Catch a fire is the fifth studio album by the reggae band the wailers, released in april 1973. The old grey whistle test reigned the music television airwaves from 19711988, appearing as an antichart show on bbc 2. It gave chance for all people to see a bigger spectrum of music and for ardent fan of this type of music to be entertained. The old grey whistle test was a unique part of british broadcasting history, where alternative music never really got a play on main stream telly.
Over its incredible 16year run from 19711987 the old grey whistle test was. Bob marley was born on february 6, 1945, in nine miles, saint ann, jamaica, to norval marley and cedella booker. The wailers stir it up live old grey whistle test 1973. The term old grey whistle test was lifted directly from tin pan alley where songs were played to the doormen in grey suits. With bob harris, richard williams, anne nightingale, andrew bailey. After touring and recording in the united kingdom with johnny nash, nashs departure to the united states left the band without enough money to return home. During its 16year run it showcased only the most earnest exponents of whichever musical style was currently popular, and given that the programmes heyday coincided with the early 70s, some of the footage. Robin trowers 197475 performances on the old grey whistle.
Buy the old grey whistle test 2 dvd 1971 from amazons movies store. Dire straits sultans of swing old grey whistle test. It was their first album released by island records. How we made the old grey whistle test culture the guardian. Another song written by bob marley, i shot the sheriff, was made a hit by eric clapton on the album 461 ocean boulevard, july 1974. The old grey whistle test dvd various artists songs. The cover of the wailers first album the wailing wailers, released in 1965, carried a picture of the three principals bunny wailer, bob marley and peter tosh neatly groomed in tuxedos and bow ties above the strapline jamaicas top rated singing sensations. I discovered that playing the discs on random cuts out all the drivel, though, and only plays the music. For better and for worse, the old grey whistle test was probably the most resolutely serious music programme ever broadcast on television. The first in a series of three old grey whistle test dvd compilations to be exported to the u. Rory gallagher, walk on hot coals, live on the whistle test by 25thnovember1970.
It took over the bbc2 late night slot from disco 2, which ran between september 1970 and july 1971, while continuing to feature nonchart music. Bob marley on the old grey whistle test 1973 november 8, 2007 9. Lynyrd skynyrdi got the same old blues bbc 1975 by gustavo orozco. Bob marley the wailers concrete jungle the grey old whistle test. The cimarons, winston groovy, dennis alcapone, the marvels, nicky thomas and the pioneers.
The old grey whistle test features performances by such legends as john lennon elton john bob marley lynyrd skynyrd rory gallagher the police rem and u2 often at the start of their legendary careers. The old grey whistle test 19711975 tv show in bbc 2. To longtime fans of the legendary bbc music series old grey whistle test, do not raise your hopes for this 2010 compilation. The old grey whistle test usually abbreviated to whistle test or ogwt was a british television music show. The old gray whistle test years 1971 1972 david bowie, rory gallagher, wishbone ash, steppenwolf, roxy music40 2. Things had changed somewhat by the time the group made their first uk tv appearance on the old grey whistle test on may 1, 1973.
The old grey whistle test usually abbreviated to whistle test or ogwt was a british television music show it was commissioned by david attenborough and aired on bbc2 from 1971 to 1988. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Ziggy marley will release his sixth solo studio album, ziggy marley, on may 20th through tuff gong worldwide. John lennon, bob marley, captain beefheart, elton john, mick jagger, bruce springsteen and david bowie each came under the interviewing spotlight, while.
But if youre looking for a 21stcentury roxy music or new york dolls, youd better hope there isnt a 21stcentury bob harris calling the shots. Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts. Stir it up was marleys first successful song outside jamaica. The wailers speelden op 1 mei 1973 in het britse popprogramma the old grey whistle test. It was commissioned by david attenborough 1 and aired on bbc2 from 1971 to 1988. For one night only, hosted by bob harris, is a live threehour show with music, special guests and rare archive to mark 30 years since the legendary series was last.
Whispering bob harris is to host the old grey whistle test once again. For me, the best of all were bob marley and the wailers. Popular videos the old grey whistle test the old grey whistle test topic. The new york dolls play mock rock on british tv music. Dire straits sultans of swing old grey whistle test by b0zz3. Featuring performances from peter frampton, richard thompson, albert lee and more. Stir it up was marley s first successful song outside jamaica. To be sure, this includes plenty of great music from everybody from the faces to television, judee sill to. Between 1971 and 1987, bbc televisions the old grey whistle test was crucial viewing for any serious rock fan, a weekly digest of live performance, concert footage, interviews, and news, presented for most of that run by the gently bearded whisper of dj bob harris. In the first two, see little bit of sympathy and bridge of sighs from the.
Stir it up is a song composed by bob marley in 1967 and first recorded by his group the. Rick wakeman catherine of aragon filmfinders january 23, 1973 roberta flack sonny and sister joy, i never dreamed youd leave in summer mike absalom hector the dope sniffing hound, saga of wpc sadie stick the rolling stones happy, all down the line concert clips. The old grey whistle test 40th anniversary the theme tune and where the name came from by rhinouk. Aug 28, 2017 how we made the old grey whistle test.
On each appearance they gave us two classic tracks which can be viewed in the videos below. How we made the old grey whistle test the guardian. The old grey whistle test was on for years so there couldnt have been a lack of material to fill the dvds. The old grey whistle test is a project developed by todd osbern intended to provide springfield and surrounding area artists in local bands. Jun, 2011 t he dolls appearance on the old grey whistle test kickstarted the war between punks and hippies three years early. The couple planned to get married but norval left kingston before this could happen.
Hosted by bob harris, this live studio show features music, special guests and rare archive footage to mark the 30 years since the legendary series was last broadcast. Marley in a blue workshirt, eyes screwed shut, looked like a young messiah. Bauhaus ziggy stardust live at the old grey whistle test. Bob harris, anne nightingale, dave hepworth, steve howe, mark ellen, jon anderson, rick wakeman, john cooper clarke, alan white, dennis locorriere, ray sawyer. Whoever chose the tracks for this album has been listening to bob marley legend a little to often as 11 of the 20 tracks appear on both albums. They perform stir it up and concrete jungle during this set. Before filming, dolls frontman david johansen told presenter bob harris he had. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Check out african woodstock on facebook promoting peace and luv.
Bob marley on the old grey whistle test 1973 cynicalc. Robin trower and his band stopped by the bbc studios in 1974 and 1975 to perform on the classic tv show, the old grey whistle test. A digital preorder will be available beginning february 26th. Bob marley reggae wailers clipping old grey whistle test color. Bonnie raitt and tom petty and the heartbreakers, made their first showing on whistle test. T he dolls appearance on the old grey whistle test kickstarted the war between punks and hippies three years early. Musiceel download bob marley and the wailers mp3 music. This is bauhaus ziggy stardust live at the old grey whistle test by old school legacy remo on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. Things had changed somewhat by the time the group made their first uk tv appearance on the old grey whistle test on may 1. The wailers performed the song on the old grey whistle test in 1973 during their first trip to the uk. I am a huge marley fan and was slightly puzzzled by a few of the selected songs like roots, rock, reggae, yes its a good song, but one of bobs best. The wailers played in a major london firm the grey old whistle.