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The Old Grey Whistle Test: Season 2

1972/3 1972 - 1973

  • 1972-09-12T17:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 1h
  • 2d (48 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
The second series of The Old Grey Whistle Test started on 12th September 1972, concluding on 31st July 1973 with a total of 49 Episodes

49 episodes

Season Premiere

1972-09-12T17:00:00Z

2x01 Series 2, Episode 1

Season Premiere

2x01 Series 2, Episode 1

  • 1972-09-12T17:00:00Z1h

Loggins and Messina: "Danny's Song" and

"House At Pooh Corner"

1972-09-19T17:00:00Z

2x02 Series 2, Episode 2

2x02 Series 2, Episode 2

  • 1972-09-19T17:00:00Z1h

1972-09-26T17:00:00Z

2x03 Series 2, Episode 3

2x03 Series 2, Episode 3

  • 1972-09-26T17:00:00Z1h

1972-10-03T17:00:00Z

2x04 Series 2, Episode 4

2x04 Series 2, Episode 4

  • 1972-10-03T17:00:00Z1h

1972-10-10T17:00:00Z

2x05 Series 2, Episode 5

2x05 Series 2, Episode 5

  • 1972-10-10T17:00:00Z1h

1972-10-17T17:00:00Z

2x06 Series 2, Episode 6

2x06 Series 2, Episode 6

  • 1972-10-17T17:00:00Z1h

Birtha: Free Spirit / Too Much Woman For The Henpecked Man

Mike Hugg: Blue Suede Shoes Again

Rick Wakeman Interview

1972-10-31T18:00:00Z

2x08 Series 2, Episode 8

2x08 Series 2, Episode 8

  • 1972-10-31T18:00:00Z1h

1972-11-07T18:00:00Z

2x09 Episode 9

2x09 Episode 9

  • 1972-11-07T18:00:00Z1h

1972-11-14T18:00:00Z

2x10 Series 2, Episode 10

2x10 Series 2, Episode 10

  • 1972-11-14T18:00:00Z1h

1972-11-28T18:00:00Z

2x12 Series 2, Episode 12

2x12 Series 2, Episode 12

  • 1972-11-28T18:00:00Z1h

1972-12-05T18:00:00Z

2x13 Series 2, Episode 13

2x13 Series 2, Episode 13

  • 1972-12-05T18:00:00Z1h

1972-12-12T18:00:00Z

2x14 Focus

2x14 Focus

  • 1972-12-12T18:00:00Z1h

The guys in Focus were jamming in a small BBC studio in the heart of Television Centre, rehearsing for their first appearance on the Old Grey Whistle Test.

It was 12th December 1972, The atmosphere was great, very light-hearted and enjoyable as the band rehearsed its set. They decided to play 'Sylvia', 'Anonymous II' and 'Hocus Pocus', with a seasonal slant. Instead of following the usual pattern of the vocal breaks, This launched into a mock-serious yodelling version of ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas...’ building up to that top falsetto with a heart-rending ‘And a Happy New Yeeeeeaaaaarrr...’, tailing off into Jan’s million miles an hour guitar playing.

The performance was an absolute sensation. People had never seen anything quite like them before.

1972-12-19T18:00:00Z

2x15 Series 2, Episode 15

2x15 Series 2, Episode 15

  • 1972-12-19T18:00:00Z1h

1973-03-20T17:00:00Z

2x16 Boxing Day Compilation

2x16 Boxing Day Compilation

  • 1973-03-20T17:00:00Z1h

Alice Cooper: Under My Wheels Dion / Runaround Sue

David Bowie: Queen Bitch

Ten Wheel Drive: The Night I Got Out of Jail

The Beach Boys: You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone

Steve Miller Band: Living in the USA

Vinegar Joe: Rusty Red Armour

Carole King and Merry Clayton: Oh No Not My Baby

Curtis Mayfield: Keep On Keeping On

Mick Jagger: Interview

The Rolling Stones: Tumbling Dice

Poco: Just For Me and You

The Beatles: Some Other Guy

Roxy Music: Ladytron

Stevie Wonder: Interview

Janis Ian: He’s A Rainbow

Jerry Lee Lewis: Think About It Darlin’

Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge: Help Me Make it Through the Night

1973-01-02T18:00:00Z

2x17 Genesis

2x17 Genesis

  • 1973-01-02T18:00:00Z1h

Hammersmith, England, Old Grey Whistle Test, "Willow Farm"

J. Geils Band: Looking for a Love / Floyds Hotel

Joan Armatrading: Child Star / Give it a Try

David Geffen interview

Captain Beefheart : Some Yo Yo Stuff (filmfinders) Barclay James Harvest: Thank You (Marquee film)

Exuma: Baby Let Me In (filmfinders)

1973-03-16T18:00:00Z

2x19 Series 2, Episode 19

2x19 Series 2, Episode 19

  • 1973-03-16T18:00:00Z1h

Roberta Flack: Sonny and Sister Joy / I Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer

Mike Absalom: Hector the Dope Sniffing Hound / Saga of WPC Sadie Stick

The Rolling Stones: Happy, All Down The Line (concert clips)

Frank Zappa: Cleetus Awreetus Awrightus (filmfinders clip)

The Who: The Relay / Long Live Rock

Claire Hammill: The Artist / Please Stay Tonight Shawn Phillips

Status Quo: Don’t Waste My Time (Marquee film)

1973-02-06T18:00:00Z

2x22 Sharks

2x22 Sharks

  • 1973-02-06T18:00:00Z1h

Rory Gallagher: Hands Off / Walk on Hot Coals

Duncan Browne: Ragged Rain Life / My Old Friends Bette Midler interview

Loggins & Messina: Your Mama Don't Dance (promo)

1973-02-20T18:00:00Z

2x24 Strawbs / Judee Sill

2x24 Strawbs / Judee Sill

  • 1973-02-20T18:00:00Z1h

Tony S McPhee: Write Me a Few Short Lines / Me and the Devil

Tassavallan: Presidenti Lounge

Donovan: Cosmic Wheels (film) / interview

Mickie Most interview

Country Joe MacDonald

Argent: God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You / It’s Only Money

Shawn Phillips: I Took A Walk / Lady Of The Blue Rose

Sha Na Na: Rock N Roll is Here To Stay (Crystal Palace, London clip)

Roy Buchanan: Them Changes / After Hours (Madison Square Garden, New York, 1972 clip)

Roger Daltrey: Giving It All Away / One Man Band

John Martyn: May You Never / I’d Rather Be The Devil

John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Move On Fast (from ‘One to One’ concert)

Edgar Winter Band: Heavy (concert clip)

Humble Pie: Black Coffee / Twist and Shout

Ry Cooder: Goin’ To Brownsville / Vigilante Man / interview

Led Zeppelin: No Quarter (filmfinders)

Deliverance : Dueling Banjos (film clip)

1973-03-27T17:00:00Z

2x29 Episode 29

2x29 Episode 29

  • 1973-03-27T17:00:00Z1h

1973-04-03T17:00:00Z

2x30 Roxy Music

2x30 Roxy Music

  • 1973-04-03T17:00:00Z1h

1973-04-10T17:00:00Z

2x31 Episode 31

2x31 Episode 31

  • 1973-04-10T17:00:00Z1h

1973-04-17T17:00:00Z

2x32 Episode 32

2x32 Episode 32

  • 1973-04-17T17:00:00Z1h

2x33 Birtha / John David Southern

  • 1973-04-24T17:00:00Z1h

Birtha: I Can't Stop The Madness

John David Southern: How Long / Doolin’ Dalton

vintage Motown clips of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

1973-05-01T17:00:00Z

2x34 The Wailers

2x34 The Wailers

  • 1973-05-01T17:00:00Z1h

1973-05-01T17:00:00Z

2x35 Yes: Live in Concert

2x35 Yes: Live in Concert

  • 1973-05-01T17:00:00Z1h

Yes, live in Concert at the Rainbow Theatre, Dec 1972.

And You and I / Clap / Roundabout / Yours is no Disgrace / Wurm

1973-05-08T17:00:00Z

2x36 Alaquin

2x36 Alaquin

  • 1973-05-08T17:00:00Z1h

Homesick James: Louisiana Blues

Snooky Pryor: Do the Boogie Woogie

Boogie Woogie Red: Hello Little Girl

Washboard Willie - Love You Baby 24 Hours a Day

Whispering Smith - Never Leave me Baby

Lightnin’ Slim - Too Much Monkey Business

1973-05-15T17:00:00Z

2x38 Roy Bucchanan

2x38 Roy Bucchanan

  • 1973-05-15T17:00:00Z1h

1973-05-15T17:00:00Z

2x39 Leon Russell / BB King

2x39 Leon Russell / BB King

  • 1973-05-15T17:00:00Z1h

Nazareth: Bad Boy / Vigilante Man

Harvey Andrews: Friend Of Mine / For My Father

Camel: Never Let Go (promo)

The Eagles: Outlaw Man (filmfinders)

Del Shannon interview

1973-05-29T17:00:00Z

2x41 Cream

2x41 Cream

  • 1973-05-29T17:00:00Z1h

1973-06-05T17:00:00Z

2x42 Episode 42

2x42 Episode 42

  • 1973-06-05T17:00:00Z1h

1973-06-12T17:00:00Z

2x43 Focus: Live in Concert

2x43 Focus: Live in Concert

  • 1973-06-12T17:00:00Z1h

John Entwistle - Peg Leg Peggy / My Wife

Kevin Ayers: Shouting in a Bucket Blues / Oh Wot A Dream

Slick & Kanter interview

Seals & Crofts: Dust On My Saddle (film)

Terry Reid: Without Expression / Live Life

Del Shannon - Louise

Kelly Strider: Higher & Higher (promo)

Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells (promo)

Pete Sinfield: Still (promo)

1973-07-10T17:00:00Z

2x46 Episode 46

2x46 Episode 46

  • 1973-07-10T17:00:00Z1h

Edgar Winter Group: Frankenstein / Rock N Roll Boogie Woogie Blues / Hanging Around

Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee: Walking My Blues Away / Sonny's Thing / Walk On

Alan Hull: Numbers (film)

Season Finale

2x49 Freddie King / Dr John / Doobie Brothers / Blue

  • 1973-07-31T17:00:00Z1h

Freddie King: Boogie Funk Woman / Across The River

Dr. John: Such A Night

Doobie Brothers: Long Train Running (promo)

Blue: Red Light Song (promo)

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