Why is it called old GREY whistle?

Why is it called old GREY whistle?

According to presenter Bob Harris, the programme derived its name from a Tin Pan Alley phrase from years before. When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys – doormen in grey suits.

Did Bob Harris play with Rod Stewart?

The Old Grey Whistle Test presents Rod’s Christmas Concert featuring The Rod Stewart Group performing on stage at Olympia, London. With a new introduction to the 1976 programme by Bob Harris, the performances include Maggie May, Sailing, Tonight’s the Night and I Don’t Want to Talk About It.

When was the last old GREY whistle?

1988
With the changing musical landscape came new presenters, including Annie Nightingale, Mark Ellen and Andy Kershaw. The Old Grey Whistle Test – shortened to Whistle Test in 1983 – ended in 1988.

Did John Peel present old GREY whistle?

Although Peel never presented the show, he did make occasional appearances. Peel favourites of an earlier era, the Grateful Dead, were also featured later in the programme.

Who presents The Old Grey Whistle Test?

Bob Harris
Hosted by Bob Harris, this live studio show features music, special guests and rare archive to mark 30 years since the legendary series was last broadcast.

What age is Bob Harris?

75 years (April 11, 1946)Bob Harris / Age

Why was John Peel on Maggie May?

He promoted Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and Lindisfarne who all presented traditional music in a rock setting. In 1971 Rod Stewart invited Peel to pretend to play mandolin on a mimed performance of “Maggie May” for Top of the Pops. The Musicians’ Union was enraged and insisted that Peel take no payment.

Did John Peel play with Rod Stewart?

Peel was an occasional presenter of Top of the Pops on BBC1 from the late 1960s until the 1990s, and in particular from 1982 to 1987 when he appeared regularly. In 1971 he appeared not as presenter but performer, alongside Rod Stewart and the Faces, pretending to play mandolin on “Maggie May”.

Who replaced Bob Harris as the main host of The Old Grey Whistle Test?

Mark Lamarr
He was replaced in this slot by Mark Lamarr, but returned to it temporarily, when Lamarr left the BBC at the end of 2010. The end of the Friday show has allowed Harris to concentrate more on producing one-off shows such as the Maple Leaf Revolution under the auspices of the Whispering Bob Broadcasting Company.

What are John Peel Sessions?

Peel’s Radio 1 shows were notable for the regular “Peel sessions”, which usually consisted of four songs recorded by an artist live in the BBC’s studios, and which often provided the first major national coverage to bands that would later achieve fame.

Is the old GREY Whistle Test coming back?

Now The Old Grey Whistle Test is returning to our screens, hosted again by “whispering” Bob Harris. Three decades after it was cancelled by the BBC, the late-night music show is being revived for a live three-hour special featuring musicians who appeared on the original series.

What channel is the old GREY Whistle Test on?

BBC
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