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Shaun Keaveny sits in: Saluting Johnnie Walker's 70s run!

Shaun Keaveny sits in. marking the anniversary of Johnnie Walker's first Sounds of the 70s, this day in 2009, plus more archive action from the Rock Date Diary.

On the 5th of April 2009, Johnnie Walker officially took the reins of Sounds of the 70s. Johnnie was passed the baton by none other than 70s legend, Steve Harley. Shaun tips his hat to Johnnie, with a dip into the past to hear a snippet of that very show.

As well as playing you the best of the crop from the decade's huge musical feast, Shaun will also delve into the BBC archive to bring you significant happenings from the Rock Date Diary plus there will be another 70s Country Classic pick.

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Music Played

  • Status Quo

    Down Down

    • Whatever You Want - V.Best Of Status.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Gloria Jones

    Tainted Love

    • Vixen.
    • Parlophone UK.
    • 4.

  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    Get Down Tonight

    • Billboard Top Hits 1975.
    • Rhino.

  • The Damned

    Neat, Neat, Neat

    • Damned Damned Damned.
    • Demon Records.
    • 001.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Street Fighting Man

    • The Rolling Stones - Forty Licks.
    • Abkco.

  • Olivia Newton‐John

    A Little More Love

    • Olivia Newton-John - Greatest Hits.
    • EMI.

  • Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

    Woodstock

    • Deja Vu.
    • Rhino Atlantic.
    • 5.

  • Squeeze

    Up The Junction

    • Big Squeeze: The Very Best Of Squeeze.
    • Universal/A&M.

  • The Detroit Spinners

    It's A Shame

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.
    • 4.

  • George Harrison

    Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)

    • Living In The Material World.
    • Apple.
    • 2.

  • Santana

    Oye Como Va

    • Santana's Greatest Hits.
    • CBS.

  • Harry J. Allstars

    Liquidator

    • Rhythm & Blues Beat Volume 2.
    • Island.

  • Derek and the Dominos

    Layla

    • Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs.
    • Polydor.

  • The Supremes

    Nathan Jones

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Paul Simon

    50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

    • Paul Simon - Negotiations & Love Song.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 6.

  • Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

    Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

    • 20 Number 1's Of The 70's (Various).
    • MFP.

  • Eagles

    Take It Easy

    • Singles & B-Sides.
    • Rhino.

  • Townes Van Zandt

    Pancho and Lefty

    • The Late Great Townes Van Zandt.
    • Capitol Records.
    • 8.

  • XTC

    Making Plans for Nigel

    • Virgin.

  • Shocking Blue

    Venus

    • Bangers For Boomers (Various Artists).
    • Universal Music.

  • The Only Ones

    Another Girl, Another Planet

    • John Peel Right Time, Wrong Speed 1977-1987 (Various Artists).
    • Warner Music TV.

  • Pink Floyd

    Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2

    • EMI.

  • Amii Stewart

    Knock On Wood

    • Ultimate 70s.
    • Dockland Music.
    • 9.

Broadcast

  • Sunday15:00
    BBC Radio 2