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Pilot of the Airwaves

Johnnie Walker hears 70s memories from singer and songwriter Charlie Dore. Plus classic tracks and archive sessions from both sides of the Atlantic.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the decade of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Emotions and The Eagles.

This week he's joined by the singer, songwriter and actress Charlie Dore. Best known for her 1979 radio hit Pilot Of The Airwaves, she has also written for the likes of Celine Dion and Tina Turner. She also notably co-wrote the number one single Ain't No Doubt for Jimmy Nail. 2014 saw her release the album Milk Roulette and she continues to tour the UK.

Also on the show, Johnnie will revisit a moment from the decade courtesy of the 91热爆 archive and another classic seven-inch single will be added into Johnnie's Jukebox.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Tue 20 Jan 2015 03:00
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • The Doobie Brothers

      China Grove

  • Pretenders

    Kid

    • The Pretenders - The Singles.
    • WEA.

  • Todd Rundgren

    I Saw The Light

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

  • JOHNNIE'S JUKEBOX

    • Joni Mitchell

      Big Yellow Taxi

      • Single.
      • Reprise.
      • 1.

  • Pink Floyd

    Brain Damage/Eclipse

  • David Bowie

    Drive-In Saturday

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Bad Company

    Can't Get Enough

    • Driving Rock (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.
    • 1.

  • Billy Swan

    I Can Help

    • Billboard Top Rock n Roll Hits - 1974.
    • Rhino.

  • Barry Manilow

    Mandy

    • Manilow Greatest Hits - Platinum Coll.
    • Arista.
    • 3.

  • ARCHIVE: POSTAL STRIKE

    • The Jacksons

      I'll Be There

      • The Best Michael Jackson & Jackson Fi.
      • Polygram Tv.
      • 17.

  • Dave Edmunds

    I Hear you Knocking

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1970 (Various).
    • Premier.
    • 4.

  • Phoebe Snow

    Every Night

    • Uncovered (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Marvin Gaye

    Let's Get It On

    • Mixed Emotions III (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • HOUR 2

    • The Drifters

      Saturday Night At The Movies

      • Very Best Of Ben E.King & The Drifters.
      • Global Television.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Say You Love Me

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 004.

  • Blondie

    Denis

    • Atomic: The Very Best Of Blondie.
    • EMI.

  • Meat Loaf

    Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Marianne Faithfull

    The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan

    • Thelma & Louise O.S.T. (Various).
    • MCA.

  • The Hues Corporation

    Rock The Boat

    • Million Sellers Vol.14 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • Don McLean

    Empty Chairs

    • Don McLean-American Pie/Greatest Hits.
    • EMI.

  • Roberta Flack

    Killing Me Softly With His Song

    • The Best Of Roberta Flack.
    • Atlantic.
    • 3.

  • INTERVIEW WITH CHARLIE DORE

    • Simon & Garfunkel

      America

      • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
      • Columbia.

    • Charlie Dore

      Pilot Of The Airwaves

      • Walking On Sunshine Vol 1.
      • Kenwest.

  • Nils Lofgren

    Shine Silently

    • Nils.
    • A&M.

  • The Javells & Nosmo King

    Goodbye (Nothing To Say)

    • This Is Northern Soul (Various Artists).
    • Crimson.

Johnnie's Jukebox: Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

Johnnie's Jukebox: Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

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

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This week he's adding "Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell, released in 1970.

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Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Jan 2015 15:00
    91热爆 Radio 2
  • Tue 20 Jan 2015 03:00
    91热爆 Radio 2