*
banner

Back to the 70's with Brighouse

A Channel Five television show has recalled the pop hits of 1977 — including that one that reached number 2 from the band from West Riding.

Floral Danbce
  The single reached Number 2 in the UK pop charts

Those with fond musical memories of the 1970s will surely have been enjoying a new series on Channel 5, entitled, 'Britain's Biggest 70's Hits'.

So if you are a fan of the Glam Rock of 'Wizzard' or can recall the first appearance of ABBA or even David Bowie brilliantly reinventing himself as Ziggy Stardust, this is just up your street.

1977

Episode 8 covers the year 1977 — and the surprise hit single that came with Brighouse & Rastrick Band and 'The Floral Dance', which was Number 2 in the charts for six weeks at the end of the year.

Go to 22 minutes in the programme and you can hear the piece again alongside interviews with conductor Derek Broadbent, Stephen Howes and euphonium Steven Lord.

Variety

It perhaps tells you something about the variety of the music that was tickling fancy of the record buying public at the time that the next song featured is by country and western singer Kenny Rogers.

https://www.channel5.com/show/britain-s-biggest-70s-hits/season-1/1977-britain-s-biggest-70s-hits

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

December 10 • A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.


Purcell

Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition

December 9 • Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

December 9 • The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.


Knapton

Knapton takes Towcester lead

December 9 • The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Petworth Town Band

December 9 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with an inspirational MD Paula Streeter. Concerts are planned for next year and we would welcome you to join us


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 9 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.


Flookburgh band

December 9 • Flookburgh Band Vacancy ........ Musical Director . . We are newly promoted to the Second Section and looking for an inspirational Musical Director to lead us forward!. Concerts: 5 main concerts per year + summer engagements . .


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd