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BBC In Concert Season 1970

October. 09,1970
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8.5
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Intimate concerts for the new breed of singer-songwriter.

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BBC In Concert Season 1970 Full Episode Guide

Episode 12 - Tom Paxton
First Aired: December. 28,1970

Episode 11 - Mac Davis
First Aired: December. 21,1970

Two of this year's hits were composed by Mac Davis. In the Ghetto, which Presley took to the top and Something's Burning, which Kenny Rogers sang. His first single I'll paint you a song waa released earlier this year.

Episode 10 - Alan Price
First Aired: December. 14,1970

Alan Price with friends

Episode 9 - Mason Williams
First Aired: December. 07,1970

Mason Williams with special guest Esther Ofarim who sings one of his best-known compositions Saturday Night at the World and joins him in Cinderella Rockerfella Musical

Episode 8 - Randy Newman
First Aired: November. 30,1970

Episode 7 - Tony Joe White
First Aired: November. 23,1970

Episode 6 - James Taylor
First Aired: November. 13,1970

This solo performance from James Taylor includes songs from his albums Sweet Baby James, Mud Slide Slim, and a selection of other songs. 1. With A Little Help From My Friends; 2. Fire & Rain; 3. Rainy Day Man; 4. Steamroller Blues; 5. Greensleeves; 6. The Highway Song; 7. Carolina In My Mind; 8. Long Ago & Far Away; 9. Sweet Baby James; 10. Riding On A Railroad; 11. You Can Close Your Eyes.

Episode 5 - David Crosby And Graham Nash
First Aired: November. 09,1970

sing Crosby, Stills and Nash

Episode 4 - Bobbie Gentry
First Aired: October. 30,1970

Bobbie Gentry sings a number of songs including her classic Ode to Billy Joe , a new single Fancy, Reflections, and Benjamin.

Episode 3 - Elton John
First Aired: October. 23,1970

Elton John performs some of his own material with lyrics by Bernie Taupin including Your Song, 60 Years On, The Greatest Discovery, Burn Down the Mission

Episode 2 - John Sebastian
First Aired: October. 16,1970

John Sebastian is a kind, gentle man whose work overflows with love. Once with the Even Dozen Jug Band and Lovin' Spoonful, he's now a solo star. Tonight he sings What a Day for a Day Dream, Loving You, Darling Be Home Soon, and She's a Lady.

Episode 1 - Joni Mitchell
First Aired: October. 09,1970

The first in a series of concert performances by the new generation of performer-composers. Tonight Joni Mitchell 's repertoire includes her first hit Both Sides Now, her new song California, as well as Big Yellow Taxi and Chelsea Morning.

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