BBC - Old Grey Whistle Test 70s Gold 2011 [MP4-AAC](oan)

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BBC - Old Grey Whistle Test 70s Gold 2011 [MP4-AAC](oan)





The Old Grey Whistle Test was launched on 21st September 1971 from a tiny studio
tucked behind a lift shaft on the fourth floor of BBC Television Centre. From humble
beginnings it has gone on to provide some of the best and most treasured music
archive that the BBC has to offer.

This programme takes us on a journey and celebrates the musically mixed-up decade
that was the 1970s and which is reflected in the OGWT archive. There are classic
performances from the glam era by Elton John and David Bowie, an early UK TV
appearance from Curtis Mayfield, the beginnings of heavy metal with Steppenwolfs
iconic Born to be Wild anthem and the early punk machinations of the 'mock rock
New York Dolls. 1973 being the pinnacle year sees archive from Roxy Music, the
Wailers and Vinegar Joe. The programme's finale celebrates the advent of punk and
new wave with unforgettable performances from Patti Smith, Blondie, Iggy Pop and
the Jam.

Artists featured: Elton John, Lindisfarne, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys
Knight & the Pips, Steppenwolf, Vinegar Joe, Brinsley Schwarz, New York Dolls
Argent, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Captain Beefheart, Johnny Winter, Dr Feelgood
Gil Scott Heron, Patti Smith, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Cher & Greg Allman
Talking Heads, the Jam, Blondie, Iggy Pop and the Specials.



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FORMAT: .......................: MP4
FULLSIZE: .....................: 864 MiB
RESOLUTION: ...................: 720*404=16:9
FRAME RATE: ...................: 25.000 fps
AUDIO MP3: ....................: 256 Kbps [stereo]
CHANNELS: .....................: 2 Front: L/R
LANGUAGE: .....................: English
SUBTITLES: ....................: NONE
RUNTIME: ......................: 1h 28mn

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