Elaine Paige
Michael Parkinson's castaway is singer Elaine Paige.
The castaway this week is the actress-singer Elaine Paige who, in conversation with Michael Parkinson, looks back on her career from her debut in the chorus of Hair, through the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar and Grease, to becoming an international star in the part of Eva Peron in Evita.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles
Book: The complete works by Charles Dickens
Luxury: Piano
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: Royal Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
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Barbra Streisand
Something's Coming
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The Everly Brothers
All I Have To Do Is Dream
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Castaway's Favourite
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The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun
- Abbey Road.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Der Hölle Rache (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Karin Ott Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Lena Horne
I Got A Name
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Paul Simon
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
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Giacomo Puccini
Un bel di vedremo (One fine day) (from Madama Butterfly)
Orchestra: Wiener Philharmonic Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Book Choice
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The complete works - Charles Dickens
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Elaine Paige |
Broadcasts
- Sun 12 Jul 1987 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 17 Jul 1987 09:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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