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Desmond shares good tunes, some unexpected ones and a few you may never have heard before. This week his theme is 'Fifties Night'.

Desmond shares good tunes, some unexpected ones and a few you may never have heard before from the worlds of classical music, pop standards, jazz, shows and films. All served with a sprinkling of interpretations from modern artistes who dig into the music of yesterday to make the 'music go 'round' today. This week he sorts through his personal record collection for songs and music related to the theme of "Fifties Night".

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Fri 2 Sep 2016 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Tommy Steele

    You Gotta Go

    • Britian's Number Ones Of The 50s.
    • Acrobat.
    • 4.

  • Rosemary Clooney

    Half As Much

    • Love Songs Of The 50s.
    • Marks And Spencer.

  • Ray Martin

    Marching Strings

    • In The Martin Manner.
    • Vocalion.

  • Marlon Brando

    Luck Be A Lady Tonight

    • 1950s British Hit Parades.
    • Acrobat.

  • Nancy Whiskey

    Johnny-O

    • Lipstick Nylons Petticoats And Stilettos.
    • crobat.

  • Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra

    Young Ballerina

    • Great British Experience.
    • Emi.

  • The Platters

    Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

    • Greatest Love Songs Of The Fifties.
    • Marks And Spencer.

  • Vic Damone

    On The Street Where You Live

    • Unforgettable Fifties.
    • Good Music.

  • Eric Winstone

    Rhythm And Blues

    • One Hundred 50's Favourites.
    • Castle.

  • The Coasters

    Yakety Yak

    • America's Number 1's Of The Fifties.
    • Acrobat.

  • Connie Francis

    Who's Sorry Now

    • Unforgettable Fifties.
    • Good Music.

  • Charlie Drake

    Splish Splash

    • Best Of The Fifties.
    • Emi.

  • Leroy Anderson

    Blue Tango

    • America's Number Ones Of The 50s.
    • Acrobat.

  • Jimmy Young

    Unchained Melody

    • Britain's Number Ones Of The 50s.
    • Acrobat.

  • Winifred Atwell

    Poor People Of Paris

    • Britain's Number Ones Of The 50s.
    • Acrobat.

  • Alma Warren

    Young At Heart

    • Acrobat.

  • Guy Mitchell

    Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie

    • Love Songs Of The 50s.
    • Marks And Spencer.

  • Kitty Kallen

    Little Things Mean A Lot

    • Remembering The Fifties.
    • Music And Memories.

  • Elvis Presley

    Teddy Bear

    • America's Number Ones Of The 50s.
    • Acrobat.

Broadcast

  • Fri 2 Sep 2016 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2