The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971) : 2x14
Overview
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.
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2 - 1Series 2, Episode 1 September 12, 1972 -
2 - 2Series 2, Episode 2 September 19, 1972
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2 - 3Series 2, Episode 3 September 26, 1972
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2 - 4Series 2, Episode 4 October 03, 1972
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2 - 5Series 2, Episode 5 October 10, 1972
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2 - 6Series 2, Episode 6 October 17, 1972
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2 - 7Birtha / Mike Hugg / Rick Wakeman October 24, 1972
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2 - 8Series 2, Episode 8 October 31, 1972
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2 - 9Episode 9 November 07, 1972
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2 - 10Series 2, Episode 10 November 15, 1972
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2 - 11Series 2, Episode 11 November 21, 1972
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2 - 12Series 2, Episode 12 November 28, 1972
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2 - 13Series 2, Episode 13 December 05, 1972
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2 - 14Focus December 12, 1972
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2 - 15Series 2, Episode 15 December 19, 1972
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2 - 16Boxing Day Compilation December 26, 1972
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2 - 17Genesis January 02, 1973
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2 - 18
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2 - 19Series 2, Episode 19 March 16, 1973
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2 - 20Roberta Flack / Mike Absalom / The Rolling Stones / Frank Zappa January 23, 1973
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2 - 21The Who / Claire Hammill / Shawn Phillips / Status Quo January 30, 1973
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2 - 22Sharks February 06, 1973
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2 - 23Rory Gallagher / Duncan Browne / Bette Midler / Loggins & Messina February 13, 1973
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2 - 24Strawbs / Judee Sill February 20, 1973
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2 - 25
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2 - 26Argent / Shawn Phillips / Sha Na Na / Roy Buchanan March 06, 1973
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2 - 27
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2 - 28Humble Pie / Ry Cooder / Led Zeppelin / Deliverance March 20, 1973
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2 - 29Episode 29 March 27, 1973
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2 - 30Roxy Music April 03, 1973
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2 - 31Episode 31 April 10, 1973
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2 - 32Episode 32 April 17, 1973
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2 - 33Birtha / John David Southern April 24, 1973
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2 - 34The Wailers May 01, 1973
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2 - 35Yes: Live in Concert May 01, 1973
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2 - 36Alaquin May 08, 1973
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2 - 37American Blues Legends Live in Concert May 08, 1973
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2 - 38Roy Bucchanan May 15, 1973
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2 - 39Leon Russell / BB King May 15, 1973
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2 - 40
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2 - 41Cream May 29, 1973
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2 - 42Episode 42 June 05, 1973
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2 - 43Focus: Live in Concert June 05, 1973
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2 - 44
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2 - 45
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2 - 46Episode 46 July 10, 1973
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2 - 47
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2 - 48Johnny Rivers / Drifters / Pete Sinfield July 24, 1973
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2 - 49Freddie King / Dr John / Doobie Brothers / Blue July 31, 1973
