Old Grey Whistle Test 40 has been broadcast for the last few months and Dave recorded an interview for the show talking about the appearances and memories he had of the show. Eurythmics first ever UK TV appearance was on The Old Grey Whistle Test and they were familiar faces on the show as The Tourists also appeared previously.
You can hear the interview on the BBC Iplayer here at appx 54 minutes, or listen below if the iplayer isnt available where you are.
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Bob Harris continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic music TV show which features music from the series that began on 17 September 1982.
There’s a distinctive Scottish air to this twelfth episode with new live sessions from Edwyn Collins and Midge Ure. Both men remember their Whistle Test experience with their respective groups Orange Juice and Ultravox. And Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr joins Bob in the studio to talk about the group’s appearances on the programme.
Dave Stewart recalls not only the Eurythmics performance during the short series that ran in the spring of 1983, but also his appearances prior to this as a member of The Tourists. Amongst the archive music are songs by Orange Juice, Rab Noakes, Simple Minds and Eurythmics.
Here’s the 2 performances Dave refers to: