Episodes 17

1 Donovan

January 4, 1971

Donovan with DANNY THOMPSON on bass

2 Rod McKuen

February 13, 1971

One of the world's greatest song-writers in a programme of his songs with his guest Mr Kelly, GB Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra

3 Neil Young

April 26, 1971

Neil Young gave this solo performance in February 1971 at the BBC's television studio, Shepherd's Bush in London.His songs include Dance, dance, dance; Old man; Heart of Gold; Don't let it bring you down; Lonely boy; A Man needs a Maid; Journey through the past.

4 Melanie Safka

May 8, 1971

Ten minutes with American singer and songwriter Melanie Safka

5 Ray Stevens

May 10, 1971

Who is Ray Stevens ? That was the question Ray Stevens kept asking during his own show. He's a deceptively talented musician and writer of Everything is Beautiful, Ahab the Arab and Bridget the Midget.

6 Guy Fletcher

May 24, 1971

Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett sing songs including Mary in the Market, With the Eyes of a Child, Over the Hills.

7 Labi Siffre

June 7, 1971

Labi Siffre sings songs including ' Make my day,' ' Rocking chair,' ' Thank your lucky stars.'

8 Gallagher And Lyle

June 14, 1971

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9 Neil Diamond

June 21, 1971

Neil Diamond performs 1. Sweet Caroline 2. Solitary Man 3. Cracklin' Rosie 4. Done Too Soon 5. A Modern Day Version of Love 6. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 7. Holly Holy 8. I Am I Said 9. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show.

10 The Pentangle

September 18, 1971

Train Song, Hunting Song, Light Flight, In Time, The House Carpenter, I've Got a Feeling

11 Carole King

October 2, 1971

With her album 'Tapestry' topping the US charts for several weeks and the quantity of her songs being recorded by other artists, Carole King has emerged as the most accomplished female songwriter of the decade. Accompanied by JO MAMA with guest appearance by James Taylor on guitar

12 James Taylor and Carole King

November 13, 1971

Accompanied by RUSS KUNKEL , LEE SKLAR and JO MAMA Songs including Close Your Eyes, Long Ago and Far Away, Rainy Day Man, You've Gotta Friend, Love Has Brought Me Around

13 Laura Nyro

November 20, 1971

Laura Nyro makes her first appearance on British TV and sings her own songs including ' Buy and sell,' ' Stoned soul picnic,' ' I am the blues,' ' Stoney End," Christmas in my soul.'

14 Cat Stevens

November 27, 1971

accompanied by ALUN DAVIES (guitar) LARRY STEELE (bass)

15 Lesley Duncan

December 4, 1971

Accompanied by ELTON JOHN , TONI CAMPO, RAY COOPER , JIMMY HOROWITZ CHRIS KARAN , KEVIN PEEK, CHRIS SPEDDING , SUNNY WEETMAN KAY GARNER

16 Jimmy Webb

December 11, 1971

including his own compositions 'All my love,' ' By the time I get to Phoenix,' ' Didn'we?,' ' MacArthur Park,' and ' Wichita Lineman.'

17 Gilbert O'Sullivan

December 18, 1971

singing some of his own compositions, including: Mr Moody's Garden ; Susan Van Heusen ; January Git; We Will; Bye Bye.

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