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Desmond shares good tunes, some unexpected ones and a few you may never have heard before. This week, Desmond's looking on the brightish side of life, as he sorts through his personal record collection of some 250,000 titles for songs and music related to the theme "optimism".

57 minutes

Last on

Fri 7 Dec 2012 19:00

Music Played

  • The Puppini Sisters

    Get Happy

    • Holly Wood.
    • DECCA 278 1551.
  • Chet Baker

    Look For The Silver Lining

    • Chet Baker Sings.
    • BLUE NOTE 7243 8 23234.
  • Alma Cogan

    Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries

    • Girl With The Laugh In Her Voice.
    • EMI 7243 5 35819.
  • Les Paul

    Blue Skies

    • Les Paul Trio's Complete Recordings.
    • MCA MCAD 2 11708.
  • Bing Crosby

    Pessimistic Character With The Crab Apple Face

    • Song Hits From The Movies.
    • NIMBUS NI 2013.
  • George Scott Wood

    Living In A Great Big Way

    • Keep Tempo.
    • VOCALION CDEA 6028.
  • The Four Aces

    Heart

    • Four Aces Greatest Hits.
    • READERS DIGEST MSD 3 37161.
  • Jo Stafford

    Cock Eyed Optimist

    • South Pacific.
    • REPRISE 2 4777 5.
  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Uk Cast)

    Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

    • Monty Python's Spamalot.
    • OCEAN MUSIC OM 20102.
  • Vikki Carr

    Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

    • Ways To Love A Man.
    • EMI 0946 391785.
  • Bobby McFerrin

    Don't Worry Be Happy

    • Best Jazz 100.
    • EMI 09463 67481.
  • Good News Wichita Cast

    Keep Your Sunny Side Up

    • Good News.
    • THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT CDTER 1230.
  • Brian Stokes Mitchell

    Impossible Dream

    • Man Of La Mancha.
    • RCA 09026 64007.
  • Natalie Cole

    Smile

    • Unforgettable With Love.
    • ELEKTRA 7559 61049.
  • Jack Hylton

    Happy Days Are Here Again

    • Hits Of '30.
    • ASV LIVING ERA CDAJA 5195.

Broadcast

  • Fri 7 Dec 2012 19:00