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Featuring Tony Bennett, Michael Buble and Matt Monro

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

Multi award-winning lyricist Don Black celebrates 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.

This week's 'And They Also Wrote...' is George David Weiss.

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

Last on

Sun 4 Mar 2018 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Johnny Mathis

    Let's Misbehave

  • Louis Armstrong

    What A Wonderful World

    • This Is My Song - Love Songs Of The 6.
    • Old Gold.

  • Nat King Cole

    That Sunday, That Summer

    • Ray Moore - A Personal Choice.
    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Records.

  • Matt Monro

    Let Me Sing and I'm Happy

    • The Singer's Singer CD2.
    • 12.

  • Gordon MacRae

    Dancing In The Dark

    • The Best Things In Life Are Free / Motion Picture Soundstage.
    • 14.

  • Bing Crosby

    Moonlight Becomes You

    • Bing His Legendary Years 1931-1957 CD3.
    • Jasmine Records.
    • 3.

  • Tony Bennett And Michael Buble

    Don't Get Around Much Anymore

    • Duets II.
    • 4.

  • Frank Sinatra

    I Didn't Know What Time It Was

  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    The Thrill Is Gone

  • Marilyn Monroe

    I'm Through With Love

    • Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend.
    • GOING FOR A SONG.
    • 14.

  • Jeff Chandler

    I Should Care (From 'Thrill Of A Romance')

    • Did You Know These Stars Also Sang? Hollywood's Acting Legends CD1.
    • 20.

  • Dean Martin

    Ain't That A Kick In The Head

    • The Best Of Cult Fiction (Various).
    • Virgin.

  • Jane Monheit

    Embraceable You

    • Taking A Chance On Love.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 11.

  • Elton John

    But Not For Me

    • Four Weddings And A Funeral (Songs From And Inspired By The Film).
    • Mercury Records Limited.
    • 2.

Broadcast

  • Sun 4 Mar 2018 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2