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The Yardbirds: The BBC Sessions CD

The Yardbirds: The BBC Sessions CD


British bands in the 1960s knew they made it when they were asked to perform on the BBC. One band consistently asked back were The Yardbirds. They appeared on numerous BBC programs including Saturday Club and Easy Beat.

Their performances on the Beeb occurred between March 1965 and March 1968, so this was the post-Eric Clapton era. Jeff Beck was with group until October 1966.
Jimmy Page stayed on until 1968.

Here’s a song performed on the BBC in February 1966.
The Yardbirds - Shapes of Things (sample)

The Yardbirds are no more. BUT two former members have recently been sharing the stage — Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.

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