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Johnnie re-visits the decade of big hair, big riffs, Blondie, Bolan and Bowie. He chats to Paul Carrack about the decade that launched his career.

Johnnie re-visits the decade of big hair, big riffs, Blondie, Bolan and Bowie. On this week's show, Johnnie chats to keyboardist and singer-songwriter Paul Carrack about the decade that launched his career.

Following thee release of his 14th solo album, and ahead of three concerts performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul reflects on where it all began - in the pub rock band Ace. Paul talks about growing up in Sheffield, achieving fame and success and playing with Roxy Music.

Also on the show Maria Mawson from Sheffield talks Queen and Dire Straits, whilst remembering what the decade meant to her in 'My 70s', and Johnnie spins three gems from a classic 70s album.

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Sun 10 Apr 2011 15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Hour 1

    • Billy Ocean

      Love Really Hurts Without You

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

  • The Beach Boys

    Calfornia Saga/ California

  • Featured Album: Blue

    • Joni Mitchell

      Carey

  • The Undertones

    Here Comes The Summer

    • The Anthology.
    • Sanctuary.

  • Elton John & Kiki Dee

    Don't Go Breaking My Heart

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Pink Floyd

    Fat Old Sun

  • Badfinger

    No Matter What

    • Badfinger - No Dice.
    • Apple.

  • My 70s: Maria Mawson

    • Alice Cooper

      School's Out

  • Jim Croce

    Time In A Bottle

  • Frankie Valli

    Grease

  • Elton John

    Crocodile Rock

  • David Cassidy

    Daydreamer

  • The Jam

    Eton Rifles

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Dreams

  • Blondie

    Denis

  • Steve Harley & Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

    Here Comes The Sun

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

  • Featured Album: Blue

    • Joni Mitchell

      California

  • Slade

    How Does It Feel?

    • Slade - Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Hour 2

    • Fleetwood Mac

      Go Your Own Way

      • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
      • Warner Bros.
      • 006.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Thunder Road

    • The Essential Bruce Springsteen.
    • Columbia.

  • The Congregation

    Softly Whispering I Love You

    • 20 Songs Of Love From The 70's (Vario.
    • MFP.

  • Lynyrd Skynyrd

    Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Alabama

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.

  • Johnnie speaks to Paul Carrack

    • Ace

      How Long

  • Gary Wright

    Dreamweaver

  • Poco

    Keep On Tryin'

  • Grateful Dead

    TRUCKIN'

  • Featured Album: Blue

    • Joni Mitchell

      My Old Man

  • Johnny Cash

    A Thing Called Love

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

Broadcast

  • Sun 10 Apr 2011 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2