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Radio 2,01 Mar 2026,115 mins

Available for 24 days

On the 22nd May 1979, Gary Numan made his TV debut on the Old Grey Whistle Test with Tubeway Army. Fast forward to now and Gary is still active, he's recently announced a headline show at London's Crystal Palace Bowl this summer. Bob has selected that first groundbreaking debut for his 'Best of the Test'. There is a big rock birthday on the way...David Gilmour celebrates his 80th birthday at the start of March so Bob will tip his hat to the Pink Floyd legend. Also on the programme, more tracks from Bob's 'Rock Date Diary' plus another 70s Country Classic pick. A Listen Entertainment Production for BBC Radio 2.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Take a Chance on Me
    Take a Chance on Me
    ABBA
  3. 2.
    Life Is a Dance
    Life Is a Dance
    Chaka Khan
  4. 3.
    Love Will Keep Us Together
    Love Will Keep Us Together
    Captain & Tennille