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Episode 6

George looks at the role of the song in films. He also plays some of the great songs, ranging from Dolly Parton to Hannah Montana and from Bond songs to American songbook classics.

Composer George Fenton continues his look at movie music with a programme dedicated to "the song".

George looks at film themes that become songs, the placement of songs within films, and the way songs can influence the dramatic arc of a film.

He also plays some of the greats ranging from Dolly Parton to Hannah Montana and from Bond songs to American songbook classics.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Jun 2009 23:30

Music Played

  • National Philharmonic Orchestra CB Gerhardt

    Kings Row

  • Berlin

    Take My Breath Away

  • Dolly Parton

    9 to 5

    • Dolly Parton The Ultimate Collection.
    • BMG/RCA.
  • Miley Cyrus

    Hoedown Throwdown

    • Hannah Montana The Movie.
    • Walt Disney Records.
  • Carly Simon

    Nobody Does It Better

    • The Best Of Bond ...... James Bond.
    • CAPITOL.
  • Marilyn Monroe

    Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend

    • Marilyn Monroe The Diamond Collection.
    • Wienerworld.
  • Nilsson

    Everybody's Talkin'

    • Midnight Cowboy Omps.
    • EMI-MANHATTAN RECORDS.
  • Sonny & Cher

    I Got You Babe

    • Groundhog Day.
    • EPIC.
  • Nat King Cole

    I Love You For Sentimental Reasons

    • The Nat King Cole Story.
    • (Disc 1).
  • Harry Connick, Jr.

    It Had To Be You

    • Forever For Now.
    • COLUMBIA.
  • CΓ©line Dion

    My Heart Will Go On

    • Titanic Music From The Motion Picture.
    • SONY CLASSICAL.
  • Audrey Hepburn

    Moon River

    • Music From The Films Of Audrey Hepburn.
    • Warner.
  • Dooley Wilson

    As Time Goes By

Broadcast

  • Tue 9 Jun 2009 23:30