER on German tv prog "Musik Laden" performs "A Place in the Sun" (c) Radio Bremen (dur 4m54s/21m11s in) ITEM 05:DOBIE GRAY: pre-rec studio vt. Dobie GRAY & the Dobie Gray Group perform "Rocking Chair" (dur 3m27s/26m23s in)
• ITEM 01:DOBIE GRAY: pre-rec vt. Dobie GRAY & the Dobie Gray Group perform "Drift Away" (Dobie is wearing bright yellow frilled shirt & brown leather waistcoat) (dur 4m01s/1m01s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: col abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "Motherless Children" from Eric CLAPTON's "461 Ocean Boulevard" album (dur 4m37s/5m25s in) ITEM 03:ELTON JOHN: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intros Elton JOHN live in studio to perform "Ticking" (dur 6m39s/10m19s in) & "Grimsby" (dur 3m27s/17m13s in) Elton is wearing white shirt & silver-striped waistcoat & red tinted (incomplete entry)

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
2
• First broadcast on 1974-07-09
• Next in series: 24 September 1974
Previous in series: 1
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros last in present series of rock mag prog, a special 2-part edition. Part 2 includes music from Stevie WONDER & The Rolling Stones on film & Bob HARRIS intvs former pop-star turned actor Adam FAITH in studio.
• ITEM 01:STEVIE WONDER: cprt vt. Stevie WONDER on German tv prog "Musik Laden" perfrms "Higher Ground" (dur 3m00s/0m21s in) & "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" (dur 2m59s/3m21s in) (c) Radio Bremen. ITEM 02:ADAM FAITH:PART 1: b/w film of Hollywood filmstars (c) Filmfinders over track "Star Song" from Adam FAITH's "I Survive" album (dur 5m47s/7m07s in) PART 2: studio vt. Bob HARRIS intvs Adam FAITH re new album; re going back into recording studio; re partnership wth Dave Courtney; re discovery of Leo Sayer; re reason he stopped performing in 60s; re "Budgie"; re managing Leo Sayer; re "Stardust"; re concert plans (dur 8m29s/12m54s in)
• ITEM 03:ROLLING STONES:PART 1: b/w film (c) Stein Films. Bob HARRIS intros film from American tv of one of The Rolling Stones earliest US tours in 1965. They perform "Reeling & Rocking" (dur 2m28s/21m42s in); "Off the Hook" (dur 2m30s/ 24m10s in); "Time Is On My Side" (dur 2m32s/26m40s in); "It's All Over Now" (dur 3m07s/29m12s in) & "I'm Alright" (dur 3m05s/32m19s in) PART 2: col film (c) Atlantic. Michael LINDSAY-HOGG's film of The Rolling Stones dressed as sailors in an inflatable "igloo" which fills with foam bubbles & proceeds to swamp both the group & the camera crew. They perform "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" (dur 4m35s/36m15s in)
• Stevie WONDER live on German tv prog "Musik Laden" performs "He's Misstra Know It All"; "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing"; "Higher Ground" & others.
• SONGS PERFORMED: Unidentified instrumental music (dur 3m37s/0m00s in) "Higher Ground" (dur 3m00s/3m37s in) "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" (dur 3m02s/6m37s in) "A Place In The Sun" (dur 4m37s/9m39s in) "He's Misstra Know It All" (dur 4m32s/15m00s in) (German end credits over from 18m51s - 19m24s)


series 4

24.9.74 - 1974 CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL (ARLO GUTHRIE, LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III, RICHARD DIGANCE, PLANXTY)
24 September 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-09-24
• Next in series: 01 October 1974
• Previous in series: 2
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros a special edition of the music prog from the Cambridge Folk Festival with music from Planxty; Richard DIGENCE; Arlo GUTHRIE & Loudon WAINWRIGHT III. Bob intvs Festival Director, Ken WOOLLARD.
• PERFORMANCES: Planxty - "The Blacksmith" (dur 2m42s/11m52s in) Richard DIGENCE - "Working Class Millionaire" (3m32s/19m55s in) Loudon WAINWRIGHT III - "Lousy Love Affair" (dur 1m31s/26m55s in) Loudon WAINWRIGHT III - "Guru" (dur 2m19s/28m59s in) Loudon WAINWRIGHT III - "I Am the Way" (dur 2m42s/35m27s in) Arlo GUTHRIE - "Gambling Man" (dur 2m04s/40m07s in) Arlo GUTHRIE - "The Motor Cycle Song" (dur 6m06s/42m24s in) Arlo GUTHRIE - "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" (2m50s/49m14s in) NB: ACTUALITY OF CONCERT AUDIENCE AND VOX POPS THROUGHOUT
• INTVS: Ken WOOLLARD, Festival Director: re festival been running abt 10 yrs; re not an ideal site; re came abt due to council involvement; re first festival only had abt 1200 people; re lots of places for people to play; re Arlo Guthrie played here 2 yrs ago; re prep for festival; re will be his last festival as organiser (14.53-18.50); Arlo GUTHRIE, performer: re 2nd time he's been at festival; re enjoyed last time, played on lawn then; re this time everyone will be expecting more; re Newport used to be like this; re new album; re doesn't go out looking for material; re future plans (31.29-34.57) NB: ACTUALITY OF CONCERT AUDIENCE AND VOX POPS THROUGHOUT


1.10.74 - WALLY
01 October 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-10-01
• Next in series: 08 October 1974
• Previous in series: 24 September 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from new band Wally in the studio & from The Rolling Stones; The Average White Band; & The Ronettes on film. Bob intvs Keith RICHARD in the studio & the album track is from Little Feat.
• ITEM 01:ROLLING STONES: cprt vt. Rolling Stones ex US tv? perf "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" (c) ? (Mick JAGGER wearing pink silk jacket, green & white polka dot scarf, white culottes dancing btwn 2 large inflatable tubes)(dur 3m46s/1m21s in) ITEM 02:WALLY: pre-rec studio vt. Wally perform "Sunday Walking Lady" (dur 2m31s /6m05s in) ITEM 03:ALBUM TRACK: b/w animation (c) Filmfinders over track "Rock & Roll Doctor" from Little Feat's "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" album (dur 2m54s/9m13s in)
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from new band Wally in the studio & from The Rolling Stones; The Average White Band; & The Ronettes on film. Bob intvs Keith RICHARDS in the studio & the album track is from Little Feat.
• ITEM 05:RONETTES: b/w film (c) Stein Films. The Ronettes ex US tv perform "Be My Baby" filmed in Santa Monica 1963 (dur 2m28s/19m29s in) ITEM 06:KEITH RICHARDS: studio vt. Bob intvs Keith RICHARDS (both are smoking & there is alcohol on the table in front of them).RICHARDS: re producing last albm re working wth Ronnie Wood; re doesn't get time to see new bands; re planning tour; re size of venues they play; re no of people involved in touring; re loves touring (Keith RICHARDS lks very spaced out thro'out intv) (dur 9m18s/21m57s in) ITEM 07:WALLY: pre-rec studio vt. Wally perf "The Martyr" (NB: End credits over from 39m12s - 39m43s) (dur 7m50s/31m53s in)

8.10.74 - JOHNNY RIVERS, ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW
08 October 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-10-08
• Next in series: 15 October 1974
• Previous in series: 01 October 1974
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Description
Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Andy FAIRWEATHER-LOW, & Splinter in the studio; & fr Queen & Maria MULDAUR on film.Plus an interview with Syneeta & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Spider Jiving" (1.25-4. 20); later perf "The Light Is Within" (34.11-38.07). ITEM 02: SPLINTER: Live studio. Perf "Costafine Town" fol by "China Light" (18. 22-24.01). ITEM 03: QUEEN: Promo film (c) EMI Recds. Perf "Son & Daughter" (Freddie weari -ng huge flowing white top, white flares & platform shoes (10.22-17.47). Later "Modern Times Rock & Roll" (Freddie now in black lurex pants & black open - chested T-shirt with sequins (38.35-40.41) (titles over fr 39.50) (Both tracks recorded during concert at Rainbow in March)
• ITEM 04: MARIA MULDAUR: Promo film (c) Warner Bros Recds. Perf "Midnight at the Oasis" (pic quality v grainy due to US pics) (24.14-27.55). ITEM 05: SYREETA: Live studio. HARRIS intv re time at Motown, gap in singing car -eer, writing, meeting husband, future (28.10-34.11) ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "I Got to Ramble" by Link WRAY fr the album `Link Wray Rumble' (4.49-9.20).

15.10.74 - CLIMAX BLUES BAND (Barclay James Harvest 'crazy city' + 'For no one' live)
15 October 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-10-15
• Next in series: 22 October 1974
• Previous in series: 08 October 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Climax Blues Band & Manfred Mann's Earth Band in the studio; & Barclay James Harvest, Smokey ROBINSON & Lindisfarne on film. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: CLIMAX BLUES BAND: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Amerita" mixed into "Sense of Direction" (ld singer plyng shiny gold electric guitar) (1.00-7.03); later perf "Losin' the Humbles" (38.29-41.02) (titles over fr 40.30). ITEM 02: MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Give Me the Good Earth" (parts of perf intercut with ex-lib film of countryside) (27.16-38.03). ITEM 03: BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST: Promo film (c) Polydor Recds. Perf "Crazy City" & "For No One" rec live at Drury Lane Theatre. (film scratchy - mainly dur 1st track) (ld sngr 1st track plyng double electric guitar)
• ITEM 04: SMOKEY ROBINSON & MIRACLES: B&W promo film (c) Stein Films. Perf "You Really Got A Hold On Me" on US TV in 1963 (23.07-26.34). ITEM 05: LINDISFARNE: Promo film (c) Warner Bros Recds. Perf "Tonight" rec live at open-air concert at Charderne(ph) (incl audience shots) (35.40-38.03). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Dagobert Duck's 100th Birthday" by "Guru Guru" fr their album `Dance of the Flames' (7.25-11.48).

22.1.74 - SUPERTRAMP, COUNTRY JOE McDONALD
22 October 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-10-22
• Next in series: 29 October 1974
• Previous in series: 15 October 1974
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Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Country Joe McDONALD, & Supertramp in the studio; & P.F.M. on film. Plus intv with Robert GREENFIELD, & album track
• NB:(59.38-0.23) Set-ups incl cat wandering abt,HARRIS smoking & grinning,& slate ITEM 01: COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD: Pre-rec studio. Perf "TV Blues" prior to titles, features `TV' effects - red screen, green, horizontal hold,high contrast,colour bars & the BBC test card (0.27-1.57). Later perf "Holy Roller" & "Living in the Country" (15.00-25.32). ITEM 02: SUPERTRAMP: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Dreamer" (incl percussionist weari -ng loud striped jumper playing wine glasses by running finger round top) (3.10 -6.36). Later perf "Rudy" (green screen effect at beginning & twds end) (33.48- 41.03) (Titles over fr 39.55).
• ITEM 03: P.F.M.: Promo film (c) Manticore Recds. Perf "Four Holes in the Ground" rec in recording studio (10.42-14.36). ITEM 04: ROBERT GREENFIELD: Live studio. HARRIS intr author of `Stones Touring Party' bk abt Rolling Stone 1972 US Tour. Intv re: book; rock music; Stones; tour planning; tour crews; media coverage; & experience of tour (26.05-33.17). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "How Much Fun" by Robert PALMER fr album `Sneaking Sally Through the Alley' (7.04-9.57).

29.10.74 - JOHNNY WINTER, JANIS IAN (Alvin Lee; Kevin Coyne on film plus excerpt from new film 'Crystal Voyager' featuring music by Jean Michael Jarre - I think!)
29 October 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-10-29
• Next in series: 05 November 1974
• Previous in series: 22 October 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Johnny WINTER & Janis IAN in the studio; & fr Alvin LEE & Kevin COYNE on film. Plus the new movie Crystal Voyager & the usual album track.
• ITEM 04: KEVIN COYNE: Promo film (c) Virgin Recds. Perf "Poor Swine" rec dur Hyde Park concert (incl shots hippy audience on grass) (33.45-37.09). ITEM 05: CRYSTAL VOYAGER: HARRIS re movie (27.50-28.24) clip ex Crystal Voyager (c) Hemdale International Films - features "Echoes" fr Pink Floyd on soundtrack (28.24-33.25) ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: BW film (c) Filmfinders over track "Lyndon Arden Stole the Highlights" by Van MORRISON fr album `Veedon Fleece' (7.03-9.35)
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Johnny WINTER & Janis IAN in the studio; & fr Alvin LEE & Kevin COYNE on film. Plus the new movie Crystal Voyage, & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: JOHNNY WINTER: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Jumping Jack Flash"(lead singer wearing black tight top just covers chest with huge hanging red flared sleeves, bass plyr wearing silky pink ruffled shirt, & rhythm gtrst has shiny silver platforms) (0.55-6.33). Later perf "Golden Days of Rock & Roll" (37.42-40.38) (titles over fr 39.42) ITEM 02: JANIS IAN: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Dance With Me" fol by "Stars" (15. 52-27.50) ITEM 03: ALVIN LEE: Promo film (c) Chrysalis Recds. Perf "Don't Be Cruel" fol by "Money Honey" rec live concert at Rainbow (10.02-15.09).

5.1.0.74 - JESS RODEN, KIKI DEE (Allman Bros; Refugee and Mick Ronson on film)
05 November 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-11-05
• Next in series: 12 November 1974
• Previous in series: 29 October 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Kiki Dee Band & Jess Roden Band in the studio; Allman Brothers Band & Refugee on film.Plus an intv with Mick RONSON & the usual album track.
• ITEM 04: REFUGEE: Promo film (c)Charisma Recds. Perf instrumental "Ritt Mickley" rec live at Marquee (20.05-29.58). ITEM 05: MICK RONSON: HARRIS intv re joining Mott the Hoople; David BOWIE; & solo albums (wearing black & white stripy shirt with gold areas,& black leather trousers with a huge gold belt) (30.17-35.34). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: Animated film (c) Filmfinders over track "For A Dancer" by Jackson BROWNE fr the album `Late For the Sky' (6.02-10.47).
• NB: As Guy Fawkes Night prt titles (0.26-0.32) have sparkler whirling round in them, titles fade to reveal HARRIS with sparkler (0.32-0.35). ITEM 01: KIKI DEE BAND: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Step by Step" (0.59-5.26); later "You Need Help" (35.33-40.23) (titles over fr 39.44). ITEM 02: JESS RODEN BAND: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "What the Hell" fol by "Sad Story" (15.50-24.42). ITEM 03: ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND: Promo film (c)? Perf "Statesboro Blues" rec live at Fillmore East for US TV (sound & pic quality reduced)

12.11.74 - GOLDEN EARRING, SNAFU (RC ERROR- 'DOES NOT EXIST')
• 12 November 1974
• First broadcast on 1974-11-12
• Next in series: JONI MITCHELL IN CONCERT
Previous in series: 05 November 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with GOLDEN EARRING recorded live in the OGWT studio;plus film inserts of STATUS QUO & SNAFU.Inc intv with ROGER DEAN & HIPGNOSIS abt designing album covers.
• ITEM 04: SNAFU: Film insert of band performing "Lock & Key" (15.45-18.55) & "Big Dog Lusty" (19.10-22.52). ITEM 05: RECORD SLEEVE DESIGN: Film insert of Bob HARRIS intvng Roger DEAN & HIPGNOSIS abt various aspects of album sleeve design.(23.29-34.06)
• ITEM 01: GOLDEN EARRING: Recorded in studio perform "Candy's Going Bad" (1.06- 4.56) & close show with "Love Is A Rodeo" (34.45-38.17) Nb end titles intrude at 37.42. ITEM 02: STATUS QUO: Film insert of band performing "Big Fat Mama" at Wembley concert (5.12-10.28) ITEM 03: SEVENTH WAVE: Animated film played over the track "Things to Come" (11.10-15.08)