Early Whistle test details and discrepancies

[John S Miller]

19.11.74 - JONI MITCHELL, L.A. EXPRESS (LIVE SPECIAL)
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
JONI MITCHELL IN CONCERT
• First broadcast on 1974-11-19
• Recorded on 1974-11-08
• Next in series: 26 November 1974
• Previous in series: 12 November 1974
Description
Bob HARRIS intr Joni MITCHELL concert recd in May at the New Victoria Theatre. Features Tom SCOTT on sax & flute, & L.A. Express as backing group.
• SONGS: "She's So Busy Being Free" (0.52-6.07) "Big Yellow Taxi" (- 9.22) "The Case of You" (-14.52) "Cold Blue Steel & Sweet Fire" (-20.30) "Trouble Child" (-24.39) "Help Me" (-28.40) "Car on the Hill" (-32.03) "Clouds" (-37.02) "Raised on Robbery" (-40.49)

26.11.74 - PRETTY THINGS, JACKIE LYNTONS GRANDE (Gentle Giant; Can)
26 November 1974
First broadcast on 1974-11-26
• Next in series: ELTON JOHN CHRISTMAS CONCERT
• Previous in series: JONI MITCHELL IN CONCERT
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Pretty Things & Jackie Lynton's Grande in the studio; & Gentle Giant & Can on film. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: PRETTY THINGS: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Singapore Silk Torpedo" (1.07-5 .53); later perf "Dream" mixed into "Joey" (19.06-25.19). ITEM 02: JACKIE LYNTON'S GRANDE: Pre-rec studio vt. Jackie reads his poem "Last Say"(31.38-35.16).Grp perf "I Don't Need You"(35.16-39.52)(titles ovr fr 37.24) ITEM 03: GENTLE GIANT: Promo film (c) Terry YASON,WWA. Perf "Octopus Medley" rec live at Drury Lane Theatre (6.17-14.03). ITEM 04: CAN: Promo film (c) United Artists. Perf "Dizzy Dizzy" rec in recording studio in Cologne (25.40-31.15). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: Animated film (c) Filmfinders over instru track

3.12.74 - FREDDIE KING, SUTHERLAND BROS AND QUIVER (DOES NOT EXIST)

24.12.74 - ELTON JOHN LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH ODEON (SHOW PLUS EXTRA UNTRANSMITTED FOOTAGE HELD)
ELTON JOHN CHRISTMAS CONCERT
• First broadcast on 1974-12-24
• Next in series: 31 December 1974
• Previous in series: 26 November 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros concert by superstar Elton JOHN recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon.
• TX'D FOOTAGE: "White Christmas" (dur 2m19s/78m43s in) UN-TX'D FOOTAGE: "Grimsby" (dur 2m58s/0m00s in) "Rocket Man" (dur 4m32s/3m32s in) "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (dur 3m02s/8m34s in) "Daniel" (dur 3m31s/12m08s in) "Grey Seal" (dur 5m04s/16m25s in) LIVE TX BEGINS 20m36s in NB: Acty of audience thro'out. Bob HARRIS dressed as Father Christmas intros prog (21m29s-22m44s); two bunny girls present Elton with cake (77m12s- 77m34s); Rod STEWART & Gary GLITTER come on stage & hug Elton (77m34s-78m34s).
• TX'D FOOTAGE: "Bennie & the Jets" (dur 5m39s/23m00s in) "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" (dur 5m28s/30m58s in) "I Saw Her Standing There" (dur 2m45s/37m19s in) "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me" (dur 5m27s/40m41s in) "Honky Cat" (dur 6m20s/46m46s in) "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" (dur 7m43s/53m42s in) "Crocodile Rock" (dur 3m35s/63m57s in) "The Bitch Is Back" (dur 3m27s/68m21s in) "Your Song" (dur 3m49s/72m58s in)

31.12.74 - LEO SAYER, ACE (Doobie bros 'eyes of silver' and Van Morrison 'Caravan' on film)

26.7.75 (last in series) YES LIVE AT QPR
THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
YES AT QPR
• First broadcast on 1975-07-26
• Recorded on 1975-07-25
• Next in series: JOHN LENNON
• Previous in series: 19 July 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros Yes in concert at QPR's Football Ground, recorded 25/07/75.
• CONCERT: Yes perf "Long Distance Runaround" (1m10s-6m18s) "The Clap" (6m26s-9m41s) "And You And I" (10m22s-20m00s) "Ritual" (20m34s-45m13s) "Roundabout" (45m30s-53m28s) "Sweet Dreams" (53m37s-59m42s). End Credits (59m56s-60m38s).


STEALERS WHEEL SESSION 'everything will turn out alright'
session 2 = 'Star'

As I read this somewhere I wonder this may be an omission from my notes on existing holdings. Any Addenda regarding this would be welcomed.

There are 437 programmes from the series in the BBC Archive.

[John S Miller]

Addenda to 1975:

[John S Miller]

WHISTLE TEST 1975 ARCHIVE

• 10 January 1975 - MAN FUMBLE (Mick Taylor interview)
• First broadcast on 1975-01-10
• Next in series: 17 January 1975
• Previous in series: 31 December 1974
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Man & Fumble in the studio;& Tower of Power on film. Plus intv with Jack BRUCE & Mick TAYLOR & usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: MAN: Pre-rec studio. Perf "Day & Night" (0.53-4.52). Later perf "Many Are Called" (36.39-45.20). ITEM 02: FUMBLE: Pre-rec studio. Perf "Free the Kids" fol "You Keep A' Knocking" (15.14-22.03) (drummer knocks cymbal over 20.57-21.01). ITEM 03: TOWER OF POWER: Promo film (c) Warner Bros. Perf " What Is Hip" (8.42- 14.53); later "Knock Yourself Out" (45.40-49.24) (titles over fr 48.49) (both recd live in concert for US TV so pic quality poorer). (HARRIS intro & "Knock Yourself" out rpt 50.00-54.00; titles ovr fr 53.23). ITEM 04: BRUCE & TAYLOR: Studio. HARRIS intv the members of the New Jack Bruce Band re new band; touring; & Mick's leaving Stones (25.37-32.38)
• ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACKS: B&W animation (c)Filmfinders ovr track "Sunshine Special" by Elvin BISHOP fr album `Let It Flow' (5.13-7.59). B&W promo film (c) Johnnie JOHNSON,Global. Farons Flamingoes perf "Do You Love Me" in Liverpool's Cavern probably in 1963 (prt rep to cam) (22.33-25.23). Animation (c) Filmfinders over track "The Real Me" by Eric BURDON fr album `Sun Secrets' (32.53-36.26).

17 January 1975 - LITTLE FEAT, JOHN MARTYN (Robert Plant interview)
• First broadcast on 1975-01-17
• Recorded on 1975-01-16
• Next in series: 24 January 1975
• Previous in series: 10 January 1975
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Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from John MARTYN & Little Feat in the studio; Bachman Turner Overdrive & vintage Ike & Tina TURNER on film. Plus an intv with Robert PLANT & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: JOHN MARTYN: Live studio. Perf "One Day Without You" fol by "You Can Discover" (9.32-18.50). ITEM 02: LITTLE FEAT: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Rock & Roll Doctor" fol by "Fat Man in the Bath Tub" (36.32-45.11). ITEM 03: BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE: Promo film (c)David Howson.Perf "Not Fragile" rec live in Detroit '74 (4.59-9.02). ITEM 04: IKE & TINA: B&W promo film (c) Gerd Stein. Perf "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" fol "Please, Please, Please" exUS TV prog 1964 (19.19-24.56)
• ITEM 05: ROBERT PLANT: Sps film. HARRIS intv re Led Zeppelin tours; new album; US tour film; lack of singles in UK; Swansong label; & UK gig (25.31-35.53). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: B&W animation (c) Filmfinders over track "Turn To Stone" by Joe WALSH fr album `So What' (1.01-4.31). Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Ride the Tiger" by Jefferson Starship fr the album `Dragon Fly' (45.40-49.50) (titles over fr 49.14).

24 January 1975 - CAPTAIN BEEFHEART
• First broadcast on 1975-01-24
• Next in series: 31 January 1975
• Previous in series: 17 January 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Robin TROWER & Bryn HAWORTH in the studio; & Captain Beefheart on film.Plus an intv with Bruce JOHNSTON & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 04: BRUCE JOHNSTON: Live studio. HARRIS intv re new group & record label; leaving Beachboys (Wearing loud floral shirt) (25.59-32.17). Bruce then perf "Disney Girls" at the piano (32.17-37.23). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Where is the Show" by Jo Jo Gunn fr the album `Where Is the Show' (5.59-9.20). Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Look Away" by Ozark Mountain Daredevils fr the album `It'll Shine When it Shines" (37.55-41.14).
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Robin TROWER & Bryn HAWORTH in the studio; & Captain Beefheart on film.Plus an intv with Bruce JOHNSTON & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: ROBIN TROWER: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Alathea" (1.06-5.25). Later perf "Fine Day" (41.26-44.52). ITEM 02: BRYN HAWORTH: Live studio. Perf "Ee I Love You Lass" fol by "Good Job" & "Let the Days Go By" (Wearing multi-col tank top & co-ordinated scarf) (15.28 -25.37). ITEM 03: CAPTAIN BEEFHEART: Promo film (c) Roger Morris. Perf "Full Moon" (9.36- 14.50). Later "Peaches" (45.16-49.26) (titles over fr 48.47). (Both rec live at Manchester Free Trade Hall).

31 January 1975 - LYNSEY DE PAUL, THE STRAWBS
• First broadcast on 1975-01-31
• Next in series: 07 February 1975
• Previous in series: 24 January 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Strawbs & Lynsey DE PAUL in the studio; Rush & Doobie Brothers on film. Plus an intv with Jerry LEIBER & Mike STROLLER; & the usual album track.
• NB: Prog starts, fails & restarts (0.00-2.19). ITEM 01: STRAWBS: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Lemon Pie" (9.29-13.36). Later perf "You & I" (45.08-49.36). ITEM 02: LYNSEY DE PAUL: Live studio: Perf "Let's Boogie" fol by "My Man & Me" (wearing big false eye-lashes) (27.01-33.48). HARRIS intv re tour (33.48-34.11) ITEM 03: DOOBIE BROTHERS: Promo film (c) Warners. Perf "Without You" rec live at Rainbow '74 (ld gtrst wearing purple satin cowboy shirt with gold tastles plus flares with embroidered pattern;ld sgr glittery silver
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Strawbs & Lynsey DE PAUL in the studio; Rush & Doobie Brothers on film. Plus an intv with Jerry LEIBER & Mike STOLLER; & the usual album track.
• ITEM 04: RUSH: Promo film (c) Peter Rimmer. Perf "Finding My Way" (3.13-8.18). ITEM 05: LEIBER & STOLLER: Pre-rec studio vt. HARRIS intvs the songwriters & producers re number hit recds; `Jailhouse Rock' movie; setting up own label; people wkd with incl - Coasters, Elvis, Drifters & Ben E King (37.57-45.02). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "One Horse Blue" by Poco fr album `Cantanos' (34.26-37.57).

07 February 1975 - BAKER GURVITZ ARMY, ALEX HARVEY
• First broadcast on 1975-02-07
• Next in series: 14 February 1975
• Previous in series: 31 January 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Baker Gurvitz Army & Nico in the studio; Isotope & Mahavishnu Orchestra on film.Plus an intv with Alex HARVEY & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: BAKER GURVITZ ARMY: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Help Me" (1.11-5.36) & later "Inside of Me" (42.11-47.38) (titles over fr 47.02) (Adrian GURVITZ plyng multi-col glittery gtr; ld sgr wearing gren satin waist coat & trousers with B&W glittery shirt). ITEM 02: NICO: Live studio. Perf "Secret Side" fol by "Valley of the Kings" (19. 24-27.16). ITEM 03: ISOTOPE: Promo film (c) Decca Recds. Perf instru "Spanish Sun" rec live at New London Theatre '74 (11.12-18.52).
• ITEM 04: MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA: Film (c) Filmfinders. Perf instru "Cosmic Strut" fol by song "If I Could See" (6.03-10.46). ITEM 05: ALEX HARVEY: Live studio. HARRIS intv HARVEY on occasion of 40th bthdy re Tommy Steele; Soul Band; bass plyrs; `Hair'; Sensational Alex Harvey Band; & current music scene (31.13-37.38). Sensational Alex Harvey Band perf "Next" originally TXd 20/12/73 (37.38-41.35). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: B&W film (c) Filmfinders over track "Willing" by Linda RONSTADT fr album `Heart Like A Wheel' (27.58-30.57).

14 February 1975 - OX, CLAIRE HAMILL, CHRIS DE BURGH
• First broadcast on 1975-02-14
• Recorded on 1975-02-11
• Next in series: 21 February 1975
• Previous in series: 07 February 1975
Description
Bob HARRIS pres Valentine's Day edition of rock mag prog with music from Ox & Chris DE BURGH in the studio & from Billy PRESTON & Marvin GAYE on film. Album tracks frm Bob DYLAN & Love & there's an intv with Billy SWAN.
• ITEM 05:MARVIN GAYE: b/w film (c) Stein Films. Marvin GAYE ex US tv 1963 sings "Hitchhike Baby" (dur 2m07s/29m12s in) ITEM 06:BILLY SWAN: live studio. Bob HARRIS intvs Billy SWAN re recent hit "I Can Help"; re career history; re playing wth Kris Kristofferson; re new album (dur 4m47s/31m19s in) ITEM 07:OX: pre-rec studio vt. Ox perform "Mad Dog" (dur 4m01s/36m27s in) ITEM 08:ALBUM TRACK: col abstract film (c) Filmfinders over track "Buckets of Rain" from Bob DYLAN's "Blood On the Tracks" album (dur 3m15s/41m53s in)
• ITEM 01:OX: pre-rec studio vt. Ox perform "Cell No. 7" (dur 3m41s/1m14s in) ITEM 02:ALBUM TRACK: b/w silent film of cowboy with lassoo demonstration (c) Filmfinders over track "Singing Cowboy" from Love's "Reel to Reel" album (dur 2m50s/6m09s in) ITEM 03:BILLY PRESTON: cprt vt. Rpt tx of Billy PRESTON at the LA Forum singing "Bus Song" (c) Tony Burfield (dur 9m39s/9m21s in) ITEM 04:DE BURGH: live studio. Chris DE BURGH in brown v-neck sweater sings "Satin Green Shutters" (4m20s/19m31s in) & "Turning Round" (4m17s/24m17s in)
• ITEM 09:BILLY PRESTON: cprt vt. Rpt tx of Billy PRESTON at the LA Forum singing "That's the Way God Planned It" (c) Tony Burfield (2m50s/45m57s in) (NB: End credits over from 48m10s - 48m47s)

21 February 1975 - RONNIE LANE, KEITH CHRISTMAS
• First broadcast on 1975-02-21
• Next in series: 28 February 1975
• Previous in series: 14 February 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance & Keith CHRISTMAS in the studio; & Elvin BISHOP & Average White Band on film. Plus intv with Jim DANDY & track fr Led Zeppelin's new album.
• ITEM 01: RONNIE LANE'S SLIM CHANCE: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Anniversary" (7.11- 10.25); later perf "You Never Can tell" (41.56-46.49). ITEM 02: KEITH CHRISTMAS: Live studio. Perfs "Robin Head" fol by "Country Farm" (15.32-22.14). ITEM 03: Elvin BISHOP: Promo film (c) Polydor. Perf "Travellin' Shoes" ex US TV special so pic quality reduced (10.47-15.03). ITEM 04: AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Promo film (c) Atlantic. Perf "Pick Up the Pieces" (27.04-35.48); later "You've Got It" (47.16-49.52). Both tracks rec live at Rainbow heatre 1974.
• ITEM 05: JIM DANDY: Live studio. HARRIS intv re Black Oak Arkansas, origins & markets (36.10-41.48). ITEM 06: LED ZEPPELIN: Film (c) Filmfinders over "Trampled Underfoot" (0.59-6. 29) & "Houses of the Holy" by Led Zeppelin fr new album `Physical Graffiti".

28 February 1975 - STACKRIDGE, DAVE EVANS
• First broadcast on 1975-02-28
• Recorded on 1975-02-25
• Next in series: 07 March 1975
• Previous in series: 21 February 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Bristol with music fr Stackridge & Dave EVANS; & La Belle, Rufus & Bob MARLEY on film. Plus an intv with Duane EDDY & the usual album track.
• ITEM 05: RUFUS: Film (c)? Perf "We Can Work It Out"(24.36-30.13)& "Pack My Bags" (46.34-49.59)(titles over fr 49.23)(Chaka KHAN in black leather bikini top with feather & fur trim,suede flares split up the side.Gtrst in denim jkt & flares - both made up of tatty pieces of diff col denim).Songs xUS prog Midnight Special ITEM 06: DUANE EDDY: Live studio. HARRIS intv re career; guitar style; albums; & people back in favour (30.36-36.26) (EDDY turns tables on HARRIS by getting him to explain where title Old Grey Whistle Test came from 35.51-36.24).
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Bristol with music fr Stackridge & Dave EVANS; & Labelle, Rufus & Bob MARLEY on film. Plus an intv with Duane EDDY & the usual album track.
• ITEM 03: LABELLE: Promo film (c) C.B.S. Perf "Nightbirds" (exUS TV?) (12.23-15. 15).(Patti in pink satin trousers & huge shouldered top with golden feathered feathered cape with black satin lining & black feather trim;middle sgr in white glittery skin tight number underneath black satin cape with sequin stripes & huge white feather headress;final one in 2-piece black feather number revealing her stomach). ITEM 04: BOB MARLEY: Promo film (c) Island. Bob Marley & Wailers perf "Lively Up Yourself" (36.37-40.30).(16.25-23.45).
• ITEM 01: STACKRIDGE: Live studio. Perf "No-one's More Important Than The Earthwo -rm" (1.15-7.12) (Ld gtrst in loud lime green suit; sax plyr bright yellow; keyboard plyr wearing latest in `traffic light' fashion - red shirt & jkt with crescent moons on lapels, green trousers & yellow waist coat). Later perf "Dancing in the Air" (41.05-46.07) (Ld gtr, bass & clarenetist in deck chairs; then man in top hat & tails comes down spiral staircase & whistles in time to music before singing). ITEM 02: DAVE EVANS: Live studio. Perf guitar instru "Stagefright" fol by song "Keep Me From the Cold" (16.25-23.45).

07 March 1975 - RETURN TO FOREVER
• First broadcast on 1975-03-07
• Next in series: 14 March 1975
• Previous in series: 28 February 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros rock mag prog. Include music from Chick COREA; Richard & Linda THOMPSON in the studio; Graham Central Station, Raspberries & Alvin LEE on film; plus usual album tracks.
• ITEM 05: RICHARD AND LINDA THOMPSON: Studio. Perf "Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair" (2m50/24m33s in) fol by "A Heart Needs a Home" (dur 3m47s/27m35s in) ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: B&W animation over instru track "Pajamamafia" by Secret Oyster (dur 5m07s/32m22s in) ITEM 07: RASPBERRIES: Promo film.Perf "The Party's Over" (dur 4m24s/38m07s in) ITEM 08: CHICK COREA: Studio. With grp Return to Forever perf instrus "Dayride" into "Beyond the Seventh Galaxy" (Titles over fr 48m50s) (dur 6m17s /43m31s in)
• Bob HARRIS intros rock mag prog. Include music from Chick COREA; Richard & Linda THOMPSON in the studio. Graham Central Station; the Rasberries; & Alvin LEE on film; plus the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: CHICK COREA: Studio. With grp Return to Forever perf instru "Earth Juice" (Features Stanley CLARKE on bass) (dur 3m44s/1m11s in) ITEM 02: GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION: Promo film (c)Warner Bros. Grp perf "Release Yourself" (dur 3m39s/5m22s in) ITEM 03: ALBUM TRACK: Col psychadelic animation (c)Filmfinders over track "High" by Eric CLAPTON fr abm `There's One in Every Crowd'(dur 3m23s/9m36sin) ITEM 04: ALVIN LEE: VT (c)Chrysalis. Perf "Going Through the Door" (dur 5m43s/ 13m18s in) & later "I'm Writing You a Letter" (dur 4m29s/19m02s in)

14 March 1975 - DR FEELGOOD, TRACE
• First broadcast on 1975-03-14
• Next in series: 21 March 1975
• Previous in series: 07 March 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Dr Feelgood & Trace in the studio; plus an intv with roger DALTREY on film.
NB: Prog restarts at 2.41 after failure. ITEM 01: DR FEELGOOD: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Keep it Out of Sight" (3.41-6.22) later "Roxette" fol by "She Does it Right" (26.51-32.39) (titles over fr 32.02) ITEM 02: TRACE: Pre-rec studio vt.Perf instru "Caillarde" (keyboard plyr wearing Red Indian buckskin typoe top with tassels) (11.04-18.01). ITEM 03: ROGER DALTREY: Clip exTommy (c) Hemdale International (features Pinball Wizard - Elton JOHN & The Who)(6.46-10.35). Sps intv re Tommy; Pinball Wizard filming; new film `Lisztomania'; future for Who; & new solo album (18.18-26.31) (the - (incomplete entry)

21 March 1975 - NUTZ, MICHAEL CHAPMAN
• First broadcast on 1975-03-21
• Recorded on 1975-03-20
• Next in series: BILLY COBHAM
• Previous in series: 14 March 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Manchester with music fr Nutz & Michael CHAPMAN; Barclay James Harvest & Detroit Spinners on film. Plus an intv with Alan CORRIE & Hamish STUART, & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: NUTZ: Live studio. Perf "Nature Intended" (1.06-4.34); later "Cool Me Down" (40.11-44.53). ITEM 02: MICHAEL CHAPMAN: Live studio. Perf "Among The Trees" fol by "Deal Gone Down" (17.26-26.01). ITEM 03: BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST: Promo film (c) Polydor Recds.Perf "Mocking Bird" (9.54-16.38) later "For No One" (45.25-49.54) (titles ovr fr 49.03) Both tracks fr 74 concert at Drury Lane (film bit scratchy) (gtrst plyg combined bass & rhy thm gtr).
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Manchester with music fr Nutz & Michael CHAPMAN; Barclay James Harvest & Detroit Spinners on film. Plus an intv with Alan CORRIE & Hamish STUART, & the usual abum tracks.
• ITEM 04: DETROIT SPINNERS: Promo film (c) Atlantic. Perf "Ghetto Child" (36.19- 39.40) (all wearing matching white suits - wide embroided lapels, wide collar shirts, & embroided flares. Plus do same dance moves). ITEM 05: CORRIE & STUART: Live studio. HARRIS intv mbrs Average white Band re based in US; new band mbr; engineer; US concerts; new album; & poss Isle of Man concert (30.21-35.52). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "The Second Sitting of the Last Supper" by 10CC fr album `The Original Soundtrack' (5.03-9.26); also "Close the Door" by Atlanta Rhythm Section fr `3rd Pipe Dream'(26.50-30.01)

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
BILLY COBHAM (live at Rainbow)
• First broadcast on 1975-03-28
• Recorded on 1975-03-25
• Next in series: 04 April 1975
• Previous in series: 21 March 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros a concert special, with Billy COBHAM recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre.
• BILLY COBHAM perfs "Shebaz" (dur 13m09s/ 1m03s in) "Tenth Pin" (dur 19m20s/34m05s in) (NB: titles @ 34m05s in)

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
04 April 1975 - RUSS BALLARD, LAURIE LIBERMAN - RC offers alternate spelling.
• First broadcast on 1975-04-04
• Recorded on 1975-04-03
• Next in series: 11 April 1975
• Previous in series: BILLY COBHAM
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Russ BALLARD & Lori LIEBERMAN in the studio; & Rare Bird & Bad Company on film. Plus intv with Rick WAKEMAN & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 05: RICK WAKEMAN: Live studio: HARRIS intv re new album, touring, & ice ballet (32.48-38.38). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c)Filmfinders over track "It Doesn't Really Matter" by Jeff BECK fr album `Blow By Blow' (4.55-8.52). Promo film (c) Virgin Recds excerpt fr "Rubycon" by Tangerine Dream fr the album `Rubycon' (46.23-49.10). (titles over fr 48.28).
• ITEM 01: RUSS BALLARD: Live studio. Perf "Danger Zone" (1.18-4.09), later perfs "I Don't Believe in Miracles" fol by "She's A Hurricane" (38.56-46.07). ITEM 02: LORI LIEBERMAN: Live studio. Perfs "Killing Me Softly" fol by "Stone Canyon" (14.54-22.12). ITEM 03: RARE BIRD: Promo film (c) Polydor. Perf "Hard Times" recd live at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (9.12-14.07). ITEM 04: BAD COMPANY: Promo film (c) Island. Perf "Feel Like Making Love" fol by "Good Lovin' Gone Bad" (22.54-32.15).

11 April 1975 - SMOKEY, MICK RONSON; (LOOKS LIKE JUST INSERTS)
• First broadcast on 1975-04-11
• Recorded on 1975-04-07
• Next in series: 18 April 1975
• Previous in series: 04 April 1975
Description
• Singing duo Justin HAYWOOD & John LODGE perf "My Brother" & "You Must Remember Me"
• PERFS: "My Brother" in studio, `Blue Jays' album cover? over intro & outro (0.00-3.45) "You Must Remember Me"? as above (7.41-11.34)
• Maria MULDAUR perf "Midnight at the Oasis".
• Lynyrd Skynyrd perf "Sweet Home Alabama" & "Freebird" live in concert.
• PERFS: "Sweet Home Alabama" (12.35-17.26) "Freebird" (18.31-31.15)

18 April 1975 - A BAND CALLED O, JOHN LENNON INTERVIEW
• First broadcast on 1975-04-18
• Notes: FOR REPEAT VERSION (JOHN LENNON ONLY) SEE LNF9036L
• Next in series: 25 April 1975
• Previous in series: 11 April 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr A Band Called `O' in the studio,and fr John LENNON on film (incl intv). Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01:B CALLED O:Studio.Perf"Fooling Around"(0.54-3.44)"Sleeping"(44.38-50.23) ITEM 02: JOHN LENNON : Promo film (c) Apple.Perf "Slippin' & Slidin'" (8.14-10 .43) & "Stand By Me" (40.19-44.06). Sps film. HARRIS intv re NY (-14.10) impact music business (-15.53) UK music scene(-16.40)what misses (-16.53) Green Card (-19.05) depression (-22.27) Harry Nielson (-23.53) LA (-24.33) David Bowie (-26.09) Elton John (-26.50) records (-27.23) reforming Beatles (-29.33)`How Do You Sleep' (-30.59) `Rock N Roll' (-35.44) `Sgt Pepper' (-36.56) George Martin (-39.00) new album & TV show (-39.39) return to UK (-40.01) farewells (-40.19)

25 April 1975 - RAYMOND FROGGATT, JUDAS PRIEST
• First broadcast on 1975-04-25
• Recorded on 1975-04-21
• Next in series: 02 May 1975
• Previous in series: 18 April 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres mag rock prog with studio guests Judas Priest & Raymond FROGGATT; James BROWN on film; ELO on vt. Plus two album tracks.
• ITEM 01:JUDAS PRIEST: Band perf "Rocka Rolla" (1m10s-4m27s) "Dreamer Deceiver" (34m56s-41m25s). ITEM 02:ELO: Band on col vt (c) American TV(?) perf "Laredo" (5m06s-9m30s) & "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" (45m52s-50m22s) NB end credits (49m02s-) ITEM 03:ALBUM TRACK 1: col film animation (c) Film Finders over track "The Wanton Song" by Led Zepplin (9m52s-13m56s). ITEM 04:RAYMOND FROGGATT: Perfs "I'll Follow You" & "Dear Friend" (14m08s-23m20s). 1
• ITEM 05:JAMES BROWN: b&w film (c) Stein Films perfs "Please, PLease, PLease" on stage in 1964 (23m42s-29m14s). ITEM 06:ROY WOOD: Bob intvs Roy WOOD incl discussion of Birmingham Bands. (29m30s-34m38s). ITEM 07:ALBUM TRACK 2:b&w film animation (c) Film Finders over track "Ride My See Saw" by the Moody Blues (42m07s-45m27s).

[John S Miller]

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
02 May 1975 - DR HOOK, JOAN ARMATRADING
• First broadcast on 1975-05-02
• Recorded on 1975-04-29
• Next in series: 09 May 1975
• Previous in series: 25 April 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Dr Hook & the Medicine Show & Joan ARMATRADING in the studio; & Joe WALSH & Kris KRISTOFFERSON & Rita COOIDGE on film. Plus an intv with Ginger BAKER & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: DR HOOK & THE MEDICINE SHOW: Live studio. Perf "Acapulco Goldie" (0.52- 4.29); later "Levitate" & "The Millionaire" (36.08-44.00). ITEM 02: JOAN ARMATRADING: Live studio.Perf "Back to the Night" fol by "Stepping Out" (18.15-25.19). ITEM 03: JOE WALSH: Promo film (C) Anchor Recds. Perf "Rocky Mountain Way"(10.06 -17.20) later "Turn To Stone" (44.35-49.30) (titles over fr 48.00) Both tracks ex US In Concert TV prog. ITEM 04: KRISTOFFERSON & COOLIDGE: Promo film (c) CBS Recds. Perf "Lover Please" (25.52-28.14)
• ITEM 05: GINGER BAKER: Live studio. HARRIS intv re West Africa & Baker Gurvitz Army (28.30-32.22). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "New Morning" by Grease Band fr `Amazing Grease' (5.01-9.23); "Common Sense" fr album of same name by John PRINE (32.49-35.52).

09 May 1975 - SEALS AND CROFT, DAVID GATES
• First broadcast on 1975-05-09
• Recorded on 1975-05-06
• Next in series: 16 May 1975
• Previous in series: 02 May 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr David GATES & Seals & Crofts in the studio; Kokomo & Janis JOPLIN on film. Plus an intv with Bonnie RAITT, & the usual album track.
• ITEM 05: BONNIE RAITT: Sps film. HARRIS intv re LA, career, Warner Bros,material touring, band, new album (24.16-31.47). Film (c)? perf "Love Has No Pride" (31. 47-36.09). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Rock" by Rick DERRINGER fr album `Spring fever' (features Chick COREA on guitar) (4.05-8.35).
• ITEM 01: DAVID GATES: Live studio. Perf "Soap" (0.55-3.43); later perf "Angel" fol by "Baby I'm A Want You" (40.58-47.02). ITEM 02: SEALS & CROFTS: Live studio. Perf "East of Ginger Trees" fol "Summer Breeze" (16.09-23.44). ITEM 03: KOKOMO: Promo film (c) Paddy Fleming (CBS Recds).Perf "I Can Understand It" recd at CBS studios London (9.00-15.23). ITEM 04: JANIS JOPLIN: Film (c) CIC. Excerpts fr movie `Janis' - perf "Piece of My Mind" (36.57-40.41); later "Me & Bobby McGee" (47.32-49.35) (titles over 48.12-48.53).

16 May 1975 - UPP, BILLY JOEL
• First broadcast on 1975-05-16
• Recorded on 1975-05-15
• Next in series: 23 May 1975
• Previous in series: 09 May 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Upp & Billy JOEL in the studio; & Kool & the Gang & Bo DIDDLEY on film. Plus intv with Keith MOON, & album tracks.
• ITEM 01: UPP: Live studio. Perf "Bad Stuff" (0.53-5.53) later "Say Goodbye" (43. 56-49.11) (titles over fr 48.20). ITEM 02: BILLY JOEL: Live studio. Perfs "Travelling Prayer" fol by "Piano Man" (17.35-27.16). ITEM 03: KOOL AND THE GANG: Film (c) ? exSoul Train (US TV prog). Perf "Rhyme Tyme People" fol "Summer Madness" (11.06-17.02). (All wearing matching outfits - grey jkts with red, yellow, orange & black diagonal stripes, black trousers with same striping but vertical, red shirts & huge black bow ties). ITEM 04: BO DIDDLEY: B&W film (c) Stein Films. Perf "Hey Bo Diddley" fol by "Bo Diddley" both ex US TV 1963 (38.30-43.35).
• ITEM 05: KEITH MOON: Live studio. HARRIS intv re debut solo album, LA, Radio One progs, film with Sam Peckinpah, new Who album (32.06-38.20). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "High Roller" by Leslie WEST fr album `Great Fatsby' (7.00-10.12); & "(I'll Give You) Money" by Peter FRAMPTON fr `Frampton' (28.05-31.47).

23 May 1975 - PFM, HENRY GROSS
• First broadcast on 1975-05-23
• Next in series: 30 May 1975
• Previous in series: 16 May 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from PFM & Alan HULL in the studio; and Sister Sledge on film. Plus an intv with Linda RONSTADT, plus usual album tracks
• ITEM 01: P.F.M.: Live studio. Perf "Celebration" (0.57-4.43), later perf intstru "Mr Nine 'til Five" (38.38-47.22). ITEM 02: ALAN HULL: Live studio. Perfs "Squire" fol by "One More Bottle of Wine" (15.23-22.50). ITEM 03: SISTER SLEDGE: Promo film (c) Atlantic Recds. Perf "Who is She" (10.04- 14.35) later "Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me" (47.49-48.46)(titles ovr fr 48.00)(mute fr 48.34). (All wearing matching white glittery outfits - flares & wrap over tops knotted at front to reveal stomachs). Both tracks recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon.
• ITEM 04: LINDA RONSTADT: Sps film.HARRIS intv re start in business,Stone Ponies, musicians, Eagles, `Don't Cry Now' album, new album, choosing songs (23.29-34. 08). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders ovr tracks "Diamond Tracks" (instru) by Phil MANZANERA fr album same title (5.27-9.40); "Double Heart Trouble" by Andy FRASER fr album `Andy Fraser Band' (34.44-38.24).

There is no mention as alleged by RC of Henry Gross on the Infax entry.

30 May 1975 - ALEX HARVEY BAND, RAB NOAKES
• First broadcast on 1975-05-30
• Next in series: JACK BRUCE
• Previous in series: 23 May 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Glasgow with music fr Sensational Alex Harvey Band & Rab NOAKES in the studio; & fr Nazareth & Blue on film. Plus an intv with Dan McCAFFERTY, & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 05: AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Promo film (c) Phil Carson Atlantic Recds. Perf "Pick Up The Pieces" ex Rainbow Theatre '74 (46.52-49.39) (titles ovr fr 48.59) ITEM 06: DAN MCCAFFERTY: Live studio. HARRIS intv ld sgr Nazareth re haggis, how got started, Glasgow, move to London, solo album, future Nazareth (30.52-36.01) ITEM 07: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "Fool on the Hill" by Stone the Crows fr album sane name (features Maggie BELL on vocals)(7.51-11.41) "Farewell" by Rod STEWART fr album `Smiler' (27.10-30.39).
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Glasgow with music fr Sensational Alex Harvey Band & Rab NOAKES in the studio; & fr Nazareth, Blue & Average White Band on film. Plus an intv with Dan McCAFFERTY, & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND: Live studio. Perf "Give My Compliments to the Chef" (1.05-7.10) later "Delilah" (40.47-45.44) (ld gtrst v camp in yellow & two tone green one-piece & whitened face). ITEM 02: RAB NOAKES: Live studio. Perf "Stepping Stone" fol by "Turn a Deaf Ear" (19.48-26.35). (Features Pick WITHERS on drums). ITEM 03: NAZARETH: Promo film (C) B & C Recds. Perf "Hair of the Dog" fol by "Guilty" recd live in Copenhagen (11.59-19.05). ITEM 04: BLUE: Promo film (c) RSO Recds. Perf "Red Light Song" in 1973 (36.29-40 .35).

14 June 1975 - JACK BRUCE (live) (JACK BRUCE BAND, CARLA BLEY AND MICK TAYLOR)
• First broadcast on 1975-06-06
• Next in series: 14 June 1975
• Previous in series: 30 May 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres special prog of the Jack Bruce Band in session.
• JACK BRUCE BAND PERF: "Can You Follow" (0.53-2.50) "Morning Story" ( -8.17) "Keep It Down" (-13.46) "Pieces of Mind" (-19.44) "One" (-25.35) "Spirit" (instrumental) (-33.45) "Without A Word" (-42.59) "Smiles and Grins" (-55.20)

14 June 1975 - LINK WRAY, CATHERINE HOWE
• BBC Programme Number: LNF1710P
• First broadcast on 1975-06-14
• Recorded on 1975-06-13
• Next in series: 21 June 1975
• Previous in series: JACK BRUCE
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Link WRAY & Catherine HOWE in the studio; & Argent on film. Plus the usual album track.
• NB: Prog fails & restarts at 2.46 ITEM 01: LINK WRAY: Live studio. Perf "Midnight Lover" (3.35-9.09); later perf "Unchain My Heart" (28.55-32.32) (Titles over fr 31.37). ITEM 02: CATHERINE HOWE: Live studio. Perfs "Lovin' Arms" fol by "The Things I've Seen" (13.02-19.20). ITEM 03: ARGENT: Promo film (c) Roger Myers. Perf "Hold Your Head Up" recd live at London's Round House. (group on stage intercuts clown, jester, tightrope walker & trapese artist) (19.47-28.22). ITEM 04: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c)Filmfinders ovr track "Nasty Dogs & Funky Kings" by ZZ Top fr album `Fandango' (9.59-12.28).

21 June 1975 - JOE WALSH, CAMEL
• First broadcast on 1975-06-21
• Recorded on 1975-06-20
• Next in series: 28 June 1975
• Previous in series: 14 June 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from: Camel in the studio; Mick RONSON & Ian HUNTER on film; vintage pix Temptations; US TV pix GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION; & the usual album track. HARRIS also lks at jukeboxes.
• ITEM 05: GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION: Film (c)? Perf "Feel the Need" ex US TV prog Soul Train (8.33-11.28). (Larry GRAHAM wearing glittery red suit). ITEM 06 ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders ovr track "If I Say It It's So" by Nils LOFGREN (5.26-8.19).
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from: Camel in the studio; Mick RONSON & Ian HUNTER on film; vintage pix Temptations; US TV pix Graham CENTRAL STATION; & the usual album track. HARRIS also lks at juke boxes.
• ITEM 01: CAMEL: Live studio. Perf excerpts fr "Snow Goose" album (instru) (16.06 -25.49) (titles ovr 23.35-24.16). ITEM 02: RONSON & HUNTER: Promo film (c) CBS Recds. Perf "Once Bitten Twice Shy" (1.10-4.45). ITEM 03: JUKE BOXES: Live studio. HARRIS to cam re juke box exhib at Kingsley Morrison(ph) Gallery (incl cs jukeboxes in studio) (11.36-12.15). ITEM 04: TEMPTATIONS: B&W Film (c)? Perf "My Baby" 1965 (12.15-15.08) (intercut with cs of juke boxes in studio 13.42-14.07).

28 June 1975 - SASSAFRAS, BUDGIE
• First broadcast on 1975-06-28
• Recorded on 1975-06-17
• Next in series: SOUL PACKAGE
• Previous in series: 21 June 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Cardiff with music from Sassafras & Budgie in the studio; & Man on film. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: SASSAFRAS: Live studio. Perf "Moonshine" (1.01-4.52); later perf "Highway Skies" (25.29-29.47) (Titles over 28.20-29.02). ITEM 02: BUDGIE: Live studio. Perf "Who do You Want For Love" (10.52-17.14). ITEM 03: MAN: Promo film (c) United Artists Recds. Perf "Ain't Their Flight" recd at Golders Green Hippodrome (17.42-24.19). ITEM 04: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c)Filmfinders over track "No More Straights" by the Neutrons fr the album `Tales From the Blue Cocoons' (5.20-10.29).

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
SOUL PACKAGE
• First broadcast on 1975-07-05
• Recorded on 1975-06-27
• Next in series: 12 July 1975
• Previous in series: 28 June 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres special prog of the Atlantic Soul Package at Hammersmith Odeon with:Sister Sledge;Jimmy Castor Bunch;Ben E KING;Detroit Spinners & Joni SLEDGE.
• SISTER SLEDGE - "Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me" (glittery flares & wrapover tops) (0.57-3.50) JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH - "Bertha Butt Boogie" (ruffle shirt & large burgundy bow tie) (-11.24) BEN E KING - "Super Natural Thing" (-15.21) DETROIT SPINNERS & JONI SLEDGE - "The Came You" (Spinners in black suits with glittery floral patterns) (-18.21) DETROIT SPINNERS - "Ghetto Child" (-22.24) - "Mighty Love" (incl dance routine,strobe & finale) (-30.34) (titles over 28.21-28.42)

12 July 1975 - MOONRIDER, THE JOHN DAWSON BAND
• BBC Programme Number: LNF1714R
• Recorded on 1975-07-11
• Next in series: 19 July 1975
• Previous in series: SOUL PACKAGE
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music from Moonrider & John DAWSON READ in the studio, vintage Beach Boys on film, Tim BUCKLEY, plus album usual track.
• ITEM 01: MOONRIDER: Live studio. Perf "Golddigger" (1.06-5.00); later perf "Danger In The Night" (26.22-29.54) (titles over 27.43-28.20). ITEM 02: JOHN DAWSON READ: Live studio. Perfs "A Friend of Mine" fol by "The Letter" (12.47-19.31). ITEM 03: BEACH BOYS: Film (c) Johnny Johnson (Global). Perf "I Get Around" ex Rediffusion's Ready Steady Go 1964 - their 1st UK TV appearance (5.44-8.02). ITEM 04: TIM BUCKLEY: Ex-lib vt. As tribute showing perf "Dolphins" which 1st TX 21/05/74 (8.51-12.00). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: Studio vt. Rick WAKEMAN perf "Catherine Howard" fr `The Old Grey Whistle Test' album (20.21-25.46).

19 July 1975 - BE BOP DELUXE, VAN MORRISON
• First broadcast on 1975-07-19
• Recorded on 1975-07-15
• Next in series: YES AT QPR
• Previous in series: 12 July 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Be Bop Deluxe in the studio; & fr Van MORRISON, Kevin COYNE & Steve Miller Band on film; plus usual album track.
• NB: Longer spool exists with non Txd Rory GALLAGHER perf "Who's That Coming" fr film of Irish tour 1974 (c) Quarry Prdns (8.54-14.15). ITEM 01: BE BOP DELUXE: Live studio. Perf "Made in Heaven" (1.03-3.20); later "Sister Seagull" (20.41-24.15) (titles over 22.27-23.02). ITEM 02: VAN MORRISON: Promo film (c) Bill Fowler, Warner Bros Recds. Perf "Wild Nights" (4.03-8.27) recd live at Rainbow 1974. ITEM 03: KEVIN COYNE: Promo film (c) Virgin Recds. Perf "Strange Locomotion" (12 .52-15.55) Recd live at Rainbow. Features Andy SUMMERS on guitar. 1
• ITEM 04: STEVE MILLER BAND: Promo film (c) Capitol recds. Perf "The Gangster's Back" (16.19-20.00) Recd live at Rainbow 1972 (Steve wearing black & white patterned `zebra' shirt). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Shoot 'Em Up" by Joe VITALE fr album `Roller Coaster Weekend' (8.51-12.09). 2

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
YES AT QPR
• First broadcast on 1975-07-26
• Recorded on 1975-07-25
• Next in series: JOHN LENNON
• Previous in series: 19 July 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros Yes in concert at QPR's Football Ground, recorded 25/07/75.
• CONCERT: Yes perf "Long Distance Runaround" (1m10s-6m18s) "The Clap" (6m26s-9m41s) "And You And I" (10m22s-20m00s) "Ritual" (20m34s-45m13s) "Roundabout" (45m30s-53m28s) "Sweet Dreams" (53m37s-59m42s). End Credits (59m56s-60m38s).

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
JOHN LENNON
• First broadcast on 1975-09-30
• Recorded on 1975-09-25
• Notes: FOR ORIGINAL VERSION SEE LNF1704A
• Next in series: 07 October 1975
• Previous in series: YES AT QPR
Description
• As prologue to new series Bob HARRIS pres a repeat of OGWT's most successful & most written about item - the John LENNON intv.
• NB:Prog restarts at 1.57. This LENNON item previously TXd as pt of OGWT 18/4/75 Edited version of this prog (minus Stand By Me) reshown as tribute 11/10/80. INTV:HARRIS intv re NY (3.04-6.30) impact music business (-8.13) UK music scene (-9.00) what misses (-9.14) Green Card (-11.27) depression (-14.53)Harry Nielson (-16.13) LA (-16.54) David BOWIE (-18.29) Elton John (-18.53) records (-19.44) poss of reforming Beatles (-21.53) "How Do You Sleep" (-23.19) "Rock N Roll" abm (-28.03) "Sgt Pepper" (29.16) George Martin (-31.21)new album & TV show (-31.59) return to UK (-40.01) farewells (-32.40) SONGS: LENNON perf "Stand By Me (32.40-36.23) later "Slippin' & Slidin'" (38. 00-40.16)(APPLE COPYRIGHT FILM/NOT LIVE PERF) (Titles over 39.27-39.39).

[John S Miller]

07 October 1975 - DRUID, SADISTIC MIKA BAND
• First broadcast on 1975-10-07
• Next in series: 14 October 1975
• Previous in series: JOHN LENNON
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Sadistic Mika Band & Druid in studio & Carly SIMON on film. Plus the usual albums tracks, & the appearance of a new feature - Newsdesk with music journalist Andrew BAILEY.
• ITEM 01: SADISTIC MIKA BAND: Live studio. Perf instru "Time to Noodle" fol by "Suki Suki Suki" (5.39-13.26). ITEM 02: DRUID: Live studio. Perf "Voices" fol by instru "Theme" (22.54-35.46). ITEM 03: CARLY SIMON: Promo film (c) EMI. Perf "Anticipation" ex Carly Simon in Concert (poor sound & pic quality) (19.55-22.21). ITEM 04: NEWSDESK: Live studio:BAILEY re latest news fr music scene(14.08-19.34) ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over "I Want To See Another - (incomplete entry)

14 October 1975 - LEO SAYER, TODD RUNDGRENS UTOPIA; (INSERTS) (Leo Sayer items must have been live and are absent)
• First broadcast on 1975-10-14
• Recorded on 1975-10-09
• Next in series: 21 October 1975
• Previous in series: 07 October 1975
Description
• Andrew BAILEY to cam with news from the music press, & in particular stories about rock stars supertax problems & how exclusive is a pop "exclusive".
• TAKE 1: (dur 3m21s/15m21s in) TAKE 2: (dur 3m22s/19m16s in)
• The Jimi Hendrix Experience in concert perform "Hey Joe" (Jimi is wearing orange ruff shirt with black waistcoat & black bandana tied round head).
• Todd Rundgren's Utopia perform two songs in the Whistle Test studio, "Real Man" & "Seven Rays".
• Todd Rundgren's Utopia - "Real Man" (dur 4m24s/0m00s in) Todd Rundgren's Utopia - "Seven Rays" (dur 8m40s/5m08s in) (Todd RUNDGREN at piano for first song is wearing red shiny shirt open to waist & his long hair constantly falls into his eyes. Keyboard player is wearing tight blue catsuit with an eagle on the front & clouds & stars)

21 October 1975 - JOHN MAYALL, JEAN LUC PONTY
• First broadcast on 1975-10-21
• Next in series: 28 October 1975
• Previous in series: 14 October 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr John MAYALL & jazz musician Jean Luc PONTY in the studio; Jimi HENDRIX; plus Newsdesk.
• ITEM 01: JOHN MAYALL: Live studio. Perf "So Much To Do" fol by "Taxman Blues" (1.04-10.54). ITEM 02: JEAN LUC PONTY: Live studio. Perf instru tracks "Echoes of the Future" fol extracts fr album "Fight For Life" (29.16-40.03). ITEM 03: JIMI HENDRIX:Promo film (c)? Jimi Hendrix Experience perf "Purple Haze" (11.18-15.10) B&W mid 60s -12.26; col Marquee concert 1967 -15.10. Later instru "Peace in Mississippi" (20.43-23.52). Studio HARRIS intv Alan DOUGLAS (with Laryngitis) re wide carrer, own recd label, rec prdr, HENDRIX (15.21-20.30). ITEM 04: NEWSDESK: Live studio: Andrew BAILEY re latest fr music scene (24.49-28 .23).

28 October 1975 - FREDDIE KING, JACK THE LAD
• First broadcast on 1975-10-28
• Next in series: 04 November 1975
• Previous in series: 21 October 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Freddie KING & Jack the Lad in the studio; UFO on film; plus Newsdesk & the usual album track.
• ITEM 04: NEWSDESK: Live studio: Andrew BAILEY & Bob HARRIS re the latest Rock phenomenon - Bruce SPRINGSTEEN (21.22-28.48). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: B&W animation (c) Filmfinders over track "Keep Praying" fr The Outlaws fr the album of the same name (13.10-15.39).
• ITEM 01: FREDDIE KING: Live studio. Perf "socially aware Up This Morning" fol by "The Things I Used To Do" (1.35-12.42) (wearing glittery bright coloured striped shirt with huge collar). ITEM 02: JACK THE LAD: Live studio. Perf "Rocking Chair" fol by "Gentleman Soldier" (29.16-36.16) Mbrs of grp then do `traditional North Eastern' dancing spoof - do routine wearing miners' helmets & carrying shovels - similar to Morris dancing (36.16-37.56). (titles over 36.35-37.13). ITEM 03: UFO: Promo film (c) Chrysalis Recds.Perf "Out In The Street" in concert at the Roundhouse (16.04-21.07) (Ld sgr in blue velvet T-shirt, Ld gtrst in black & silver sequin jkt)

04 November 1975 - NILS LOFTGREN, DAVE MASON
• First broadcast on 1975-11-04
• Recorded on 1975-09-30
• Next in series: LYNYRD SKYNYRD IN CONCERT
• Previous in series: 28 October 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Nils LOFGREN & Dave MASON in the studio; Supertramp & Roger DALTREY on film; plus Newsdesk.
• ITEM 01: NILS LOFGREN: Live studio. Perf "Back It Up" fol by "Going Back" (6.39- 16.46). ITEM 02: DAVE MASON: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Two Guitar Lovers" (32.49-36.22); fol "You Can Lose It" (-39.38); fol "Give Me A Reason" (-45.27). (Titles over 44.46-45.21). ITEM 03: SUPERTRAMP: Promo film (c) A&M Recds. Perf "Sister Moonshine" recd in concert at Hammersmith Odeon in March (17.19-22.35). ITEM 04: ROGER DALTREY: Film clip (c) Warner Bros exLisztomania. DALTREY perf "Love's Dream" (27.22-31.29). ITEM 05: NEWSDESK:Andrew BAILEY re latest news on music scene(22.59-26.52)

11 November 1975 - LYNYRD SKYNYRD IN CONCERT (actual entry not found but listed on Infax index previous)

18 November 1975 - THE JIM CAPALDI BAND, CAN
• First broadcast on 1975-11-18
• Next in series: DR HOOK
• Previous in series: LYNYRD SKYNYRD IN CONCERT
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr CAN & Jim CAPALDI in the studio; and Rory GALLAGHER, Little Feat & Rolling Stones on film.plus Newsdesk & album track
• ITEM 05: ROLLING STONES: B&W promo film (c) Decca Recds. Perf "Jumping Jack Flash" recd 1966 (18.49-22.27). ITEM 06: NEWSDESK: Pre-rec studio vt. Andrew BAILEY re latest on the music scene (22.48-26.17). ITEM 07: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over extract fr Mike OLDFIELD album "Ommadawn" (15.13-18.13).
• ITEM 01: CAN: Live studio. Perf instru "Vernal Equinox" (0.48-8.31) (keybd plyr wearing silver ring-link waistcoat) ITEM 02: JIM CAPALDI: Pre-rec studio vt. Perf "Short Cut Draws Blood" fol by "Goodbye Love" (30.06-40.42) (Jim in black & cream silky western style shirt, black flares with sequin pattern down side). ITEM 03: RORY GALLAGHER: Promo film (c) Quarry Prdns. Perf "Who's That Coming" recd live dur Irsih tour (9.07-14.30). ITEM 04: LITTLE FEAT: Promo film (c)Warner Bros Recds. Perf "Long Distance Love" in recdg studio (26.44-29.13).

25 November 1975 - DR HOOK (IN CONCERT) (actual entry not found but listed in previous entry)

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
02 December 1975 - RICHARD DIGANCE
• First broadcast on 1975-12-02
• Recorded on 1975-12-01
• Next in series: 09 December 1975
• Previous in series: DR HOOK
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Secret Oyster & Richard DIGANCE in the studio; Climax Blues Band on film; Paul SIMON on US TV; intv & music from Jackson BROWNE; plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 06: JACKSON BROWNE: Sps film. HARRIS intv re songwriting,starting recording career, joining Asylum, recording process, touring (27.59-35.38). Ex-lib vt perf "Jamaica Say You Will" recd for OGWT May 1972 (35.51-38.58).
• ITEM 01: SECRET OYSTER: Live studio. Perf instru "Paella" (1.03-9.22). ITEM 02: RICHARD DIGANCE: Live studio. Perf "Red lights of Antwerp" fol by "Drag Queen Blues" (19.28-27.10). ITEM 03: CLIMAX BLUES BAND: Promo film (c) One West Promotion. Perf "Using the Power" (39.42-43.54) (titles over fr 43.18). ITEM 04: PAUL SIMON: VT (c)? Perf "Still Crazy After All These Years" ex US TV (9.59-13.24). ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: B&W animation (c) Filmfinders over track "Never Been Any Reason" by Headeast fr album `Flat as a Pancake' (13.46-18.57).

09 December 1975 - STEVE HOWE, CHRIS SQUIRE, PHILIP CATHERINE
• First broadcast on 1975-12-09
• Next in series: 16 December 1975
• Previous in series: 02 December 1975
• See more THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST programmes (437)
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Philip CATHERINE in the studio; & fr Steve HOWE & Chris QUIRE on film, plus they're intv in studio. Plus Newsdesk.
• ITEM 01: PHILIP CATHERINE: Live studio. Perf instrus "Homecoming" & "Sneezing Bull" (1.42-11.06). ITEM 02: STEVE HOWE: Promo films (c) Fair Enterprises. Perf instru "Ram" (15.42- 17.31); instru "Beginnings" (33.47-39.00); "Break Away From It All" (39.42-41. 57) (titles over 41.12-41.52). ITEM 03: CHRIS SQUIRE: Promo film (c) Atlantic Recds. Perfs "Hold Out Your Hand" fol "You By My Side" (17.59-27.14) (wearing white kimono with floral pattern) ITEM 04: HOWE & SQUIRE: Live studio. HARRIS intv re their solo albums & Yes (27. 29-33.36).

16 December 1975 - THE STRAWBS, ACE HARPER (RC - believe this is erroneous listing of band 'ACE')
First broadcast on 1975-12-16
• Next in series: QUEEN AT HAMMERSMITH ODEON
• Previous in series: 09 December 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Ace & the Strawbs in the studio;& fr Jethro TULL & HALL & OATES on film; plus the usual album track & Newsdesk.
• ITEM 01: ACE: Live studio. Perf "Tongue Tied" fol by "I'm A Man" (1.20-9.40). ITEM 02:STRAWBS:Live studio:Perf "Promise Land" fol "Absent Friend"(31.17-43.31) ITEM 03: JETHRO TULL: Promo film (c) Chrysalis Recds. Excerpt fr perf "Minstrel in the Gallery" recd live at Olympia. (15.20-19.38). (Ian ANDERSON in doublet, hose & cod-piece; bass plyr B&W striped suit & matching gtr). ITEM 04: HALL & OATES: Promo vt (c)? Perf "Camilea" recd live in concert at New Victoria Theatre (25.38-29.45) (Daryl in green jumpsuit) ITEM 05: NEWSDESK: Studio: Andrew BAILEY & Bob re latest music info(19.38-25.18) ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: B&W animation (c) Filmfinders ovr title track "L (entry incomplete)

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
QUEEN AT HAMMERSMITH ODEON
• First broadcast on 1975-12-24
• Next in series: PICK OF THE YEAR
• Previous in series: 16 December 1975
Description
• Bob HARRIS intro special Christmas Eve concert by Queen at Hammersmith Odeon.
• NB:Bob intr band in white top hat & tails.Prog rpt 28/12/76 with additional intr CONCERT:Band perf "Now I'm Here" (1.35-5.42) (Freddie in white open-chested one -piece & waistcoat) "Ogre Battle" (-10.46) "White Queen" (-16.35) medley - "Bohe -mian Rhapsody" into "Killer Queen" into unnamed track & bk "Bohemian Rhapsody" (-23.51) "Bring Back That Leroy Brown" (-25.10) "Brighton Rock" (-34.30) "Son & Daughter" (-36.04) (Freddie now in black one-piece open-chested number) "Keep Yourself Alive" (-40.37) "Liar" (-49.07) finish with "In the Lap of the Gods Revisited" (-52.40) s' audience in general pandamonium (-54.55) Encore - (Freddie come on in kimono then strips down to T-shirt & shorts) Rock `N' Roll medley - "Big Spender" into "Jailhouse Rock" into "Stupid Cupid" into "Be Bop A Lula" back to "Jailhouse Rock" (-1.02.30) s' audience to end.

PICK OF THE YEAR (1975) (31.12.75) omitted from RC listing.
• First broadcast on 1975-12-31
• Recorded on 1975-12-12
• Next in series: 06 January 1976
• Previous in series: QUEEN AT HAMMERSMITH ODEON
Description
• Bob HARRIS looks back at highlights from the last series of "The Old Grey Whistle Test".
• Johnny WINTER - "Jumping Jack Flash" ex-lib TX.29/10/74 (1.02 - 6.40) Alvin LEE - "Don't Be Cruel" (c)Chrysalis TX.29/10/74 (- 9.02) Rush - "Finding My Way" (c)Peter Rimmer TX.31/1/75 (-14.05) Supertramp - "Dreamer" ex-lib TX.22/10/74 (-17.31) Bonnie RAITT - "Love Has No Pride" ex-lib TX.9/5/75 (-22.04) Little Feat - "Rock N Roll Doctor" ex-lib TX.17/1/75 (-25.42) Ronettes - "Be My Baby" (c) Stein films TX.1/10/74 (-28.07) Joni MITCHELL - "Help Me" (c) MAM TX.19/11/74 (-31.45) Janis IAN - "Stars" ex-lib TX.29/10/74 (-39.13) Jackson BROWNE - "For A Dancer" (c)Filmfinders TX.5/11/74 (-43.57)
• Bad Company - "Feel Like Makin' Love" (c)Island TX4/4/75 (43.57 - 49.39) Smokey Robinson & Miracles - "You Really Got A Hold On Me" (c) Stein films TX.15/10/74 (- 53.07) Stackridge - "Dancing on Air" ex-lib TX.28/2/75 (- 58.05) John LENNON - "Stand By Me" (c) Apple TX.18/4/75 (-1.01.51) Led Zeppelin - "Trampled Underfoot" (c)Filmfinders TX.21/2/75 (-1.07.16) Van MORRISON - "Wild Nights" (c) Warner Bros Recds TX.19/7/75 (-1.11.39) Stone the Crows - "Fool on the Hill" (c)Filmfinders TX30/5/75 (-1.15.26) Joe WALSH - "Rocky Mountain Way" (c) Anchor Recds TX.2/5/75 (-1.22.32) Yes - "Sweet Dreams" (c) Sun Artists Ltd TX.26/7/75 (1.22.55-1.29.08)

[John S Miller]

WHISTLE TEST ARCHIVE 1976

Please note that the Infax prototype was used partly as a source. RC does not quote any missing editions. This list is based on all the entries I was able to find or note down. For some editions I could not find any entry; these appear to be mainly live editions featuring a single artist. As some of the apparently missing entries have material included in the DVD releases; these should be treated as omitted records rather than items which are not held. Any addenda corrections would be welcomed.

6.1.76 - ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW, JOHN PRINE
06 January 1976
• First broadcast on 1976-01-06
• Next in series: 13 January 1976
• Previous in series: PICK OF THE YEAR
Description
Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog wth music frm Andy FAIRWEATHER LOW in the studio & The Eagles & Linda RONSTADT on film. Plus a session by Jim CROCE recorded for Whistle Test in July 1973. With Andrew BAILEY's music news.
• ITEM 01:ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW: live studio. Andy FAIRWEATHER LOW & four-piece band perform "Jump Up & Turn Around" (dur 3m23s/2m05s in) ITEM 02:LINDA RONSTADT: cprt film. Linda RONSTADT backed by The Eagles at the Don Kirshner Rock Concert in America performs "Desperado" (dur 3m33s/6m03s in) (c) Elektra ITEM 03:ALBUM TRACK: col stop animation film (c) Filmfinders over track "Don't You Let Me Down Again" by Richard TORRANCE & Eureka (dur 3m17s/10m02s in)
• ITEM 04:JIM CROCE: ex lib vt. Bob HARRIS intros previously un-tx'd session by Jim CROCE & Maury MUEHLEISEN tht wld have gone out in Sept 73 but for their untimely deaths in a plane crash. "I Fell in Love With a Roller Derby Queen" (dur 2m40s/15m21s in) & "Bad Bad Leroy Browne" (dur 3m47s/19m41s in) ITEM 05:THE EAGLES: cprt film. The Eagles in concert in America perform "Doolin' Dalton" (dur 8m24s/22m54s in) ITEM 06:NEWSDESK: studio vt. Andrew BAILEY with music news (4m37s/31m35s in) ITEM 07:ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW: live. Perfs "If I Ever Get Lucky" (3m51s/36m45s) 2/

13 January 1976 - BE BOP DELUXE, A.J. WEBBER
• First broadcast on 1976-01-13
• Next in series: 20 January 1976
• Previous in series: 06 January 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Bristol with music fr Be Bop Deluxe & Aj WEBBER in the studio; Emmylou HARRIS & Climax Blues Band on film. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: BE BOP DELUXE: Live studio. Perfs "Ships In The Night" fol by "Fair Exchange" (0.54-9.41). ITEM 02: AJ WEBBER: Live studio. Perfs "Love Must Have It's way" fol by "The Carpenter" (22.19-31.24). ITEM 03: EMMYLOU HARRIS: Promo film (c) Warner Bros Recds. Perfs "Gain Control" (10.25-15.22) later "Queen of the Silver Dollar" (38.27-40.21) (titles over 39. 23-40.02) Recd live at New Victoria Theatre Nov '75 (wearing tassely top). ITEM 04: CLIMAX BLUES BAND: Promo film (c) One west. Perf "Good Times" Recd live Roundhouse Sep '75 (31.46-37.57).
• ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: B&W animation (c) Filmfinders over track "These Days" by Dan FOGELBERG fr the album `Captured Angel' (16.25-21.38).

20 January 1976 - COUNTRY JOE McDONALD, BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST
• First broadcast on 1976-01-20
• Notes: TX'D FROM MANCHESTER
• Next in series: SUPERTRAMP
• Previous in series: 13 January 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog on the road in Manchester with music fr Country Joe MCDONALD & Barclay James Harvest in the studio;& the Jimi Hendrix Experience on film; plus Newsdesk & the usual album tracks.
• NB: Screen goes blank & `Temporary Fault' graphic goes up (30.39-31.27) ITEM 01: COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD: Live studio. Perfs "Save The Whales" fol by "Our Wedding Day" & "Breakfast For Two" (0.58-10.07)(Wearing US Bicentenial T shirt) ITEM 02: BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST: Live studio. Perfs "Sweet Jesus" fol by "Hymn For The Children" (33.40-40.47) (Titles over 39.28-40.34). ITEM 03: JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE: Promo film (c) Polydor Recds. Perf "Redhouse" recd live at Isle of Wight Festival 1970 (14.28-22.35) ITEM 04: NEWSDESK: Pre-rec studio vt. Andrew BAILEY re the latest on the music scene (29.08-32.56) (Item interupted by fault see above).
• ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACKS:Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "In France They Kiss On Main Street" by Joni MITCHELL fr album `Hissing of Summer Lawns' (10.36-13.51); & "Sara" by Bob DYLAN fr album `Desire' (23.14-28.34).

27.1.76 - SUPERTRAMP (NO RECORD FOUND ON INFAX)

03 February 1976 - CHARLIE, ELKIE BROOKS, THE PRETTY THINGS
• First broadcast on 1976-02-03
• Next in series: 10 February 1976
• Previous in series: SUPERTRAMP
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Charlie & Elkie BROOKS in the studio; reformed Small Faces & Pretty Things on film; plus Newsdesk & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 05: NEWSDESK: Live studio. Andrew BAILEY re latest on music scene (18.26- 21.55). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "Tea & Sympathy" by Janis IAN fr album `Between The Lines' (10.22-14.48); "Drive Back" by Neil YOUNG fr `Zuma' (39.09-41.11) (Titles ovr 40.27-40.57).
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Charlie & Elkie BROOKS in the studio; reformed Small Faces & Pretty Things on film; plus Newsdesk & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: CHARLIE: Live studio. Perf "Fantasy Girls" fol by "Prisoners" (1.04- 8.49). ITEM 02: ELKIE BROOKS: Live studio. Perf "Jigsaw Baby" fol by "Where Do we Go From Here" (28.39-39.38). ITEM 03: SMALL FACES: Promo film (c) EG Management. The reformed group perf "Itchycoo Park" (15.18-17.59). Recd live in Island Recds recording studio. ITEM 04: PRETTY THINGS: Promo film (c)Swan Song. Perf "It Isn't Rock N Roll" (22.13-28.07).

10 February 1976 - EMMYLOU HARRIS, CHAPMAN WHITNEY STREETWALKERS
• First broadcast on 1976-02-10
• Next in series: 17 February 1976
• Previous in series: 03 February 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Streetwalkers & Emmylou HARRIS in the studio; Black Oak Arkansas and Gallagher & Lyle on film; plus the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: STREETWALKERS: Live studio. Perf "Walking On Waters" fol by "Daddy Rolling Stone" (1.07-10.22). ITEM 02: EMMYLOU HARRIS: Live studio. Perf "Together Again" fol by "Amarillo" (27.24-34.31). ITEM 03: BLACK OAK ARKANSAS: Promo film (c) One West Promotions. Recd in concert at Rainbow Theatre 1975, perf "Hi Y'All" (15.03-19.26).
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Streetwalkers & Emmylou HARRIS in the studio; Black Oak Arkansas & Gallagher & Lyle on film; plus the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 04: GALLAGHER & LYLE: Promo film (c) One West Promotions. Perf "I Wanna Stay With You" (19.49-23.04); later "Breakaway" (35.05-39.10) (Titles over fr 38.36). Both recd live in rehearsals at ELP Recording studios. ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of A New Day" by Jethro Tull fr album `The Best Of Jethro Tull' (11. 08-14.35); "When You Gonna Tell The Truth" by Chilliwack fr `Rockerbox' (23. 23-26.39).

17 February 1976 - FOCUS, GIL SCOTT - HERON, (Andrew Bailey reviews latest rock scene in rock news desk)
• First broadcast on 1976-02-17
• Next in series: 24 February 1976
• Previous in series: 10 February 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Groundhogs & Gil SCOTT-HERON in the studio; CROSBY & NASH & Genisis on film; plus Melody Maker, Newdesk & the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: GROUNDHOGS: Live studio. Perf "Cross Cut Saw" fol by "Boogie Withers" (1.28-9.25). ITEM 02: GIL SCOTT-HERON: Live studio. Perf "Johannesburg" fol by "A Lovely Day For You". Features Brian JACKSON & the Midnight Band (22.46-31.07). ITEM 03: CROSBY & NASH: Promo film (c) Polydor recds. Perf "Love Work Out" recd in recording studio (17.55-22.23). ITEM 04: GENESIS: Promo vt (c) Charisma Recds. Perf "Ripples" recd at Shepperton studios (37.52-45.50) (Titles over fr 43.59).
• ITEM 05: MELODY MAKER: Live studio. HARRIS intv the Editor Ray COLEMAN, on the ocasion of the paper's 50th Anniversary, re paper's histry; BBC's popularisat -ion of music; role of paper; music fragmented; future UK music (31.53-37.15) ITEM 06: NEWSDESK: Live studio. Andrew BAILEY re latest on music scene. Incls intv with Willy ROBERTSON, an insurance broker for the Rock Music Industry (14.01-17.37). ITEM 07: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over instrumental track "Homeward Strut" by Tommy BOLIN fr album `Teaser' (9.58-13.44).

24 February 1976 - KRAAN, WIDOWMAKER
• First broadcast on 1976-02-24
• Next in series: 02 March 1976
• Previous in series: 17 February 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Kraan & Widowmaker in the studio; Alan WHITE; plus the usual album tracks.
• ITEM 01: KRAAN: Live studio. Perf instru "Nam Nam" (1.13-8.51). ITEM 02: WIDOWMAKER: Live studio. Perf "Ain't Telling You Nothing" fol by "On the Road" (28.57-37.08). ITEM 03: ALAN WHITE: Promo film (c) Polydor recds. Alan perf "Song of Innocence" (Jon ANDERSON on vocals) (14.17-19.06); & "Ooooh Baby" (23.50-28. 17). Live studio. HARRIS intv re solo album, Yes, musical taste (19.06-23.40) ITEM 04: ALBUM TRACKS: Film (c) Filmfinders over tracks "Honey Child" by Bad Company fr `Run With The Pack' (9.29-12.43); "It's All Too Much" by Journey fr `Look Into The Future' (38.05-41.13) (Titles over fr 40.29).

2.3.76 - RORY GALLAGHER (NO RECORD FOUND)

09 March 1976 - STACKRIDGE, FOCUS
• First broadcast on 1976-03-09
• Next in series: 16 March 1976
• Previous in series: 02 March 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Focus & Stackridge in the studio; plus Jackson BROWNE & Bob DYLAN; also Ian ANDERSON & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: FOCUS: Live studio. Perf instrus "Intro", "Sneezing Bull" & "Angel's Wings". Features Philip CATHERINE on guitar. (1.24-10.24). ITEM 02: STACKRIDGE: Live studio. Perf "Hey Good Looking" fol by "Steam Radio" (42.06-50.53) (Titles over fr 50.02). ITEM 03: JACKSON BROWNE: Promo film (c) WEA. Perf "Pretty Baby Blue" (10.53- 17.02); & later "Looking Into You" (37.05-41.19). Both recded in concert on US TV prog (pic quality poorer). ITEM 04: BOB DYLAN: Promo vt (c) CBS Recds. Perf "Hurricane" recd live on US TV prog `Sound Stage' (22.54-31.01).
• ITEM 05: IAN ANDERSON: Live studio. HARRIS intv ld sgr Jethro Tull re new album, taxation, trip to Manchester & future for band. Ian receives bogus telegram message, & dressed HARRIS in leather flying helmet, goggles & scarf, & then pres him with a model bomb. (31.22-37.05). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Lines On My Face" by Peter FRAMPTON fr album `Frampton Comes Alive' (17.44-22.04).

16 March 1976 - CHICK COREAS RETURN TO FOREVER ('Romantic warrior' LP live)
• First broadcast on 1976-03-16
• Recorded on 1976-03-15
• Next in series: 23 March 1976
• Previous in series: 09 March 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS intro Return To Forever concert at the TV Theatre Shepherd's Bush, featuring Chick COREA.
• MUSIC: "Medieval Overture" (0.48 - 5.32) "Sorceress" (-14.32) "Magician" (-20.39) "Romantic Warrior" (-31.49) "Duel of the Jester & the Tyrant (-44.03)

23.3.76 - BONNIE RAITT (NO RECORD FOUND)

30.3.76 - JIM CAPALDI AND THE SPACE CADETS (live) (NO RECORD FOUND)

06 April 1976 - THE CHIEFTAINS, SOLUTION!
• First broadcast on 1976-04-06
• Next in series: 13 April 1976
• Previous in series: JIM CAPALDI IN CONCERT
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Chieftains & Solution in the studio; plus Patrick MORAZ & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: CHIEFTAINS: Live studio. Perf instrus "Hewlett", "Women of Ireland" & "Kerry Slides" (1.18-9.27). ITEM 02: SOLUTION: Live studio. Perf "Black Pearl" (31.51-39.48). ITEM 03: PATRICK MORAZ: Promo vt (c) Charisma Recds. Patrick perf medley fr his new, unnamed, album (20.35-26.56). HARRIS then intv the keyboard plyr fr Yes live in the studio re solo album (26.56-31.26). ITEM 04: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Achilles Last Stand" by Led Zeppelin fr album `Presence' (10.07-19.52).

13 April 1976 - PFM, BUFFY ST MARIE
• First broadcast on 1976-04-13
• Next in series: 20 April 1976
• Previous in series: 06 April 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Buffy ST MARIE & PFM in the studio also Ronnie LANE & Loggins & Messina on film. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: BUFFY ST MARIE: Live studio. Perf "Sweet America" fol by "Cripple Creek" (Buffy accompanies self on the mouth bow) fol by "Free the Lady" (0.54 -9.35). ITEM 02: PFM: Live studio. Perf "Chocolate Kings" (32.52-40.33). ITEM 03: RONNIE LANE: Promo film (c) Island Recds. Perf "One For The Road" (16 .08-20.44). ITEM 04: LOGGINS & MESSINA: Sps film. HARRIS intv Kenny LOGGINS & Jim MESSSINA re touring, albums, Jim's early career, poss visit UK (21.25-29.53). Film (c) Filmfinders over "Sweet Marie" fr their album `Native Songs' (29.53-32.16).
• ITEM 05: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Fool To Cry" by the Rolling Stones fr their album `Black & Blue' (10.00-15.02).

20.4.76 - OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS (NO RECORD FOUND)

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
27 April 1976 - RICK WAKEMAN AND THE ENGLISH ROCK ENSEMBLE ('King Athur and knights of round table' live; plus cuts from 'six wives of Henry the Eighth')
• First broadcast on 1976-04-27
• Next in series: 04 May 1976
• Previous in series: 20 April 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS intro Rick WAKEMAN & The English Rock Ensemble in concert at the Maltings in Farnham.
• NB: Rick in designer chainmail & glittery gold & silver cloak. PERFS: "Recollection" (0.40-12.49) "Part IV, The Realisation" (-18.25) "Sir Lancelot & the Black Knight" (-24.14) "Part III, The Spaceman" (-28.26) "Catherine Parr" (instru) (-36.58) Band member does Johnny Cash impression (-38.44) (Titles ovr 37.02 - "The Prisoner" (-46.24) 37.34 but impres OK) "Merlin The Magician" (-54.13)

04 May 1976 - SHANGHAI
• First broadcast on 1976-05-04
• Next in series: 11 May 1976
• Previous in series: 27 April 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Shanghai & John Stevens' Away in the studio; Renaissance, James BROWN & Average White Band on film. Plus an intv with Jeff LYNNE & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: SHANGHAI: Live studio. Perf "Candy Eyes" fol by "Over The Wall" (1.06 -9.50). ITEM 02: JOHN STEVENS' AWAY: Live studio. Perf instru "Anni" (30.33-37.45). ITEM 03: RENAISSANCE: Promo film (c) One West. Perf "Vultures Fly High" recd live in concert (15.25-18.17). ITEM 04: JAMES BROWN: B&W promo film (c) Stein films. Perf "Out of Sight" on `The Tammy Show' (US TV prog) in 1963 (18.34-21.34).
• ITEM 05: AVERAGE WHITE BAND: Promo vt (c) Atlantic Recds. Perf "Person To Person" on `Soul Train' (US TV prog) (26.08-29.33). ITEM 06: JEFF LYNNE: Live studio. HARRIS intv ld sgr ELO re success in US; touring; & new album (21.54-25.51). ITEM 07: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Dear Prudence" by the Leslie West Band fr `Leslie West Band' album (10.16-14.58).

11 May 1976 - PATTI SMITH, JAMES WINCHESTER
• First broadcast on 1976-05-11
• Next in series: DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES
• Previous in series: 04 May 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Patti SMITH & Jesse WINCHESTER in the studio; also fr Paul McCARTNEY & Wings, Peter FRAMPTON, & Jimi HENDRIX. Plus Jon ANDERSON & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: PATTI SMITH: Live studio. Perf "Horses" into "Hey Hoe" (0.59-9.11). ITEM 02: JESSE WINCHESTER: Live studio. Perf "Yankee Lady" fol by "Defying Gravity" (32.29-39.08). ITEM 03: MCCARTNEY & WINGS: Promo vt (c) Wings Office. Perf "Letting go" (13. 55-18.50) later "Yesterday" (48.48-51.17) (Titles ovr fr 50.49) Both songs recd at concert fo KC10 (Melbourne TV station). ITEM 04: PETER FRAMPTON: Promo vt (c) A&M Recds. Perf "Show Me The Way" on US TV prog `Soul Train' (28.00-31.54).
• ITEM 05: JIMI HENDRIX: Ex-lib vt. Appearance of Jimi Hendrix Experience on the Lulu Show 1969. Perf "Voodoo Chile" (39.39-43.41); LULU rep to cam (-44.05) band perf "Hey Joe" then instru "Sunshine Of Your Love" (-48.12). ITEM 06: JON ANDERSON: Film (c)Filmfinders ovr track "Flight of the Moorglade" fr album `Olias of Sunhilow' (19.17-22.34). HARRIS then intv Yes mbr live re solo album, own studio, Yes & touring (-27.37). ITEM 07: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Staring At The City" by Poco fr album `Rose of Cimarron' (9.43-12.35).

18.5.76 - DARYLL HALL AND JOHN OATES (NO RECORD FOUND). Despite this; a clip appears on the OGWT - DVD release compilations.

25.5.76 - NILS LOFTGREN (NO RECORD FOUND)

Series 6: (NOTE I HAVE ONLY COPIED ENTRIES FOR 1976)

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
HARD RAIN, BOB DYLAN SPECIAL
• First broadcast on 1976-09-28
• Recorded on 1976-09-20
• Next in series: 05 October 1976
• Previous in series: 25 May 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS intros film of Bob DYLAN's Rolling Thunder Review, filmed at Fort Collins, Colorado as he performs an open-air concert with special guest Joan BAEZ. The film is aptly entitled "Hard Rain".
• SONGS PERFORMED: "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" (dur 8m05s/1m29s in) "Blowing In the Wind" (dur 3m09s/10m03s in) "Railroad Boy" (dur 2m39s/13m29s in) "Deportees" (dur 3m46s/16m18s in) "Pity the Poor Immigrant" (dur 4m13s/20m23s in) "Shelter From the Storm" (dur 5m06s/25m05s in) "Maggie's Farm" (dur 4m44s/30m21s in) "One Too Many Mornings" (dur 3m37s/35m17s in) 1
• SONGS PERFORMED: "Mozambique" (dur 3m42s/39m04s in) "Idiot Wind" (dur 9m26s/43m01s in) "Knocking On Heaven's Door" (dur 1m52s/52m50s in) NB: Includes actuality of audience thro'out. End credits from 52m35s - 54m42s. 2

05 October 1976 - STARS, JOAN ARMATRADING (Interview with U.S. presidency candidate Jimmy Carter on being a rock fan)
• First broadcast on 1976-10-05
• Next in series: JANIS IAN
• Previous in series: HARD RAIN, BOB DYLAN SPECIAL
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Stars & Joan ARMATRADING in the studio; also Led Zeppelin, Jimmy CARTER, Buddy HOLLY & the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: STARS: Live studio. Perf "That Was Yesterday" fol by "Nothing Ever Comes That Easy" (9.49-18.57). ITEM 02: JOAN ARMATRADING: Live studio. Perf "Down To Zero" fol by "Love and Affection" (33.37-42.44) (Titles over fr 42.06). ITEM 03: LED ZEPPELIN: Promo film (c) Columbia Warner. Perf "Black Dog" ex their feature film "The Song remains The Same" (1.09-4.34). ITEM 04: Jimmy CARTER: Sps film. HARRIS intv Governor CARTER re rock music; & the presidential campaign (6.10-9.15). 1
• ITEM 05: BUDDY HOLLY: Sps film. Andrew BAILEY rep to cam re HOLLY(23.24-24.25) Then intv John GOLDROSEN, author new HOLLY bk re HOLLY - appeal; influence; innovations; musical influences; myths; archive material (24.25-30.29). Cprt film. Extract fr col 8mm home movie of HOLLY fr 1950's (c)? (25.47-26.17). Promo film (c) Ed Sullivan Prdns of 1st TV appearance 1958 perf "Peggy Sue" (30.31-32.52). ITEM 06: ALBUM TRACK: Film (c) Filmfinders over track "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie WONDER fr album `Songs in the Key of Life' (19.39-22.55). 2

12.10.76 - JANIS IAN (NO RECORD FOUND). Despite this, a clip from Janis Ians live concert appears on the OGWT - DVD releases.

19 October 1976 - POCO, ELTON JOHN
• First broadcast on 1976-10-19
• Next in series: PETER FRAMPTON
• Previous in series: JANIS IAN )
Description
• Bob HARRIS intv Mick FLEETWOOD & Lindsey BUCKINGHAM of Fleetwood Mac.
• INTVS: Mick re new album (6-21') survival of band, success of last album, lack of success in UK, Peter Green, recent tour, own plane (98-215') visiting Britain (245-281'). Lindsey re new album, how he & Stevie Nicks joined band (21-98') recent tour (215-245')
• Abstract film played over "Silver Blue" by John David SOUTHER.

26.10.76 - PETER FRAMPTON (NO RECORD FOUND). Believe this is a live concert.

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
02 November 1976 - CATE BROS, STEVE HILLAGE (Interview w. Robert Plant and Peter Grant re: Led Zeppelin 'Song remains the same' film)
• First broadcast on 1976-11-02
• Next in series: RALPH MCTELL
• Previous in series: PETER FRAMPTON
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Cate Brothers & Steve HILLAGE in the studio; also Led Zeppelin & the usual album track
• ITEM 01: CATE BROTHERS: Live studio. Perf "In One Eye & Out the Other" fol by "Where Can We Go" (0.58-19.24) ITEM 02: STEVE HILLAGE: Live studio. Perf "Hurdy Gurdy Glissando"(30.59-40.34) ITEM 03: LED ZEPPELIN: Sps film. Robert PLANT & Peter GRANT make fun of HARRIS (13.29-13.34); Michael APPLETON intv them re Zeppelin film, TV & touring (13. 46-24.38). Film (c) Columbia Warner clip exThe Song Remains The Same - perf "Dazed & Confused" (24.54-30.27). ITEM 04: ALBUM TRACK: Animated film of female striptease (c) Filmfinders over instrumental track "Latin Tala" by Paul HORN fr his album `Nexus' (10.15-12.59) 1

[John S Miller]

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
RALPH MCTELL
• First broadcast on 1976-11-09
• Recorded on 1976-11-02
• Next in series: 16 November 1976
• Previous in series: 02 November 1976
Description
• Bob HARRIS intro Ralph MCTELL in concert at the TV Theatre in Shepherds Bush.
• CONCERT: Ralph MCTELL Perfs: "Weather the Storm" (1m20s-4m55s) "Dry Bone Rag" (instrumental) (-7m20s) "From Clare to Here" (-12m32s) "Naomi" (-16m10s) "Old Grey Rag"-hits a few dodgy keys (-18m20s) "May You Never" (-22m30s) "Big Tree" (-25m46s) "Hesitation Blues" (29m36s) "Streets of London (-34m25s) "Winnie's Rag" (-38m04s).

16 November 1976 - CAJUN MOON, BE BOP DELUXE
• First broadcast on 1976-11-16
• Recorded on 1976-10-30
• Next in series: LINDA RONSTADT
• Previous in series: RALPH MCTELL
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres mag rock prog with studio guests Cajun Moon & Be Bop Deluxe; the Beach Boys on film; Brian Wilson intv. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 05:BE BOP DELUXE: Live studio. Band perf "Forbidden Lovers" & "Down on Terminal Street" (29m46s-39m04s). NB end credits begin 38m28s.
• ITEM 01:ALBUM TRACK: b&w film animat'n (c) Film Finders over track "I Know You Know" by Chilliwack (00m58s-3m56s). ITEM 02:CAJUN MOON: Live studio. Perfs "Sawtooth Line" & "Homestate" & "Underneath the Cajun Moon" (6m26s-12m50s). ITEM 03:BRIAN WILSON: Bob intv with Brian WILSON of the Beach Boys, col film - incl him discussing period as recluse & his rehablitation (13m38s-26m52s). ITEM 04:BEACH BOYS: b&w film (c) Global TV of Beach Boys performing "When I Grow Up To Be A Man" to young audience (27m24s-29m21s).

23.11.76 - LINDA RONSTADT (NO RECORD FOUND)

30 November 1976 - AL STEWART, GORDON GILTRAP BAND (George Harrison interview)
• First broadcast on 1976-11-30
• Next in series: JACKSON BROWNE
• Previous in series: LINDA RONSTADT
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with music fr Gordon GILTRAP & Al STEWART in the studio; also Joe WALSH & George HARRISON.
• ITEM 01: GORDON GILTRAP: Live studio. Perfs instrus "Lucifers Cage" & "Revelation" (0.57-9.08). ITEM 02: AL STEWART: Live studio. Perf "Year of the Cat" (34.49-41.53) (Titles over fr 41.08). ITEM 03: JOE WALSH: Promo film (c) Anchor Recds. Perfs "Turn to Stone" on US TV prog In Concert (pix poorer quality) (9.45-15.37). ITEM 04: GEORGE HARRISON: Sps film HARRIS intv re `My Sweet Lord' cprt probs; Dark Horse label; new album; songwriting; `True Love' (20.08-31.06). Promo film (c) Dark Horse. Perf "This Song" (16.31-20.08) "True Love" (31.06-33.42)

7.12.76 - JACKSON BROWNE (NO RECORD FOUND)

14 December 1976 - RACING CARS, HEART
• First broadcast on 1976-12-14
• Next in series: MACON WHOOPEE
• Previous in series: JACKSON BROWNE
Description
• Bob HARRIS pres rock mag prog with studio music from Heart and Racing Cars; Steve GOODMAN & Queen on film; Brian MAY intv. Plus the usual album track.
• ITEM 01: HEART: Live studio. Perfs "Dreamboat Annie" & "Crazy on You". (1m05s-9m22s). ITEM 02: ALBUM TRACK: col abstract animation (c) Ian EMES over track "Post Toastee" by Tommy BOLIN. (9m58s-15m56s). ITEM 03: QUEEN;PART 1: col video of Queen perf "Sweet Lady" in Hyde Park, Summer '76 (c) John REED. (16m56s-21m00s). ITEM 04: QUEEN;PART 2: Bob intvs Brian MAY re Hyde Park concert & forthcoming American tour. (21m01s-26m33s).
• ITEM 05: STEVE GOODMAN: col film (c) WEA. Perf "Banana Republic" at Cambridge Folk Festival. (26m34s-30m14s). ITEM 06: RACING CARS: Live studio. Perfs "Hardworking Woman" & "They Shoot Horses Don't They". (30m78s-39m07s). NB includes end credits from 38m11s.

21.12.76 - MACON WHOOPEE (NO RECORD FOUND)

24.12.76 - THE ROD STEWART GROUP - CHRISTMAS CONCERT (live from the Olympia, London) (NO RECORD FOUND)

19th December 1976 - PICK OF THE YEAR (1976)
• First broadcast on 1976-12-31
• Recorded on 1976-12-19
• Next in series: 04 January 1977
• Previous in series: ROD'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT, THE ROD STEWART GROUP programmes (437)
Description
• Bob HARRIS looks back at highlights from the last series of "The Old Grey Whistle Test".
• REEL TWO: Philip CATHERINE - "Sneezing Bull" ex-lib TX.09/12/75 (14.55-20.06) Little Feat - "Long Distance Love" (c)Warner Bros TX.18/11/75 (-22.30) Leslie WEST - "Dear Prudence" (c)Filmfinders TX.04/05/76 (-27.10) Widowmaker - "Ain't Telling You Nothing" ex-lib TX.24/02/76 (-31.59) Linda RONSTADT - "Desperados" (c)Elektra/Asylum TX.06/01/76 (-35.25) Peter FRAMPTON - "Lines On My Face" (c)Filmfinders TX.09/03/76 (-39.45) Patti SMITH - "Hey Joe" ex-lib TX.11/05/76 (-42.29)
• REEL ONE: Headeast - "Never Been Any Reason" (c)Filmfinders TX.02/12/75 (1.03- 6.11) Nils LOFGREN - "Going Back" ex-lib TX.04/11/75 (-10.45) Crosby & Nash - "Love Work Out" (c)Polydor Recds TX.17/02/76 (-15.13) Rolling Stones - "Jumping Jack Flash" (c)Decca Recds TX.18/11/75 (-18.45) Rolling Stones - "Fool To Cry" (c)Filmfinders TX.13/04/76 (-23.44) Jim CAPALDI - "Short Cut Draw Blood" ex-lib TX.18/11/75 (-28.15) Led Zeppelin - "Achilles Last Stand" (c)Filmfinders 06/04/77 (-35.24) Eagles - "Doolin Dalton" (c)Elektra/Asylum TX.06/01/77 (-43.44)
• REEL ONE Cntd: Dave MASON - "Give Me A Reason" ex-lib TX.04/11/75 (43.44-48.56) James BROWN - "Out Of Sight" (c)Stein films TX.04/05/76 (-51.51) Steve HOWE - "Ram" (c)Fair Enterprises TX.09/12/75 (-53.41) REEL TWO: Bonnie RAITT - "I'm Blowing Away" ex-lib TX.23/03/76 (0.00- 3.25) Bob DYLAN - "Hurricane" (c)CBS Recds. TX.09/03/76 (-11.44) Joni MITCHELL - "In France They Kiss On Main Street" (c)Filmfinders TX.20/01/76 (-43.44)
• REEL TWO Cntd: Jimi HENDRIX - "Hey Joe" & "Sunshine Of Your Love" ex-lib(ex 'Happening For Lulu'(04/01/69)-tx'd Old Grey Whistle Test 11/05/76 (42.29-46.26) Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Freebird" ex-lib TX.11/11/75 (-58.57) (Titles over fr 58.04)

[John S Miller]

THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST
09 November 1971
• First broadcast on 1971-11-09
• Recorded on 1971-11-05

• Vars takes Alice COOPER performing "Under my Wheels" & "Is it my Body".
• Complete Takes: "Under my Wheels" (dur 2m56s/1m00s in) " " (dur 2m56s/8m35s in) During this song Alice COOPER undoes his catsuit to his navel. "Is it my Body" (dur 2m33s/19m04s in) " " (dur 2m33s/22m40s in) " " (dur 2m34s/26m04s in) During this song Alice holds a snake which at times wraps itself round his arm & the microphone. Incomplete Takes: "Under my Wheels" (dur 0m15s/0m00s in) " " (dur 0m15s/5m30s in) " " (dur 0m21s/6m42s in)
• Promo video of "Mrs LENNON" by Yoko ONO.
• Richard WILLIAMS intvs Don EVERLY.
• INTV:Richard WILLIAMS intvs Don EVERLY who tlks abt touring, ppl like to hear the same old songs. When they slip a new song in they wait to see the reviews. RE childhood & exposed to country infleuences from parents. Was infleuenced by Bill HAILEY. In High School favourite song "Bo Diddley" by Bo DIDDLEY. Much of their new album not written by them, but incls material by Rod STEWART & Kris KRISTOFFERSON(dur 8m31s/7m48s in)
• Clip from Shaft with jazz band playing soundtrack from the film.
• Clip from "Shaft" (dur 2m59s/12m18s in)
• Gordon GILTRAP plays accoustic guitar & sings "Starting Over" & "Catwalk Blues"
• GORDON GILTRAP: "Starting All Over" (dur 5m48s/0m00s in) "Catwalk Blues"

Just thought I'd add this as addenda as I noticed its an example of an edition which wasn't recorded off air where a number of inserts exist. And one whose existance I queried myself I think a while back on this thread!

[John S Miller]

To add, as I don't have notes on any of the period 1976 - 78. Am I correct (if anyone else can remember?); in saying film clips were played of Hawkwind and Robert Calvert c. 76 - 77?

The Hawkwind was something like 'Assault and Battery' or 'down and down' (title?); from 'Hall of the Mountain Grill' L.P.

I seem to think the film clip of Calvert was one of his military uniforms with an army beret?

[Stephen Doran]

Hawkwind song is called Paradox! ;D

johnsmiller said:

To add, as I don't have notes on any of the period 1976 - 78. Am I correct (if anyone else can remember?); in saying film clips were played of Hawkwind and Robert Calvert c. 76 - 77?

The Hawkwind was something like 'Assault and Battery' or 'down and down' (title?); from 'Hall of the Mountain Grill' L.P.

I seem to think the film clip of Calvert was one of his military uniforms with an army beret?

[Chris H]

johnsmiller said:

To add, as I don't have notes on any of the period 1976 - 78. Am I correct (if anyone else can remember?); in saying film clips were played of Hawkwind and Robert Calvert c. 76 - 77?

The Hawkwind was something like 'Assault and Battery' or 'down and down' (title?); from 'Hall of the Mountain Grill' L.P.

I seem to think the film clip of Calvert was one of his military uniforms with an army beret?

There is a new BBC documentary on Hawkwind premiering on BBC4 next Friday night (30/3/07). I wonder if they will use any OGWT footage in that?

There was a tiny bit of (silent) footage shown of Bob Calvert in his beret on the CH4 Top 10 Progressive Rock program from 2001, I wonder if that is the same footage as you mentioned above?

BTW my first post here... hi all from a long time rock music video collector from the Midlands.

Chris.

[Kev Mulrenan]

Anyone ever seen any Ian Whitcomb presentation from the first series???

I never have!

[Peter Elliott]

kevinmulrennan said:

Anyone ever seen any Ian Whitcomb presentation from the first series???

I never have!

No, I haven't either and have often wondered if theres any such material left since Whitcomb though he may not be a household name, is a rather witty and engaging man in his own right being some kind of authority in ragtime music in particular.

[johnstewart]

kevinmulrennan said:

Anyone ever seen any Ian Whitcomb presentation from the first series???

I never have!

Re - Ian Whitcomb.

Ian is credited in 'RECORD COLLECTOR' notes for the first edition as having conducted an interview with TOM PAXTON in this edition.

This appears to have been as part of the live broadcast as nothing appears in the INFAX holdings index of that description for the first few editions.

There's a pre recorded session tape including America rehearsing for their session; one of Head hands and feet with various takes of transmitted session numbers and a two part feature made on film stock on the NFT Rock film festival, presented by Richard Williams.

On the OGWT Vol 1 BBC DVD; Michael Appleton says that Williams was pre booked to appear but his honeymoon coincided with the first two OGWT edition transmission dates.

As a result of this, he decided as producer to use the emergency tactic of using slow mix fade ins from the start titles to live studio sessions and long fades between various insert items to allow time to place a live voiced over introduction for each item; steeping in himself to do this. He refers to the same technique being employed for the second edition but Ian Whitcomb doing that one. He said that he and Ian both used generic laid back voices in the style of Richard Williams and hopefully as Ian was seen doing the interviews; viewers would assume the voiceover was Ian or Richard and not notice 'the joins'.

Several people 'deputised' for Williams as interviewer during series one. Ian was 'features presenter and occasional interviewer' for series one. Mike Raven also interviewed, and a pre recorded insert example is one for Muddy waters (1972). presumably Ians input was as described only on occasion, and seems to be also according to the INFAX notes have been live; as I don't remember seeing anything existing logged. You can check everything for the first year of 'Whistle test' earlier in this thread as I've copied over everything noted from INFAX for year one. Bear in mind Whistle test material was; where unavailable in the archive; transmitted live; and not wiped. If anything is missing I've documented reasons for this.

Just checked this myself - no there are no entries that mention Ian in the existing content for his period. Only occasional interviews exist; where the material it seems was pre recorded; by luck or design the existing interviews do include some all time musical greats such as Muddy Waters and Jerry Lee Lewis amongst others. It should also be noted Ian has been alleged as not being regularly appearing; just intermittently and probably phased out by the end of series one.

[johnstewart]

ADDENDA (4th July 07). Just adding these updates:

I'd be interested to hear of anyone has any more info of the commercially available OGWT material.

Apart from the officiall BBC volumes; many artists DVD compilations on various independent labels have included OGWT sessions.

These include:

HORSLIPS DVD (2 DVD set): 1974 session including Harris' intro and end titles of show.

WISHBONE ASH - think one of their live gigs includes the 1971 session tracks; plus the 1972 live film track as extras.

CAT STEVENS - the recent gig from 1976 release includes additionally 'Moonshadow' I think from 'IN CONCERT' 1971 and the 1971 OGWT session tracks as extras.

Amendments to my earlier comments on this thread. Apologise where I've mentioned points before.

6.2.73 edition ROY HARPER and CRAZY HORSE. Recent search implies neither this edition nor session tapes exist for it.

27.2.73 - previuos info poss, Record Collector suggests this edition inc. TASSAVALLAN PRESIDENTI and COUNTRY JOE does not exist at least as a complete show.

3.4.73 - ROXY MUSIC Record Collector erroneously says it exists as a complete show. Only session inserts exist.

10.4.73 - SPIRIT' GFALAGHER AND LYLE does not exist.

8.5.73 - Pt 1 ALQUIN and JONATHAN KELLY doesn't exist. Pt 2 is U.S. BLUES LEGENDS for which inserts exist.

15.5.73 - 2 Pt. Pt 1 ROY BUCHANANA, JAN AKKERMAN. Buchanan inserts only exist.

Pt 2 - LEON RUSSELL, B.B. KING live - doesn't exist.

20.11.73 - STEALERS WHEEL, MAN, GREENSLADE, CLIFFORD T. WARD, BEES MAKE HONEY.

Insert film of MAN exists for Pt 1 Steallers Wheel session doesn't exist.

Pt 2 GREENSLADE and CLFFORD T. WARD sessions VT inserts held. Film of BESS MAKE HONEY and interviews with Dave Dee on pub rock exist as film inserts.