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Don't Bring Me Down

Johnnie hears 70s memories from Phil May, lead singer of the Pretty Things.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the decade of Hot Chocolate, Hall & Oates and Harry Nilsson.

This week he's joined in conversation by Phil May, lead singer of the group The Pretty Things. After forming in 1963 they would find commercial success in the middle of that decade, but went on to release four studio albums in the seventies and continue to tour and record today. David Bowie also notably covered two of their songs on his 1973 album Pin Ups, favouring the band for their electric live performances.

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 10 Feb 2015 03:00
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • New York City

      I'm Doing Fine Now

  • John Lennon

    Stand By Me

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • Calderstone.

  • Steely Dan

    Haitian Divorce

    • Remastered - The Best Of Steely Dan.
    • MCA.

  • JOHNNIE'S JUKEBOX

    • Buzzcocks

      Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

      • Greatest Hits Of The 70's (Various).
      • Disky.

  • Elton John

    Rocket Man

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

    Mainstreet

    • Greatest Hits.
    • Capitol.

  • Andrew Gold

    Never Let Her Slip Away

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Marmalade

    Cousin Norman

    • The Definitive Collection.
    • Castle Communications.

  • ARCHIVE: BARBRA STREISAND

    • Kris Kristofferson & Barbra Streisand

      Lost Inside You

      • A Star Is Born.
      • SME.
      • 4.

    • Barbra Streisand

      Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")

      • Barbra Streisand Greatest Hits Vol.2.
      • CBS.

  • Johnny Cash

    A Thing Called Love

    • Country Moods (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • The Jags

    Back Of My Hand

    • The No. 1 Punk Album (Various Artists).
    • PolyGram TV.

  • Jigsaw

    Sky High

    • Billboard Top Hits 1975.
    • Rhino.

  • Little Feat

    Dixie Chicken

    • Take It Easy (Various Artists).
    • Warner Strategic Marketing.

  • HOUR 2

    • Paul Simon

      Mother and Child Reunion

      • The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 1).
      • Warner Bros.
      • 1.

  • The O鈥橨ays

    I Love Music

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1976 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Harry Chapin

    W*O*L*D*

    • (Single).
    • Elektra.

  • Starbuck

    Moonlight Feels Right

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

  • Johnny Nash

    I Can See Clearly Now

    • I Believe.
    • Telstar.

  • INTERVIEW: PHIL MAY

    • David Bowie

      Don't Bring Me Down

      • Pinups.
      • EMI.
      • 9.

    • The Pretty Things

      What's the Use

      • Parachute.
      • 8.

    • The Pretty Things

      Is It Only Love

      • Torpedo.
      • Original Masters.
      • 5.

  • Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

    Don't Leave Me This Way

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

  • Dobie Gray

    Drift Away

    • Soul Inspiration (Various Artists).
    • Dino.

  • Paul McCartney & Wings

    Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

    • Pure McCartney.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
    • 9.

Interview: Phil May

Interview: Phil May

Johnnie's Jukebox: Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

Johnnie's Jukebox: Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

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

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This week he's adding "Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" by Buzzcocks, released in 1978.

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Broadcasts

  • Sun 8 Feb 2015 15:05
    91热爆 Radio 2
  • Tue 10 Feb 2015 03:00
    91热爆 Radio 2