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Tom Robinson sits in... joined by David Essex

Tom Robinson sits in for Johnnie Walker and is joined by 70s icon David Essex.

David Essex joins Tom Robinson to share his experiences of the 1970s.
David Essex was one of the decade's biggest stars. In his career, he's had 19 top 40 singles, including two number ones. He's also had 16 top 40 albums and a successful career as an actor, performer and composer.
David was born in Plaistow, East London in 1947 (though the town was part of Essex at that time). He was a keen footballer as a child, but found a love for music as a teenager and played drums before becoming a singer.
He released his first record in 1965, called 'And Tears Came Tumbling Down'. In 1972, he took the lead in the musical, 'Godspell' and in 1973 appeared in the film, 'That'll Be the Day'. His single, 'Rock On' also came out that year, and was an international hit, selling over a million copies and also earning a Grammy Award nomination in America. He went on to great success, releasing 'Gonna Make You A Star' in 1974, 'Hold Me Close' in 1975 and performing sell-out tours, securing his place as one of the biggest teen idols of the 1970's.
He continued his work in musical theatre throughout the decade, starring in the stage version of the Who's 'Tommy' at the Rainbow Theatre in London in 1973 and Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds' in 1978. He also took the role of Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's original production of 'Evita'.
This year, David is performing with the 'Legends - Live!' arena tour, starting on the 4th of April at Manchester Apollo. Suzi Quatro, Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers, Showaddywaddy and Smokie are also on the bill.

Elsewhere in the show, we take a look at 'This Week In Music' from the 1970's, courtesy of the 成人快手 Archives. Plus another listener chooses a record to add to Johnnie's Jukebox.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Feb 2019 03:00
成人快手 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Pratt & McClain

    Happy Days

    • Television's Greatest Hits Volume 3 70s & 80s.
    • Silva Screen Records Ltd.

  • Queen

    Don't Stop Me Now

    • Jazz.
    • Island.
    • 12.

  • David Bowie

    Fame

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Mr. Blue Sky

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Frontiers Records.
    • T1.

  • Curtis Mayfield

    Move On Up

    • The Old Skool Reunion (Various Artis.
    • Global Television.

  • Sister Sledge

    Lost In Music

    • Disco Inferno (Various Artists).
    • East West.
    • 9.

  • Average White Band

    Pick Up The Pieces

    • The Best Of The Average White Band.
    • Hit Label.

  • Joni Mitchell

    This Flight Tonight

    • Joni Mitchell - Blue.
    • Reprise.

  • Gabrielle

    Dreams

    • Now 1993 - The Millennium Series.
    • EMI.

  • AC/DC

    Highway To Hell

    • AC/DC - Highway To Hell.
    • Albert.

  • Sly & the Family Stone

    Family Affair

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Up Around The Bend

    • Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chroni.
    • Fantasy.
    • 24.

  • Badfinger

    Come & Get It

    • Magic Christian Music By Badfinger.
    • Apple.

  • Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway

    Where Is The Love

    • The Best Of Roberta Flack.
    • Atlantic.
    • 4.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    America

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • The Supremes

    Floy Joy

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

  • James Taylor

    Mexico

    • James Taylor - Classic Songs.
    • CBS.

  • Three Dog Night

    Mama Told Me (Not To Come)

    • 25 Years Of No.1 Hits - Vol.1 (Vario.
    • Connoisseur Collection.

  • Amii Stewart

    Knock On Wood

    • Soul Years 1979 (Various Artists).
    • Knight Records.
    • 2.

  • The New Seekers

    I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)

    • 70's Number Ones Vol 2.
    • Old Gold.

  • David Essex

    Rock On

    • David Essex - His Greatest Hits.
    • Mercury.

  • Plastic Bertrand

    Ca Plane Pour Moi

    • VirginMegaMusic Totally 80's (Var).
    • Rhino.

  • Gerry Rafferty

    Baker Street

    • Songs Of The Century (Disc 2).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • David Essex

    Lamplight

    • All The Fun Of The Fair.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 3.

  • Derek and the Dominos

    Layla

  • The Beatles

    The Long and Winding Road

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 027.

  • Orleans

    Dance With Me

    • (Single).
    • Asylum.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Feb 2019 15:00
    成人快手 Radio 2
  • Tue 19 Feb 2019 03:00
    成人快手 Radio 2