Friday Night Is Music Night on BBC4 TV (Page 11 of 19)

Wish I could help; makes some good post-gig wind-down viewing or a good alternative to a gig-free Friday night

18th April - Folks reckon this guy is a bit good on the ol' geetar... see what you think:-

21:00 imagine...  Winter 2013, Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin'
The story of how a shy, former private became the greatest rock guitarist of all time. (R)

22:30 Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock
The definitive documentary record of one of Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated performances. (R)

23:30 Guitar Heroes at the BBC  Part II
2/6 With Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, Peter Green, Johnny Winter, Ry Cooder and Angus Young. (R)

00:30 Later... with Jools Holland  Guitar Heroes
Featuring Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Pete Townshend. (R)

01:30 imagine...  Winter 2013, Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin'
The story of how a shy, former private became the greatest rock guitarist of all time. (R)

03:00 Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock
The definitive documentary record of one of Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated performances. (R)

25th April - A night for the cardigan & slippers brigade:-

21:00 ... Sings Bacharach and David!
A variety of artists perform the work of songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David. (R)

22:00 The Joy of Easy Listening
Documentary telling the story of the easy listening genre from the 50s to the present day. (R)

23:30 Neil Diamond: Solitary Man
A look at Neil Diamond's life, from his childhood to his successes as a pop singer. (R)

00:30 Electric Proms  2010, Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond in concert from London's Roundhouse with his six-piece band. (R)

01:35 Easy Listening Hits at the BBC
With Burt Bacharach, Andy Williams, Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, the Carpenters and more. (R)

02:35 ... Sings Bacharach and David!
A variety of artists perform the work of songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David. (R)

Make mine an Ovaltine on the rocks...

(Edit - date is 25th April - tried to do it in a complimentary beige - to my surprise, the colour wheel recognised it!)

Have to admit, I watched The Joy of first time round and found it quite interesting, especially interviews with Jimmy Webb (if the grey cells haven't failed me), though the Bert Kaempfert section brought back the nightmares; my dad went through that phase until he discovered ABBA.... :emb

Funny about Neil Diamond; my brother's first ever gig was Neil Diamond @ Birmingham NEC about 25 years ago. :fp

Glad I inherited my music taste from my mother's side..... :ch

May 9th - Re-scheduled Rolling Stones night.....

21:00 The Rolling Stones Return to Hyde Park: Sweet Summer Sun
Footage of the Rolling Stones' Hyde Park 2013 performance, with special guest Mick Taylor. (R)

22:10 The Rolling Stones at the BBC
A collection of rare archive footage celebrating 50 years of The Rolling Stones. (R)

22:55 When Rock Goes Acoustic
Documentary taking a look at the love affair between rock and the acoustic guitar. (R)

23:55 Acoustic at the BBC
Acoustic guitar performances, including Jimmy Page, Oasis and Biffy Clyro. (R)

00:55 The Rolling Stones Return to Hyde Park: Sweet Summer Sun
Footage of the Rolling Stones' Hyde Park 2013 performance, with special guest Mick Taylor. (R)

02:10 The Rolling Stones at the BBC
A collection of rare archive footage celebrating 50 years of The Rolling Stones. (R)

02:55 When Rock Goes Acoustic
Documentary taking a look at the love affair between rock and the acoustic guitar. (R)

May 16th - bit of something for (nearly) everyone tonight:-

21:00 The Doors - The Story of LA Woman
The amazing story of The Doors' landmark album LA Woman, released in 1971. (R)

22:00 Kings of Rock and Roll
A look back at the 1950s, a decade often seen as having the wildest pop music of all time. (R)

23:00 50s Britannia Rock 'n' Roll Britannia
1/2 Documentary about British youth's attempts to copy American rock 'n' roll in the late 50s. (R)

00:00 Classic Albums  Series 3, Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley
5/6 The creation of Elvis Presley's debut album, which heralded his rise to stardom in 1956. (R)

00:50 The Doors - The Story of LA Woman
The amazing story of The Doors' landmark album LA Woman, released in 1971. (R)

01:50 Kings of Rock and Roll
A look back at the 1950s, a decade often seen as having the wildest pop music of all time. (R)

02:55 50s Britannia  Rock 'n' Roll Britannia
1/2 Documentary about British youth's attempts to copy American rock 'n' roll in the late 50s. (R)

May 30th - one of those nights could very well be a "gem" of an evening:-

21:00 Storyville  2013-2014, Searching for Sugar Man
How the forgotten 1960s American rocker Rodriguez became a phenomenon in South Africa.
Oscar-winning documentary which tells the remarkable story of the American rock icon who never was. With a great soundtrack, moving interviews and a breathtaking twist, this is the ultimate film about the resonating power of music.

In the late 60s, Detroit-based singer Sixto Rodriguez was momentarily hailed as the finest recording artist of his generation. But when his album bombed, he disappeared into oblivion amid rumours of a gruesome onstage suicide. The film tells the astonishing story of how a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and became a phenomenon. Two South African fans turned detectives to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the realisation of deferred dreams.

The film is directed by Malik Bendjelloul who sadly died this month

22:20 Troubadours: The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
Film about the 1970s LA singer-songwriter culture, with James Taylor and Carole King. (R)

23:45 Singer-Songwriters at the BBC  Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 With Elton John, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Harry Nilsson, Sandy Denny and Joni Mitchell. (R)

00:45 Storyville  2013-2014, Searching for Sugar Man
How the forgotten 1960s American rocker Rodriguez became a phenomenon in South Africa. (R)

02:05 Troubadours: The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
Film about the 1970s LA singer-songwriter culture, with James Taylor and Carole King. (R)

June 13th:- WARNING - This evening's programmes may contain traces of John Denver.

21:00 Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
Profile of soul singer Roberta Flack, who charted an atypical path to fame in the 1970s.

22:00 Singer-Songwriters at the BBC  Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 With Tom Paxton, Harry Nilsson, Gordon Lightfoot, Stealers Wheel and John Denver. (R)

23:00 Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story
The story behind Mike Oldfield's career and his massive-selling album Tubular Bells. (R)

00:00 Weller at the BBC
Performances from the BBC archive spanning the 35 years of Paul Weller's career. (R)

01:00 Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
Profile of soul singer Roberta Flack, who charted an atypical path to fame in the 1970s. (R)

02:00 Singer-Songwriters at the BBC Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 With Tom Paxton, Harry Nilsson, Gordon Lightfoot, Stealers Wheel and John Denver. (R)

03:00 Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story
The story behind Mike Oldfield's career and his massive-selling album Tubular Bells. (R)