Renaissance, clad in shiny period fashions, took to the stage of Golders Green Hippodrome, to launch the BBC’s Sight & Sound series. The set mostly comprises pristine renditions of earlier faves bereft of any improvisational danger, including Mother Russia, Carpet Of The Sun and Ocean Gypsy.
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana leads his band in highlights from a concert recorded in 1976, featuring the classics Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va and Soul Sacrifice.
Introduced by ALAN BLACK
Introduced by BOB HARRIS
Recorded at the Golders Green Hippodrome.
70s rockers Graham Parker and the Rumour in concert at the Hippodrome in Golders Green, introduced by David 'Kid' Jensen.
From Golders Green Hippodrome, London, October 27th 1977. Presenter Pete Drummond explains that Alex Harvey had announced his retirement from performing just days before the scheduled recording, so TV listings included his band in the title, even though they did not appear in the show. Instead, the broadcast program included a set from AC/DC, including Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be, Let There Be Rock and I'm A Rocker.
Alan Black introduces Joan Armatrading in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1977. Her band comprises Quitman Dennis (saxophones, flute, vocals), Red Young (keyboards, vocals, thumb piano), Jerry Donahue (guitar, vocals), Bryan Garofalo (bass) and David Kemper (drums).
Over to London this weekend for a concert by 70′s legends Supertramp, recorded by the BBC as part of their Sight and Sound series on November 17, 1977.
Pete Drummond introduces a concert from Queen Mary College with Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Chaz Jankel and Dr Feelgood.
Pete Drummond introduces performances by Gilbert O'Sullivan and Chris de Burgh at the Golders Green Hippodrome.
John Miles from the Great Hall, Queen Mary College, London
Gallagher and Lyle from the Reg Maxwell Hall , Aylesbury
Mari Wilson and the Wilsations on stage at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin
Joe Jackson on stage at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin. Introduced by Steve Blacknell
Mark Ellen introduces UB40 on stage at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin in 1983
A performance by Irish guitar rockers Thin Lizzy in concert at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin. The set consists of Jailbreak, Cold Sweat, The Sun Goes Down, The Boys Are Back In Town, Rosalie and Baby Please Don't Go. This is the first concert featuring new members Darren Wharton and John Sykes, alongside Phil Lynott, Brian Downey and Scott Gorham.
The Thompson Twins on stage at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin.
Randy Newman on stage at the Planet Theatre, Slough.
Level 42 on stage at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin.
A Flock of Seagulls on stage at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin.
The Undertones at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin Introduced by Mark Ellen
Weapon of Peace on stage at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin. Introduced by Pete Drummond
The Truth on stage at Goldiggers, Chippenham. Introduced by Steve Blacknell
Pete Drummond introduces a concert by ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore from Goldiggers. Songs include Rocking Every Night, Shapes of Things, Hold on to Love, Victims of the Future, Empty Rooms, End of the World, and Back on the Streets.
The Europeans on stage at The Gold Diggers, Chippenham. Introduced by Pete Drummond
Wang Chung on stage at The Gold Diggers, Chippenham. Introduced by Steve Blacknell
Pete Drummond introduces a 1984 concert by The Boomtown Rats from Goldiggers in Chippenham.
Curtis Mayfield at The Marcus Garvey Centre, Nottingham. Introduced by Pete Drummond
Aswad from The Marcus Garvey Centre, Nottingham. Introduced by David Hepworth
Nena from Aston University, Birmingham. Introduced by Steve Blacknell
The Style Council on the stage at The Gold Diggers, Chippenham Introduced by Pete Drummond
Marillion on stage at The Gold Diggers, Chippenham. Introduced by Steve Blacknell
Ian Dury and The Music Students on stage at The Gold Diggers, Chippenham.
Blancmange on stage at The Gold Diggers, Chippenham Introduced by Steve Blacknell
