Bob’s classic interview with the former Beatles was recorded in New York in March 1975 and broadcast on the Old Grey Whistle Test on 18th April that year.

The November 1973 issue of “Music Scene” magazine featured privileged access to the studios of BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test.

Bob Harris gave a tour and interview to journalist Rodney Marlowe accompanied by photographer Dezo Hoffman.

Todays Rockdate Diary page features the anniversary of Judee Sills appearance on the ‘Old Grey Whistle Test’ on 20th February 1973 – a performance still talked about today.

Today’s Rockdate Diary entry comes from 50 years ago this week and the release of ‘Hot Love’, the first T. Rex record to top the UK Chart.

Other guests on the ABC Television show included Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt and Tony Joe White.

On this day in 1962 Ray Charles recorded “I Can't Stop Loving You” at United Studios in Hollywood, California.