It began the day after Jimi Hendrix died, was supposed to feature The Kinks as headliners and was originally conceived to clear the overdraft of a hard-up Michael Eavis.
This year Glastonbury turns 50 and this weekend we should’ve been looking forward to seeing the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and Noel Gallagher appear alongside an array of other diverse entertainment acts.
To celebrate what would have been Glastonbury’s 50th Anniversary, Radio Nova will be bringing you the best sets from Glastonbury over the years and highlight the acts of 1999.
Check out our line up:
SATURDAY
11am. Coldplay Live Concert Hour.
In 1999 Coldplay made their Glastonbury debut in the new bands tent after signing their record deal. Just 3 years later they made their first appearance as Pyramid Stage headliners shortly before the release of their Rush Of Blood to the Head album propelled them to global success. This is music from their concerts in Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on 21 and 22 July 2003.
12pm. Jackson Browne, Double play.
Jackson Browne has played Glastonbury several times. His first time was in 1982, he also played in 2010 on the acoustic stage with David Lindley. Here he is live from the legendary album Running On Empty album form 1977 with the Loadout and Love need a heart.
1pm. Liam Gallagher Double Play.
Liam Gallagher took to the stage at last years festivsal. He was on after Janet Jackson and just before The Killers. Here he is from his MTV unplugged gig from New York.
2pm. Best of Glastonbury 1999 Live Hour Concert.
It is an hour preview of our weekend line-up. This is a real mouth-watering taster of what is to come. Sit back, play it loud and enjoy and eclectic live mix from REM, Lenny Kravitz, Al Green, Blondie, Beautiful South, Muse and Ian Dury and the Blockheads.
3pm. Sheryl Crow Double Play.
It’s back to Glastonbury 2019 and Sheryl Crow had the Friday night crowd eating out of the palm of her hand. Here she is from an amazing live gig with her musician friends live at Central park.
4pm. Van Morrison Double Play.
Van the Man has played Glastonbury an astonishing 7 times. 1982, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1997, and 2005. Here’s 2 live tracks from the Glasto legend.
5pm. REM Live Hour Concert.
It was a warm Friday night in a field in Worth Farm in Glastonbury. Michael Stipe and friends took to the Pyramid Stage in front of almost 100,00 people in wellies. Here’s an hour of REM recorded lived in Dublin in 2005
6pm. Deacon Blue Double Play.
The year was 1990, It was the first time Deacon Blue played the festival and it was the first year a professional car parking team was employed to encourage the best use of space. It was also a good year for the Irish, with Sinead O’Connor and the Hothouse Flowers on the bill.
7pm. Lenny Kravitz Live Hour Concert.
Back to Glasto 1999, it was Sunday night, the line-up featured Skunk Anansie, The Corrs, Al Green who will be live for an hour tomorrow morning at 11am and the incredible Lenny Kravitz. Here’s the man live from his Let Love Rule 20th anniversary deluxe edition album.
8pm. Pete Gabriel Double Play.
He first played Glastonbury in 1979. 12,000 people turned up and tickets were £5. Given inflation that would work out at about £17 in today’s money. Here’s 2 amazing track from Peter Gabriel from the Secret World live tour, recorded in Italy in 1994.
9pm. Ian Dury and the Blockheads Live Hour Concert.
This is a real treat for the next hour. We are warning now that some of the lyrics are explicit. If you’re easily offended this is not the place to be. If you love funky crazy music then pull up a seat. They were meant to play Glastonbury in 1999 but pulled out at the last minute due to illness. It was the following year the music world lost Ian Dury. This is what Glastonbury missed that Sunday night in 1999.
SUNDAY
11am. Al Green Live Concert hour.
Glastonbury 1999, It was Sunday afternoon and everybody was lazing around nursing a hangover. The London Community Gospel Choir had just performed then Delirious and then the pyramid stage erupted with The Reverend Al Green. It was a Sunday sermon with a difference. Radio Nova bring you the Reverend live for a full hour from a legendary performance recorded in 1978 in Tokyo.
12pm. Pete Gabriel Double Play.
He first played Glastonbury in 1979. 12,000 people turned up and tickets were £5. Given inflation that would work out at about £17 in today’s money. Here’s 2 amazing tracks from Peter Gabriel from the Secret World live tour, recorded in Italy in 1994. Don’t give up/Sledgehammer.
1pm. The Killers Double Play.
We take you back one year to 2019 and celebrate Saturday night in Glastonbury. Saturday was a good line-up featuring Hozier, Janet Jackson, Liam Gallagher and the a pounding performance from The Killers. Here’s a couple of ilve tracks from the Killers recorded at the Royal Albert Hall.
2pm. Blondie Live Hour Concert.
It’s time for another hour long live concert. Blondie took to the stage on Friday night 1999 just after The Barenaked ladies and gave the Glastonbury faithful an electrifying performance. Here’s Debbie Harry and Blondie with an hour recorded during their 1999 European tour.
3pm. Ian Dury Double play.
We brought you a full hour of Ian Dury last night at 9, if you missed it here’s 2 live tracks from the Blockhead himself and it’s okay, these aren’t the naughty tracks.
4pm. Level 42 Double Play.
Many music critics reckon Mark King is one of the greatest bass players in the history of popular music. They performed in Glastonbury back in 1986 on the Sunday with Simply Red, Robert Cray and our own Christy Moore. Here they are Live with Hot Water and Running with the family.
5pm. Beautiful South Live Hour Concert.
Back to Glastonbury 1999 and the act before REM on the pyramid stage were The Beautiful South. A band that split up in 2007 after selling an impressive 15 million albums worldwide. We bring you a live hour from Paul Heaton and friends recorded at the BBC.
6pm. Paul Weller Double Play.
Paul played Glasto in 1994 and then he made a legendary appearance in 2015 just before The Who. It was the year of the ‘Mod Fathers’ take over. Here’s 2 live from Paul Weller.
7pm. REM Live Concert Hour.
It was a warm Friday night in a field in Worth Farm in Glastonbury. Michael Stipe and friends took to the Pyramid Stage in front of almost 100,00 people in wellies. Here’s an hour of REM recorded lived in Dublin in 2005.
8pm. Sheryl Crow Double Play.
It’s back to Glastonbury 2019 and Sheryl Crow had the Friday night crowd eating out of the palm of her hand. Here she is from an amazing live gig with her musician friends live at Central park.
9pm. Muse Live Concert Hour.
It’s time to head to our live stage for the last time. We’ve been celebrating Glastonbury all weekend on Nova. This is a real treat. Muse were the first band to have headlined every night of the festival. They played Friday 2016, Saturday 2010 and Sunday 2004. Settle back, turn the speakers up here’s Muse from the Olympic stadium in Rome.
