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A special mellow playlist of easy 70s tunes to coax you into the new year, and the 'Best of Test' comes from David Bowie in 1972 to mark a decade since his passing.

Join Bob to ease yourself gently into the new year with his specially curated playlist for this week – it's all mellow!

Plus a dip into the OGWT archives with ‘Best of the Test’. This week, Bob remembers David Bowie on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Hear a track from David's legendary appearance on the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1972.

Also on the show, more tracks from Bob's 'Rock Date Diary' plus another 70s Country Classic pick.

To listen on most smart speakers, just say “Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris".

Produced by Listen Entertainment for BBC Radio 2.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Music Played

  • 4 minutes ago

    Carly Simon

    The Right Thing To Do

    • The Very Best Of Carly Simon.
    • Global Television.
  • 7 minutes ago

    Barry Manilow

    Could It Be Magic

    Lyricist: Adrienne Anderson.
    • The Essential.
    • Arista.
    • 7.
  • 13 minutes ago

    Third World

    Cool Meditation

    • Journey To Addis.
    • Island Records.
    • 3.
  • 19 minutes ago

    Phoebe Snow

    Every Night

    • Uncovered (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.
  • 20 minutes ago

    George Harrison

    My Sweet Lord

    • All Things Must Pass.
    • EMI.
    • 4.
  • 29 minutes ago

    Bill Withers

    Lean On Me

    • Still Bill.
    • Columbia/Legacy.
    • 5.
  • 33 minutes ago

    Carole King

    You've Got a Friend

    • Carole King - Tapestry.
    • Epic.
  • 40 minutes ago

    Van Morrison

    Into The Mystic

    • Still On Top - The Greatest Hits.
    • Exile.
  • 44 minutes ago

    Supertramp

    Give A Little Bit

    • The Very Best Of Supertramp.
    • Polygram Tv.

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