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BBC - The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70's Gold (2011)

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BBC - The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70's Gold (2011)

BBC - The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70's Gold (2011)
HDTV | 1440x1080 | .MKV/AVC @ 2476 Kbps | 1h 28mn | 1.62 GiB
Audio: English AAC 135 kbps, 2 channels | Subs: English
Genre: Documentary

The Old Grey Whistle Test was launched on 21st September 1971 from a tiny studio tucked behind a lift shaft on the fourth floor of BBC Television Centre. From humble beginnings it has gone on to provide some of the best and most treasured music archive that the BBC has to offer. This programme takes us on a journey and celebrates the musically mixed-up decade that was the 1970s and which is reflected in the OGWT archive. There are classic performances from the glam era by Elton John and David Bowie, an early UK TV appearance from Curtis Mayfield, the beginnings of heavy metal with Steppenwolf's iconic Born to be Wild anthem and the early punk machinations of the 'mock rock' New York Dolls. 1973 being the pinnacle year sees archive from Roxy Music, the Wailers and Vinegar Joe. The programme's finale celebrates the advent of punk and new wave with unforgettable performances from Patti Smith, Blondie, Iggy Pop and the Jam. Artists featured: Elton John, Lindisfarne, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Steppenwolf, Vinegar Joe, Brinsley Schwarz, New York Dolls, Argent, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Captain Beefheart, Johnny Winter, Dr Feelgood, Gil Scott Heron, Patti Smith, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Cher & Greg Allman, Talking Heads, the Jam, Blondie, Iggy Pop and the Specials.


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BBC - The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70's Gold (2011)

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BBC - The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70's Gold (2011)

BBC - The Old Grey Whistle Test: 70's Gold (2011)