A music special featuring the singer-songwriter performing a selection of his own songs and hit records.
In this one-off studio performance, singer-songwriter Alan Price presents a selection of tracks from his solo career and his time with The Animals. He is backed by guitarists Rick Morcombe and John Gordon, and drummer Theodore Thunder. The setlist includes the theme from the film O Lucky Man!, The Animals’ hit “Bring It On Home,” and a medley of Geordie songs, alongside solo hits like “Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear” and “Don’t Stop The Carnival.”
This simple, unadorned presentation of a major recording artist was a staple of BBC Manchester’s music output during the 1970s. Stripped of elaborate staging or concepts, the programme serves as an intimate snapshot of Alan Price’s musical identity. The setlist bridges his solo career with his roots, featuring not only his own witty compositions but also a nod to his past with The Animals and a medley of Geordie songs that underscores his regional pride. The production is a clear and direct vehicle for his musicianship.
Broadcast: BBC One, 1 Episode, 26 August 1976
Producer: Tony Harrison
Director: Tony Harrison
Designer: Kenneth Lawson
Main Cast: Alan Price (Host/Performer), Rick Morcombe (Guitarist), John Gordon (Guitarist), Theodore Thunder (Drummer)
