Season 1971 Episodes
1. Donovan
Donovan with DANNY THOMPSON on bass
2. Rod McKuen
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
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
Ten minutes with American singer and songwriter Melanie Safka
5. Ray Stevens
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
Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett sing songs including Mary in the Market, With the Eyes of a Child, Over the Hills.
7. Labi Siffre
Labi Siffre sings songs including ' Make my day,' ' Rocking chair,' ' Thank your lucky stars.'
8. Gallagher And Lyle
9. Neil Diamond
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
Train Song, Hunting Song, Light Flight, In Time, The House Carpenter, I've Got a Feeling
11. Carole King
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
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
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
accompanied by ALUN DAVIES (guitar) LARRY STEELE (bass)
15. Lesley Duncan
Accompanied by ELTON JOHN , TONI CAMPO, RAY COOPER , JIMMY HOROWITZ CHRIS KARAN , KEVIN PEEK, CHRIS SPEDDING , SUNNY WEETMAN KAY GARNER
16. Jimmy Webb
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
singing some of his own compositions, including: Mr Moody's Garden ; Susan Van Heusen ; January Git; We Will; Bye Bye.