| Description | Tracks 1-14: ‘Teen Scene’, the first programme in the series titled ‘Vox Pop’ begins by interviewing young people about pop music. They discuss how it makes them feel, the rise of teenage groups and the spending power of teenagers. Girls talk about why they like pop music; they enjoy dancing and the beat. Dr David Stafford-Clark talks about pop music and describes going to a pop concert.
The programme then discusses pop music before the arrival of rock and roll including the changes in music between the First and Second World Wars. Ewan MacColl discusses music in the 1930s, particularly the music of the American Depression; other critics including Richard Hoggart and Kingsley Amis comment on 1930s music. Adrian Mitchell talks about Cole Porter songs and Albert Hunt talks about Vera Lynn and other songs of the Second World War. The programme includes clips from the Rolling Stones 'Painted Black' and 'I Can't Get No Satisfaction'.
Total: 30.28 mins
Dubber's reference number: PLA KF565D0575280 |