

The Old Grey Whistle Test is an influential BBC2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1987. It took over the BBC2 late night slot from "Disco Two", which had been running since January 1970, while continuing to feature non-chart music. It was devised by BBC producer Rowan Ayers. 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. The songs they could remember and whistle, having heard it just once or twice, had passed the old grey whistle test.
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Sep 24, 1974 - 1h 0m
From Cambridge Folk Festival Arlo Guthrie: Gamblin’ Man / The Motor Cycle Song / Don't Think Twice It’s Alright Loudon Wainwright III: Guru / I Am The Way Richard Digance: Working Class Millionaire Planxty: The Blacksmith
Oct 1, 1974 - 1h 0m
Wally: Sunday Walking Lady / The Martyr The Rolling Stones: Ain't Too Proud To Beg (film) Keith Richards: interview
Oct 8, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Oct 15, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Oct 22, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Oct 29, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Nov 5, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Nov 12, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Nov 19, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Nov 26, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Dec 3, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Dec 24, 1974 - 1h 0m
Bob Harris introduces a concert by superstar Elton John, recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon. White Christmas / Grimsby (Unbroadcast) / Rocket Man / Goodbye Yellow Brick Road / Daniel / Grey Seal / Bennie & the Jets / Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds / I Saw Her Standing There / Don’t Let the Sun go Down on Me / Honky Cat / Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting / Crocodile Rock / The Bitch is Back / Your Song
Dec 31, 1974 - 1h 0m
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Jan 10, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jan 17, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jan 24, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jan 31, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Feb 7, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Feb 13, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Feb 21, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Feb 28, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Mar 7, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Mar 14, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Mar 21, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Mar 28, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Apr 4, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Apr 11, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Apr 18, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Apr 25, 1975 - 1h 0m
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May 2, 1975 - 1h 0m
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May 9, 1975 - 1h 0m
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May 16, 1975 - 1h 0m
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May 23, 1975 - 1h 0m
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May 30, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jun 3, 1975 - 1h 0m
Can you Follow / Morning Story / Keep it Down / Pieces of Mind / One / Spirit (instrumental) / Without a Word / Smiles and Grins
Jun 14, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jun 21, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jun 28, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jul 5, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jul 12, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jul 19, 1975 - 1h 0m
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Jul 22, 1975 - 1h 0m
Yes at QPR Long Distance Runaround / The Clap / And you and I / Ritual / Runaround / Sweet Dreams