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Iconic songs chosen by the multi-award-winning lyricist

Multi-award-winning lyricist Don Black is back to celebrate the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them.

Multi award-winning lyricist Don Black returns to celebrate the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them. Each week Don showcases a selection of iconic tunes, popular and timeless standards.

Back by popular demand is 'And They Also Wrote.....' plus a weekly nod to the fabulous voice of Matt Monro.

The show is packed full of personal anecdotes and entertaining stories as Don recalls meeting and working with many of the greatest writers and entertainers in the business.

57 minutes

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Sun 9 Jul 2017 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Nat King Cole

    Dance Ballerina Dance

    • Nat King Cole - 20 Golden Greats.
    • EMI.

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Once In A While

    • 30 By Ella.
    • Capitol.
    • 1.

  • Fred Astaire

    It Only Happens When I Dance With You

    • Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • Warner.
    • 4.

  • Vera Lynn

    If You Go

    • The Decca Years.
    • Warner.
    • 1.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Chicago

    • Frank Sinatra - 20 Golden Greats.
    • Capitol.

  • Fats Waller

    Your Feet's Too Big

    • Fats Waller - Ain't Misbehavin'.
    • Past Perfect.

  • Matt Monro

    This Way Mary

    • Matt Monro: The Complete Singles Collection.
    • EMI Gold.
    • 20.

  • Anthony Newley

    Who Can I Turn To

    • The Best Of Anthony Newley.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 1.

  • Jake Thackray

    Lah Di Dah

    • Jake Thackray.
    • EMI Records.
    • 1.

  • Oscar Brown Jr.

    The Snake

    • Kicks! The Best Of Oscar Brown Jr.
    • Ace.
    • 3.

  • Barbra Streisand

    People

  • Vince Hill

    Roses Of Picardy

    • Music Music Music.
    • EMI Compacts of Pleasure.
    • 4.

  • Tony Bennett

    I Wanna Be Around

    • Tony Bennett - 16 Most Requested Song.
    • Columbia.

  • Margaret Whiting

    Remind Me

    • Sings For The Starry Eyed.
    • Capitol.
    • 3.

  • Perry Como

    Till The End Of Time

    • Till The End Of Time.
    • 7.

Broadcast

  • Sun 9 Jul 2017 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2