Smokie has been played on NTS in shows including Tough Matter w/ Ashley Holmes, featured first on 27 October 2018. Songs played include Run To You and We're Flyin' High.

Smokie is an English pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europe and the U.S. in the 70s. They formed in 1966 in Yorkshire, England and did some early records under the name "Smokey". The band broke into the mainstream after teaming up with songwriters Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, artists known for also working with Pat Benatar and Sweet among others. Smokie is perhaps best known for "Living Next Door to Alice",…