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Manchester: Something Rich and Strange

Manchester: Something Rich and Strange

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"Manchester: Something Rich and Strange" is a captivating exploration of the vibrant city of Manchester, blending history, culture, and personal narratives. This non-fiction anthology, featuring contributions from renowned writers and historians, delves into Manchester's rich industrial heritage, its dynamic music scene, and its role in shaping modern Britain. Through a tapestry of essays and stories, the book captures the essence of a city that is both steeped in tradition and constantly evolving. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers, this collection offers a compelling portrait of Manchester's unique character and enduring influence.
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"Manchester: Something Rich and Strange" is a captivating exploration of the vibrant city of Manchester, blending history, culture, and personal narratives. This non-fiction anthology, featuring contributions from renowned writers and historians, delves into Manchester's rich industrial heritage, its dynamic music scene, and its role in shaping modern Britain. Through a tapestry of essays and stories, the book captures the essence of a city that is both steeped in tradition and constantly evolving. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers, this collection offers a compelling portrait of Manchester's unique character and enduring influence.
Track Listing

Pilot - Air Date: August 19, 1972

Take Me Home, Country Roads

Long Long Time

Hold Your Head Up

Leaving On A Jet Plane

Taxi

Episode 271 - Air Date: June 2, 1978

Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue

American Girl

Feel So Good

Listen To Her Heart

Episode 3 - Air Date: February 16, 1973

Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me

Jesus Is Just Alright

Listen To The Music

Me And Mrs. Jones

Episode 170a - Air Date: October 22, 1976

Show Me The Way

The Night The Drove Old Dixie Down

Bonus Song

Medley: She's Gone / Sara Smile / Rich Girl

Bonus Features

Interview

Featurettes: Wolfman At Midnight / Star-Studded Stage Fashion / History Of The Midnight Special

Episode 33 - Air Date: September 14, 1973

Everybody Is A Star

I Got A Name

Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

Lonely Days

Episode 160 - Air Date: March 5, 1976

Love Machine

Evil Woman

Strange Music

Episode 173 - Air Date: June 11, 1976

Love Is Alive

Dream Weaver

Over My Head

Episode 308 - Air Date: February 16, 1979

Medley: Eighteen / Only Women / Billion Dollar Babies

My Best Friend's Girl

Inmates (We're All Crazy)

Bonus Songs

Hello, It's Me

Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

Sister Golden Hair

Bonus Features

Interview

Featurette: No Safety Net - Live On TV

Episode 152 - Air Date: January 9, 1976

Lady Marmalade

Can't Get It Out Of My Head

At Seventeen

Lovin' You

Episode 81 - Air Date: August 16, 1974

Radar Love

Train Kept A Rollin'

Keep On Truckin'

Dream On

Episode 98 - Air Date: December 13, 1974

Tell Me Something Good

You Make Me Feel Brand New

Come And Get Your Love

Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe

If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

Bonus Songs

Y.M.C.A.

Good Times

Episode 304 - Air Date: January 19, 1979

Heart Of Glass

Shake Your Groove Thing

One Way Or Another

Reunited

Episode 56 - Air Date: February 22, 1974

If You Could Read My Mind

Midnight At The Oasis

Sundown

Episode 49 - Air Date: January 4, 1974

Your Mama Don't Dance

Will It Go Round In Circles

Brother Louie

Frankenstein

Superfly

Behind Closed Doors

Drift Away

Bonus Songs

Cisco Kid

Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)

It's A Heartache

Bonus Feature

Interview

Episode 105 - Air Date: January 31, 1975

Angie Baby

Takes Two To Tango

The Thrill Is Gone

Episode 127 - Air Date: July 4, 1975

Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)

Can't Take My Eyes Off Me

Dance With Me

Episode 144 - Air Date: November 14, 1975

Delta Dawn

Bad Blood

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Love Will Keep Us Together

That's The Way (I Like It)

Bonus Songs

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

Baby Hold Me

When Will I Be Loved

Midnight Train To Georgia

Devotion

Episode 220 - Air Date: June 3, 1977

Make It With You

Lonely Boy

Rocky Mountain Music

Episode 251 - Air Date: January 13, 1978

For The Love Of Money

Nothing From Nothing

You Make Me Crazy

Episode 135 - Air Date: September 12, 1975

Jive Talkin'

To Love Somebody

Nights On Broadway

I Am Woman

Episode 84 - Air Date: September 6, 1974

Let's Get It On

What's Going On

Bonus Songs

Cat Scratch Fever

Sin City

You Really Got Me

Bonus Feature

I Am Woman - Helen Reddy As Host

Episode 357 - Air Date: January 25, 1980

Mandy

Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels)

It's A Miracle

Episode 198 - Air Date: December 3, 1976

Play That Funky Music

Fooled Around And Fell In Love

Disco Duck

Saturday Night

Episode 214 - Air Date: April 22, 1977

Moondance

I'd Rather Go Blind

Breezin'

Episode 204 - Air Date: January 28, 1977

You're No Good

Shining Star

Something He Can Feel

Bonus Songs

Wildfire

Get Closer

Keep On Loving You

The Devil Went Down To Georgia

Bonus Features

Interview

Featurette

Episode 2 - Air Date: February 2, 1973

Do It Again

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

It Never Rains In Southern California

I'll Be Around

Reeling In The Years

Episode 217 - Air Date: May 15, 1977

Southern Nights

I've Got Love On My Mind

Torn Between Two Lovers

On And On

Crazy On You

Episode 288 - Air Date: September 29, 1978

Jolene

Grease

If I Can't Have You

I Will Always Love You

Bonus Songs

Love To Love You Baby

I Will Survive

Sailing

The Midnight Special Comedy (Set Exclusive)

Comedy Routines

Interview

Bonus Features Discs

Featurette: The Musical Diversity Of 'The Midnight Special'

Talk Shop (Featurette)

Interviews

Featurette: Early Influences

Featurette: What Makes A Song A Hit

Featurette: Behind The Scenes

Battle Of The Bands

The Legacy Of 'The Midnight Special'

Interviews

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