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Celebrating Joe Longthorne, Buddy Greco and Ella Fitzgerald

Don Black celebrates the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century. Tonight he pays tribute to Joe Longthorne, Buddy Greco and Ella Fitzgerald.

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.

Tonight he pays tribute to Joe Longthorne, Buddy Greco and Ella Fitzgerald

This week's 'And They Also Wrote.....' is Cole Porter

Plus there's 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 29 Sep 2019 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Buddy Greco

    The Lady Is A Tramp

    • The Best Of Buddy Greco.
    • Picwick Group Limited.
    • 1.

  • Joe Longthorne

    If I Never Sing Another Song

    • Passing Strangers.
    • Demon Music Group Ltd.
    • 3.

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Manhattan

  • Vince Hill

    Edelweiss

    • Magical Memories For Mum (Various Artists).
    • Sony BMG.

  • Johnny Mathis

    In the Still of the Night

  • Lena Horne

    I Concentrate On You

    • At Your Request: David Jacobs.
    • 14.

  • Matt Monro

    I Have Dreamed

    • Matt At The Movies CD3.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 12.

  • Mario Lanza

    Be My Love

    • The Mario Lanza Collection CD1.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 1.

  • Nat King Cole

    Because You're Mine

    • Nat King Cole - Ultimate Collection.
    • Chrysalis.

  • Tony Bennett

    Because Of You

  • Eydie GormΓ©

    If He Walked Into My Life

    • If He Walked Into My Life.
    • Headliner Series.
    • 3.

  • Barbara Cook

    Time Heals Everything

  • Andy Williams

    Once Upon A Time

    • Call Me Irresponsible / My Fair Lady And Other Broadway Hits.
    • 22.

  • Claudine Longet

    Nothing To Lose

  • Barbra Streisand

    More Than You Know

    • Funny Lady.
    • 13.

  • Jack Jones

    I Wish You Love

    • Wives And Lovers.
    • Universal-Island Records Limited.
    • 8.

Broadcast

  • Sun 29 Sep 2019 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2