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I Wanna Be A Cosmonaut

Johnnie spins the hits and digs out the rarities from the decade of big hair, big flares and big riffs. Plus, Billy Bragg joins him to share his memories of the decade.

Johnnie spins the hits and digs out the rarities from the decade of big hair, big flares and big riffs and Billy Bragg joins him to share his memories of the decade.

Bragg formed a punk band, Riff Raff, towards the end of the 70s and released a number of singles. His formative musical experiences came from watching Dr. Feelgood, and he talks about the influence Wilko Johnson had on him and the realisation that you didn't have to be cool to be a musician. He also talks about his love of artists including Jackson Browne, The Selecter and Bob Marley, and the output of the legendary Stiff record label.

Also on the show, Johnnie spins tracks from a classic LP from the 70s.

1 hour, 56 minutes

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Sun 29 Apr 2012 15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Hour 1

    • Desmond Dekker

      You Can Get It If You Really Want

  • Paul Simon

    Kodachrome

    • The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 1).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 5.

  • Featured Album: Eagles

    • Eagles

      Take It Easy

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Pump It Up

    • Elvis Costello & Attractions- The Man.
    • Imp Records.

  • My 70s: Billy Bragg (Part One)

    • England 1970 World Cup Squad

      Back Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

  • Rod Stewart

    You Wear It Well

  • Ronnie Lane

    Give Me A Penny

  • Jackson Browne

    The Pretender

  • Dr. Feelgood

    Milk & Alcohol

  • Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance

    How Come

    • Anymore For Anymore... Plus.
    • See For Miles.

  • Bad Company

    Can't Get Enough

    • Driving Rock (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.
    • 1.

  • Featured Album: Eagles

    • Eagles

      Witchy Woman

  • Helen Reddy

    Delta Dawn

  • Dobie Gray

    Drift Away

    • Soul Inspiration (Various Artists).
    • Dino.

  • Don McLean

    Vincent

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1972 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Hour 2

    • Sweet

      Fox On The Run

      • The Very Best Of.
      • Polygram Tv.
      • 20.

  • Lene Lovich

    Lucky Number

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

  • Gary Moore

    Parisienne Walkways

    • Emerald Rock (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Nicky Thomas

    Love Of The Common People

    • Dancing On Sunshine - 22 Reggae Hits.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Who'll Stop The Rain

  • Pretenders

    Brass In Pocket

    • The Female Touch 2 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • My 70s: Billy Bragg (Part Two)

    • The Jam

      In The City

  • Riff Raff

    I Wanna Be A Cosmonaut

  • Riff Raff

    Romford Girls

  • Elvis Costello

    The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes

  • Bob Marley - No Woman, No Cry

  • Ricky Nelson

    Garden Party

  • Linda Ronstadt

    Poor Poor Pitiful Me

  • Featured Album: Eagles

    • Eagles

      Peaceful Easy Feeling

  • John Lennon

    Imagine

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

Broadcast

  • Sun 29 Apr 2012 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2