Original title
BBC In Concert
Released
2/23/1971
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
14
Number of episodes
122
Intimate concerts for the new breed of singer-songwriter.
A solo performance by Neil Young, recorded and broadcast in February 1971 at the BBC's television studio in the Shepherd's Bush area of London.
Cat Stevens and his band recorded and broadcast live by BBC Television in November 1971.
"In Concert" - 1971 - BBC series - 40 minutes
"In Concert" - 1971 - BBC series - 40 minutes JT appeared with Carole King, Danny Kortchmar, Lee Sklar, and Russ Kunkel. Performed songs from "Sweet Baby James" and "Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon."
John Sebastian is a kind, gentle man whose work overflows with love. Once with the Even Dozen Jug Band and Lovin' Spoonful, he's now a solo star. Tonight he sings What a Day for a Day Dream, Loving You, Darling Be Home Soon, and She's a Lady.
1970 footage of the duo performing soon after the demise of the supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Featuring beautiful harmonies, they perform CSNY and solo songs such as Marrakesh Express and Guinnevere.
With her album 'Tapestry' topping the US charts for several weeks and the quantity of her songs being recorded by other artists, Carole King has emerged as the most accomplished female songwriter of the decade. Accompanied by JO MAMA with guest appearance by James Taylor on guitar
BBC2 joins the Radio 1 In Concert programme in a Simultaneous Broadcast for an hour's contemporary rock music. This week Graham Parker and the Rumour
In concert. BBC recording 20 June 1970. Train Song, Hunting Song, Light Flight, In Time, The House Carpenter, I've Got a Feeling
Neil Diamond appears on a BBC In Concert taping during his 1971 German-UK tour. 1. Sweet Caroline; 2. Solitary Man; 3. Cracklin' Rosie; 4. Done Too Soon; 5. A Modern Day Version of Love; 6. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother; 7. Holly Holy; 8. I Am... I Said; 9. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show.
most of the songs on the BBC Concert were performed live But "Ticket Tp Ride " and Burt Bacharach Medley were lip-synched
Footage of Californian country rockers The Eagles from 1973, performing classic US hits such as Peaceful Easy Feeling, Witchy Woman and Take it Easy. At the time were they the epitome of the California sound, with a sweet blend of sophisticated country music that took them to the top of the charts in the US.
Joni Mitchell
Chuck Berry
John Sebastian is a kind, gentle man whose work overflows with love. Once with the Even Dozen Jug Band and Lovin' Spoonful, he's now a solo star. Tonight he sings What a Day for a Day Dream, Loving You, Darling Be Home Soon, and She's a Lady.
Elton John performs some of his own material with lyrics by Bernie Taupin including Your Song, 60 Years On, The Greatest Discovery, Burn Down the Mission
Donovan with DANNY THOMPSON on bass
accompanied by STEVE GRAY , MARTIN KERSHAW BRIAN ODGES , DOUG WRIGHT THE STRINGS leader PATRICK HALLING
The Kinks
Bill Withers
The Hollies - BBC Television Theatre Golders Green, London - May 1969 01. Carrie Anne 02. Just Like A Woman 03. Medley Of Hits: Just One Look Bus Stop On A Carousel Sorry Suzanne 04. Quit Your Lowdown Ways 05. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight 06. Help Me Brother 07. Stop Stop Stop 08. A Taste Of Honey 09. Stewball 10. The Mighty Quinn 11. Blowin' In The Wind
The first in a series of concert performances by the new generation of performer-composers. Tonight Joni Mitchell 's repertoire includes her first hit Both Sides Now, her new song California, as well as Big Yellow Taxi and Chelsea Morning.
John Sebastian is a kind, gentle man whose work overflows with love. Once with the Even Dozen Jug Band and Lovin' Spoonful, he's now a solo star. Tonight he sings What a Day for a Day Dream, Loving You, Darling Be Home Soon, and She's a Lady.
Elton John performs some of his own material with lyrics by Bernie Taupin including Your Song, 60 Years On, The Greatest Discovery, Burn Down the Mission
Bobbie Gentry sings a number of songs including her classic Ode to Billy Joe , a new single Fancy, Reflections, and Benjamin.
sing Crosby, Stills and Nash
This solo performance from James Taylor includes songs from his albums Sweet Baby James, Mud Slide Slim, and a selection of other songs. 1. With A Little Help From My Friends; 2. Fire & Rain; 3. Rainy Day Man; 4. Steamroller Blues; 5. Greensleeves; 6. The Highway Song; 7. Carolina In My Mind; 8. Long Ago & Far Away; 9. Sweet Baby James; 10. Riding On A Railroad; 11. You Can Close Your Eyes.
Mason Williams with special guest Esther Ofarim who sings one of his best-known compositions Saturday Night at the World and joins him in Cinderella Rockerfella Musical
Alan Price with friends
Two of this year's hits were composed by Mac Davis. In the Ghetto, which Presley took to the top and Something's Burning, which Kenny Rogers sang. His first single I'll paint you a song waa released earlier this year.
Donovan with DANNY THOMPSON on bass
One of the world's greatest song-writers in a programme of his songs with his guest Mr Kelly, GB Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra
Neil Young gave this solo performance in February 1971 at the BBC's television studio, Shepherd's Bush in London.His songs include Dance, dance, dance; Old man; Heart of Gold; Don't let it bring you down; Lonely boy; A Man needs a Maid; Journey through the past.
Ten minutes with American singer and songwriter Melanie Safka
Who is Ray Stevens ? That was the question Ray Stevens kept asking during his own show. He's a deceptively talented musician and writer of Everything is Beautiful, Ahab the Arab and Bridget the Midget.
Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett sing songs including Mary in the Market, With the Eyes of a Child, Over the Hills.
Labi Siffre sings songs including ' Make my day,' ' Rocking chair,' ' Thank your lucky stars.'
Neil Diamond performs 1. Sweet Caroline 2. Solitary Man 3. Cracklin' Rosie 4. Done Too Soon 5. A Modern Day Version of Love 6. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 7. Holly Holy 8. I Am I Said 9. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show.
Train Song, Hunting Song, Light Flight, In Time, The House Carpenter, I've Got a Feeling
With her album 'Tapestry' topping the US charts for several weeks and the quantity of her songs being recorded by other artists, Carole King has emerged as the most accomplished female songwriter of the decade. Accompanied by JO MAMA with guest appearance by James Taylor on guitar
Accompanied by RUSS KUNKEL , LEE SKLAR and JO MAMA Songs including Close Your Eyes, Long Ago and Far Away, Rainy Day Man, You've Gotta Friend, Love Has Brought Me Around
Laura Nyro makes her first appearance on British TV and sings her own songs including ' Buy and sell,' ' Stoned soul picnic,' ' I am the blues,' ' Stoney End," Christmas in my soul.'
accompanied by ALUN DAVIES (guitar) LARRY STEELE (bass)
Accompanied by ELTON JOHN , TONI CAMPO, RAY COOPER , JIMMY HOROWITZ CHRIS KARAN , KEVIN PEEK, CHRIS SPEDDING , SUNNY WEETMAN KAY GARNER
including his own compositions 'All my love,' ' By the time I get to Phoenix,' ' Didn'we?,' ' MacArthur Park,' and ' Wichita Lineman.'
singing some of his own compositions, including: Mr Moody's Garden ; Susan Van Heusen ; January Git; We Will; Bye Bye.
Harry Nilsson sings, plays and dreams a fantasy concert of his own making, with extracts from The Point.
singing her own compositions including "Close to It All", "Tuning My Guitar", "Nickel Song", "Beautiful People", "Peace will Come" and "What Have They Done to My Song?"
accompanied by Steve Gray, Martin Kershaw, Brian Odges, Doug Wright, The Strings, leader Patrick Halling.
accompanied by Red Shea, Richard Haynes - sings Summer Side of Life, Saturday Clothes, That's What You Get for Loving Me, Affair on 8th Avenue, If I Could Read Your Mind, Steel Rail Blues, Ten Degrees and Getting Colder, and Early Morning Rain.
Accompanied by Steve Bennett. Ragtime guitarist turned singer-writer, McTell is best-known for The Streets of London.
Accompanied by Red Shea, Richard Haynes. Including: Me and Bobby McGee, Minstrel of the Dawn and Canadian Pacific Trilogy.
Legendary rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry performed at the BBC Television Theatre in 1972. "Johnny B Goode", "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Nadine" are just some of the highlights of this concert, shown in an extended cut. This version includes, for the first time, an epic rendition of "My Ding-a-Ling" that carries all before it and raises innuendo to an art form.
Donovan sings his hits, including : 01. Jennifer Juniper, 02. There Is A Mountain, 03. Catch The Wind, 04. The Ordinary Family, 05. Lovely Princess, 06. People Call Me The Pied Piper, 07. A Well Known Has-Been, 08. Happiness Runs, 09. Colours, 10. Sailing Homeward, 11. Cosmic Wheels/Maria Magenta, 12. The Pee Song, 13. Mellow Yellow
includes his own versions of the hits he wrote for the Carpenters ('We've Only Just Begun,' 'Rainy Days and Mondays') and Three Dog Night ('Just An Old-Fashioned Love Song').
The veteran of such influential groups as Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young now fronts his own band; songs include 'Love the one you're with' and 'Change Partners.'
including 'Lark,' 'It's the Frame,' 'Feeling Feeling' and 'Little Indians' from her second LP.
Best known for his song writing, Buskin includes numbers written for Mary Travers - among them 'Morning Glory' and 'Woman Song.'
3 Dog Night-three lead singers, four powerful instrumentalists - are big business in the USA: usually using rearranged songs by other writers, they notched up 12 gold records in three years, including eight LPs. Tonight they include 'Mama told me not to come' (Randy Newman), 'Just an old-fashioned love song' (Paul Williams) and 'Eli's Coming' (Laura Nyro).
The ex-Rhodes Scholar who brought a new approach to Nashville includes 'Help me make it through the night,' 'Me and Bobby McGee.' With The Band of Thieves. Special guest Rita Coolidge
The sweet-voiced 'soldier of the heart' includes her songs 'Jesus was a Cross-maker,' 'Enchanted Sky Machines' and 'The Kiss.'
Georgia Brown tackles a wide range of songs, from a Cockney medley to the Soul of 'Ain't no sunshine,' from Jacques Brel's 'Fils de' to Randy Newman's 'Mama told me not to come.'
Not so much a folk group - more a 'happening'. The Dubliners offer a selection which includes Shoals of Herring and Whiskey in the Jar.
with Richard Kniss (bass), Mike Taylor (guitar). John Denver, who got his big break when he replaced the leader of the Chad Mitchell Trio in 1965, sings the songs he's written and made famous as a solo artist - including 'Leaving on a jet plane' and last year's American No 1, 'Country Roads.'
Some folk, blues and jazz from the American singer/composer with songs such as 'Black Water' and 'Hey Jude.'
A 30 minute abridged version of the 1972 Sounds for Saturday broadcast, the Mahavishnu Orchestra performs instrumental pieces from their debut album "The Inner Mounting Flame". Featuring musicians John McLaughlin (guitar), Billy Cobham (drums), Rick Laird (bass), Jan Hammer (piano), and Jerry Goodman (violin).
Ian Matthews, ex-Fairport Convention and Southern Comfort, leads the soft-rock group through their Amelia Earhart saga and rarely heard songs by Paul Siebel, Nils Lofgren.
In his short career, Prine has impressed as a song-writer of great potential. His work has been recorded by the likes of Carly Simon, Roberta Flack and Kris Kristofferson - who helped his early career - and he's been described as in the tradition of 'Brando, Dean and Dylan.'
Saxophones Pat Labarbera, Brian Grivna, Jimmy Mosher, Don Englert, Joe Calo Trombones Bruce Paulson, Tony Dimaggio, John Heimkreiter Trumpets Lin Biviano, Jeff Stout, Wayne Naus, John Deflon Piano Robert Dogan Bass Paul Kondziela The man some say is the greatest drum technician alive drives his orchestra through their paces, including jazz standards by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and Thelonious Monk. (Buddy Rich appears by arrangement with Harold Davison)
Don McLean served his song-writing apprenticeship during the time he spent on veteran folk-singer Pete Seeger's wind-powered anti-pollution cruise round the Eastern waterways of the USA. His first LP was ignored until the mysterious hit 'American Pie' forced his work onto a wider public. Tonight's programme includes Don's 'Pie' and his homage to Van Gogh, 'Vincent.'
The Kinks Kronikle brought up to date, from the raucous 'You Really Got Me' to the brass band revival of 'The Village Green Preservation Society.' Ray Davies (lead vocals/guitar), Dave Davies (lead guitar), John Dalton (bass guitar), John Gosling (piano) Mick Avery (drums), Mike Cotton (trumpet), Alan Holmes (saxophone), John Beecham (trombone)
The dynamic Havens strums his way through 'High flying bird,' Graham Nash's 'Teach the children' and Paul Simon's 'Old Friends.'
The Eagles' sound is California, a sweet blend of sophisticated country music that is the 70s equivalent of the sounds put out by the Byrds and Mamas and Papas in 1965. Included tonight is the song that took them to No 1 in the USA, 'Take it easy.' Glen Frey (vocal/lead guitar), Bernie Leadon (vocal/acoustic guitar), Don Henley (drums), Randy Meisner (bass guitar)
Traditional folk music, supplied at 240 volts by our most recent transatlantic musical export Maddy Prior (vocals), Tim Hart (guitar/vocals), Bob Johnson (electric guitar/vocals), Peter Knight (electric violin/vocals), Rick Kemp (bass guitar/vocals)
'It's so hard to say "au revoir". Let's just say "hors d'oeuvres".' Say hello to Martin - he's fun.
with Dudley Moore, Charlotte Nassim, Esmail Msheikh, Tim Walker, Rob Babbington, Chris Karan, Derek Grossmith, Roy Willox, Brian Hawkins, Robin Firman
Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek. With Dave Attwood, Dave Dickie
Larry Lee, lead guitar; Aaron Purdie, drums; Daryl Thomas, trumpet; Edward Folk, conga/percussion; William McBroom, bass guitar; Michael Baker, trumpet; Michael Allen, tenor saxophone; Buddy Jarrett, rhythm guitar; Ronnie Echols, tenor saxophone; Lynda Harper, piano/clavinette
The first of a new series of concert performances by contemporary artists with EMILE LATIMER (congas) ERIC OXENDINE (bass) PAUL WILLIAMS (guitar)
In Concert with The Pop-Arts Quartet
In Concert with Gaylord Birch (drums) John Neumann (bass) Thomas Salisbury (piano)
In Concert with Edward Lanny Hartley (piano)
In Concert with The God Squad HUBERT HEARD (keyboard) KENNY lupper (keyboard) MANUEL KELLorGH (drums) from The Music Centre Vocal backing ROSETTA hk;htower and DORIS TROY Sound CHRIS HOLCOMBE Lighting HARRY THOMAS Producer STANLEY DORFMAN
from the Royal Albert Hall in London Part 1 of a two-part programme in which Petula sings to a capacity audience songs old and new accompanied by FRANK OWENS AND THE ORCHESTRA
from the Royal Albert Hall in London Part 2 of a two-part programme accompanied by FRANK OWENS AND THE ORCHESTRA Vocal accompaniment SUE and SUNNY, with KAY GARNER
JOHN CAMERON'S all-star group of session musicians, featuring ALEXIS KORNER and PETER THORUP
JAN AKKERMAN (lead guitar) THIJS VAN LEER (organ, flute, vocals) BURT REITER (bass guitar) COLIN ALLEN (drums)
Louise Clarke, Cherry Gillespie, Babs Lord, Ruth Pearson, Dee Dee Wilde
In Concert with Slim Chance featuring Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle and JIMMY JEWELL , BILLY LIVSEY BRUCE ROWLAND , CHRIS STEWART KEVIN WESTLAKE
PAUL WILLIAMS has now become one of the hottest properties in the music business having written hits for people such as the Carpenters and Three Dog Night. Musical director JOHNNY PEARSON
with RAY JACKSON (piano) BENORCE BLACKMAN (electric guitar) MELVIN DUNLAP (bass) FRED CASEY (drums)
In Concert with ALLA RAKHA (tabla)
with The Harry Roche Constellation.
STOMU YAMASH'TA (percussion) HISAKO YAMASH'TA (violin) HUGH HOPPER (bass guitar) BRIAN GASCOIGNE (keyboard) BERNIE HOLLAND (guitar) MIKE TRAVIS (drums) SAMMY ABU (vocals/congas/flute) MAXINE NIGHTINGALE (vocals)
The careers of SONNY TERRY and BROWNIE MCGHEE both started on street corners, in churches, clubs back in the 20s and 30s. When they teamed up in 1950. they had both become established singers in their own right.
During her recent British tour Judy Collins taped one of her few TV appearances including hits like' Both Sides Now' and ' Chelsea Morning' as well as new material.
Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart and Paul Burgess. A chance to see this Manchester group perform tracks from 10cc and Sheet Music.
Rufus ' Funky Chicken ' Thomas flies in from Memphis to make a rare TV appearance in England.
On 4 September 1974, Sailor made their first TV appearance to promote their debut album "Sailor" as they perform songs from the album. Featuring members Georg Kajanus, Grant Serpell, Phil Pickett, and Henry Marsh.
Singing tracks from his recent album Stardust
A great big band sound from a group of young up-and-coming musicians.
In Concert under their musical director and arranger WARD SWINGLE
Some tracks from their recent album, including "Step by step", "You need help" and "I've got the music in me".
In Concert
GINGER BAKER (drums/vocals) ADRIAN GURVITZ (guitar/vocals) PAUL GURVITZ (bass guitar/vocals) PETER LEMER (keyboards) MR SNIPS (lead vocals) Lighting WARWICK FIELDING Sound LARRY GOODSON Designer PETER-KINDRED Director BRUCE MILLIARD Producer JOHNNIE STEWART
Singer/Pianist: Alan Price Arranged and conducted by: Derek Wadsworth Sound: Larry Goodson Lighting: Bill Millar Designer: Keith Harris Producer: Stanley Dorfman
An exciting trio from America make their first appearance on British TV.
With the Pridesmen.
In Concert Musical director TONY HYMAS Sound LEN SHOREY Lighting BRIAN CLEMETT Designer PETER KINDRED Producer JOHNNIE STEWART
BRUCE TURNER (alto-clarinet) KATHY STOBART (tenor/baritone) MICK PYNE (piano) DAVE GREEN (bass) TONY MANN (drums)
Sound MICHAEL MCCARTHY Lighting DEREK SLEE Designer PETER KINDRED Producer JOHNNIE STEWART
In Concert Sound PETER ROSE Lighting MIKE JEFFERIES Designer PETER KINDRED Producer JOHNNIE STEWART
In Concert accompanied by RICHARD Sound RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN Lighting JOHN GREEN Designer STUART WALKER Producer JOHNNY STEWART
Orchestra directed by DEL NEWMAN Sound ADRIAN BISHOP-LAGGETr Lighting SAM BARCLAY Designer PETER KINDRED Director BRIAN WHITEHOUSE Producer JOHNNIE STEWART
GAYLORD BIRCH (drums) JOHN NEUMANN (bass) THOMAS SALISBURY (piano) Designer JOHN HURST Producer STANLEY DORFMAN
with the Harry Roche Constellation. Contributors Singer: Johnny Mercer Musicians: The Harry Roche Constellation Designer: Keith Harris Producer: Stanley Dorfman
Designer KENNETH LAWSON Producer NICK HUNTER (Manchester) (Judy Collins appears by arrangement with Robert Patterson )
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