‘Insight’ 1976 BBC Radio Series (Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne, Roy Wood etc)

Well worth checking this out on the BBC Iplayer. I’ve heard the Fleetwood Mac and Jackson Browne ones so far. The Fleetwood Mac one being of interest as it’s from the period when they were still promoting the 1975 FM album. Talking about the history of the band to date. Currently i'm listening to the Stones episode. Interviews with Mick, Keith, Bill, Billy Preston etc. talking about the 1975 US Tour.

These shows start disappearing from the Iplayer tonight so get them whilst you can.


1. Sun Records of Memphis

INSIGHT - Sun Records of Memphis - catalyst for 1950s Rock & Roll. Refers to early record stars, new studio techniques & the breaking down of racial & musical barriers. Presented by Charlie Gillett.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t1q51/Insight_Sun_Records_of_Memphis/

2. The Sound of New Orleans

INSIGHT - The Sound of New Orleans refers to Fats Domino, Jewel King, Professor Longhair, Heuy 'Piano' Smith, the Meters, drumming. Presented by Charlie Gillett.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4qyf/Insight_The_Sound_of_New_Orleans/

3. Jackson Browne

INSIGHT - Jackson BROWNE interviewed about his music and career.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4r63/Insight_Jackson_Browne/

4. Fleetwood Mac

INSIGHT - Profile of Fleetwood Mac. Presented by Alan Black.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4r65/Insight_Fleetwood_Mac/


5. Blue Eyed Soul

INSIGHT. Blue Eyed Soul - How black music has been interpreted by white performers Introduced by Johnnie Walker.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4r67/Insight_Blue_Eyed_Soul/

6. Roy Wood

Roy Wood interviewed about his music and career. Presented by Alan Black.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4rqk/Insight_Roy_Wood/

7. Rolling Stones - Tour of the Americas '75

INSIGHT - Tour of the Americas '75. A report on the Rolling Stones' 1975 tour of America presented by Alexis Korner.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4rqt/Insight_Tour_of_the_Americas_75/



Here’s the remaining episodes to be broadcast:

1. 21 Jul 2010 03:00–04:00 BBC 6 Music
Marvin Gaye Part 1
1/2. A look at Gaye's early years, duetting partnerships and his writers and producers.

2. 22 Jul 2010 03:00–04:00 BBC 6 Music
Marvin Gaye Part 2
2/2. How Gaye became his own writer and producer.

3. 23 Jul 2010 03:00–04:00 BBC 6 Music
Norman Petty and Bill Nelson
Stuart Grundy examines the works of Norman Petty and Bill Nelson.

 

Thanks for the alert.

 

Another 'Insight' episode was broadcast last night. This one is again on the Rolling Stones.

Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood interviewed back in 1976 about the latest Stones LP, Black and Blue and their '76 tour.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t3t4y/Insight_The_Rolling_Stones/

 

Listened to the show and found myself really enjoying the Black and Blue album, they play most of the tracks. It's better than I previously gave it credit for. Although nothing can save Cherry Oh Baby. Dreadful

 

Roy Wood

This is a great show, with fine (and long) musical examples. Quite a bit from vinyl too. Two unreleased/unheard tracks (his first guitar instrumental, sounds like an acetate, and one from the last Wizzard sessions - more like ELO plays big band.) Roy still sounded crazy. I'd like to hear a Jeff Lynne interview over the same period, for another view.

 

Excellent stuff! Love BBC Docs radio and tv alike.