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Singer Daryl Hall presents a series focusing on soul legends. In tonight's programme he profiles Curtis Mayfield , who died last December, ten years after being paralysed in a tragic accident. The programme looks at the political influences which shaped his work and includes the tracks
Superflyand Move On Up. Producer John Sugar

Contributors

Singer:
Daryl Hall
Unknown:
Curtis Mayfield
Producer:
John Sugar

Stuart Maconie presents a new seven-part series highlighting some of the most influential days in the history of rock. In the first programme he looks at how Bill Haley and the Comets' record Rock around the Clock, as featured in the film The Blackboard Jungle, became a huge hit all over the world and the catalyst which led to the birth of rock 'n' roll.

(Music: page 46)

Contributors

Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Subject:
Bill Haley and the Comets
Producer:
Ian Callaghan

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