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

The celebration of the singing songwriting troubadours of the 1960s and 70s continues with a further trawl through the ±«Óătv archives for timeless and classic performances.

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

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

1 hour

Music Played

  • John Martyn

    Couldn't Love You More 

  • Tom Paxton

    The Last Thing On My Mind 

  • Gordon Lightfoot

    Early Morning Rain 

  • Harry Nilsson

    1941Ěý

  • Stealers Wheel

    Late Again 

  • John Denver

    Leaving on a Jet Plane 

  • Terry Reid

    Without Expression 

  • Bill Withers

    Ain't No Sunshine

  • Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance

    How Come 

  • Dory Previn

    Cold Water Canyon 

  • Seals & Crofts

    Summer Breeze 

  • Chris de Burgh

    Satin Green Shutters 

  • Bruce Johnston

    Disney Girls 

  • The Sutherland Brothers Band & Quiver

    Arms Of Mary

  • Joan Armatrading

    Steppin' Out 

  • Billy Joel

    She's Always A Woman 

  • Nick Lowe

    You Got To Be Cruel To Be Kind 

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Stephanie McWhinnie
Executive Producer Mark Cooper

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