Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

The British actor and singer, Paul Nicholas, remembers a short-lived career as a pop star in the 70s and finding success in musical theatre and film.

The British actor and singer, Paul Nicholas, remembers a short-lived career as a pop star in the 70s and finding success in musical theatre and film.

At the start of the decade, Paul was touring with Richard O'Brien in the stage musical 'Hair', before launching his film career with 'Stardust' in 1974 and The Who-inspired 'Tommy' in 1975. In 1976, he embarked on a short-lived but high-profile pop career, with three Top 20 hits in the UK Singles Chart: "Reggae Like It Used To Be", "Dancing with the Captain", and "Grandma's Party". He released the single "Heaven On The 7th Floor" in 1977 which only just reached the Top 40 in the UK, but peaked at number No. 1 in New Zealand and No. 6 in the US, giving Nicholas a gold record.

Also on the show, Johnnie uncovers the stories from This Week In Music and another classic seven-inch single enters Johnnie's Jukebox.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Tue 17 Apr 2018 00:00
成人快手 Radio 2

More episodes

Previous

Hamish Stuart (Average White Band)

Next

Irish Folk Legend Finbar Furey

See all episodes from Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

Clips

See all clips from Paul Nicholas (2)

Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Three Dog Night

      Joy To The World

      • 25 Years Of Rock 'N' Roll 1971.
      • Connoisseur Collection.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Say You Love Me

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 004.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • The Doors

      Riders on the Storm

      • (Single).
      • Elektra.

  • The Staple Singers

    If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)

    • Heart Full Of Soul 2 (Various Artist.
    • Global Television.

  • Thin Lizzy

    The Rocker

    • Decca Music Group Limited.

  • JOHNNIE'S JUKEBOX

    • Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

      Mainstreet

      • Greatest Hits.
      • Capitol.

  • Genesis

    Carpet Crawlers

  • PAUL NICHOLAS IN CONVERSATION PART ONE

    • John Travolta & Olivia Newton鈥怞ohn

      Summer Nights

      • Grease (Original Movie Soundtrack).
      • Polydor.

    • The Who

      Pinball Wizard

      • The Who Hits 50! (Deluxe Edition).
      • Polydor.
      • 016.

  • John Lennon

    Power To The People

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • Calderstone.

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    The Tears Of A Clown

    • Motown: The Ultimate Hits Collection (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • HOUR 2

    • The Damned

      Smash It Up

      • BIG BEAT.

  • THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

    • Roger Daltrey

      Giving It All Away

      • The Best Of Rock Legends (Various).
      • Telstar.

  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    Boogie Shoes

    • Very Best Of KC & The Sunshine Band.
    • Chrysalis.

  • Dolly Parton

    I Will Always Love You

    • Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection.
    • BMG/RCA.
    • 10.

  • The Doobie Brothers

    China Grove

    • The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers.
    • Warner Bros.

  • PAUL NICHOLAS IN CONVERSATION PART TWO

    • Murray Head

      Jesus Christ Superstar

      • The Very Best of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
      • Polydor Limited.
      • 1.

    • Paul Nicholas

      Heaven On The Seventh Floor

      • Single.
      • RSO.
      • 1.

  • Bee Gees

    How Deep Is Your Love

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Accidents Will Happen

    • Elvis Costello & Attractions- The Man.
    • Imp Records.
    • 4.

  • Slade

    Everyday

    • Slade - Greatest Hits.
    • Union Square.

  • Elkie Brooks

    Pearl's A Singer

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
    • 001.

  • T. Rex

    Ride a White Swan

    • Million Sellers Vol.18 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

Johnnie's Jukebox: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Mainstreet

Johnnie's Jukebox: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Mainstreet
Johnnie Walker and the Sounds of the 70s listeners curate their own personal jukebox, filled with classic seventies seven inches.

This week they're adding "Mainstreet" by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band released in 1977.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 15 Apr 2018 15:00
    成人快手 Radio 2
  • Tue 17 Apr 2018 00:00
    成人快手 Radio 2