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2. Vicissitudes

Don Black talks about working with Jule Styne, an embarrassing moment with Tom Jones and the vicissitudes of failure.

Don looks back at working with Jule Styne - plus an embarrassing moment with Tom Jones, as well as ruminating on the vicissitudes of failure.

He was the creative force behind some of the 20th century’s biggest hits.

A warm and wonderfully moving memoir from legendary songwriter Don Black.

Black shares the stories behind some of his most iconic numbers, as well as delightful anecdotes of his collaboration with the industry’s brightest stars.

It's a celebration of a life in music and a touching tribute to Black’s ultimate inspiration, his wife Shirley.

Read by Don Black.

Abridged by Polly Coles.

Producer: Clive Brill.

A Brill Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Jul 2024 03:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 3 Nov 2020 09:45
  • Tue 30 Jul 2024 08:30
  • Tue 30 Jul 2024 13:30
  • Tue 30 Jul 2024 19:30
  • Wed 31 Jul 2024 03:30