BBC In Concert - Season 1970

1. Joni Mitchell

Aired: 10/9/1970

The first in a series of concert performances by the new generation of performer-composers. Tonight Joni Mitchell 's repertoire includes her first hit Both Sides Now, her new song California, as well as Big Yellow Taxi and Chelsea Morning.

2. John Sebastian

Aired: 10/16/1970

John Sebastian is a kind, gentle man whose work overflows with love. Once with the Even Dozen Jug Band and Lovin' Spoonful, he's now a solo star. Tonight he sings What a Day for a Day Dream, Loving You, Darling Be Home Soon, and She's a Lady.

3. Elton John

Aired: 10/23/1970

Elton John performs some of his own material with lyrics by Bernie Taupin including Your Song, 60 Years On, The Greatest Discovery, Burn Down the Mission

4. Bobbie Gentry

Aired: 10/30/1970

Bobbie Gentry sings a number of songs including her classic Ode to Billy Joe , a new single Fancy, Reflections, and Benjamin.

5. David Crosby And Graham Nash

Aired: 11/9/1970

sing Crosby, Stills and Nash

6. James Taylor

Aired: 11/13/1970

This solo performance from James Taylor includes songs from his albums Sweet Baby James, Mud Slide Slim, and a selection of other songs. 1. With A Little Help From My Friends; 2. Fire & Rain; 3. Rainy Day Man; 4. Steamroller Blues; 5. Greensleeves; 6. The Highway Song; 7. Carolina In My Mind; 8. Long Ago & Far Away; 9. Sweet Baby James; 10. Riding On A Railroad; 11. You Can Close Your Eyes.

7. Tony Joe White

Aired: 11/23/1970

8. Randy Newman

Aired: 11/30/1970

9. Mason Williams

Aired: 12/7/1970

Mason Williams with special guest Esther Ofarim who sings one of his best-known compositions Saturday Night at the World and joins him in Cinderella Rockerfella Musical

10. Alan Price

Aired: 12/14/1970

Alan Price with friends

11. Mac Davis

Aired: 12/21/1970

Two of this year's hits were composed by Mac Davis. In the Ghetto, which Presley took to the top and Something's Burning, which Kenny Rogers sang. His first single I'll paint you a song waa released earlier this year.

12. Tom Paxton

Aired: 12/28/1970