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Johnnie Walker hears 70s memories from Mavis Staples, known for her work with family group the Staple Singers.

Johnnie Walker hears 70s memories from Mavis Staples, known for her work with the group The Staple Singers.

Mavis joined her family's band during the 1950s when she was still at school. The group went on to evolve from gospel singers to one of the leading soul and R&B groups of the seventies. The decade saw them have hits with the likes of "Respect Yourself", "I'll Take You There" and "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)" as well as perform with The Band at their iconic concert The Last Waltz.

Also on the show, Johnnie digs out some of the best of the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ archive. Plus another listener helps to add a classic seven-inch single into Johnnie's Jukebox.

1 hour, 56 minutes

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Tue 16 Jun 2015 03:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Jimmy Cliff

      The Harder They Come

      • BR Music.

  • Edison Lighthouse

    Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

    • 70's Number Ones Vol 3.
    • Old Gold.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • Dolly Parton

      I Will Always Love You

      • Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection.
      • BMG/RCA.
      • 10.

  • The Doobie Brothers

    China Grove

    • The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Neil Diamond

    He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

    • Born To Run.
    • CBS.

  • The Beach Boys

    Add Some Music To Your Day

    • Sunflower.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 3.

  • MY 70S: MAVIS STAPLES PART ONE

    • The Staple Singers

      Respect Yourself

      • Ultimate Soul Collection Vol.2 (Vario.
      • Warner Bros.

  • Billy Preston

    Nothing From Nothing

    • Castle Communications.

  • John Martyn

    May You Never

  • Eagles

    One of These Nights

    • The Best Of Eagles.
    • Asylum.

  • Mott the Hoople

    The Golden Age Of Rock 'n' Roll

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Sony.

  • The Clash

    I Fought The Law

  • HOUR 2

    • Peter Frampton

      Baby, I Love Your Way

      • Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way.
      • A&M.

  • Van Morrison

    Natalia

    • Wavelength.
    • Polydor Limited.
    • 3.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John

      You're The One That I Want

      • Grease (Original Movie S/Track).
      • Polydor.

  • John Lennon

    Stand By Me

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

  • JOHNNIE'S JUKEBOX

    • America

      A Horse With No Name

      • America's Greatest Hits - History.
      • Warner Bros.

  • James Taylor

    You've Got a Friend

    • James Taylor - Classic Songs.
    • CBS.

  • MY 70S: MAVIS STAPLES PART TWO

    • The Band

      The Weight

      • The Hits Of 1968 (Various Artists).
      • MFP.

  • Arrival

    Friends

    • Alan Freeman's First Lesson (Various.
    • Decca.

  • Bill Withers

    Lean On Me

    • Nightlife II (Various Artists).
    • Solitaire Collection.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • Derek and the Dominos

      Layla

      • American Dreams II (Various Artists).
      • Solitaire Collection.

Johnnie's Jukebox: America - A Horse With No Name

Johnnie's Jukebox: America - A Horse With No Name

Johnnie Walker curates his own personal jukebox, filled with classic seventies seven inches.

This week he's adding "A Horse With No Name" by America, released in 1972.Β 

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Jun 2015 15:05
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
  • Tue 16 Jun 2015 03:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2