26/08/2012
Johnnie marks Radio 2's Elton John weekend with a few of his best '70s tracks, and he talks to the English singer Elkie Brooks.
Johnnie marks Radio 2's Elton John weekend with a few choice tracks and the husky-voiced English singer Elkie Brooks shares her memories of the decade in My 70s.
Born in Salford, Brooks' first gig was at the age of 13 and, two years later, she was a professional singer. Her cover of Etta James' Something's Got A Hold On Me was released by Decca in 1964.
After working the cabaret scene and supporting groups including The Beatles and The Animals during the 60s, she formed Vinegar Joe with Pete Gage and Robert Palmer, releasing three albums through Island Records before the group split in 1974.
Brooks then launched her successful solo career with debut album Rich Man's Woman in 1975, which was critically acclaimed and also featured a controversial album cover.
This was followed by Two Days Away in 1977, featuring Brooks' biggest hit single of the 70s, Pearl's A Singer, reaching No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart. Shooting Star in 1978 and Live And Learn in 1979 rounded of the decade, and Brooks continued her success into the 80s.
Also on the show, to mark Radio 2's Elton John Weekend Johnnie spins some tracks from the compilation Elton John: Classic Album Selection (1970-73), which was re-released in July.
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ABC
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Free
All Right Now
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Paul Davidson
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Sunshine Band
That's The Way (I Like It)
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Featured Artist: Elton John
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Respect Yourself
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Neil Young
Heart Of Gold
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The Who
Baba O'riley
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Born To Run
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Don't Leave Me This Way
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Van McCoy
The Hustle
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Hour 2
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Joni Mitchell
Big Yellow Taxi
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Simon & Garfunkel
Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard
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Sweet
Ballroom Blitz
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Eagles
Already Gone
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Toto
Hold The Line
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David Bowie
Be My Wife
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Mel & Tim
Starting All Over Again
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Featured Artist: Elton John
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Elton John
Border Song
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My70s: Elkie Brooks
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Vinegar Joe
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
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Steely Dan
Reelin' In The Years
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Robert Palmer
Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley
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Elkie Brooks
Pearl's A Singer
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Mavis Staples
I'll Take You There
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Stevie Wonder
As
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Billy Paul
Me & Mrs Jones
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Cheap Trick
I Want You To Want Me
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Hawkwind
Silver Machine
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George Harrison
What Is Life
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