Peel mentions last night going to the Newcastle/Sunderland area, "one of my favourite parts of the country", where he saw Medicine Head and Mott The Hoople perform.[1] . But he says he'll be back at the Nag's Head, Wollaston, on Friday evening.
Says Crazy Horse's self-titled LP is one of the best he's heard in a long, long time. Another Neil Young collaborator, David Crosby (from CSN&Y), is also played; he calls Crosby's solo LP "a remarkable record".
Mentions after Steeleye Span's 'Let's Dance', originally done by Chris Montez, that he interviewed the latter in California when working for KMEN radio in the 60's. Also, that the Pig has the original version on vinyl.
Calls for musicians to compete in Rockortunity Knocks, for a chance to have their music played on Top Gear, by sending their recordings to John Walters at Radio One.
Result of the day's FA Cup semi-final is given (several times): Liverpool 2 - Everton 1.[2]
Sessions[]
Nucleus #2, recorded 15th March 1971. No known commercial release.
Incredible String Band #6, recorded 6th October 1970, repeat, first broadcast 09 January 1971. Long Long Road available on Across The Airwaves 2CD, 2007 (Hux, HUX 087)
Tracklisting[]
Johnny Jenkins: Bad News (LP - Ton-Ton Macoute!) ATCO (back announced)
Incredible String Band: Everything's Fine Right Now (session) (Peel points out that this ISB session was recorded last year, when Rose (Simpson) was still with the band – listeners can hear their new line-up on the Sunday concert show)
Peel gives out the address for musicians to send their recordings for Rockortunity Knocks - the famous “Room 318” at Egton Place, later described by Andy Kershaw in his book No Off Switch
He mentions a studio visit from former TG producer Bernie Andrews. who now produces Johnny Moran’s oldies show. JP recommends it to his listeners
