John Peel's Record Box (4/4)

Documentary first shown on Channel 4 in 2005, looking at the most prized records in John Peel's huge record collection, which he kept stored in a special box. Looks at the music and artistes featured in those special records and at the music tastes of John Peel. Also includes interviews with family and friends, including wife Sheila Ravenscroft, son Tom (who was also involved in its production) and brother Alan; DJs Mary Anne Hobbs, Paul Gambaccini and Marc Riley; artists Elton John, Ronnie Wood (Faces), Roger Daltrey (Who), Fergal Sharkey (Undertones), Jack White (White Stripes), Mark E. Smith and Brixa Smith (Fall), Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt (Status Quo), Billy Bragg, Daman Albarn (Blur) and Pete Wylie (Wah!); plus schoolmate Michael Palin.

[@SiK-sz9ex]

Brilliant! I can't believe so few people have viewed this, should be part of the music curriculum in schools. Thanks to all that took part.

[@hux2000]

This is the part of the show that made me cry. There was never anyone like Peel and there never will be again. There can't be again because that era of the radio DJ is all but gone now that everything is streamed. So in the end, the corporations won. But also in the end, we'll always have the music he opened our ears to. Bless you, John. You were a shining light of truth and honesty in music and we'll never forget that. John Peel, 1939-2004. "Teenage dreams - so hard to beat."

[@jocksilver7]

Hullo! Of course there were other thousands of groups JP cherished and supported, but these 2 were special, i grew up in the late 70s listening to him (from Portugal) on MW , 1,2 Mhz, if memory fails me not, since the spectrum starts at 535 Khz, with a kind of subsonic rollercoaster frequently waving up and down, but even so it was a rush of musical enlightment in the head. I heard him play ''Jimmy Jimmy'', right after dinner, i believe Spring of 79, and the Undertones effect clicked immediately; later on, it was with the puzzling yet pleasurable ''How I wrote elastic man'' and ''Totally wired'' that Peel introduced me to the Fall's wonderful and Spartan world. Just for this, i owe John a significant cultural debt i paid with my enthusiasm towards British and Elsewhere's popular music. Cheers, mate!

[@keithbentley6081]

It just shows how easily kids are underestimated that his show had the biggest teenage audience. Listening and being educated instead of manipulated as is the case today.

[@thehowlingterror]

Marvellous bloke. Forever grateful.

[@bertbretherton]

I grew up listening to this man's pick and mix magic. If I had to find just one word to define Mr Peel it would be 'passionate'.

[@jsteed44]

Keeping this in my watch later list Knew who he was but this really opened up my eyes and ears thanks so much

[@Ben_Mdws]

Thank you for posting these - really enjoyed watching them.

[@jibjub2121]

thank you for the documentary, I thoroughly enjoyed it, however it has left me saddened to know we have lost such a great man. I will remember him on his birthday in a few days time with fond memories of his services to music :)

[@JohnPeel3904]

'I Wonder Where' by Clague. They were a British group and signed to Dandelion Records (Owned by John Peel himself). The single was released in 1969.

[@sixwhip14]

Great documentary! I didn't know about John Peel. I just clicked a link about collecting vinyl. Now I have some more bands to check out. Thank you.

[@noelwilson5960]

Its fucking great. Elton should be the Queen of England. He knows the score. Heart and Art. RIP John Peel. Laurie Anderson, Undertones. Billy Bragg. Truth!

[@bazaroriental666]

Oh Superman... Favourite song of Dennis Nilsen

[@arthurpussy]

remember peelie playing teenage kicks on a certain wedding day for a certain couple back in 1977 as if yesterday stuck in my mind must now be for ever 10 till midnight 4 days a week then on fridays friday rockshow with tommy vance the music shaped our lives thankyou

[@gmantramp404]

It was 1978

[@clivedxb]

It's strange to now think that Oh Superman could have ever been thought of as anything less than brilliant by anyone with two ears.

[@djcammack]

I love John Peel. He was the greatest person ever.

[@aperla207]

Loved this documentary. Well done.

[@theinfideluk]

Superb but sad :( At least radio 6 somewhat carries on the attempt to bring new and old music back to the peeps, but the UK misses Mr Peel..

[@LUAPRETSEK]

This was great, many thanks for uploading.

[@conductive13]

i never heard the song and i have it waiting to play after this finishes! Sounds good!

[@Khultan]

I'm very sad because, although, I spontaneously picked up The Slits John Peel sessions cd around 2001, it never crossed my mind to find out who John Peel was. : (

[@JohnPeel3904]

'I Wonder Where' by Clague. They were a British group and signed to Dandelion Records (Owned by John Peel himself) and released the single in 1969.

[@andyrussell3983]

Legend enough said

[@JohnPeel3904]

@clivedxb When I first heard Oh Superman, I thought it was brilliant. It's hard to believe that radio executives were hesitant to put this classic on the radio airplays !!

[@TheSilverDubberII]

Thank you!

[@arthurpussy]

thank you john RIP

[@eyehatepoker]

Damn, that was really good...

[@nitrousnine]

"teenage kicks"..cheers john!!

[@arthurpussy]

we are the 24216 thanks john

[@daverling9609]

The Fall...

[@NehemiahRyan]

Nevermind I found it! It's Pavement. Kinda had that suspicion anyway

[@NehemiahRyan]

Help I need to know what song is playing from 1:30-1:40. It's too good for me to not know!!

[@benkata]

@cruiserscreek, Cheers

[@triffids1]

I WONDER WHY MEDICINE HEAD DIDNT GET A MENSTION, THERE WERE 2 OR 3 OF THEIRS IN THE BOX AND THE ONLY BAND TO HAVE A HIT ON HIS DANDELION RECORD LABLE

[@mofobryan]

9:11 Next: The Strokes

[@BollockstoPop]

Anyone know what song is played during the end credits? Any help would be really appreciated. Sounds brilliant. Great documentary.

[@benkata]

anyone know the name of The Fall song during Brix Smith's interview?

[@cruiserscreek]

@benkata yeah - The Container Drivers (which contains the classic line "communists are just part-time workers").

[@PATTISONize]

the fall

[@conductive13]

what is the song in the end credits please?

[@jackashworth3956]

Next- The Strokes; Video exclusive................................ Ah they wer simpler, better times,.......................... everythings terrible now..............

[@nickthelick]

Please tell me that statement was irony...!!!? It doesn't come across well on the net! It was... The Undertones!

[@ivanburch2845]

MUSIC GOD

[@gazriley624]

The undertones were great but i always thought Here comes the summer was better than Teenage kicks

[@chrisst8922]

You got my number.

[@arthurpussy]

i dont like elton john but what he says if we dont have the -------- musics fucked so true

[@slimtimslide]

That stood out for me too, and I'm not a fan either. Heartfelt.

[@PAULLONDEN]

Elton John : "When we don't have The White Stripes and their ilk, music is fucked" ...from someone who churns out the most mediocre low life Uncle Sam commercial dross......how hypocrit can one get....?

[@nexus6android416]

The Fall, terrible band 🤢🤢