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Andy Scott from Sweet is Johnnie's My 70s guest

Guitarist Andy Scott joined Sweet (or The Sweet) in 1970 and has never looked back.

After more than 50 years, the band is still regarded by fans as a national treasure and their hits are part of the very fabric of the sound of the decade.

The band rose to fame in the early 70s and first hit the UK singles chart in 1971. They went on to ride high on the wave of glam rock and notched up 13 UK top 20 hits during the decade, including their number one single Blockbuster. Frontman Brian Connolly left in 1979, and the band broke up in 1981.

Different versions of the band continued off and on through the decades, but now Andy is the only surviving member.

Now, he and his new bandmates have recently released a single, which was originally written in 1973. They’re also heading out on a UK tour in December.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Sun 23 Jul 2023 15:00
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Music Played

  • Elton John & Kiki Dee

    Don't Go Breaking My Heart

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • Donna Summer

    I Feel Love

    • Mercury.

  • The Manhattans

    Kiss & Say Goodbye

    • Friends & Lovers (Various Artists).
    • K-Tel.

  • Status Quo

    Whatever You Want

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • Screamin' Lord Sutch

    Gotta Keep Rockin'

  • Mungo Jerry

    In The Summertime

    • In The Summertime-Sound Of 70's, Part.
    • Old Gold.

  • Bob Welch

    Ebony Eyes

    • Greatest Hits & More.
    • Airline Records.
    • 1.

  • Johnny Bristol

    Hang On In There Baby

    • And They Danced All Night.
    • Debutante.

  • Kenny

    The Bump

    • Super 70's (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • The Boomtown Rats

    I Don't Like Mondays

  • The Isley Brothers

    That Lady

    • Epic.

  • Ace

    How Long

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • The Knack

    My Sharona

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

  • Led Zeppelin

    Immigrant Song

    • Led Zeppelin III.
    • Atlantic.

  • Eagles

    The Long Run

    • The Best Of Eagles.
    • Asylum.

Broadcast

  • Sun 23 Jul 2023 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2