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Grammy Award-winning musician George Benson joins Johnnie to share his memories of the 70s and picks his favourite track from the decade.

George Benson joins Johnnie in conversation, sharing his memories of the decade.

George talks about making the transition from ukulele to guitar, how adding vocals to his set changed his career, as well as his iconic album from 1976, "Breezin'". He also picks his favourite track from the decade.

Also on the show, Johnnie digs out some of the best of the ±«Óãtv archive. Plus another listener helps to add a classic seven-inch single into Johnnie's Jukebox.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 May 2015 03:00
±«Óãtv Radio 2

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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Todd Rundgren

      I Saw The Light

      • My Girl (Original 1992 Film S/Track).
      • Epic.

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    The Tears Of A Clown

    • Motown: The Ultimate Hits Collection (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • Patti Smith Group

      Because the Night

      • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
      • Trax Label.

  • The Cars

    My Best Friend's Girl

    • The Cars.
    • Elektra.

  • George McCrae

    Rock Your Baby

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1974 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

    Woodstock

    • Deja Vu.
    • Atlantic.
    • 5.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • Adam and the Ants

      Young Parisians

      • Columbia.

  • Al Green

    Let's Stay Together

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • Roberta Flack

    Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow

    • The Best Of Roberta Flack.
    • Atlantic.
    • 5.

  • Bad Company

    Feel Like Makin' Love

    • (Single).
    • Island.
    • 3.

  • JOHNNIE'S JUKEBOX

    • Shirley & Company

      Shame, Shame, Shame

      • The Originals (Various Artists).
      • Dino.

  • Lou Reed

    Sweet Jane

  • Tom Robinson Band

    2-4-6-8 Motorway

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1977 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • HOUR 2

    • T. Rex

      20th Century Boy

      • Tanx + Zinc Alloy.
      • Edsel.
      • 009.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • Sex Pistols

      Holidays In The Sun

      • Anarchy In The UK.
      • Universal.
      • 5.

  • George Benson

    Golden Slumbers

    • The Other Side Of Abbey Road.
    • A&M Records.
    • 1.

  • INTERVIEW: GEORGE BENSON

    • George Benson

      On Broadway

  • Hot Chocolate

    Emma

    • Hot Chocolate - Their Greatest Hits.
    • EMI.

  • Led Zeppelin

    D'Yer Mak'er

    • Mothership.
    • Atlantic.

  • Billy Joel

    My Life

    • Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • CBS.

  • George Benson

    Breezin'

    • George Benson - Midnight Moods.
    • Telstar.

  • Marvin Gaye

    Save the Children

  • Carole King

    It's Too Late

    • Carole King - Tapestry.
    • Epic.

  • Dave Edmunds

    Deborah

Johnnie's Jukebox: Shirley and Company - Shame Shame Shame

Johnnie's Jukebox: Shirley and Company - Shame Shame Shame

Johnnie Walker curates his own personal jukebox, filled with classic seventies seven inches.

This week he's adding "Shame Shame Shame" by Shirley and Company, released in 1975.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 10 May 2015 15:05
    ±«Óãtv Radio 2
  • Tue 12 May 2015 03:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 2