August 2, 2019
Tonight's special guests Ben and Jack from Humbleslug chose tracks that have influenced their band and featured two songs from their new album, The Hermit.
The playlist was:
Trace - Birds
Pink Floyd - One of These Days
Humbleslug - Eleven
Rush - The Trees
Amplifier - Post Acid Youth
King Crimson - One More Red Nightmare
Tool - Forty Six & 2
Porcupine Tree - Sound of Muzak
Dream Theater - Fatal Tragedy
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Miles Beyond
Black Sabbath - Into the Void
Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks
Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia
David Bowie - I'm Deranged
Tame Impala - It is Not Meant to Be
Humbleslug - Wicker Man
Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien
![The 1974 Show - Summertime Special - 5th July 2019]()
July 5, 2019
On the show this evening, Ian Pope played songs and music based on the theme of the Summer. The playlist was:
Blue Oyster Cult - This Ain't The Summer Of Love
The Who - Summertime Blues
The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
The Beach Boys - All Summer Long
The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
The Doors - Summer's Almost Gone
Peter Gabriel - Summertime
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood-Summer Wine
Joni Mitchell - The Hissing of Summer Lawns
Dave Cousins - Two Weeks Last Summer
Paul Giovanni & Magnet - Willow's Song
The Enid - In The Region of the Summer Stars
Pink Floyd - Summer '68
Gentle Giant - Two Weeks In Spain
Barclay James Harvest - Summer Soldier
Simple Minds - Someone, Somewhere in Summertime
The Alarm - Rain In The Summertime
Don Henley - The Boys of Summer
The Misunderstood - I Can Take You To The Sun
Fairport Convention - Meet on The Ledge
Pink Floyd - Fat Old Sun
Family - My Friend The Sun
Bruce Springsteen - Hello Sunshine
Van Morrison - Summertime in England
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June 11, 2019
On the show this evening, Ian Pope with his special guests Mark Fenn and Simon Fitsall chatted about craft beer, vinyl music evenings and the current prog rock scene. The tracks played were as follows:
ZZ Top - Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers
Genesis - Twilight Alehouse
Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale
The Who - Whiskey Man
Porcupine Tree - Waiting Phase One
Marillion - Easter
Van Der Graaf Generator - Nutter Alert
Seventh Wave - Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior
Once and Future Band - The Old Brain
Messenger - Baleric Blue
Amplifier - The Octopus
Porcupine Tree - Trains
And Yet It Moves - Bad Cops Day
David Gilmour - Short and Sweet
Jack Bruce - Rope Ladder To The Moon
Riverside - Egoist Hedonist
Yes - Heart of the Sunrise
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![The 1974 Show - Psychedelia Special - 10.05.2019]()
May 10, 2019
On the show tonight, Ian Pope played a selection of psychedelic songs ranging from the most well known bands to some less famous artists. The playlist was:
Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit
The Rolling Stones - 2000 light years from home
13th Floor Elevators - Reverberation (Doubt)
The Red Crayola - Hurricane Fighter Plane
Pink Floyd - Cymbaline
Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
Simon Dupree & The Big Sound - Kites
P.P. Arnold - Angel Of The Morning
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Is In)
The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In
Traffic - Paper Sun
Rotary Connection - Black Gold of the Sun
The Factory - Try Little Sunshine
The Electric Stars - Sunshine
Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense And Peppermints
Small Faces - Green Circles
Tomorrow - Revolution
Pretty Things - You Might Even Say
Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride
Jefferson Airplane - Somebody To Love
Judy Henske & Jerry Yester - Farewell Aldebaran
Andromeda - Day Of The Change
The Herd - From The Underworld
Pink Floyd - Interstellar Overture
The Velvet Underground - Venus In Furs
The Chemical Brothers - Let Forever Be
The Beatles - Day In The Life
April 12, 2019
Tonight, Ian Pope played a selection of tracks by groups and artists who have not been featured previously on The 1974 Show. The playlist was:
Camel - Aristillus
Alan Hull - United States of Mind
Pentangle - Sweet Child
Fairport Convention - Tam Lin
Badger - Wind of Change
Greenslade - Spirit Of The Dance
Tim Blake - Song For A New Age
Black Sabbath - Hard Road
Stone The Crows - Ode To John Law
Wishbone Ash - Time Was
Radiohead - Pyramid Song
Rustin Man - Our Tomorrows
how far to hitchin - resistance is futile
Racing Cars - They Shoot Horses Don't They?
The Beach Boys - Surf's Up
Judie Tzuke - Stay With Me Till Dawn
Camel - Lunar Sea
Trev Turley & Friends – Can’t Find My Way Home*
* single avaialble from The New Crawdaddy Blues Club - http://newcrawdaddyclub.co.uk/
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![The 1974 Show - Blues for Mike -15.03.2019]()
March 15, 2019
On the show tonight Ian Pope played a special selection of music dedicated to the memory of Mike Lightfoot. A memorial concert will be held at Chelmsford City FC on Sunday 31st March 2019 - details of tickets can be found at: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/459258
The photo of Mike is courtesy of SJ Banham
The playlist was -
Sonny Boy Williamson - Fattening Frogs for Snakes
Howlin' Wolf - Spoonful
The Animals - Worried Life Blues
Manfred Mann - Smokestack Lightning
The Spencer Davis Group - I'm A Man
Chris Farlowe - Paint It Black
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Pride and Joy
Janis Joplin (Big Brother &The Holding Company) - Piece Of My Heart
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Mona
John Mayall - The Bear
Lowell George - I Can't Stand The Rain
Bonnie Raitt - Finest Lovin' Man
Beth Hart - St Theresa
Lightnin' Hopkins - Penitentiary Blues
Ray Charles - Some Day Baby
Muddy Waters - Tom Cat
Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind
Tommy Tucker - Hi-Heel Sneakers
Humble Pie - I'm Ready
Paul Rodgers - (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man
Jeff Beck - Rock My Plimsoul
Johnny Winter - Black Cat Bone
Rory Gallagher - Kid Gloves
Led Zeppelin - Since I've Been Loving You
John Martyn - May You Never
The Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile
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February 15, 2019
On the show this evening, Ian Pope played a selection of tracks that are hidden gems. Those tracks were:
Space Opera - Guitar Suite
Touch - The Spiritual Death of Howard Greer
Fantasy - Alanderie
Home - The Sun's Revenge
Keef Hartley Band - Me and My Woman
If - I'm Reaching Out on all Sides
Leaf Hound - Work My Body
Gravy Train - (A Ballad Of) A Peaceful Man
Khan - Mixed Up Man of the Mountains
Mighty Baby - Egyptian Tomb
Peter Sinfield - The Night People
Anthony Phillips - Um & Aargh
After The Fire - Laser Love
Kraan - Mind Quake
Locomotive - Mr Armageddon
Kahvas Jute - Vikings
Fruup - Gormenghast
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January 18, 2019
On the show tonight, Ian Pope played tracks from the best albums in 2018 and looked back at some classic, seminal albums that were released in 1968. The playlist included the following tracks:-
The Byrds - Wasn't Born To Follow
Cream - White Room
The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Beatles - Glass Onion
Field Music - Time in Joy
Jonathan Wilson - Over The Midnight
David Byrne - Every Day Is A Miracle
Marianne Faithfull - The Gypsey Faerie Queen
Ann Wilson - I'm Afraid of Americans
Riverside - Acid Rain
Midas Fall - Evaporate
Laura Meade - Sunflowers at Chernobyl
Jethro Tull - A Song For Jeffrey
Traffic - Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring
The Nice - Little Arabella
Brand X - Earth Dance
Soft Machine - Broken Hill
Gryphon - Bathsheba
The Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow Is Born
Family - Mellowing Grey
Van Morrison - Madame George
Toto - Spanish Sea
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![The 1974 Show & Weird Gear Christmas Special - 21.12.18]()
December 21, 2018
Tonight on the show Ian Pope and special guest Lee Maher played a eclectic mix of songs including Christmas favourites, party songs and Todd Rundgren. The playlist includes -
Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo
Steeleye Span - Gaudete
Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
Chris Squire & Alan White - Run With The Fox
Jethro Tull - Christmas Song
Sparks - Amateur Hour
John Lennon - Whatever Gets You Through The Night
Bill Wyman - I Wanna Get Me A Gun
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
The Resurrection Shuffle - Gardner, Ashton & Dyke
Jobriath - Sister Sue
Alice Cooper - Hello Hooray
Railroad Gin - A Matter of Time
Brian Eno - The True Wheel
David Bowie - The Jean Genie
Cluster - Caramel
The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It)
Free - Wishing Well
Shuggie Otis - Inspiration Information
The Who - Baba O'Riley
Todd Rundgren - The Spark of Life
Lindisfarne - Meet Me On The Corner
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
The Faces - Ooh La La
Kate Bush - December Will Be Magic Again
Jethro Tull - Ring Out Solstice Bells
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November 23, 2018
Tonight on the show Ian Pope played songs based on the theme of the Autumn. The tracks featured were:
Simon & Garfunkel - Leaves that are Green
Pavlov's Dog - Late November
Genesis - Evidence of Autumn
Small Faces - The Autumn Stone
Yes - Leaves of Green
Bram Stoker - Like Autumn Now
Marillion - Season's End
The Flaming Lips - My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Autumn's Child
Julie Driscoll, Brian Augur & The Trinity - Season of the Witch
The Zombies - Time of the Season
David Gates - Suite: Clouds and Rain
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
Traffic - John Barleycorn (Must Die)
Sandy Denny - Late November
Jethro Tull - Weathercock
The Kinks - Autumn Almanac
Nick Drake - Time of No Reply
Midas Fall - In Sunny Landscapes
Tori Amos - Winter
Cressida - Winter Is Coming Again
Masal - Heliocentric Sun Worship
The music of Masal is available from https://masaluk.bandcamp.com/releases
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